When can I check in and check out of Gold Hill Glamping?

On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Gold Hill Glamping?

From $189.07 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Gold Hill Glamping

From £110 For 1 night, 5 adults 10 3 reviews

The lodge (added by manager 05 May 2021)

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The cornfield lodge (added by manager 05 may 2021)

Two-bedroom lodge (added by manager 05 may 2021)

Private lodge (added by manager 05 may 2021)

Wooden lodge on a farm with gorgeous Dorset country views
Two miles from Shaftesbury; less than an hour's drive from the coast
Off-grid, with lanterns, a campfire pit and a kitchen shelter

Classic English views don’t come much more classic than that of Shaftesbury’s Gold Hill, a steep cobbled street that had been admired for centuries even before a famous bread advert baked it into Britain’s collective imagination. Two miles south of the Dorset town is a glampsite that’s been inspired to take its name, and while you can’t actually see the famed street itself from Gold Hill Glamping there are some rather gorgeous country views to compensate. The glamping meadow at this working farm slopes gently westwards so it’s particularly well placed for the best of the evening light. There’s plenty to choose from when it comes to sussing out the top spot for sunset views. It's also spacious: there are three acres and just the one lodge, so you’ll be guaranteed a good serving of peace and space. And if you want some company? Have a chat with farmers Clea and Jonathan to see if you can watch the cows being milked or give the ponies a pat. It’s all suitably rural in vibe around here: there’s no electricity so lanterns and campfires will light the evenings, and by day you can wander into the neighbouring woodland to discover rope swings, fairy doors hidden among tree trunks and a stream to splash in. The lodge has a comfy double bed along with futons that you can convert into kids’ beds (you’ll just need to bring bedding). Outside, meanwhile, there’s a picnic bench, a campfire pit and a well-equipped kitchen shelter. Flushing loos and hot showers are up by the farmhouse a hundred metres away, and there’s also a composting loo closer to hand in the field.

Site type

Open all year

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Cornfield 2 bedroom lodge

5 people maximum 2 bedrooms

Dimensions: 10.7m width x 4.6m length (35.0ft width x 15.0ft length) Calculated area: 48.8m² (525.0ft²)

5 people maximum 2 bedrooms

Please bring your own towels.

Dimensions

10.7m width x 4.6m length (35.0ft width x 15.0ft length) Calculated area: 48.8m² (525.0ft²)

Year of manufacture: 2007

5 rooms

Toilet 1 x Toilet
Living room 1 x Double sofa/futon
Bedroom 1 x Double bed
Bedroom 1 x Twin beds
Bathroom 1 x Shower

Features

Bed linen 4 included, 4 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.
Crib 1 included, 1 max.
Dog(s) allowed 3 included, 3 max.
Duvets and pillows 5 included, 5 max.
Fridge 1 included, 1 max.
High chair 1 included, 1 max.
Travel cot 1 included, 1 max.

Barbecue grill
Car parking by site/unit
Stove
Cooking equipment
Dining table and chairs
Ensuite WC
Fire ring
Full kitchen
Gas and electricity included
Kettle
Kitchen corner or kitchenette
Microwave
Outdoor furniture
Picnic table
Shower
Shower room with WC
Toaster

Arrival days

From £110 (£110) 1 night, 2 adults

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Great stay! Wish we could have stayed longer

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

inigo r. Jul 2023

Willow bell tent

Liked: Amazing accommodation within a farm. The host had a problem with our tents but they solved it by upgrading our stay transfering to their "Cornfield Lodge". So very happy abour it!. The hot tube, the shed with the table and sofas... Could not have been better :-) Thanks for sharing such a great place!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean facilities, friendly staff, got to see cows being milked.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Rosa R. Sep 2022

Willow bell tent

Liked: Amazing views, great tent with everything we needed, comfortable bed.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definitely recommend

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Vicki C. Jun 2022

Willow bell tent

Liked: Facilities were great, bed was so comfy, had all we needed for our holiday.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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

Local produce

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

Themes

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horseback riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Gold Hill Glamping

