Moonfleet Farm

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Moonfleet wildlife pond
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Moonfleet wildlife pond

  • Small and quiet farm with miles of walks all around
  • Half an hour's drive from the Jurassic Coast
  • Modern facilities, fishing ponds and campfires allowed
Farm the crew out to Moonfleet Farm if you fancy a small and quiet place set in the Dorset countryside, with room for the kids to exhaust their energy among the fields and designated walking areas to let the dog off the lead. You might also rather fancy the 10-minute walk direct from the farm along the 'smugglers' footpath' to the local village shop and pub, then home to settle down in front of a roaring campfire for food and sunset vistas over the distant Blackmore Vale… Moonfleet is a working sheep farm on the western edge of the village of Higher Ansty, quiet and rural enough for a peaceful getaway, but easily accessible to main Dorset attractions and about half an hour from the Dorset coast. It has miles of local walks snaking its surroundings, and fishing ponds on site at which to land rudd, roach, barbel, crucian carp, tench and perch. Day and weekly fishing tickets can be bought from the team. The farm has modern amenitiess including a shower and toilet block with underfloor heating and hairdryers, a washing-up area, a chemical disposal point, drinking water taps and a laundry room with a free washing machine and a coin-operated tumble dryer. Showers, the hairdryers and wifi are all free.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Tent pitches 10
Touring caravan pitches 4
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note

Admission

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

Safety

  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed 1 Apr to

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 118 Pitchup.com customers

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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

95% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Guests praise the friendly owners, stunning views, and spacious, well-maintained pitches. Clean facilities, including heated bathrooms and showers, are frequently highlighted. The site is described as peaceful and ideal for families, with opportunities for children to explore. Fire pits are available, and a nearby pub is easily accessible. Some comments mention occasional issues with shower availability when busy and some facilities feeling a little tired.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Showers and toilets are very good Large…

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8 out of 10
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 Carolyn T. 4 reviews

Electric optional grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Showers and toilets are very good
Large pitches
Fabulous views

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely wonderful

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Absolutely wonderful, really welcoming by the hosts, good services which we didn’t need to use but looked brilliant and clean. We liked how the pitches were laid out with grass dividers. Beautiful landscape, didn’t want to leave. Thank you

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was our FIRST OVERNIGHT experience..

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 Angie T. 1 review

Electric optional grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked A good FIRST SITE AS A NOVICE

Disliked Nothing..

Recommend to friends Visit again

The poor cleanliness means we won’t be visiting this site again.

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4 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The location of the campsite was absolutely stunning, with picturesque views that made it feel like a real escape. The site itself was nicely presented and had a relaxed, peaceful atmosphere throughout our stay. It was also incredibly quiet, with only two other visitors during our four days there, which made for a very calm and enjoyable experience overall.

Disliked Unfortunately, the cleanliness of the facilities was very disappointing. The shower rooms and toilets were dirty, with visible cobwebs, spiders, and dust, suggesting that cleaning was infrequent. More concerning was the shared kitchen area. On arrival, there appeared to be rotting food scattered across the floor, and the bin was not emptied for at least two days. The smell was extremely unpleasant—strong enough to make you retch upon entering the building. This was a real shame, as it detracted significantly from an otherwise lovely setting.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: This is very disappointing!
The facilities are regularly checked, (at least twice a day) and we display signs asking guests to contact us if they're not happy with anything. Needless to say, these guests didn't raise any concerns during their stay.
We took a rare couple of days off so were away at the time but easily contactable.
The site was being managed / cleaned in our absence.
I won't apologise for spiders webs! We're in the country and can remove them daily only for more to appear the next day......

An ideal place for families with…

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Ewelina M. 1 review

Electric optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked An ideal place for families with children. The owners are friendly, there are plenty of animals around, and fishing ponds are nearby. A 10-minute walk or less than 5-minute drive takes you to The Fox Inn pub, where you can enjoy a delicious dinner.
You can book a billiards table or a pool on site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great peaceful location, friendly owners Lovely people…

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 Waldemar M. 7 reviews

Electric optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great peaceful location, friendly owners
Lovely people and a nice farm site with a short walk to a beautiful pub..
We absolutely loved it here.

Disliked Nothing at All !!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great camping site!

