The Homestead

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  • Small family-run site with six acres of fields and a woodland
  • A quarter of an hour's drive from Bournemouth; Sandbanks 25 minutes
  • Fully-furnished luxury four-metre bell tents in Dorset
Tear off whichever chunk of Hampshire and Dorset you fancy… with the small, family-run site at The Homestead as your base, you’ll have easy access to a wide range of attractions across the two counties, including the New Forest National Park, Bournemouth beach and the Jurassic Coast. Where exactly is this splendid place? Well, it’s on the edge of the small village of West Parley near Ferndown and it’s full of greenery, mature oaks, flowering plants and local wildlife. All of the site’s handy amenities are kept to a high standard, including shared toilet and shower blocks and a washing-up area. In terms of the accommodation here, you can look forward to the chance to stay in a luxury four-metre, fully-furnished bell tent that's sure to be cosy whatever the weather. Inside, one double bed, two single convertible futon beds, a wicker table and two bedside tables are included; a water container, glasses, and a wicker basket of cutlery and crockery are also provided for when mealtimes roll around. The Homestead is just over the road from a popular garden centre and a quarter of a mile from the nearest pub (handy for any urgent tummy grumbles). With a bus stop a few minutes' walk away, it’s also simple to leave the car behind, as there regular services into Bournemouth town centre.

Site type

Tent pitches 15
Touring caravan pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note

Admission

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

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 79 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

92% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This site offers spacious pitches and clean, well-maintained facilities, with many praising the shower blocks. Bell tents are noted as comfortable and well-equipped. While some guests found aircraft noise from the nearby airport disruptive, others did not mind it, and some even enjoyed watching planes. A few visitors mentioned limited washing-up facilities and a lack of signage on arrival. Despite minor issues, many guests found the site to be good value and peaceful, with a friendly atmosphere, and would recommend or return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 04/08/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Just perfect from check in to check out.

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10 out of 10
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 Emma H. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Everything. Couldnt fault it. Cleanest facilities iv ever seen ok a campsite. Quiet, respectful. Well maintained and fantastic location

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great Campsite with immaculate facilities

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10 out of 10
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Michelle P. 11 reviews

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Park where you like so large pitches
Excellent facilities very clean
Bathrooms were immaculate.
Loved watching the planes take off
Good location for Bournemouth
Booked for 1 night and stayed for 2 as so good

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good location very clean toilet…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Good location very clean toilet

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good size site with some shaded…

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7 out of 10
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Michael J. 5 reviews

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Good size site with some shaded options. Facilities excellent.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very clean the campsite…

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 Daniela M. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very clean the campsite

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very clean…

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10 out of 10
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Julie A. 1 review

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Very clean

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet Largely neat and tidy…

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9 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
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Garry A. 1 review

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Quiet
Largely neat and tidy

Disliked Did find broken glass on pitch. Picked up. Could have been found if inspected but ultimately caused by previous user being inconsiderate.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Awesome.

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10 out of 10
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Julia S. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Large clean site with plenty of sunny and shaded areas. Great shower / loo block.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice big open non electric pitch…

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A B. 5 reviews

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Nice big open non electric pitch field with good facilities

Disliked Some aircraft noise but we did not find it intrusive

Recommend to friends Visit again

Příjemný klidný kemp, sice poblíž letiště,…

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10 out of 10
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Marcela N. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Příjemný klidný kemp, sice poblíž letiště, ale je to OK. Velká plocha, mnoho místa na výběr. Sprchy i WC super.

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Features

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 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

Luxury

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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Homestead

355 Christchurch Road

West Parley

Bournemouth

Dorset

England

BH22 8SH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.78032°N
1.87039°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.9 mi Bournemouth University
3.7 mi Bournemouth Station
4.2 mi County Gates
Rail
3.7 mi Bournemouth Rail Station
3.9 mi Pokesdown Rail Station
4.3 mi Branksome Rail Station
Ferry
5 mi Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing
5.2 mi Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing
5.3 mi Wick Christchurch Ferry Landing
Airport
1.7 mi Bournemouth International Airport
25.2 mi 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

With the coast and the New Forest National Park so close, you’ll have a big choice of activities before you. Perhaps horse riding, cycling or canoeing on the Beaulieu river in the New Forest National Park (from 15 minutes’ drive)? Swimming, sea kayaking, kitesurfing or jetskiing in Poole waters, such as Sandbanks beach (25 minutes)? For somewhere that’s even closer by, you could tear up the go-karting tracks at South Coast Karting (five minutes) or work on perfecting your swing at the Dudsbury Golf Club (five minutes). Adventure Wonderland (five minutes) is another spot nearby with a whole load of family-friendly rides from a swinging pirate ship to spinning teacups. With Bournemouth beach (15 minutes) and Go Ape Moors Valley (15 minutes) a short drive away, there are many more ways to break a sweat. However, for anyone keen to look back on former times, you could opt for a walk and a brew at the National Trust’s Kingston Lacy (20 minutes), a 17th-century country house that’s still going strong.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Bournemouth Boscombe Pier 4.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Bournemouth Manor Steps 4.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A
Bournemouth Pier 4.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Bournemouth Durley Chine 4.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bournemouth Fisherman`S Walk 4.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Adventure Wonderland 1.2 mi

The Bournemouth Balloon 4.1 mi

Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum 4.3 mi

Bournemouth Pier Beach 4.4 mi

Oceanarium, The Bournemouth Aquarium 4.4 mi

National Trust

Kingston Lacy 7.4 mi

Brownsea Island 7.4 mi

White Mill 8.5 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 10 mi

Corfe Castle 12.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Throop Mill - Parley Green - Nature Reserve - Berry Hill 1.8 mi

WIMBORNE ROAD CEMETERY 3.2 mi

AVON HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 19/05/1998) 3.7 mi

LOWER CENTRAL GARDENS, UPPER CENTRAL GARDENS AND COY POND GARDENS 4 mi

Holt Heath - Horton Tower - Holt Heath 4.5 mi

Local events

  • Southampton Boat Show (Friday, 18 September 2026 – Friday, 18 September 2026)

    Southampton, Hampshire 21.8 mi

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, 5 September 2026 – Saturday, 5 September 2026)

    Dorchester, Dorset 24.6 mi

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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Homestead have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Homestead dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Homestead? With the coast and the New Forest National Park so close, you’ll have a big choice of activities before you. Perhaps horse riding, cycling or canoeing on the Beaulieu river in the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Homestead?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at The Homestead? From £22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.