Huntick Retreat

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Hardstanding pitches
Hardstanding pitches
Huntick retreat reception and the koi pond
A sunny day on site
The neighbours coming to say hello
Huntick retreat site office
Fully-serviced hardstanding pitch
Happy campers on an extra-large grass pitch
View from the pitches
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Huntick retreat reception and the koi pond
A sunny day on site
The neighbours coming to say hello

  • Well-located adults-only Dorset touring park near the A35
  • Poole Quay, Corfe Castle and Monkey World within 20 minutes’ drive
  • Dogs welcome; Lytchett Matravers pubs and shops a mile away
Have a look at this for a conveniently located place to stay in the Dorset countryside – Huntick Retreat is only a little way off the A35, the main road running across the county, and it’s a mere mile from the shops and pubs of Lytchett Matravers. Not that it’s all about the location, handy though it is… this is a site that’s surrounded by lovely views and offers a warm welcome and helpful service to all its guests. It’s an adults-only (16+) setup here, but dogs are welcome and provided with a designated exercise area for a proper stretch of the paws. There are plenty of dog-friendly pubs and attractions nearby too, so they’ll be able to join you on your outings – just ask on site for tips. Dogs will need to be kept on a lead at all times on site, however, because it’s not just human guests that like to pitch up here – the park is also popular with passing wildlife like deer – including a resident stag – badgers, buzzards and hedgehogs, so the owners are keen to make sure they’re not disturbed. Facilities at Huntick Retreat have been well thought out to make life easy for guests – you’ll have access to a launderette and drying room, a washing-up area, a wifi connection, chemical disposal and bathrooms with toilets and showers. Poole (15 minutes’ drive) is your nearest large town for anything you can’t get in Lytchett Matravers.

Site type

Tent pitches 14
Touring caravan pitches 32
Motorhome pitches 32
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Guests under the age of 16 are not allowed on site.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Reception is unmanned after 5 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.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Units longer than 7.9 metres are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9

Overall rating from 188 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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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

93% would recommend this site to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

This adult-only campsite is praised for its peace, quiet, and friendly staff. Visitors highlight clean, hot showers and well-maintained facilities. Pitches are often described as spacious and level, with good views. While some reviews mention muddy conditions and a need for general upkeep, manager replies indicate ongoing improvements. The site is considered a good base for exploring the local area.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Ok for a one night stopover

Overall

6 out of 10
Location
 7
Value for money
 5
Accommodation
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Customer service
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Wifi
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Sally H.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Easy to find. Good showers & toilets

Disliked Very close pitches. Very muddy. Not a great welcome. Booked 2 nights, only stayed one.

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Friendly welcome from reception…

Overall

6 out of 10
Location
 6
Value for money
 5
Accommodation
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Customer service
 7
Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Nikki A.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Friendly welcome from reception

Disliked Pitch size very snug for a 8m motorhome, grass pitches beside VERY VERY VERY muddy.
Toilets/ showers basic but usable

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From the manager: Thank you for your review.

We’re sorry your stay didn’t meet your expectations. I noticed your motorhome was 8 meters long; our booking terms state that units over 7.9 meters aren’t allowed, as our pitches can’t accommodate larger vehicles.

The grass on-site has been affected by the heavy rain in January and February, which explains the muddy conditions. Regards, Huntick Retreat.

I was only using the site…

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10 out of 10
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Peter C.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked I was only using the site for a stop over, the pitch was perfect, a quiet site with lovely countryside views. I had a fully serviced pitch so had, electric hook up, water point and waste disposal. The camp WiFi worked well, the toilet / shower blocks were clean and well looked after.

Disliked Nothing to dislike I will use this site again on our travels.

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Level ish pitches ,needs some time and money spending ,lots potential.

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5 out of 10
Location
 8
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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Spacious pitches ,and a nice setting ,deer in the field.

Disliked Looked a bit rundown to be honest,no real borders to the pitches ,could do with more scalpings put on pitches, very muddy but the weather has been bad ,but it looked generally run down.

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Could do with a bit of a revamp and better thought out areas.

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1 out of 10
Location
 7
Value for money
 4
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Friendly staff, hot shower

Disliked Poor lighting, muddy, small hard standings, so walking on muddy grass to get into the van. Dodgy hot water in the dishwashing room. Generally feels a bit run down and dated. Laundry area gets locked up when reception is not on, so couldn’t do any washing.