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Gemma G. 2 reviews

Electric optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The location, the views, the scenery, the toilets and showers, the friendly owners - all great! We stayed for four nights and it was all good.

Disliked Nothing. All good!

Recommend to friends Visit again

The farm has loads of room…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The farm has loads of room for kids to run around and play, there are also a couple of swings on a tree in the campsite that kept my son busy for ages. The walks around the ponds are lovely and quiet, but there were a lot of biting insects, which is to be expected on a farm in the summer, so pack bite spray if, like me, you're prone to being bitten. It was only a short walk through the fields to the local pub which is also quiet and friendly, and serves great food. All the facilities here are clean and well maintained. Also, they are located close to the campsite, so you don't have to walk really far in the dark for a late night wee. We also enjoyed the friendly farm dogs who popped in and out of the campsite, my son loved playing fetch with them, and one came and relaxed by our campfire one evening. Overall, we had a wonderful few days at Moonfleet, and we would definitely visit again.

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Lovely and quiet

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We absolutely loved it here. Quite sad that it was only for 1 night. Clive was lovely and friendly. The farm dogs were a lush surprise. Overall a really really enjoyable experience.

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Loved the laid back atmosphere, friendly…

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ashley p. 5 reviews

Electric optional grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Loved the laid back atmosphere, friendly owners and the wonderful scenery

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 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

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Moonfleet Farm

Higher Ansty

Dorchester

Dorset

England

DT2 7PU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.83469°N
2.33282°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9.8 mi South Station
10.4 mi Virginia Ash
10.4 mi Virginia Ash
Rail
9.3 mi Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station
9.8 mi Dorchester South Rail Station
9.8 mi Dorchester West Rail Station
Ferry
16.4 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
17.2 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
17.4 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
22.3 mi Bournemouth International 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

The walks around Moonfleet Farm along local lanes and through scenic Dorset countryside lead to the likes of pretty local village Milton Abbas, Milton Abbey, Athelhampton House, Cerne Abbas and sending the kids into fits of giggles when they spy mighty chalk Cerne Giant etched into the hillside. Arf. A heap of other Dorset history is a little further afield, such as that at the former Saxon cathedral of Sherborne Abbey, or at historic houses and gardens, abbeys and churches. Also go for Corfe Castle on the Isle of Purbeck and potter around the county town of Dorchester with the Dinosaur Museum, Dorchester Museum, Teddy Bear Museum, Tutankhamen Exhibition and the Roman Amphitheatre. (Have a look at the Thomas Hardy Trail and weekly market in Dorchester too.) Wareham, Swanage, Weymouth, and Salisbury are easily accessible by car and have enough to do to keep you going for several weeks; among our many recommendations are puffing along on award-wining and steamy Swanage Railway, seeing Salisbury's splendid cathedral, wandering around the RSPB reserve at Weymouth or hiking the 15 or so miles of the spectacular Purbeck Way. Fishing fan? Investigate the waters around the harbours of Poole and Weymouth.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Ringstead Bay 14.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bowleaze Cove 14.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Durdle Door West 14.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Durdle Door East 14.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentN/AExcellent
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands 15.1 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Hardy's Birthplace 7.7 mi

The Tank Museum 10.4 mi

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 10.7 mi

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 13.1 mi

Lulworth Castle & Park 14.6 mi

National Trust

Hardy's Cottage 7.7 mi

Clouds Hill 8.8 mi

Max Gate 9.6 mi

White Mill 12 mi

Kingston Lacy 13.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

BINGHAM'S MELCOMBE 1.2 mi

MILTON ABBEY 1.8 mi

Ibberton Hill – Coombe Bottom – Ibberton Hill 2.5 mi

Piddlehinton - Buck Hill - Piddletrenthide - Piddlehinton 5.2 mi

WATERSTON MANOR 5.8 mi

Local events

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

    Dorchester, Dorset 8.7 mi

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, 23 June 2027 – Wednesday, 23 June 2027)

    Glastonbury, Somerset 25 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 Moonfleet Farm have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Moonfleet Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Moonfleet Farm? The walks around Moonfleet Farm along local lanes and through scenic Dorset countryside lead to the likes of pretty local village Milton Abbas, Milton Abbey, Athelhampton House, Cerne Abbas and sending the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Moonfleet Farm?
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Moonfleet Farm? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.