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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.
Open from 07/04/2023 to 31/10/2023
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ German
Please note
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
The grocery shop is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
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.
Dogs are not allowed in the accommodation units.
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.
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Max. persons: 2 x
One Tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Bring a gazebo
Max. persons: 4 x
One Tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 6 x
One Tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 6 x
One Tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Min 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 6 x
One Motorhome or Campervan or Trailer tent or Touring caravan allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Min 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 6 x
One Motorhome or Campervan or Trailer tent or Touring caravan allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Min 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 2 x
Dimensions: 2.8m width x 2.3m length (9.2ft width x 7.5ft length) Calculated area: 6.4m² (69.3ft²)
Reviews
Owners were so helpful with local advice, friendly, clean toilets …
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From the manager...
Hi Thank you for your review and taking the time out, we really do appreciate and enjoy reading them. We fully take on board the facilities and during July & August this year we had a new portable toilet block which alleviated any problems when we were very busy. We look forward to seeing you again Carl, Steph, Graham & Elaine |
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Good facilities.
From the manager...
Hi Tommy Thank you for your review, we really do appreciate the feedback. We rarely get comments about noise from the local dog kennels, unfortunately if the wind is in the wrong direction we tend to hear them but not usually at night. Carl ,Steph, Elaine & Graham |
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nice friendly owners , glad there was a shop on …
From the manager...
Hi Martin Thank you for taking the time to write a review, it gives our future guests an insight into what to expect. The Londis shop on site is an absolute bonus for the campsite, it only opened this May as part of the new Esso fuel station. Look forward to seeing you again Carl, Steph, Elaine & Graham |
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Loved the campsite... acres of space and large plots, flat …
From the manager...
Hi Sharon So pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and the fishing. I agree , the Kings Arms has friendly staff and they do an amazing carvery for Sunday lunch. We look forward to seeing you again Carl, Steph Graham & Elaine |
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Big pitches, lots of space and staff super friendly and …
From the manager...
Hi Cydney Thank you so much for your review, we really do appreciate the feedback. So pleased you enjoyed the star gazing, we look forward to seeing you again Carl, Steph, Elaine & Graham |
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People and facilities
From the manager...
Hi Aaron Thank you for your review, we really do appreciate the feedback. Hope to see you again soon. Carl, Steph, Graham & Elaine |
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Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff
From the manager...
Good afternoon Richard Thank you very much for your comments, we really do appreciate the feedback as it helps us and future guests to the campsite. Look forward to seeing you again. Carl, Steph, Graham & Elaine |
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From the manager...
Hi Thank you so much for your review, we really do appreciate them. So pleased you enjoyed it. Carl, Steph, Graham & Elaine |
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From the manager...
Hi Thank you for your review, we do really appreciate them as future campers can receive information and guidance from existing people that have visited our campsite. Steph, Carl, Graham & Elaine |
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
Portaloo
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
Camping 2.0
Camping pods
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
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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The Town Hall
— 1.8 miles
The Town Hall — 1.8 miles
Virginia Ash — 7.3 miles
- Train stations
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Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station
— 2.3 miles
Tisbury Rail Station — 7.8 miles
Templecombe Rail Station — 7.8 miles
- Ferry ports
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Poole Quay Ferry Landing
— 23.4 miles
Poole Ferry Terminal — 23.4 miles
Brownsea Island Ferry Landing — 25.4 miles
- Airports
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Bournemouth International Airport
— 23.9 miles
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.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
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| 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
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
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
CashTerms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- How much is payable upfront? A 15% transferable deposit is payable when you book, with the balance payable on arrival. Read more
- 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?
Read moreCamping 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. - 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
Hi Emily
So pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you for your lovely photos and comments we really do appreciate them.
Look forward to seeing you again.
Carl, Steph, Graham & Elaine