Loscombe Farm
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- Secluded wild camping spots on a working Dorset farm near Dorchester
- A 20-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast; 15 minutes to Chesil Beach
- Woodland walks on site; five minutes’ drive from pubs and shops
Site type
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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 10 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed, 1 May to
Pitch types & availability
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Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)
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Shepherd's hut
2 people maximum Dimensions: 4.3m width x 2.0m length (14.0ft width x 6.5ft length) Calculated area: 8.5m² (91.0ft²)
Arrival days No availability on our site
Reviews
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The hosts are amazing, so welcoming and helpful. The farm, words cannot…
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Liked: The hosts are amazing, so welcoming and helpful. The farm, words cannot describe how beautiful the place is. Highly recommend!!
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Lovely, quiet, back to basics site. Beautiful setting with easy access to…
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Liked: Lovely, quiet, back to basics site. Beautiful setting with easy access to great walks. Very thoughtful and attentive hosts. We loved the freshly picked apples left out for the campers.
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Amazing
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Liked: Loved it !! The rural setting the eco use of toilets and shower just the whole thing was like a wild camping experience ……. The owners communication was amazing and so helpful we will definitely be going back and the price was so reasonable ….. the campsite was so quiet and idyllic literally one of the best sites we have stayed on
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Fantastic spot for wild camp feel g
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Liked: Everything 😍 Fantastic spot in the Dorset countryside, Ellie and Nick are very friendly helpful hosts . Loved the pitch where you like approach and will definitely be back soon ☺️
Disliked: Nothing !
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Stripped back site nestled away from the crowds with tonnes of space
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Liked: Loscombe Farm is a slightly remote, but very peaceful farm campsite nestled just down the road from Winterborne Abbas. Great place to base yourself away from the crowds for Dorset sights, particularly Abbotsbury, with loads of space. Be aware that the facilities are quite stripped back (solar shower, compost toilet), but it hit the spot just right for a weekend of camping for 3 young blokes and a dog. The pub in Winterborne Abbas is accessible through a walk through a field if you’re not up for walking along a quiet A road. Lovely place to get away from it all.
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We had so much space! You can camp wherever you choose…
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Liked: We had so much space! You can camp wherever you choose over multiple fields It was very peaceful. Basic but clean toilets. Lovely walk through the woods up to Hardy Monument (and beyond). Honourable mention to the owner's friendly dogs who checked on us daily. The owners were lovely too!
Disliked: Nothing! We camped at the top of the hill which our little car didn't really like once the ground was wet - had to zigzag up!
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Great almost wild camping experience!
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Liked: Great secluded location, plenty of walks nearby and further afield. Get the feel of that wild camping. Quite friendly and helpful owner. Very basic facilities ( compost toilet) there were signs for solar shower, which we didn’t explore. Overall very good experience although the weather was a bit temperamental.
Disliked: None
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Beautiful spot miles from the main road - silent, secluded, and an…
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Liked: Beautiful spot miles from the main road - silent, secluded, and an incredible blanket of stars the night we were there. Lovely hosts.
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Liked: Large amount of area to camp, beautiful forest next to campsite to explore and friendly and exceptional hosts
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Excellent, simple and beautiful site.
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Liked: This is a secluded site in a very beautiful location and with plenty of space. The couple running it could not be more helpful. Facilities are basic and adequate if that is your preference - water, sinks, composting loos and solar shower. Location is great for walking the superb landscape, also near the coast and Dorchester. The ground is good for pitching, plenty of soil for pegs and well drained. It is excellent value for the money.
Disliked: Nothing here I disliked, other than that my stay was too short.
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Features
Pop-up campsite
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
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
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
D. of E. 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
Budget/backpacker
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
No drinkable water point
No hot water
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Farm
Pop-up campsite
Small (11-25 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Surf school nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Loscombe Farm
Winterbourne Steepleton
Dorchester
Dorset
England
DT2 9HD
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.70408°N
-2.54713°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weymouth Lodmoor | 7.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bowleaze Cove | 7.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Weymouth Central | 7.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Hive | 7.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Portland Harbour Castle Cove | 8.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | N/A | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Abbotsbury Swannery 3.9 mi
Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 7 mi
Hardy's Birthplace 7.1 mi
Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 7.2 mi
Mapperton House & Gardens 9.3 mi
National Trust
Max Gate 5.4 mi
Hardy's Cottage 7.1 mi
Clouds Hill 12.9 mi
Montacute House 18.6 mi
Tintinhull Garden 20 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
BRIDEHEAD 1.1 mi
Hardy Monument Circular 1.2 mi
South from Little Bredy 1.6 mi
A Chess Piece Visit 2.1 mi
Abbotsbury - Hardy Monument - Portesham - Abbotsbury 3.8 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 7 September 2024 – Saturday 7 September 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 5.5 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 13.3 mi
- Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 15.6 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.
Want to know more about camping in Dorset?
- Does Loscombe Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Loscombe Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Loscombe Farm? An easy stroll from the camping fields is to the National Trust-owned Hardy Monument (40 minutes’ walk), a vantage point with views over the Jurassic Coast (20 minutes’ drive). Down by the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Loscombe Farm?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 3 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.