Wake up in a hot tub lodge on the edge of the New Forest, and you can be at the gates of Paultons Park in about half an hour. If you’re weighing up places to stay near Peppa Pig World, that’s the sweet spot: close enough for an early start, far enough that the evenings feel like a proper holiday.
Peppa Pig World sits inside Paultons Park, near Romsey in Hampshire, so you’re really choosing a base for a family break with a day at the theme park built in. Below you’ll find family friendly lodges and holiday parks with hot tubs, each with a real drive time, plus honest pointers if you’d rather book a hotel nearby. Kids of two or ten will find something that suits. Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World open on selected dates through the year, so it pays to build your break around the calendar.
Where are the best places to stay near Peppa Pig World?
Stay west and south of the park. The edge of the New Forest National Park is only a few miles from Paultons Park, which means quiet lanes, walking and cycling in the afternoon, and no motorway slog in the morning. Hampshire’s best family friendly lodges cluster here.
Southampton and Romsey are handy for shops, restaurants and a Premier Inn or Travelodge. Lyndhurst works well as a base for the forest itself, and Winchester makes an easy rainy-day trip. For lodges and holiday homes with a private hot tub, though, the villages and parks around Fordingbridge, Ringwood, Lymington and the forest fringe are where the choice is. Nearby pubs and nearby beaches are a bonus!
See everything that’s bookable on our pages for Hampshire lodges with hot tubs and the New Forest hot tub lodges.
What’s Peppa Pig World like, and how long do you need?
Peppa Pig World is the world’s first Peppa-themed land, and it’s part of Paultons Park, a 140 acre theme park on the edge of the New Forest at Ower, Romsey (SO51 6AL). There are nine Peppa Pig rides in total, alongside playgrounds and the chance to meet Peppa and her family. It’s pitched squarely at toddlers and primary-age children, with plenty for parents to enjoy too.
Most families spend a full day. If you’re travelling with under-fives, plan on one big park day and a gentler day somewhere else, such as the beach or a forest walk, because little legs and long queues don’t mix.
- Children under one metre go free to Peppa Pig World, but every guest needs a ticket to enter Paultons Park.
- Peppa’s Early Play Pass is sold separately if you want a head start on the rides.
- The park is seasonal, closed in January and on selected dates in other months, so check the official opening calendar before you book a lodge.
- Paultons runs Halloween and Christmas events on selected dates, which can make a short break outside the summer holidays worth planning.
Better still, a lodge with its own hot tub means you can soak once the kids are asleep. Tired legs, warm water, and the whole forest quiet around you.
How far are these lodges from Paultons Park?
Here’s how the lodges and holiday parks we feature compare, with drive times from the park.
| Lodge | Drive (mins) | Sleeps | Pets | Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Edge | 23 | 6 | Yes | No |
| Godshill Hot Tub Barn | 29 | 2 | No | Yes |
| Pennington Hot Tub Cottage | 30 | 2 | Yes | No |
| Hoburne Park Cottages | 31 | 7 | Yes | Yes |
| Sandy Balls Holiday Village | 34 | 10 | Yes | Yes |
| Shorefield Country Park | 37 | 12 | Yes | Yes |
Family-friendly hot tub lodges near Paultons Park
Sandy Balls Holiday Village, Hampshire
About 34 minutes’ drive (18 miles) from Peppa Pig World – sleeps up to 10 – pets welcome – indoor and outdoor heated pools
Woodland, pools and a cinema under the stars: this is the park to pick if your kids want more than one big day out. Sandy Balls sits at the edge of the New Forest National Park near Fordingbridge, so you can spend the morning on the rides and the evening back at the pool, or in your own hot tub if you book a lodge that has one. Several lodges take dogs.
Shorefield Country Park, Milford-on-Sea
About 37 minutes’ drive (20 miles) from Peppa Pig World – sleeps up to 12 – pets welcome – indoor and outdoor heated pools
Shorefield is the one for bigger groups, or a family holiday that mixes park days with beach days. Three miles from the New Forest, it has indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna and steam room, crazy golf, an Astroturf pitch and a children’s daytime activity programme. It’s also well placed for Isle of Wight ferry trips.
Hoburne Park Cottages, Christchurch
About 31 minutes’ drive (19 miles) from Peppa Pig World – sleeps up to 7 – pets welcome
These luxury holiday homes sit next to Hoburne Park Holiday Park in Christchurch, so you can use the park’s food, drink and entertainment complex, pools, fitness centre and tennis courts. Bournemouth’s bigger beaches are close by, and so are the quieter ones at Friars Cliff and Avon Beach.
Forest Edge, St Leonards
About 23 minutes’ drive (19 miles) from Peppa Pig World – sleeps up to 6 – pets welcome
The closest of our featured parks, Forest Edge is a small 9 acre park with a children’s play park and Wi-Fi. Guests get passes to the leisure club at Oakdene Forest, a mile away, where there’s a pool and bars (charges apply for some activities). It’s an easy hop to Paultons Park and Go Ape, and Poole and Bournemouth are close on the A31.
