Tent holiday accommodation in River Thames

We had a great trip here with friends - the safari tent was exactly as described and perfect for what we wanted! Liz was a great host, responsive if we needed anything but equally left us to our own privacy. Beautiful and peaceful surroundings but not too far from local amenities and village life! Would definitely recommend!

Give this a try ! Haven’t been camping since I was a kid but this is well worth a go, we had a magnificent bbq on the little bbq that was with the tent & spent 2 lovely evenings here, all the little home amenities supplied were fab & I would definitely return. 🤗

tony was very helpful indeed and made sure we had a good time! it's practical...plenty of fridges and BBQ space as well as room to play cricket. the only downside is that the site isn't totally secluded as there's another house nearby. overall we had a great time.

We enjoyed our stay. The safari tent was comfortable, had all of the amenities we needed and held up very well during a storm on one of the nights. It's a fantastic location if you're visiting The Watercress Line.

Myself and 16 other University students stayed at the campsite for 2 nights and can definitely say we all had an incredible time. Tony was absolutely brilliant, communicating very well prior to booking, the days leading up to the trip and during our stay. He helped us with directions, local takeaways (which was extremely helpful for our large group) and was very easy to contact if we had any issues throughout our stay. The campsite was spotless when we arrived, all toilets and shower facilities were in good clean and working order. Would highly recommend booking this campsite for a peaceful, countryside getaway.

We had a great stay in the bell tent thank you. The campsite is just lovely. Peaceful. Well maintained. Clean amenities. The tent was well equipped and thoughtfully done. The double bed was lovely and comfortable, clean and well presented. The little sofa beds for the kids could be updated as they weren’t very comfortable for my kids unfortunately. Wonderful stay though and we’d love come back.

The bell tent was fantastic. Fully kitted out for anyone thinking of an impromptu night. The bell tent was beautifully decorated and my children loved it. Ample space for a family for 4 with great sleeping options.

We had a lovely stay. Everything we needed was provided and the tent was well presented and very clean. The bed was very comfy and warm through the night. Surprisingly peaceful with a 3 year old!

Excellent location and great accommodation. Well worth the amount we paid and would definitely recommend.

Perfect summer weekend camping! The countryside views are beautiful and a treat to have hot water and shower facilities that were just for us! We enjoyed walking to the local pub and boating station in Newenden during our stay plus visited Rye/Camber Sands beach which was only a 15 minute drive. Alex and his lovely dachshund popped by to say hello briefly and to check we had all we needed. As per the listing their house and garden are on the perimeter of the field but we felt like we had total privacy and loved having the field completely to ourselves. Will definitely come back!

We arrived in heavy rain which couldn’t dampen the beauty of the site. Morag and all the staff there were amazing, they went out of their way to make us feel welcome. I couldn’t imagine a more perfect site, from being on the river edge, kayaking, animals and how friendly everyone was. It was great having a pre pitched tent with everything we needed and a comfy bed. We were also provided with free firewood you could chopped yourself. Others sites charge a fortune for firewood, so it’s great to find no hidden costs. As a whole everything on the site was accessible and we could feed all the animals and even hold the chicks 🐥. It exceeded our expectations. Can’t wait for next summer to go. Would highly recommend, fantastic for a back to nature experience without the hassle of bringing everything with you.

Our stay with Paul was absolutely fantastic. When I say that himself and Eleanor went the extra mile I am doing them no justice. They went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and their set up is absolutely stunning. What was supposed to be a quick stop gap in a sponsored walk across south Kent was one of the highlights of our 100 mile walk. Waking up to deer outside was absolutely amazing. There are ingenious facilities and the most peaceful place I've been in a long time. The only downside was that we couldn't stay longer...and I hope to be back very soon.

