Moonfleet Farm
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- 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
Site type
4
10
4
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Tue, 1 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
9.3/10
Wifi at the unit/pitchReviews
94% would recommend this site to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
Moonfleet Farm is highly praised for its spacious, level pitches, exceptionally friendly and helpful owners, and beautiful countryside location. Visitors appreciate the clean, well-maintained facilities, including unique shepherd hut showers, and the peaceful atmosphere. It's described as ideal for families, with animals, swings, and plenty of space to play. The site is also a great base for exploring the local area, with a pub a short walk away. Some minor points mentioned include occasional issues with farm dogs roaming and the need for more separate toilets during busy periods.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Great trip away with family and friends and we would happily return.
Electric optional grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch
Liked Great size electric pitches with plenty of space, kept with the rustic feel being on a farm. Owners were very helpful, friendly and relaxed. Amenities were good and a very enjoyable stay. Also a games room which we didn't make use of as all the kids were just happy playing. Tree swings the kids also liked to.
Disliked Toilets that had the showers in were very busy during peak times. Would be helpful to just have a couple more Toilets without showers for people needing a pee. Also on our stay the pool was fully booked over 4 nights so we couldn't get a look in on that. Would be better if there was 2 hour times lots to allows others the option of being able to use this facility. An enclosed dog field for them to run off lead would also be amazing addition.
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Compact and small campsite with no…
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Liked Compact and small campsite with no noise after 9. It was a great pitch, lots of room, space to play badminton and still park the car! Great fire grate supplied and a supply of wood brought round every evening! Ten minute walk to the lovely nearby pub - the fox inn. Dog friendly.
Disliked All good, maybe milk and eggs could be available to avoid a big trek to the shop
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Such a great campsite. Plenty of…
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Liked Such a great campsite. Plenty of room, beautiful site
Disliked Only thing is that it said wood could only be bought onside but we couldn't find anywhere so we couldn't have a campfire
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From the manager: Thanks for your review.
We're sorry about the firewood, we drive round every evening and you weren't at your pitch.
Had you called, we would have dropped some down to you.
We asked campers to stop bringing their own wood when we had a problem with nails, staples, screws etc being left on the ground (ending up in tyres and feet!)
Owners are so friendly, firewood and…
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Liked Owners are so friendly, firewood and fire pits provided, beautiful views, clean facilities and lots of space for the kids to run around!
Disliked Nothing!
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Everything amazing campsite that the kids…
Electric optional grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch
Liked Everything amazing campsite that the kids loved and so did we will be back again soon
Disliked Nothing
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A lovely campsite in beautiful countryside
Electric optional grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch
Liked Beautiful views, peaceful location, relaxed atmosphere, clean facilities, pub and shop within walking distance
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Really enjoyed staying on a working…
Electric optional grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch
Liked Really enjoyed staying on a working farm, site was busy and had moments of peace and quiet but also an active atmosphere.
Disliked Although it stayed quiet time after 9pm some groups were still very loud late into the night.
Will take into account its a working farm at busy time of year but it did not feel the cleanest it could be and on one day there was no hot water . (Probably due to it being busy)
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From the manager: Thanks for your review, Daniel.
We hope our campers will respect the 'quiet time', but if there's a problem, we are very happy to have a word with noisier guests.
We can't hear from the farmhouse and need a call to let us know if this is the case.
Our heating and hot water is fuelled by a biomass boiler which occasionally breaks down. When working, it easily copes with the demands of the campsite, farmhouse and holiday cottage.
Facilities are regularly checked, but only as clean as left by the last user.
There's a sign in each shower room asking for guests to contact us with any problems.
Pitches are not totally level but lovely and spacious
Electric optional grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch
Liked Our 2nd visit to this site. We love the peace and rustic feel of this site. Owners are very friendly, facilities are clean enough and everything you could need.
Disliked Nothing!
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Ok
Electric optional grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch
Liked Ok
Disliked Is too quite not really campsite with family and kids.. friendly
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From the manager: We consider this to be a very unfair review. The guests disliked our site for being too quiet, although we market as a farm-based, rural site.
This was probably our worst experience of inconsiderate campers.
Having arrived en masse their children ran riot across neighbouring pitches. The group (3 pitches) communicated from their pitches across the campsite with megaphones, despite there being other campers present and we had three complaints within a short time of their arrival.
They were relocated to a private area where they were less likely to upset other campers and had use of picnic benches free of charge (an area frequently requested by our regular camping groups).
Clearly not the site for this group!
Quiet campsite in a lovely part…
Electric optional grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch
Liked Quiet campsite in a lovely part of the world- we loved the emus!
Family bathrooms were clean and tidy
Benches available to hire and fire wood available to buy- lovely fire pits free
Play area for even the most determined of grumpy teenagers was a hit!
Location was brilliant for Weymouth and Poole- plenty of seaside fun to be had as well as beautiful location
Disliked Nothing- Clive and Linda were fab hosts
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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 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. 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 Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ringstead Bay | 14.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bowleaze Cove | 14.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Durdle Door West | 14.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Durdle Door East | 14.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | N/A | Excellent |
| Poole Harbour Rockley Sands | 15.1 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
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 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, Dorset 8.7 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? No 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?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: Anytime On-site accommodation Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime - 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.