Philliols Farm

Best night ever with sunset across the field! amazing

Working family farm and wildlife haven next door to Wareham Forest
A five-minute drive from Bere Regis and 25 to the Jurassic Coast
Lots of animals on site and walks in woodland right from the grounds

Fond of relaxed hols blending seaside and rural times? Then flock to Philliols Farm for a secluded stay among the chickens and cockerel – not to mention the cattle, sheep, lambs and horses – on a working farm around a 25-minute drive from the Jurassic Coast. Not that famed beaches like Lulworth Cove are the only attraction when bedding down here: the park is right next door to Wareham Forest for walks in woodland and the wanders are said to be top-notch whichever direction you decide to dawdle in. Cycling is also possible on local paths, including the 11-kilometre Sika Trail, and there are bucketloads of nature reserves for birdwatching too (try Holton Heath, Morden Bog or Hartland Moor, all within 20 minutes). And what does one do for dinner hereabouts? Well, the park is also around a five-minute drive from Bere Regis for a pub and a well-stocked shop; if it's just a pint you're after you can source one closer by at the golf/country club 25 minutes' walk away. . If you decide the seaside is where you’d rather be, it’s handy to know that Poole’s harbour and Durdle Door’s beach are within 25 minutes’ drive. The long, sandy stretches of coastline around Bournemouth, meanwhile, take about 35 minutes to reach.

Site type

100

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

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 Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping 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

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Philliols Farm

Bere Heath

Bere Regis

Dorset

England

BH20 7NS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.72485°N
2.19176°W

Route directions

Do not follow satnav from Bere Regis as it's likely to take you on an impassable lane. Follow signs to Wool/Bovington for around three miles and then take the road to Wareham on the left. Take the first left (towards Dorset Golf and Country Club) and it's about a mile and a half from there.

Nearest transport

Coach

4.4 mi Post Office

4.5 mi Red Lion

8.5 mi East Street

Rail

3.3 mi Wool Rail Station

4 mi Wareham Rail Station

5.1 mi Holton Heath Rail Station

Ferry

8.8 mi Poole Ferry Terminal

9.1 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing

10.6 mi Brownsea Island Ferry Landing

Airport

16.2 mi 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

Wander around the 1,000-year-old Corfe Castle in the Purbeck Hills (20 minutes’ drive) during your break, making sure to factor in a little time for wild swimming at the Blue Pool when you’re not exploring the fab Jurassic Coast beaches of Lulworth Cove, Studland, Swanage, Man O’War and Durdle Door (all within half an hour). Seeking sightseeing spots for the kids? Monkey World ape rescue centre is fantastic for families (10 minutes), while littler members of your group are guaranteed to love the indoor and outdoor play areas at Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park (15 minutes). There are also woodland trails to toddle along and a maze – made out of maize – to navigate. If town times appeal, Wareham is where it’s at. Walk the walls surrounding this old Saxon settlement before visiting St Lawrence of Arabia’s effigy in St Martin’s Church and roaming along the River Frome. Don’t forget Dorchester either for curiosities including the Dinosaur Museum, Tutankhamun Exhibition and Maiden Castle (25 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands	6.6 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poole Harbour Lake	7.3 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Lulworth Cove	7.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Durdle Door East	8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	N/A	Excellent
Durdle Door West	8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 2.2 mi

The Tank Museum 3 mi

Lulworth Castle & Park 6 mi

Lulworth Heritage Centre 7.8 mi

Corfe Castle 8.3 mi

National Trust

Clouds Hill 2.7 mi

White Mill 8 mi

Corfe Castle 8.4 mi

Hardy's Cottage 8.7 mi

Kingston Lacy 9.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Clouds Hill - Moreton 2.6 mi

ANDERSON MANOR 3.7 mi

CHARBOROUGH PARK 5.5 mi

WAREHAM MEADOWS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 02/08/2004) 5.7 mi

GRANGE HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 30/03/2005) 5.8 mi