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From the manager: Thank you for your review. We are genuinely sorry that your stay did not meet your expectations.

Firstly, we sincerely apologise for the muddy conditions on site. Unfortunately, Dorset has experienced persistent daily downpours and flooding since December. While the weather is beyond our control, we fully appreciate the inconvenience this may have caused. The excessive groundwater has affected our pitches, and we have scheduled necessary repairs as soon as conditions allow and the weather improves.

Regarding the laundry facilities, the opening hours are the same as the reception office hours. These times are clearly displayed in reception for guests’ reference.

Regards
Huntick Retreat

Clean facilities, well layed out site…

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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Clean facilities, well layed out site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Well organised and able to accommodate the group booking.

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8 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 8
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Friendly welcome, clean shower block and toilets, nice hot showers. Free Wi-fi. Great to have a camp fire in a cold/wet february.

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Clean and tidy, very welcoming staff…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Wifi
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Edd L.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Clean and tidy, very welcoming staff at the front desk and exactly what we wanted from a quick stopover…

Recommend to friends Visit again

Small size Friendly staff Immaculate toilet/shower facilities…

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Brian D.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Small size
Friendly staff
Immaculate toilet/shower facilities
Easy access

Disliked Vey wet
Dog friendly but no real access for a long walk

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quite site, clean facilities, lovely owner, level pitch.

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Sarah J.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Easy to find and check in. Very quite. The owner said we could let the dog run in the camping field as not in use this time of year which was great. Shower block and Toilets warm and clean.

Disliked Small moan, hard standing very muddy could have done with more chippings. But the weather has been against them.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 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

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful

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

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Level site, no steep slopes

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Huntick Retreat

Huntick Road

Lytchett Matravers

Poole

Dorset

England

BH16 6BB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.75274°N
2.06161°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.4 mi Seldown Coach Station
5 mi Post Office
5.1 mi Red Lion
Rail
2.7 mi Hamworthy Rail Station
2.9 mi Holton Heath Rail Station
4.1 mi Poole Rail Station
Ferry
4.3 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
4.4 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing
6.4 mi Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
10.2 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

Dorset is, of course, well known for its gorgeous landscapes – and it should be pretty easy to check out some of the top spots from here. Both the atmospheric ruins of Corfe Castle and the sparkling waters of the Blue Pool are about 20 minutes’ drive away; alternatively you could set off to the Jurassic Coast for a day at Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door (half an hour), or head for the miles of sandy beach at Studland Peninsula (half an hour). If you fancy a bit of activity among this scenery, perhaps play a round at Bulbury Woods Golf Club (five minutes) or have a go at the madcap floating assault course at Dorset Adventure Park (20 minutes). For more leisurely strolls, board a boat at Poole Quay (15 minutes) for a wildlife trail around Brownsea Island, wander around the National Trust’s Kingston Lacy estate (15 minutes) or set off to see birds at Abbotsbury Swannery (45 minutes). Don’t write off Dorset’s favourite family attractions either – places like Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre (20 minutes), The Tank Museum (25 minutes) and the Swanage Railway (half an hour) have plenty to offer for grown-up days out.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands 2.5 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Harbour Lake 3.1 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Sandbanks Peninsular 7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Shore Road Beach 7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Shell Bay North 7.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 4.3 mi

Brownsea Island 6.3 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 7.6 mi

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 7.8 mi

Corfe Castle 7.9 mi

National Trust

White Mill 3.6 mi

Kingston Lacy 4.2 mi

Brownsea Island 6.4 mi

Corfe Castle 8 mi

Clouds Hill 8.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

CHARBOROUGH PARK 2.9 mi

WAREHAM MEADOWS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 02/08/2004) 3.4 mi

Canford Heath 3.7 mi

Pamphill - Eye Bridge - Lambs Green - Wimborne 4.2 mi

KINGSTON LACY 4.3 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 Huntick Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Huntick Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Huntick Retreat? Dorset is, of course, well known for its gorgeous landscapes – and it should be pretty easy to check out some of the top spots from here. Both the atmospheric ruins of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Huntick Retreat?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Huntick Retreat? From £27 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.