The Dorset Hideaway
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- Quiet, well-maintained and rural site 3.5 miles from Charmouth
- Beauty and therapy courses and fishing activities on site
- Firepits hire on site; wood and kindling for sale
Site type
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25Tourist board rating
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).
- Facilities/activities including spa, logs for fire pit, washing machine and tumble dryer, fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
8 
Non-electric grass pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 8m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £44
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Electric grass pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £56
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Electric grass pitch (firepit)
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £70
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Electric grass tent pitch (adults only, no pets, private bathroom amenities)
2 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £110
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Yurt (adults only, hot tub)
2 people maximum No dogs allowed Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £230
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Geodesic dome (adults only, hot tub)
2 people maximum No dogs allowed Dimensions: 19.7ft width × 19.7ft length
Arrival daysFrom £300
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Reviews
89% would recommend this site to a friend
85% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a tranquil, well-maintained campsite with spacious, level pitches and clean facilities, praised for its beautiful rural location and dark skies. Popular attractions include tractor rides, fishing lakes, and a games barn. Staff are consistently described as friendly and helpful. Some guests noted the drive can be challenging and that local amenities are distant. Gate access is restricted between 10:30 pm and 8 am, which some found inconvenient. Shower and toilet capacity was occasionally mentioned as a potential issue during busy periods, and ground cracks due to dry weather were noted.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews.
Last updated 09/06/2026
Everything…
Electric grass pitch (firepit)
Liked Everything
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Loved the peaceful surroundings,sat around the…
Yurt (adults only, hot tub)
Liked Loved the peaceful surroundings,sat around the fire pit in the evening or in the hot tub looking out at the stars ,with all the things you need to stay for a long weekend, everything was very well thought out , with your own toilet facilities a stones throw away & a fully equipped kitchen, to a comfy bed, Already planning our next trip here !
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Will be back
Electric grass pitch
Liked Beautiful site, very well kept. The best hit was the tractor ride!
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Worth a visit . Close by to beach
Electric grass pitch
Liked Good clean facilities, family friendly. Great tractor ride for the kids , help is always on hand when you need it . Lovely team , quiet and tranquil place to clear your thoughts.
Disliked Could use a few more toilets spread out or hooks in bathroom. Only things I could think of to improve
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Great friendly helpful site!
Electric grass pitch (firepit)
Liked Lovely quiet site, lots of space and very helpful owners. helped us out when the van battery died bringing us jump leads on the morning of our departure. great location in easy reach of local towns and beaches, we had a brilliant time exploring and Dorset cider sampling! kids loved the fossil hunting too. tractor rides on site were a big hit. lovely showers with the best pressure I have had on a campsite. local butcher came supplying high quality BBQ food at decent prices. pizza night when we were there although we didn't have one they looked good! pitch sizes were excellent and log deliveries worked really well. we camp a lot and rate this site very highly.
Disliked Could do with a couple more showers and toilets. only had to wait ten mins for a shower once, which isn't a big deal but if site had been full could have caused issues if you are more impatient.
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Lovely place with wonderful views, a…
Geodesic dome (adults only, hot tub)
Liked Lovely place with wonderful views, a few minutes travel to lovely local beaches and some wonderful places to eat. Incredibly peaceful and relaxing, we loved it!
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From the manager: Hi Emma
Many thanks for your kind review, it really helps our family business, and we are glad you enjoyed your stay.
Kind Regards
TDH
In summary the site is nice but we won't be back
Electric grass pitch
Liked The site was nice, we were on the big grass field at the back of the site with a water tap and electric close by. The toilet block and showers were spotless.
Disliked We live over 250 miles from the site and wanted to leave early on the Saturday morning but found that a condition of the booking was that the gates were locked at 10.30 at night till 8 the next morning so we couldn't get infront of the traffic by leaving at 5am, we weren't happy and when I looked on the booking again this information was hidden away in the small print which, granted, I should have read but no one expects to be locked in when you actually get a number to punch in to get in and out and how would emergency services get in in the middle of the night, I presume they could override it then!
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Great shower blocks
Fully-serviced grass pitch
Liked Everything
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A great place to spend a few days in beautiful surroundings.
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Anonymous Electric grass pitch
Liked The pitch size was great, was close to water points and not too far from toilets etc. The facilities were new and very clean, although the site was pretty empty when we were there so can't comment on how busy they get. Loved the dark skies but make sure you pack a torch! The table tennis and other games in the barn are a great addition.
Disliked Not a dislike but make sure to shop en route as there's nowhere locally and that you get the gate code before arrival.
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Good site but beware of the niggles.
Anonymous Electric grass pitch
Liked Has all you need to pitch up and helpful staff.
Disliked Small shower block for the amount of pitches and a long walk to the block, could not find a place to drop my gray water without a pipe. Long drive on very narrow roads if you struggle with reversing you would be in trouble.
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From the manager: Hi There
Many thank you for your review and your private notes to us in the review to say you struggle with some things that are simple. I completely understand you are entitled to leave a review as you wish but your niggles are very much one off, other than perhaps the distance to shower blocks being 100 metres which can be far for some.
But regarding grey waste, it is quite clearly labelled at the entrance to the shower block that you walk right past, and also with us having 8/9 showers and 8/9 toilets per sex for our size I would strongly disagree that our shower blocks are not capable of the capacity.
Many thanks
TDH
Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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 Spa TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities 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 Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
The Dorset Hideaway
Bridge Farm
Gassons/Cardsmill Lane
Whitchurch Canonicorum
Bridport
Dorset
England
DT6 6RW
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.77666°N
2.85514°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charmouth West | 3.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Seatown | 4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Eypemouth | 5.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Lyme Regis Front Beach | 5.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
| West Bay (West) | 6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Mapperton House & Gardens 6.6 mi
Montacute House 13.6 mi
Abbotsbury Swannery 13.8 mi
Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 18.2 mi
Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 18.9 mi
National Trust
Loughwood Meeting House 9 mi
Shute Barton 9.1 mi
Barrington Court 12.7 mi
Montacute House 13.5 mi
Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 13.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Fishpond Bottom - Wootton Fitzpaine and River Char 1.6 mi
Champernhayes - Monkton Wyld - Wootton Fitzpaine 2.8 mi
Langdon Hill - Golden Cap - Langdon Hill 3.1 mi
North Chideock - Symondsbury and More. 3.1 mi
Thorncombe – Forde Abbey and the River Axe 3.6 mi
Local events
- Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, 31 July 2026 – Friday, 31 July 2026)
Sidmouth, Devon 17.9 mi
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, 5 September 2026 – Saturday, 5 September 2026)
Dorchester, Dorset 19.2 mi
- Beautiful Days (Friday, 21 August 2026 – Friday, 21 August 2026)
Ottery St Mary, Devon 19.6 mi
- Tankfest (Friday, 26 June 2026 – Friday, 26 June 2026)
Wareham, Dorset 27.3 mi
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, 23 June 2027 – Wednesday, 23 June 2027)
Glastonbury, Somerset 28.9 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 Dorset Hideaway have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Dorset Hideaway dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Dorset Hideaway? Jurassic Coast towns and coves are within a few miles of The Dorset Hideaway, with other top destinations of Dorset, Devon and Somerset within easy driving distance. The main towns of the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Dorset Hideaway?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Dorset Hideaway? From £44 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.