Edwards Farm

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Bell tent
Exterior of the tent
Private decking
Duncliffe woods a mile's walk away – climb to the top and find the trig point

  • Secluded and simple site on a farm in scenic rural surrounds
  • A mile's walk to Shaftesbury and a five-minute drive to Duncliffe Wood
  • A 35-minute drive from Stonehenge and 50 minutes from the coast
If a secluded stay is what you’re seeking for an upcoming hol, escape to Edwards Farm in dreamy Dorset and settle in at a site on a quiet field with oodles of space. Numbers are limited here to boost the peaceful vibes – and to make sure the whole experience feels as private as possible – plus barbecues are allowed as well. Wood is available on request for campfires, so you can also amp up the outdoorsy atmosphere by building a blaze too. If you’re after ingredients to assemble alfresco bites, set off on a short uphill walk to the centre of Shaftesbury (15 minutes) and scour the local shops (or just jump in the car for the five-minute journey). As for adventures, the park is at the base of the well-known Foyle Hill cycling route, with sublime scenery luring in bikers and hikers. With Duncliffe Woods (five minutes’ drive), Melbury Abbas (10 minutes), Hambledon Hills (15 minutes) and Hod Hill (20 minutes) all in close proximity, stunning strolls are in fact accessible in all directions. Back on base, amenities are of the basic variety and include a field shelter with dry toilets and cold-water taps. Edwards Farm is a prime pick for convenience as parking is permitted next to pitches and it’s a 20-minute drive from the Warminster exit off the A303. At the moment, the site asks that you take any rubbish away with you.

Site type

Tent pitches 12
Rent a tent 4
Open now
Opens 17 April
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. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • 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.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 17 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely clean and tidy site

Overall 10/10

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Ruth B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent (two person, wood-burning stove)

Liked Quiet, remote location with stunning scenery. Very peaceful. Short walk up a very steep hill to Shaftesbury town, not for the faint hearted. The views on the way back made it worth it though.

I booked a 2 person bell tent, however, as the site was quiet owner Alex upgraded my booking to the 6 man bell tent. Really spacious and even though it’s June and warm we had to try out the log fire. Super cosy.

We liked the outside showering facilities and the portaloos very well maintained and clean.

We had some phone signal but we went away for peace and that’s exactly what we got.

We very much look forward to visiting again in the future.

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From the manager: Thanks Ruth, you were great guests, and very kind to help me sort my minor emergency. Appreciated.
Alex

A wonderfully situated site with glorious views and abundant wildlife.

Overall 10/10

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10
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10
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Gill K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Surrounded by the most glorious countryside with rolling hills and wonderful views the pitches are very large, flat and mown to allow fantastic privacy with long grasses and hedges separating them. This is a very small, quiet campsite with plenty of space and a choice of pitches well located to enjoy the delights of Shaftesbury, Duncliffe Woods and many amazing walks. The toilets are really clean and the showers afford you a glorious view of the nearby hills. We received a warm welcome from Alex on the day of arrival.

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From the manager: What a lovely review. Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.
Best
Alex

definitely return but just for weekends because of showers.

Overall 6/10

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6
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10
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7
Wifi
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Pitches - peaceful - friendly owner Alex. Stayed before as we live locally. Will be back again August.

Disliked Showers. Children not happy using them sadly, grown ups didn’t use either. Too exposed. Not private enough and water not hot enough for us all as tried to use these previous visits,

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From the manager: Wow R, did you mean to put an overall rating of 6? That hurts a bit, and will take me a long time to work off (about a year of 10/10's normally). I appreciate the criticism of the showers. I did apologise that the showers are not working well, in fact I am having big improvements to the heating system with 3 solar panels going in hopefully this week, at huge expense. Last years solar thermal panel needs a pump to work it, and my small photovoltaic panel is just not enough, especially with low sunlight.

