When can I check in and check out of Lancombe?

On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Please contact us if you expect to arrive later than 7pm. Read more

Lancombe

West Dorset Shepherd's Huts set in an AONB, with beautiful views
A rural retreat with an indoor pool, spa room, games room and fairies!
An award winning complex with nearby walks, attractions and beaches

Forget wet canvas and soggy sleeping bags, and enjoy a much more exciting and luxurious option with Lancombe’s Dorset Glamping experience! If you’re looking for campsites in Dorset for a self-catering holiday with a difference, we are proud to introduce Marjorie and Ezmerelda. They are luxury Shepherd’s Huts that have been commissioned especially for Lancombe, an award winning holiday complex set in the West Dorset Countryside. These custom made luxury Shepherd Huts offers a stylish and cosy base for a romantic rendezvous for two, or an adventure in complete comfort for a family, all year round. Marjorie and Ezmerelda are situated towards the furthest point of Lancombe, nestled in a peaceful corner of the meadow and the woodland; whilst still maintaining civilization with a shingled pathway for access. They are both perfectly equipped and ready for your self-catering, posh camping break. Our glamping experiences offer the early risers an opportunity to watch the sunrise over the rolling hills and meadows of Dorset. Both of these lovely huts sleep 4 people each boastinng their own ensuite shower room and toilet, kitchenette, and outdoor log store with access to all the facilities that Lancombe offers including free wifi. Silver Winner in the 2015 Dorset Tourism Awards Self Catering Category Awarded the 2015 and 2016 Certificate of Excellence from Trip Advisor reviews

Site type

Languages spoken

English

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

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Local produce

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

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Lancombe

Higher Chilfrome

Maiden Newton

Dorchester

Dorset

England

DT2 0HU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.79091°N
-2.61575°W

Nearest transport

Coach

7.6 mi Coach Station

9.6 mi South Station

10.5 mi Yeovil Bus Station

Rail

2.2 mi Maiden Newton Rail Station

5.5 mi Chetnole Rail Station

7.5 mi Yetminster Rail Station

Ferry

14.6 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal

27.9 mi Poole Ferry Terminal

28.2 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing

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

Dorset and the South West have some of the finest scenery and attractions that the UK has to offer; and it’s within easy reach of Lancombe. With beaches such as West Bay (Broadchurch) and Charminster (fossils) and of course Weymouth, being in easy driving distance, there is always plenty to do. Below outlines some favourites of both ourselves and our guests. Hopefully, this will give you some food for thought when planning out your holiday activities. Don’t forget: check out our blog too, as we’ll do regular features on some of these fantastic locations. Must sees Abbotsbury Gardens, Swannery and Children's Farm - 14.3 miles The Tank Museum - 24.2 miles Monkey World - 26.1 miles Sealife - 18.8 miles Dinosaur museum - 9 miles Beaches West Bay - 15.4 miles Hive Beach - Burton Bradstock - 15 miles Weymouth - 19 miles Charmouth - 21 miles Other Eggardon Hill - beautiful scenic view - 5 miles Cerne Abbas Giant - 8.1 miles Market towns Beaminster - 7.7 miles Dorchester - 8 miles Fishing The Kingcombe Centre - 3 miles There are plentiful walks and cycle routes, fine pubs and eateries close by.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Hive	8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
West Bay (West)	8.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Eypemouth	9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Seatown	10.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Charmouth West	13.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mapperton House & Gardens 4 mi

Abbotsbury Swannery 9.1 mi

Hardy's Birthplace 10.7 mi

Montacute House 11.9 mi

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 13.6 mi

National Trust

Max Gate 10.1 mi

Hardy's Cottage 10.7 mi

Montacute House 11.9 mi

Tintinhull Garden 13.4 mi

Barrington Court 15.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

CHANTMARLE 2.3 mi

Eggardon Hill and Powerstock 3 mi

MAPPERTON HOUSE 3.9 mi

MELBURY PARK 4.3 mi

BEAMINSTER MANOR 5.2 mi

Local events

Dorset County Show (Saturday 7 September 2024 – Saturday 7 September 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 9.6 mi
Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday 19 July 2024 – Friday 19 July 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 14.3 mi
Tankfest (Friday 28 June 2024 – Friday 28 June 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 17.6 mi
Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 20.8 mi
Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday 26 June 2024 – Wednesday 26 June 2024)
Glastonbury, Somerset 25.5 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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Does Lancombe have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
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What attractions are near Lancombe? Dorset and the South West have some of the finest scenery and attractions that the UK has to offer; and it’s within easy reach of Lancombe. With beaches such as West Bay … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Lancombe?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Please contact us if you expect to arrive later than 7pm.
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