1 / 6Sandy Balls
Fordingbridge, Hampshire
Yes. Dogs are welcome at Sandy Balls, up to 2 dogs per booking.
Sandy Balls Holiday Village is a woodland park of lodges, caravans and summer camping in the New Forest National Park near Fordingbridge, with dog walking areas and dogs welcome at Aubrey's Forest Kitchen and The Woodside Inn.
One hundred and twenty acres of woodland make up Sandy Balls Holiday Village, right in the heart of the New Forest National Park and bounded on its western edge by the River Avon. Dogs are made more than welcome, and the dog friendly lodges and caravans include Exclusive options, so the dog can enjoy a bit of luxury too.
Classic caravans run from Value to Indulgent and the lodges from Comfort to Luxury, and select lodges come with private hot tubs. Among the Exclusive stays, The Knightwood sleeps eight and comes complete with its own doggy shower. From 31 July to 28 August there are grass pitches for tents too, and it's ok to bring the dog along on your pitch.
Aubrey's Forest Kitchen and The Woodside Inn are both dog friendly and even have a doggy menu, so breakfast, artisan pizzas and gourmet pub food can all be shared occasions, and dogs are welcome in the Woodside Suite for the evening entertainment. On park there are Dog Exercise or Walking Areas, and from 4 April the Doggy Pawgramme brings activities and seasonal surprises planned around the dog. Sandy Balls keeps three golden rules for dogs: tethered at all times, poop always picked up, and never an unattended dog in the holiday home.
Beyond the park, Away list Fordingbridge, a market town on the banks of the River Avon, as dog friendly, along with Ringwood, Lyndhurst and Salisbury. Moors Valley Country Park, Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary, Beaulieu, Buckler's Hard, Lepe's Beach and Avon Beach all welcome dogs too.
Facts checked October 2026 from Away Resorts' own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with Away Resorts before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Where dogs can stay
- Dog friendly lodges and caravans, Exclusive grades included, and summer camping pitches
- Dogs per booking
- Up to 2
- Dog fee
- From £45 per dog for a short break, or from £60 per dog for a longer stay
- Eat and drink with your dog
- Aubrey's Forest Kitchen, The Woodside Inn and The Woodside Suite
- For dogs on the park
- A doggy menu at Aubrey's Forest Kitchen and The Woodside Inn, dog exercise and walking areas, a doggy shower at The Knightwood, the Doggy Pawgramme, from 4 April and a welcome goody bag for your dog with Exclusive accommodation
- Breed rules
- Breeds covered by the Dangerous Dogs Act aren't permitted on park
- Nearest Wildpack walk
- Fritham & Eyeworth Pond, 3.8 miles
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Highcliffe Beach, 13.5 miles
Book your stay
Prices from, with one dog
- Lodges from £210 / 3 nights
- Caravans from £183 / 3 nights
- Exclusive from £207 / 3 nights
- Camping from £207 / 3 nights
From Away Resorts' booking search with one dog, on their featured break dates, checked October 2026. Prices change with dates, so check yours when you book.
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At a Glance: The Park
- Places to stay
- Lodges, Caravans and holiday homes, Hot tub stays and Camping
- Swimming
- Indoor pool and Outdoor pool
- On the park
- Spa, Gym, Sauna, Bar, Restaurant, Café, Takeaway, Entertainment, Play area, Soft play, Shop, Bike hire, Fishing and EV charging
- Setting
- Woodland or forest, In a national park and Riverside
What Dog Owners Say
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sandy Balls dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome at Sandy Balls, up to 2 dogs per booking. Dog friendly lodges and caravans, Exclusive grades included, and summer camping pitches. This comes from Away Resorts' own website. Details can change, so check with Away Resorts when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to Sandy Balls?
Up to 2 dogs per booking. Away Resorts also says: Breeds covered by the Dangerous Dogs Act aren't permitted on park.
How much does it cost to bring a dog to Sandy Balls?
From £45 per dog for a short break, or from £60 per dog for a longer stay.
Can I eat or drink with my dog at Sandy Balls?
Away Resorts lists Aubrey's Forest Kitchen, The Woodside Inn and The Woodside Suite as dog friendly. Check opening times with the park before you go.
Are there dog walks near Sandy Balls?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 10 miles include Fritham & Eyeworth Pond (3.8 miles), Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary Trail (5.9 miles) and Moors Valley Lake and Forest Walk (6.7 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near Sandy Balls?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Highcliffe Beach, 13.5 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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