Shaftesbury Country Touring Park
View prices & book- Dog-friendly site surrounded by the peaceful Dorset countryside
- Half an hour’s drive from Longleat; an hour from the Jurassic Coast
- Fishing lake on site; plenty of restaurants, shops and pubs nearby
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 2 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The grocery shop is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
- Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
German
Open from Thu, Mar 28 to
Pitch types & availability
Primitive grass tent campsite (two person)
2 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £15 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPrimitive grass tent campsite (four person)
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPrimitive grass tent campsite (six person)
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPowered grass tent or trailer tent campsite (six person)
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPrimitive grass travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPowered grass travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookRamblers' Retreat camping pod
2 people maximum Dimensions: 2.8m width x 2.3m length (9.2ft width x 7.5ft length) Calculated area: 6.4m² (69.3ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £40 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookLittle Lodge 1 bedroom lodge
2 people maximum No dogs allowed 1 bedroom Arrival daysFrom £95 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 79% of visitors View breakdown
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Powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked: Second time we have been here ,we had another amazing time,really good sized pitch,lovely owners.Thank you
Disliked: Nothing
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Liked: Excellent place to stay
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Well kept pitches ,very helpful owners ,clean showers and toilet lovely…
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Primitive grass travel trailer campsite
Liked: Well kept pitches ,very helpful owners ,clean showers and toilet lovely and peaceful
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Perfect for a chilled get away
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Liked: What a beautiful and peaceful site. No overcrowding (even on bank holiday) and clean, well stocked facilities. The fishing pond was the icing on the cake. The owners are cheerful and helpful and always on hand. We will definitely be returning.
Disliked: Don’t miss the turning…. It’s behind the petrol station but not signposted.
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All round lovely laid back campsite. Large pitches in lovely areas. Owners…
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Liked: All round lovely laid back campsite. Large pitches in lovely areas. Owners are also lovely people who are happy to help with anything.
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Primitive grass tent campsite (two person)
Liked: Greeted by the owner who was friendly and showed the amenities on site. Pitch was a good size and there is a local garage for bits and pieces.
Disliked: Road slightly noisy but that’s due to the wind direction and how quiet the pitch field was.
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Good site with clean facilities and level pitches
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Liked: Lovely clean site. Ample pitches. Liked how the pitches were cut out of wild meadow field. Toilets were clean. Owners were friendly and helpful. Nice little fishing lake. Thank you, will be back.
Disliked: Main road was a little noisy but got used to it.
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From the manager: Hi Deborah Thank you so much for your review. We do appreciate you taking the time out to write it as it gives future guests an insight to what to expect. Look forward to seeing you again Carl, Steph, Graham and Elaine
Sorry but wouldn't stay at this site again.
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Primitive grass tent campsite (two person)
Liked: The owner was friendly, level pitch, clean toilets and showers with hot water, well stocked garage shop next door
Disliked: The owner was friendly although he never gave me or my mate who also booked a pitch our change even if it was only 75p and 50p, the site gets a lot of road noise late into the night which was a bit annoying when your tired and trying to sleep, we didn't get a choice of pitches either so we could choose where we wanted to be, we were just shown to an area cut amongst the long grass, we had a pitch right next to us with two indian families with young children who were noisy played indian music for hours which was driving us nuts,so to drown out the din we put on our own, one of their children screamed his lungs out all night long into the early hours, my friend packed up and left a day early as he'd had a gut full of them, sorry to say we wouldn't stay at this site again as we went to get away from all noise and worries after my recent bad diagnosis, unfortunately only to leave more tired then when we arrived.
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From the manager: Hi Kevin Thank you very much for taking the time out to write an informative review. We pride ourselves on our toilet/showers as we realise this is an important factor for our guests. It was a very busy and we apologise about forgetting to give you your change. We understand these are very difficult times and what a financial loss this amount can be. If you can let us have your bank details we will gladly transfer you the £0.75 and £0.50. In response to the Indian families next to you, Carl does say if you have a problem with anything including noisy campers please give him a call or knock on our door, that is why we are on duty 24/7. And if we do not know about the problem we cannot resolve it Carl, Steph, Elaine & Graham
Would highly recommend to anyone who wants clean. Friendly and peace
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Ramblers' Retreat camping pod
Liked: A warm friendly welcome Immaculate showers and toilets Truly dog friendly Everyone on site friendly and helpful Guaranteed to go back for longer 10/10 for the owners
Disliked: Coming home
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From the manager: Hi Michelle Thank you for your review, we are so glad you enjoyed our small pod, Ramblers Retreat. See you again soon Carl,Steph, Elaine & Graham
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Liked: Good comunication rang me to inform me as to the state of pitch re bad weather alert
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From the manager: Hi Thank you for your review. I think we have all suffered with this bad weather and we have to make decisions as to whether we advise people to arrive in such bad conditions. On the other hand we do not want to disappoint people and cancel their holidays, so we try and communicate with them so they can make their own decision. Hopefully the sun will shine soon and we will see you again Carl,Steph, Graham & Elaine
Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Playground
Recreation room/arcade
TV room
Takeout
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on park
Bath available
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Free wifi
Grocery store
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundromat
Parent & baby washroom
Payphone
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Restrooms
Shower available
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue grills allowed
Barbecue provided
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Utilities
Charging facilities
Dump station
Electric car charging point(s)
Propane/gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Medium (26-50 sites)
Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby
Location
Shaftesbury Country Touring Park
1-14 Sherborne Causeway
Shaftesbury
Dorset
England
SP7 9PX
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.00944°N
-2.23856°W
Nearest transport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Poole Harbour Rockley Sands | 35.1 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Poole Harbour Lake | 36.1 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Poole Branksome Chine | 40.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Poole Canford Cliffs Chine | 41 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Bournemouth Alum Chine | 41 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Stourhead House and Garden 12.2 km
Longleat 19.9 km
Haynes International Motor Museum 22.7 km
Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 26.1 km
Wilton House 27.8 km
National Trust
Stourhead 12.1 km
Philipps House and Dinton Park 19.4 km
Little Clarendon 19.7 km
White Mill 25.9 km
Kingston Lacy 26.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Duncliffe Wood 2 km
Shaftesbury – Kingsettle Wood – Motcombe - Shaftesbury 3.1 km
Todber - Fifehead - Stour Provost - Todber 4.9 km
The Donheads - Wincombe - Gutch Common - Barkers Hill 8.4 km
Donhead St Andrew and the Wardour Castles 8.5 km
Local events
- Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday, July 19, 2024 – Friday, July 19, 2024)
Dorchester, England 29.2 km
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 26, 2024 – Wednesday, June 26, 2024)
Glastonbury, England 29.5 km
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 7, 2024 – Saturday, September 7, 2024)
Dorchester, England 34.5 km
- Tankfest (Friday, June 28, 2024 – Friday, June 28, 2024)
Wareham, England 35.1 km
- Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, July 25, 2024 – Thursday, July 25, 2024)
Wareham, England 41.4 km
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 12:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon On-park accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Shaftesbury Country Touring Park? From $26.22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.