Maggie is simply born for this job. Her hostessing skills are brilliant and there isn’t a single thing she hasn’t thought of. From everything you could possibly need in the kitchen, to the extra little welcome treats (I won’t spoil the surprise) we couldn’t have possibly wanted for anything else. (Apart from a well travelled backpack that John was more than happy to lend us as we forgot ours, thank you John!) The bell tent was gorgeous. Spotless, super cosy and really spacious! Sitting out on the decking in the morning with a cup of tea, whilst listening to the breeze through the plum trees with the nearby horses stirring was wonderful. The grounds are absolutely beautiful and are perfectly positioned with lovely walks and quaint little villages nearby. As complete hiking novices we used Maggie’s detailed instructions and didn’t go wrong once! We’d also definitely recommend The Fleece, a 15th century pub steeped in history. (And Toast, for the best brunch/hangover cure) Plum Tree Glamping provided that lovely little piece of peaceful escapism we needed and we already can’t wait to go back. Thank you again! See you soon Maggie & John x

This is the second time we have been to Kieran's listing/campsite and was just as good as the first time! Kieran was helpful again with directions and location of the campsite - just need to drive in the field without the sheep to the campsite ( this alternates dependent of field they are grazing in). Met with Kieran when we arrived and well informed again of the yurt, toilets and all utilities. Yurt was clean and perfect, rest of the campers stayed in tents in the surrounding field Great views of the city throughout the day and at night also Sufficient wood for the campfire Very peaceful and a great place to catch up with friends/family

I made a last minute booking and received a prompt response. I felt welcome and at ease, thoroughly enjoyed the host’s company and laughter. The landscape is breathtaking and the tent was cosy. I felt like a fairy nestled in a forest. I was offered some raspberries and a tour of the land, with a natural pool and horses around. Thank you. Warm wishes to you and yours. Anastasia.

We stayed for 6 nights in May half term in one of the Safari tents for our first glamping holiday (we had done camping before we had kids), it is idyllic. We are a family with 2 young children (5 and 18 months) in addition my 79 year old father came with us as well as our dog. There was plenty of room for us all in the tent and the facilities were perfect, everything was immaculately presented when we arrived and we had everything we needed. We were out doing something everyday so only used the accommodation during the morning and evening, our only issue was that we couldn't spend a little more time enjoying it! We got lucky with the weather as it only rained on 1 day and that day we were out on Brownsea Island which had good weather, so although it was wet when we returned to the campsite it didn't affect us all that much. The only issue was that since it had been raining during the day and again overnight, that night was noticeably colder than the other nights so we had to start the fire in the wood burner earlier, but we used 2 slow burning bricks in there as per each night and it wasn't really an issue. All instructions and information was clearly laid out, living on a farm is great for the children to enjoy and the honesty shop works really well to allow you to get the basics that you need when you need them. We opted to have some of the homemade pizzas on the first night for convenience, which you need to preorder by 4pm the day before and I would definitely recommend trying these. The staff were incredibly helpful pre, during and post arrival as I enquired if they knew of any local dog boarders since we wanted to spend 2 days doing activities we could not do with our dog. They provided 2 recommendations the one we picked was perfect and allowed us to enjoy our 2 days without worrying about how our dog was. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending the Safari tents at Gambledown Farm as a fantastic glamping experience for anyone who wants a great staycation with a bit of rustic charm and fantastic access to the New Forest and surrounding attractions.

Great location, secluded and yet very well-equipped. Amazing if you’re looking to get away for a bit. Fantastic surroundings too!

We booked with Laura on the same day that we were due to arrive, she was super responsive and made things very easy. The surroundings are absolutely beautiful, the bathroom and toilet were spotless with every little detail thought out to make your stay as smooth and stress free as possible. The accommodation is wonderful, homely and clean. A perfect little retreat back in nature.

Great place, some really nice touches like the logs, eggs , cookies and fresh bread! Extremely comfortable, very peaceful. We were working nearby so didn’t have time to fish, I’ll definitely be coming back and next time will be a fishing trip.

Had an amazing time and was very private, car was secure on the drive with a gate to get in and out. the heated pool was a great feature and lots of fun. and the camp was very cosy with everything we needed. Rachael was a great host and was very helpful would definitely stay again.

Amazing stay and amazing host! Zoe is fab 100% would recommend :)

We had an incredible stay at Rosie the wagon. This is glamping at its finest with lots to do in the surrounding town. The stay comes with plenty of firewood for your own personal fire pit and charcoal for your own personal grill. I did not expect to have a full kitchen in Rosie so make sure you pack all the fixings for a fun cookout. Sam and Joanna made sure to give us great advice on things to see and do, even dropping us off in their retro Land Rover. We will definitely be back!