I appreciate that the design is a bit marmite. Most love the outdoor feel and simplicity, others like yourselves feel they are not enclosed enough. I pride myself on being completely off grid and wildish camping but with comforts. I certainly try not advertise anything but that. Mostly people are amazed by the facilities we have for a small simple site. I hope when you come back in August you will feel the benefit of warmer water, but I can not promise much improvements in the design.

Just a small point for everyone, I encourage people not to rate the accommodation, unless using one of my Bell tents. I can not be responsible for owners own tents that they bring!

All best

Alex

We were looking for a peaceful break away from the rat race…

Overall 10/10

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Lewis B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked We were looking for a peaceful break away from the rat race and this is exactly what we got. Located close enough to Shaftesbury. The site has basic facilities but that is exactly what we were expecting. Only 2 other (respectful) groups on the site during half term - tranquillity! Raised camp fires allowed!

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From the manager: Thanks so much for your great review and scoring. This really helps and is appreciated. Glad you enjoyed the site, hope to see you back one day.
Best
Alex

All in all for us a great local campsite. Be back next season

Overall 10/10

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Rosemary R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Location. Lovely clean toilet. Pitches spacious . Owner very welcoming. Will definitely be back next year

Disliked We as regular campers all over country just found compared to other sites logs were expensive for the amount given

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From the manager: Thank you for the great review. Really helps.
Point taken about the logs, I hope I didn't short change you. We always include fire lighters and kindling with the logs, and they are always seasoned and dry ash, but I may not have been as generous as normal. Better helping when you return!

Best

Alex

Beautiful, quiet spot. Being late in the season, I had the place…

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Beautiful, quiet spot. Being late in the season, I had the place to myself so it felt like nearly-wild camping with the benefit of a shelter for dining.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for the review, much appreciated. I am glad everything worked out.
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Alex

Nice level site in a peaceful location within a 20-25min walk from…

Overall 10/10

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Chris B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Nice level site in a peaceful location within a 20-25min walk from Shaftbury (easier on the way back :P ). Great views and excellent communications from the host. I would definitely stay again

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From the manager: Thanks Chris, appreciate your comments, sorry I was away when you came this time (and glad you got the car in ok), hopefully catch up another time.
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Alex

Clean facilities, beautiful view, friendly staff. Amazing.

Overall 10/10

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Joanna T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent (two person, wood-burning stove)

Liked Everything. We had the best time. Clean toilet facilities, solar powered showers, running water for washing dishes/brushing teeth (inside a really cool looking wooden hut!). This also housed some helpful brochures so that you could see what is around the area etc. There were fresh planted herbs out the front too which added a beautiful touch! Firepits supplied for free and logs for a small fee of £5. Beautiful scenery around the site.
We were lucky enough to get a chance to be able to stay in the 6 person, wood burner stove tent. Amazing. Really beautifully set out bell tent room with some nice added touches. Amazing view. We were all so sad to leave! Alex was very helpful, friendly, welcoming and informative. Sent over lots of information before our arrival. Alex was away on our arrival so unfortunately we didn't get to meet him. But he had a helping hand, who was also very welcoming, friendly and available to help with anything we may have needed. Absolutely loved it. Peaceful. Would definitely go again.

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From the manager: Hi Jo, thanks so much for the review, appreciated. Sorry I did not get to see you, but glad Susan looked after you well, and you even decided to spend an extra day.
Hope to see you another time.
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Alex

Great quite site... basic good facilities. Lovely area, lovely host!

Overall 10/10

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Abbey S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Loved the field, small and cozy! Limited pitches, which is what we look for as we prefer quieter campsites.
Toilets are clean and easily accessed, separate sink for teeth brushing etc and separate washing up facilities. Great showers. It wasn't that sunny whilst we were there, so no hot water, but we didn't mind :)

We flew kites (bought from a nearby shop), walked and played. Perfect weekend!

Alex (the owner) is very friendly and super relaxed. Happy with most things, as long as everyone respects the rules he has in place (which are simple and mostly common sense).

