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Shaftesbury Country Touring Park

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Shaftesbury Country Touring Park: Reception and pitches (photo added by manager on 04/08/2022)

General

  • Dog-friendly site surrounded by the peaceful Dorset countryside
  • Half an hour’s drive from Longleat; an hour from the Jurassic Coast
  • Fishing lake on site; plenty of restaurants, shops and pubs nearby

Crack into the Dorset countryside and wind down with lake views at Shaftesbury Country Touring Park. From cruising down countryside trails to taking day trips down to the Jurassic Coast (an hour’s drive south), this friendly 19-acre rural site is well-positioned for families, including their dogs, to indulge in the outdoors…

With a fishing lake on site, you might be able to master your fishing skills… or show off, if you’ve already got some experience under your belt. There’s plenty to keep guests occupied off site too, as the site is five minutes’ drive from Shaftesbury, a market town home to the cute Gold Hill, a famed site paved with ancient cobbles.

Shaftesbury has ample cafés, restaurants and pubs where you can fill up on different types of food (or beer, if that’s on your mind). Handily, there’s a well-stocked licensed mini market on site, and a larger supermarket in town in case you need to stock up on more extensive supplies.

Other amenities on site include an amenities block and a launderette to help keep you looking your best whether you're off for a day of animal-spotting at Longleat’s safari park, half an hour’s drive away, or perhaps trying to unravel the mystery of Stonehenge, 45 minutes’ drive away.

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Please note

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

Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).

Single-sex bookings of 2 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

The grocery shop is open between 01/01 and 31/12.

Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.

Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.

Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.


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9.2

Overall rating based on 211 reviews

 

93% would recommend this site to a friend.

91% would stay here again.

  75% described as Peaceful ?

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Lovely setting in a large grass mowed field. A peaceful …17/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United Kingdomjoe w.Confirmed

  • Non-electric grass touring pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Lovely setting in a large grass mowed field. A peaceful place to enjoy the sunset and stars. Only 5 minutes from the town. Clean and tidy shower block

    Disliked: 

From the manager...

Hi Joe,

Thank you very much for your review, we do appreciate that you have taken the time out to write one.

Look forward to seeing you again.

Carl, Steph, Elaine & Graham

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Great little place04/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomColin C.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Electric grass touring pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Great little place

    Disliked: 

From the manager...

Hi Colin.

Thank you very much for your review, we think its a great place too

Carl, Steph, Graham & Elaine

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We have amazing 2 night stay in the little lodge …04/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomRyan W.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Little Lodge 1 bedroom lodge
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    We have amazing 2 night stay in the little lodge will be definitely returning next year such a warm friendly welcome and very well priced with plenty to do with longleat only 25/30 minute drive away

    Disliked: 

    Could fault anything

From the manager...

Hi

Thank you for your review, Little Lodge is cute isn't it.

Look forward to seeing you again

Carl, Steph, Graham & Elaine

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Lovely size pitch.03/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United Kingdomnikki t.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Electric grass touring pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Loved the size of the pitches, nice and clean, nice toilets and showers, husband like the fishing, good stocked shop.will definitely be going back.Take a torch.

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From the manager...

Hi Nikki

Thank you for your review.
We are campers ourselves and we appreciate large pitches and a nice clean toilet/shower block, so we endeavour to mirror that on our campsite.

Carl, Steph, Graham & elaine

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Large pitches29/08/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomAnonymousMobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Non-electric grass tent pitch (six person)
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Pitch size was massive, large field so plenty of room for the kids to play.
    Toilets and showers clean.

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From the manager...

Hi

Thank you for your review, we do appreciate the time you have taken out to write it.

We are so pleased our guests comment on the large pitches.

Hope to see you again

Carl, Steph, Graham & Elaine

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Size of pitches, and the size of the field. Perfect …03/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomAmy F.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (six person)
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Size of pitches, and the size of the field. Perfect for kids to run around.
    Also likes having the garage 2 mins walk for any extra we forgot to buy

    Disliked: 

    The cleanliness off the toilets and shower block. I know it's camping but it seemed as those only the floors were mopped, and the sinks weren't washed down.
    Sometimes a lot of noise at night, we heard arguing at times and swearing from the attached 'trailer park' on site.

From the manager...

Hi Amy
Thank you for your comments but we are a little confused reference the trailer Park as we don't have a trailer park on site.
Are you sure you have reviewed the correct campsite.
Also we are very surprised about the comments on the toilet/shower block as a lot of our reviews and feedback comment on the cleanliness of them.
Carl, Steph, Elaine & Graham

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Quiet peaceful well kept pitches. Pitches spacious.29/08/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomLeanne K.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Non-electric grass tent pitch (four person)
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Quiet peaceful well kept pitches. Pitches spacious.

    Disliked: 

    Only one washing up station.

From the manager...

Hi

Thank you so much for your review.

