Huntick Retreat

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Hardstanding pitches
Hardstanding pitches
Huntick retreat reception and the koi pond
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Huntick retreat site office
Fully-serviced hardstanding pitch
Happy campers on an extra-large grass pitch
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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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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9

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Peaceful

93% would recommend this site to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

This adult-only, peaceful campsite is praised for its clean facilities, spacious pitches, and friendly, helpful staff. Guests appreciate the quiet atmosphere, countryside views, and convenient location for exploring the surrounding area. While most reviews highlight a very positive experience, some mention occasional issues with hot water and muddy pitches during wet weather. Managers have addressed concerns regarding hot water, rodent management, and dog facilities.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 03/06/2026

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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Tout

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good pitch with fresh drinking water.…

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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Good pitch with fresh drinking water. Appreciated in the heat!! Clean showers and toilet. Lovely quiet stop. Felt safe.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ideal if you want peace and quiet!

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 Kathy M. 3 reviews

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Very quiet site.

Disliked Not enough privacy between pitches. Had people from next pitch sitting very close to our open windows, using our motorhome as shade.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definitely stay there again

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Michele S. 1 review

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Clean showers with good pressure, large pitch and friendly staff. Lovely little forest walk for the dogs, great for first thing in the morning or last thing at night.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Well worth a visit very close to Poole and Bournemouth

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Margaret C. 8 reviews

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked a lovey friendly quiet site with good facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site - peaceful and well…

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 Amie B. 3 reviews

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely site - peaceful and well maintained

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent and peaceful site.

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Anonymous

Big Field electric optional grass pitch

Liked Friendly staff and other guests. Very helpful. Quiet and tranquil with lots of bird song.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great small site.

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Kay B. 2 reviews

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Well positioned site. Facilities were clean and well kept.
The office was closed on our arrival (as expected) but a map and site details were clearly pinned on the door.
Our pitch had electricity, water and a grey waste drain on - we were only expecting the electric hook up do the others were a bonus!

Disliked A hook for my dogs lead outside the toilet and washing up area would be useful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hello,
Thank you for your feedback. Having a dog parking area is a great idea. We have purchased one, and it will be installed very soon.

We liked the area.…

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Anonymous

Big Field electric optional grass pitch

Liked We liked the area.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stopover on the way to jersey. Would highly recommend

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Neil A. 2 reviews

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Location - near the channel islands ferry terminal

Quiet location

Showers lovely

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 BST (GMT+01:00)

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

Local events

  • Tankfest (Friday, 26 June 2026 – Friday, 26 June 2026)

    Wareham, Dorset 8.9 mi

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)

    Wareham, Dorset 10.2 mi

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

    Dorchester, Dorset 16 mi

  • New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday, 28 July 2026 – Tuesday, 28 July 2026)

    Brockenhurst, Hampshire 21.8 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.