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Gold Hill Glamping

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Wooden lodge on a farm with gorgeous Dorset country views
Two miles from Shaftesbury; less than an hour's drive from the coast
Off-grid, with lanterns, a campfire pit and a kitchen shelter

Classic English views don’t come much more classic than that of Shaftesbury’s Gold Hill, a steep cobbled street that had been admired for centuries even before a famous bread advert baked it into Britain’s collective imagination. Two miles south of the Dorset town is a glampsite that’s been inspired to take its name, and while you can’t actually see the famed street itself from Gold Hill Glamping there are some rather gorgeous country views to compensate. The glamping meadow at this working farm slopes gently westwards so it’s particularly well placed for the best of the evening light. There’s plenty to choose from when it comes to sussing out the top spot for sunset views. It's also spacious: there are three acres and just the one lodge, so you’ll be guaranteed a good serving of peace and space. And if you want some company? Have a chat with farmers Clea and Jonathan to see if you can watch the cows being milked or give the ponies a pat. It’s all suitably rural in vibe around here: there’s no electricity so lanterns and campfires will light the evenings, and by day you can wander into the neighbouring woodland to discover rope swings, fairy doors hidden among tree trunks and a stream to splash in. The lodge has a comfy double bed along with futons that you can convert into kids’ beds (you’ll just need to bring bedding). Outside, meanwhile, there’s a picnic bench, a campfire pit and a well-equipped kitchen shelter. Flushing loos and hot showers are up by the farmhouse a hundred metres away, and there’s also a composting loo closer to hand in the field.

Site type

Open all year

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Cornfield 2 bedroom lodge

5 people maximum 2 bedrooms

Dimensions: 35ft width × 15ft length

5 people maximum 2 bedrooms

Please bring your own towels.

Dimensions

35ft width × 15ft length

Year of manufacture: 2007

5 rooms

Toilet 1 x Toilet
Living room 1 x Double sofa/futon
Bedroom 1 x Double bed
Bedroom 1 x Twin beds
Bathroom 1 x Shower

Features

Bed linen 4 included, 4 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.
Cot 1 included, 1 max.
Dog(s) allowed 3 included, 3 max.
Duvets and pillows 5 included, 5 max.
Fridge 1 included, 1 max.
High chair 1 included, 1 max.
Travel cot 1 included, 1 max.

Barbecue
Car parking by pitch/unit
Cooker
Cooking equipment
Dining table and chairs
Ensuite WC
Firepit
Full kitchen
Gas and electricity included
Kettle
Kitchen corner or kitchenette
Microwave
Outdoor furniture
Picnic table
Shower
Shower room with WC
Toaster

Other restrictions

Arrival days

No availability on our site

Reviews

100% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great stay! Wish we could have stayed longer

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jul 2023 inigo r.

Willow bell tent

Liked Amazing accommodation within a farm. The host had a problem with our tents but they solved it by upgrading our stay transfering to their "Cornfield Lodge". So very happy abour it!. The hot tube, the shed with the table and sofas... Could not have been better :-)
Thanks for sharing such a great place!

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Features

Dogs allowed

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 Local produce 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

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery

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 Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Gold Hill Glamping

Allan's Farm Cottage

Pitts Lane

West Melbury

Shaftesbury

Dorset

England

SP7 0BX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.98036°N
2.20111°W

Nearest transport

Coach

1.8 mi The Town Hall

8.6 mi Virginia Ash

Rail

4.8 mi Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station

7.7 mi Tisbury Rail Station

9.6 mi Templecombe Rail Station

Ferry

20.8 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing

20.9 mi Poole Ferry Terminal

22.8 mi Brownsea Island Ferry Landing

Airport

21.4 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

In keeping with the rural theme around Gold Hill Glamping, it’s only right that you take some of your wanders into the spectacular countryside, hills included. Melbury Hill is only 20 minutes’ walk from the site, and further afield there’s the Fontmell Down Nature Reserve (45 minutes’ walk). If it’s stunning landmarks you’re looking for, head to Shaftesbury (45 minutes’ walk or five minutes’ drive) – it's home to the site’s namesake, Gold Hill, an abbey and a heritage trail. There’s the iconic Stonehenge (35 minutes) stone circle further out, and Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door (50 minutes) along the Jurrasic coast for gorgeous coastal scenery. For a little of the old times on your travels, head to the ruins of Old Wardour Castle (25 minutes) or Kingston Lacy (25 minutes) to see a splendid stately home. Handily, Larmer Tree Gardens (20 minutes), a popular wedding venue, is also close to Gold Hill Glamping, as is the Compton Abbas Airfield (10 minutes), which runs training flight experiences.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands	19.4 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poole Harbour Lake	20 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poole Branksome Chine	22.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poole Canford Cliffs Chine	22.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Bournemouth Alum Chine	22.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Stourhead House and Garden 10.2 mi

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 13.7 mi

Longleat 14.6 mi

Haynes International Motor Museum 16.1 mi

Wilton House 16.4 mi

National Trust

Stourhead 10.1 mi

Philipps House and Dinton Park 11.8 mi

Little Clarendon 11.9 mi

White Mill 13.6 mi

Kingston Lacy 13.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Shaftesbury – Kingsettle Wood – Motcombe - Shaftesbury 2 mi

Duncliffe Wood 3 mi

Win Green and Tollard Royal 3.9 mi

Todber - Fifehead - Stour Provost - Todber 3.9 mi

The Donheads - Wincombe - Gutch Common - Barkers Hill 4.6 mi

Local events

Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, Dorset 20.3 mi
Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday 25 June 2025 – Wednesday 25 June 2025)
Glastonbury, Somerset 20.8 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Hired accommodation

No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Your unit must be left clean and tidy; a fine of £100.00 will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
No electric barbecues allowed.

Taxes

Local city/eco tax is included in the rate.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 10 p.m..

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Gold Hill Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Gold Hill Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Gold Hill Glamping? In keeping with the rural theme around Gold Hill Glamping, it’s only right that you take some of your wanders into the spectacular countryside, hills included. Melbury Hill is only 20 minutes’ … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Gold Hill Glamping?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more

On-site accommodation
Arrive:	3 p.m. –	Anytime
Depart by:	11 a.m.

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Gold Hill Glamping

Pitch types & availability

Cornfield 2 bedroom lodge

Dimensions

5 rooms

Features

Other restrictions

Reviews

Great stay! Wish we could have stayed longer

Overall 10/10