THERE’S A NEW NAME in Hampshire for lovers of get-away-from-it-all holidays – despite the family-run park having already welcomed thousands of visitors.
That’s because the business previously known as Two Hoots Glamping Site near Winchester will be known as Hampshire Hills when it re-opens shortly for the 2026 season.
Owners Shaun Ascough and his wife Michele say the re-christening is the culmination of five years’ work to position the park as a top destination for people seeking a quiet escape.
Hampshire Hills was a hideaway camping site when the couple acquired it in 2021, but they have since invested significant funds, time and energy into giving the park a head-to-toe makeover.
Their reward has been to see a year-on-year increase in guests, and the gaining of a series of top tourism awards for the park’s high quality standards.
They include the winning of the title of ‘Best Adult Only Site in South East England’ in the prestigious Camping and Glamping Awards, based on a public vote.
“Hampshire Hills is a very different park to what it once was, and will now also offer a wide range of holiday retreats in nature for guests to book a short-stay holiday or to buy a holiday home,” said Shaun.
“That’s why we decided to highlight the change by giving the park a new name, and one that references our location in the heart of beautiful Hampshire countryside.
“This has been an incredibly exciting journey for us, but it’s not over yet because we’re planning to continue to invest significantly in the park and will soon introduce some amazing new retreats.
“I believe our retreats will appeal especially to the many busy residents of London and its suburbs who crave opportunities to unplug in nature without having to travel too far from London.
“Here we’re offering them a deep immersion in nature at our tranquil hilltop park with its panoramic countryside views towards The South Downs National Park and with a host wildlife to enjoy.
“Over the last two years, Michele and I have been told by guests that they share a love of the natural world and delight in Hampshire Hills’ raft of wildlife, including our lavender guinea fowl and the pheasants, red kites and barn owls,” added Shaun.
Shaun and Michele have also created many areas of wildgrass meadows for local wildlife.
Holiday accommodation includes ‘Ubuntu’, the park’s first two-bedroom safari-styled retreat with undercover decks, master bedroom with four-poster bed, open plan lounge/kitchen/diner with wood burner along with a wood-fired hot tub.
“A change of name is always a radical move,” said Shaun, “But we’re encouraged that our 75-year-old trade body, the Holiday and Residential Park Association did exactly that this year.
“We may not have been in existence for as long as HARPA, as it’s now known, but we’re just as proud of our past and looking forward to a great future!” said Shaun.
There is more information about the park, a member of the exclusive Tranquil Parks consortium, on its updated website at www.hampshirehills.co.uk