Allan's Farm Cottage

Pitts Lane

West Melbury

Shaftesbury

Dorset

England

SP7 0BX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.98036°N
-2.20111°W

Nearest transport

Coach

2.8 km The Town Hall

2.9 km The Town Hall

13.9 km Virginia Ash

Rail

7.8 km Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station

12.4 km Tisbury Rail Station

15.4 km Templecombe Rail Station

Ferry

33.5 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing

33.6 km Poole Ferry Terminal

36.7 km Brownsea Island Ferry Landing

Airport

34.4 km Bournemouth International Airport

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

In keeping with the rural theme around Gold Hill Glamping, it’s only right that you take some of your wanders into the spectacular countryside, hills included. Melbury Hill is only 20 minutes’ walk from the site, and further afield there’s the Fontmell Down Nature Reserve (45 minutes’ walk). If it’s stunning landmarks you’re looking for, head to Shaftesbury (45 minutes’ walk or five minutes’ drive) – it's home to the site’s namesake, Gold Hill, an abbey and a heritage trail. There’s the iconic Stonehenge (35 minutes) stone circle further out, and Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door (50 minutes) along the Jurrasic coast for gorgeous coastal scenery. For a little of the old times on your travels, head to the ruins of Old Wardour Castle (25 minutes) or Kingston Lacy (25 minutes) to see a splendid stately home. Handily, Larmer Tree Gardens (20 minutes), a popular wedding venue, is also close to Gold Hill Glamping, as is the Compton Abbas Airfield (10 minutes), which runs training flight experiences.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands	31.2 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poole Harbour Lake	32.1 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poole Branksome Chine	36.7 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poole Canford Cliffs Chine	36.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Bournemouth Alum Chine	36.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Stourhead House and Garden 16.3 km

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 22 km

Longleat 23.5 km

Haynes International Motor Museum 25.9 km

Wilton House 26.5 km

National Trust

Stourhead 16.2 km

Philipps House and Dinton Park 18.9 km

Little Clarendon 19.1 km

White Mill 21.8 km

Kingston Lacy 22.3 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Shaftesbury – Kingsettle Wood – Motcombe - Shaftesbury 3.3 km

Duncliffe Wood 4.8 km

Win Green and Tollard Royal 6.3 km

Todber - Fifehead - Stour Provost - Todber 6.3 km

The Donheads - Wincombe - Gutch Common - Barkers Hill 7.4 km

Local events

Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday, July 19, 2024 – Friday, July 19, 2024)
Dorchester, England 26.5 km
Tankfest (Friday, June 28, 2024 – Friday, June 28, 2024)
Wareham, England 32 km
Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 7, 2024 – Saturday, September 7, 2024)
Dorchester, England 32.7 km
Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 26, 2024 – Wednesday, June 26, 2024)
Glastonbury, England 33.5 km
Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, July 25, 2024 – Thursday, July 25, 2024)
Wareham, England 38.1 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Taxes

Local city/eco tax is included in the rate.

Extras

Motorcycle(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Occupancy

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

No electric barbecues allowed.

Hired accommodation

No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

General

Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 10 p.m..

Hired accommodation

Your unit must be left clean and tidy; a fine of £100.00 ($161.20) will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Payment terms

Does Gold Hill Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Gold Hill Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Gold Hill Glamping? In keeping with the rural theme around Gold Hill Glamping, it’s only right that you take some of your wanders into the spectacular countryside, hills included. Melbury Hill is only 20 minutes’ … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Gold Hill Glamping?

On-park accommodation

Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Gold Hill Glamping? From $189.07 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

On-park accommodation
Arrive:	3 p.m. –	Anytime
Depart by:	11 a.m.

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Pitch types & availability

Great stay! Wish we could have stayed longer

Clean facilities, friendly staff, got to see cows being milked.

Would definitely recommend

Leisure on park

Amenities on park

Groups welcome

Rules

Themes

Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Nearby leisure

Timezone

GPS

Nearest transport

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Must see

National Trust

Cycle routes

Other

Local events

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