We really enjoyed our stay 🤩 thank you!

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From the manager: Thanks Abbey, much appreciated. Apologies for the showers, its a new system but definitely needs tweaking. I am told it should produce warm water on a dull day, definitely not happening! Love to see you and family back again, glad you enjoyed your stay.
Best
Alex

Good place…

Overall 8/10

Location
10
Value for money
8
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
8
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
6
valentina c. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Good place

Disliked It's hard to find. It's a very small and invisible sign.

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From the manager: Hi Valentina, thanks for taking the time to review, I am sorry you find it hard to find. We deliberately keep the signage low key, as unfortunately people will stop and use the toilets, and other facilities. This is why I give the post code and what3words address in the information when you book, which will literally take you to the gate.
I see you rated the accommodation, which was your tent, as 8/10, and I think you said you had just bought a new one, so I am sorry this did not work out for you, but there is not a lot I can do about that. Also we do not advertise WiFi onsite. 4G is all that you will get but sometimes that is not reliable, but again not really my problem.
Best
Alex


Features

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

D. of E. 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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Edwards Farm

Foyle Hill

Shaftesbury

Dorset

England

SP7 0PT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.99946°N
2.21511°W

Route directions

The campsite is located at the bottom of Foyle Hill. The entrance is by a field gate and not the farmhouse. The field gate is located two gates up on the right from the farmhouse entrance in the direction of Shaftesbury.

Nearest transport

Coach
0.9 mi The Town Hall
0.9 mi The Town Hall
8.1 mi Virginia Ash
Rail
3.5 mi Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station
7.3 mi Tisbury Rail Station
8.8 mi Templecombe Rail Station
Ferry
22.3 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing
22.3 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
24.3 mi Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
22.7 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

A visit to Shaftesbury is sure to be on the cards when staying at this site – the historic town is a mere mile away, so you can easily go off on a wander around the shops or get up to Gold Hill in the centre for views across the vale. If stretching the legs isn’t really for you, admire animals instead at Longleat House (half an hour’s drive) and Monkey World (40 minutes). Those more culturally curious can navigate their way towards National Trust attractions like Stourhead (20 minutes), King Alfred's Tower (half an hour) and Montacute House (45 minutes) or skedaddle to the ancient site of Stonehenge (35 minutes) to gaze at the granddaddy of all things historical. Keen for the coast? Peruse the seaside around Poole (50 minutes) and Bournemouth (an hour), perhaps heading off on an amble between the two; urban explores are to be had around Bath’s Roman ruins (55 minutes), at Salisbury’s high-spired cathedral (50 minutes) or closer by at the abbey in the pretty settlement of Sherborne (half an hour).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands 20.8 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Harbour Lake 21.4 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Branksome Chine 24.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bournemouth Alum Chine 24.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Canford Cliffs Chine 24.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Stourhead House and Garden 8.7 mi

Longleat 13.2 mi

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 15.1 mi

Haynes International Motor Museum 15.2 mi

Wilton House 16.5 mi

National Trust

Stourhead 8.6 mi

Philipps House and Dinton Park 11.5 mi

Little Clarendon 11.7 mi

White Mill 15 mi

Kingston Lacy 15.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Shaftesbury – Kingsettle Wood – Motcombe - Shaftesbury 1.1 mi

Duncliffe Wood 2.1 mi

Todber - Fifehead - Stour Provost - Todber 3.6 mi

The Donheads - Wincombe - Gutch Common - Barkers Hill 4.5 mi

Donhead St Andrew and the Wardour Castles 4.5 mi

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)

    Dorchester, Dorset 21.2 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Edwards Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Edwards Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Edwards Farm? A visit to Shaftesbury is sure to be on the cards when staying at this site – the historic town is a mere mile away, so you can easily go off on … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Edwards Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  2 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Edwards Farm? From £50 (for 2 nights, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.