Salisbury Campsite at Bake Farm

From £20 For 1 night, 2 adults 9.3 135 reviews
View of the cathedral spire (added by manager 20 Sep 2022)
Visitor image of the sunrise (added by manager 20 sep 2022)
The site's very first campers (added by manager 13 apr 2021)
Out on a walk (added by manager 01 jun 2021)

  • Wiltshire farm site with views over Salisbury Cathedral
  • Just off the A354, three miles from central Salisbury
  • A mile from the closest pub; direct footpath access
Set on a large grassy meadow, this friendly site in Wiltshire is conveniently located for Salisbury, Stonehenge, the New Forest and the Jurassic Coast. The impressive 123-metre spire of Salisbury Cathedral is visible from this quiet spot, as are acres of rolling green countryside and flocks of peaceful farm animals. Salisbury Campsite at Bake Farm is a place for back to basics camping: its simple facilities include chemical disposal, toilets, wash basins and a warm shower. Essentials sorted, it's time to relax: and that's perhaps best done in the large repurposed field shelter, where you can take a seat and gaze out over the stunning views (drink in hand optional, but recommended…). The site is conveniently set a few hundred yards back from the A354 road, making it a breeze to get into Salisbury city centre and make use of its public pool, railway station, arts centre, cafés and shops. Coombe Bissett, a mile in the other direction, also has a popular local pub. With plenty of space and Bake Farm's sheep for company, this outdoorsy spot is also a hotspot for walkers. Guests here have direct access to a good range of rights of way. Popular strolls in the area include the 25-mile-long Clarendon Way that runs from Salisbury to Winchester, hiking up Harnham Hill and ambling around Salisbury's water meadows. Please note that Salisbury Campsite at Bake Farm is only suitable for guests aged five and over. Children are welcome, although the site is designed to be quiet and there are no play facilities or attractions for them.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Touring caravan pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Open now
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 5 are not allowed on site.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 10 consecutive nights.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 12 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Nice big field and I could pitch where I liked. Facilities were…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 6
Richard M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Nice big field and I could pitch where I liked. Facilities were clean and the shower nice & warm. Owner was friendly.

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Great site ,lovely position good basic facilities and helpful info.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Christina G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Lovely field with a great view , helpful owner with mapped walks provided.

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Quietness!…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Quietness!

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Lovely well kept field near the main route into Salisbury. Very clean…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Lovely well kept field near the main route into Salisbury. Very clean facilities (two toilets and a shower) as well as a shelter and usb charging. Amazing views of the clear night sky as it is so dark with no lights nearby.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike. Perfect for my one night stopover.

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Excellent value

Overall 8/10
Location 6
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
JOHN E. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Lovely big field with open views looking towards the Cathedral spire in the distance .A pleasant one hour walk off road to the city. Facilities are basic but very clean . My first shower was a bit cold but lovely and warm the next day . I would return as location, free Wi fi and value for money are very good .If you don't need an electric hook up ,it's great .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Easy to find site with clean facilities

Overall 8/10
Location No rating
Value for money No rating
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness No rating
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Wifi No rating
Clare H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Shower facilities Covered seating area Easy to find

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Perfectly peaceful

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Frankie W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Tory was very welcoming and friendly, site was peaceful. It is an intimate setting with no electric but they do offer some free usb charging points. Toilets and shower spotlessly clean and well stocked. I would recommend for walkers - easy to access nearby Salisbury.

Disliked: Nothing!

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Wide open views across countryside.…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 8
Adam M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Wide open views across countryside.

Disliked: Have to take all rubbish away.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location for a 45min walk into Salisbury, or a 40min drive…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Great location for a 45min walk into Salisbury, or a 40min drive to Bournemouth. Lovely views, simple yet clean facilities combined with great service.

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Lovely location £10 taxi into town centre, lovely manager/owner. Very peaceful lots…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
mike j. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Lovely location £10 taxi into town centre, lovely manager/owner. Very peaceful lots of wildlife Excellent trip away.

Disliked: Not a dislike but could have a recycling bin for glass etc,

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Picnic table

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Salisbury Campsite at Bake Farm

Bake Farm

Coombe Bissett

Wiltshire

England

SP5 4JT

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.04875°N
-1.83238°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.6 km Millstream Coach Park
4.1 km Fugglestone Roundabout
4.2 km Shopping Village
Rail
3 km Salisbury Rail Station
13.9 km Dean Rail Station
17.3 km Tisbury Rail Station
Ferry
34.4 km Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal
34.6 km Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
35.6 km Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing
Airport
30.2 km Bournemouth International Airport
34.9 km Southampton 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

After exploring the historic buildings of Salisbury, head even further back in time at Stonehenge (20 minutes' drive), an iconic English Heritage-managed landmark a few miles north of the town. More ancient history is within your reach if you drive to Avebury (55 minutes), home to a spectacular stone circle and other Neolithic sites in the scenic countryside of north Wiltshire. To the south, there's the New Forest National Park (20 minutes), where cycling, walking, country pubs and semi-wild ponies, donkeys and pigs make for great family-friendly days out. Even more wild animals are on display at Longleat Safari Park (40 minutes), while for high-adrenaline tree-top adventures and forest segway escapades there's Go Ape in Moors Valley Country Park (30 minutes). If being so close to Salisbury has you in the mood for more urban days out, you might like to take the train (or drive) to Bath (roughly an hour), while for some sun and sand you could head south to the beaches, piers and classic seaside amusements on offer in Bournemouth (40 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Christchurch Highcliffe Castle 35.8 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Highcliffe 35.9 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Christchurch Friar`S Cliff 35.9 km Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Christchurch Avon Beach 36.2 km Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Good
Bournemouth Fisherman`S Walk 36.5 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Salisbury Cathedral 3 km

Wilton House 3.9 km

Old Sarum 5.4 km

Breamore House 9.3 km

Stonehenge 14.5 km

National Trust

Mompesson House 3.1 km

Little Clarendon 11.1 km

Philipps House and Dinton Park 11.6 km

Stonehenge Landscape 14.3 km

Mottisfont 20.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Stratford Tony - Coombe Bissett - Toyd Down - Stratford Tony 2.9 km

THE NORTH CANONRY, CATHEDRAL CLOSE, SALISBURY 2.9 km

WILTON 3 km

Bourne Hill House Gardens 4 km

LONGFORD CASTLE 5.2 km

Local events

  • New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday, 30 July 2024 – Tuesday, 30 July 2024)

    Brockenhurst, England 29.2 km

  • CarFest (Friday, 23 August 2024 – Friday, 23 August 2024)

    Basingstoke, England 44.3 km

  • Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday, 19 July 2024 – Friday, 19 July 2024)

    Dorchester, England 46.5 km

  • Wickham Festival (Thursday, 1 August 2024 – Thursday, 1 August 2024)

    Fareham, England 48 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.

Want to know more about camping in Wiltshire?

  • Does Salisbury Campsite at Bake Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Salisbury Campsite at Bake Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Salisbury Campsite at Bake Farm? After exploring the historic buildings of Salisbury, head even further back in time at Stonehenge (20 minutes' drive), an iconic English Heritage-managed landmark a few miles north of the town. More ancient … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Salisbury Campsite at Bake Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Salisbury Campsite at Bake Farm? From R470,52 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.