Hardyes Countryside Camping
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- Rural site in Dorset overlooking open countryside by an old Roman road
- A quarter of an hour's drive from Maiden Castle and Abbotsbury
- Barbecues and dogs welcome; wheelchair-accessible facilities
Site type
- 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. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- 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.
Languages spoken
English
French
Open from Fri, 19 Jul to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 6.0m depth (19.7ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookElectric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 6.0m depth (19.7ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 88% of visitors View breakdown
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Friendly little well run campsite.
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Liked: This was a lovely little campsite. The facilities were clean. Well laid out and close to the pitch. Chris the owner was extremely helpful and friendly. We would definitely return here.
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Excellent site, can’t wait to go back
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Liked: Can’t wait to go back! Very friendly welcome, attentive and helpful. Lovely quiet site with wonderful views. Showers were good and toilets clean. Good facilities, only thing I’d say is it could do with some paper towels or something to dry your hands on.
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The site was great with clean facilities. The owner, Chris provided…
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Liked: The site was great with clean facilities. The owner, Chris provided a great deal of very useful local information and was super helpful.
Disliked: The weather, though obviously not under control of the campsite!
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Lovely rural location, clean facilities, warm and friendly welcome.…
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Liked: Lovely rural location, clean facilities, warm and friendly welcome.
Disliked: Nothing!
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Lovely little site and would recommend to anyone visiting the area.
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Liked: Owner very interactive with campers. Made sure he gave everyone the time of day and shared his vast knowledge of the local area with you as you arrive. Lovely little site. Facilities were basic but plenty for the site. Toilets and showers were clean and had toilet roll. Showers had good pressure too.
Disliked: Water a little temperamental but nothing that effected our stay.
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The campsite was very peaceful, Chris was very helpful and friendly guy,…
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Liked: The campsite was very peaceful, Chris was very helpful and friendly guy, loved the area as nothing around. Toilets and showers were always clean.
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Stunning location, friendly and accommodating owner, beautiful views, toilets and showers clean…
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Liked: Stunning location, friendly and accommodating owner, beautiful views, toilets and showers clean and are always being cleaned and maintained! We Can’t wait to visit again!
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Showers and toilets very clean, beautiful views - quiet site! Perfect!…
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Liked: Showers and toilets very clean, beautiful views - quiet site! Perfect!
Disliked: Nothing
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Excellent. Everything was spot on
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Liked: Amazing location, peaceful. Views were amazing. The perfect campsite
Disliked: N/a
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Cannot wait to come again
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Liked: Absolutely stunning park. The facilities were always clean and plentiful The additional facilities for dogs and the places we could take her in were amazing There is a bus stop right on the outskirts of the park making it simple for travel We will definitely be returning
Disliked: The only thing which could be improved on is the wifi- on wet and rainy days the lack of wifi in the touring pitches made things awkward - some extenders would not go amiss
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Features
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsiteAccessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearbyLocation
Hardyes Countryside Camping
Higher Hogleaze Farm
Town Hill
Dorchester
Dorset
England
DT2 9ET
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.72596°N
-2.5547°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Hive | 7.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Weymouth Lodmoor | 8.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Bowleaze Cove | 8.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Weymouth Central | 8.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
West Bay (West) | 9.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Abbotsbury Swannery 5 mi
Hardy's Birthplace 7.2 mi
Mapperton House & Gardens 8.1 mi
Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 8.4 mi
Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 8.7 mi
National Trust
Max Gate 5.9 mi
Hardy's Cottage 7.2 mi
Clouds Hill 13.2 mi
Montacute House 17 mi
Tintinhull Garden 18.5 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
BRIDEHEAD 1.9 mi
South from Little Bredy 2.2 mi
Hardy Monument Circular 2.7 mi
A Chess Piece Visit 3 mi
Eggardon Hill and Powerstock 4.2 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 7 September 2024 – Saturday 7 September 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 5.7 mi
- Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday 19 July 2024 – Friday 19 July 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 11.4 mi
- Tankfest (Friday 28 June 2024 – Friday 28 June 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 13.8 mi
- Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 16.4 mi
- Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)
Sidmouth, Devon 30 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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
Want to know more about camping in Dorset?
- Does Hardyes Countryside Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Hardyes Countryside Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Hardyes Countryside Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Dorchester: 10 minutes' drive - Maiden Castle: 15 minutes - Abbotsbury: 20 minutes - Cerne Abbas Giant: 20 minutes - Weymouth: 25 minutes - Lyme Regis: … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Hardyes Countryside Camping?
Camping and touring Arrive: 8:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Hardyes Countryside Camping? From £25 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.