Oakdene Forest Park, Ringwood
About 20 miles from the theme park, Oakdene has caravans and lodges with hot tubs sleeping up to 8 guests. There’s an indoor pool, an outdoor heated pool, a gym and family entertainment, and several holiday homes are dog friendly. Read more in our Oakdene Forest Park guide.
Hot tub lodges and cottages for smaller groups
2-Bedroom Hot Tub Lodge in Godshill Wood, New Forest
A comfy family retreat in Woodgreen village with an enclosed garden for the children and a private hot tub for you. It can be set up as two king-size or twin rooms, there’s an open-plan kitchen and lounge, and the wraparound deck looks over the countryside.
1-Bedroom Hot Tub Barn in Godshill
About 29 minutes’ drive (16 miles) from Peppa Pig World – sleeps up to 2 – outdoor pool (May to September)
A grown-ups’ escape if the children are staying with grandparents. This boutique barn conversion has a private hot tub, a freestanding copper bath, underfloor heating and a pub 600 metres away. It’s 200 metres from New Forest footpaths.
1-Bedroom Hot Tub Cottage in Pennington
About 30 minutes’ drive (16 miles) from Peppa Pig World – sleeps up to 2 – pets welcome
A contemporary annexe between Sway and Lymington, with a hot tub on the decking, an enclosed garden for dogs and country pubs within walking distance. Milford-on-Sea and Mudeford beaches are both close.
Chilworth Woodland Retreat, Southampton
Shepherd’s huts and mini log cabins with private hot tubs and log burners, near Southampton, so you’re close to Peppa Pig World and the city. Guests can walk and cycle on the trails, fish, or play golf at Chilworth Golf Centre.
What about hotels near Paultons Park?
If a hotel suits you better, the choices around Southampton, Romsey and Lyndhurst include a Premier Inn at Southampton North, Bartley Lodge Hotel in the New Forest and Lime Wood for a treat. Prefer something simple? A Travelodge or a village inn does the job. Breakfast included is the big draw of any hotel near Paultons Park, but you won’t get a private hot tub or a kitchen for the kids’ tea.
That’s the trade-off. A hotel is fine for one night. For a longer break with children, a lodge gives you space, a kitchen and a hot tub for the evenings, and a family lodge often works out better value once there are four of you.
Holiday parks near Paultons Park also bundle in pools and kids’ clubs, which are handy on wet days, and the best ones are a short drive from the theme park. Our guide to lodges with hot tubs in the New Forest goes deeper into the forest side.
Pack for a Peppa Pig World break
- Tickets and booking confirmation for Paultons Park
- Waterproof coats and spare clothes for splashy rides
- Wellies or sandals that can get wet
- Swimming costumes and towels for the lodge hot tub and park pool
- Sun cream and hats for the queue
- Snacks and refillable water bottles
- Pushchair or carrier for little legs
- Soft toys, Peppa or otherwise, for the car
- Pyjamas and a night light for the lodge
- Slippers for the hot tub deck
- Dog bed and bowls if your pet is coming
- Waterproof bag for wet clothes
When is the best time to visit Peppa Pig World?
Quieter dates make for shorter queues, but a lodge with a hot tub makes autumn and winter breaks feel cosy. Here’s how the year looks.
If you’re sharing a lodge with another family, it helps to split the cost early.
Peppa Pig World accommodation FAQs
How close can you stay to Peppa Pig World?
The closest of our featured parks is Forest Edge, about 23 minutes’ drive away. Most hot tub lodges in the New Forest are 25 to 40 minutes from the gates.
Are there lodges with hot tubs near Peppa Pig World?
Yes. Sandy Balls, Shorefield, Hoburne Park Cottages and several private lodges in the New Forest all have hot tubs, and each one is within about 40 minutes’ drive.
Is Peppa Pig World suitable for toddlers?
It’s built for them. Children under one metre go free to Peppa Pig World, and there are nine Peppa rides plus playgrounds and meet and greets.
Are there holiday parks near Paultons Park?
Yes. Sandy Balls, Oakdene Forest, Shorefield and Hoburne Park are all within about 40 minutes and have pools and children’s activities.
Which hotels are near Paultons Park?
Around Southampton, Romsey and Lyndhurst you’ll find a Premier Inn, Travelodge, Bartley Lodge Hotel and Lime Wood. Check current availability on the hotel sites.
Can you take a dog on a Peppa Pig World break?
Many of the lodges are dog friendly, including Sandy Balls, Shorefield and the Pennington cottage. Check each listing, and ask the park about its own rules for dogs before you go.
Is it worth staying in the New Forest?
Yes. You get walking, cycling and wild ponies a few minutes from your lodge, and you’re close to Paultons Park.
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