As I have mentioned in a previous comment, we actually have 2 wash stations, must get Carl to mention both on arrival.
Look forward to seeing you again

Carl, Steph, Graham & Elaine

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Excellent all round28/08/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomAlfie L.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Non-electric grass tent pitch (two person)
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Had an excellent welcoming to the site, pitch size perfect, excellent facilities that were well maintained - was the ideal campsite

    Disliked: 

    Nothing

From the manager...

Hi Alfie

Thank you very much for your review and so pleased that you enjoyed your visit to our campsite.
We look forward to seeing you again

Carl, Steph, Graham & Elaine

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Sad to say middle aged couple 🙈 but yeah we …28/08/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomSharon P.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (six person)
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Sad to say middle aged couple 🙈 but yeah we had a fantastic weekend, so relaxed, being a couple with no kids with still had a fantastic weekend, other kids loved playing with our dog, everyone was so friendly and the site was very clean 10/10 in my experience and I’d definitely be spreading had great the site is xx

    Disliked: 

    Ummmmmmm the only dislike I had was the stinging nettles around the water tap lol. I must say, I’ve had a resent operation on my knee and I did slip and hurt myself on the decking going to the toilet/shower room

From the manager...

Hi Sharon,
Thank you for your review and so pleased you had a fantastic weekend albeit the stinging nettles and your slip on the decking, I hope your knee is okay.

We ask anyone on arrival that if they have any issues whatsoever. please let us know straight away, we are on site and at the end of a phone 24/7.

We look forward to seeing you again.

Carl, Steph, Elaine & Graham

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Very large pitches, clean well stocked facilities, nice to have …28/08/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomAnonymousMobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Non-electric grass touring pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Very large pitches, clean well stocked facilities, nice to have a shop onsite, staff were very polite and helpful.

    Disliked: 

    Lack of mirrors in bathroom, washing up area was a tad small for tall people and water was cold. Lack of chemical disposal point was unusual compared to other sites.

From the manager...

Hi

Thank you very much for your review, we do appreciate them.

We do listen to feedback and try to rectify where possible.

We always say on arrival if you have any issues at all please let us know, we are available 24/7.

Carl, Steph, Graham & Elaine

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Features

Coronavirus

Disinfectant sprays and wipes provided

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

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

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby

Location

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  • 1-14 Sherborne Causeway, Shaftesbury, Dorset, England, SP7 9PX
  • Timezone Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)   GPS 51.0094°N 2.2386°W

Nearest transport

Coach stations
The Town Hall — 1.8 miles
The Town Hall — 1.8 miles
Virginia Ash — 7.3 miles
Train stations
Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station — 2.3 miles
Tisbury Rail Station — 7.8 miles
Templecombe Rail Station — 7.8 miles
Ferry ports
Poole Quay Ferry Landing — 23.4 miles
Poole Ferry Terminal — 23.4 miles
Brownsea Island Ferry Landing — 25.4 miles
Airports
Bournemouth International Airport — 23.9 miles

Directions


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

Take a detour into the animal world for a little while… there are several animal-orientated activities within reach of the site, including the family-friendly Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park (45 minutes’ drive) for hands-on farm activities and the Bush Farm Bison Centre (15 minutes), home to bison and elk and woodland walks.

On a bigger scale, Longleat (half an hour) has a drive-through safari packed with wild animals. However, it has more than just animals – there’s also an adventure park and over at Longleat House (35 minutes), you can ogle over an Elizabethan house through tours, exhibitions and walks around the formal and pleasure gardens.

There are more trips into history at hand too, whether it’s inside Old Wardour Castle (20 minutes), Stourhead’s mansion and landscaped gardens (20 minutes) or Stonehenge (45 minutes).

If you want energy-packed afternoons instead, the New Forest National Park (50 minutes) and its hiking and cycling trails may be worth the little longer drive. There are opportunities for watersports in Bournemouth (an hour) or a scenic coastal walk at Durdle Door (an hour) on the Jurassic Coast.

Must see

  • Stourhead House and Garden (7.6 miles)
  • Longleat (12.4 miles)
  • Haynes International Motor Museum (14.1 miles)

National Trust

  • Stourhead (7.5 miles)
  • Philipps House and Dinton Park (12.1 miles)

Cycle routes

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

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel.

Policies

Permitted arrival/departure time

Camping and touring
Arrive:  12:30 p.m. –  8 p.m.
Depart by:  12 p.m.
On-site accommodation
Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
Depart by:  10 a.m.

Shaftesbury Country Touring Park cancellation policy

Balance refunds: no penalties

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.

Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.

Payment

A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now.

The remainder is payable direct to Shaftesbury Country Touring Park on arrival.

Payment methods accepted on the park

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Terms and conditions

Site booking terms and conditions

  • Does Shaftesbury Country Touring Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Shaftesbury Country Touring Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Shaftesbury Country Touring Park? Take a detour into the animal world for a little while… there are several animal-orientated activities within reach of the site, including the family-friendly Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park (45 minutes’ drive) for … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Shaftesbury Country Touring Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12:30 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Shaftesbury Country Touring Park? From £15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability

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