Gold Hill Glamping

From £110 For 1 night, 5 adults 10 3 reviews
The lodge (added by manager 05 May 2021)

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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

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
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

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

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
inigo r. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean facilities, friendly staff, got to see cows being milked.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Rosa R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Willow bell tent

Liked: Amazing views, great tent with everything we needed, comfortable bed.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definitely recommend

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Vicki C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Willow bell tent

Liked: Facilities were great, bed was so comfy, had all we needed for our holiday.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

Disabled facilities

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
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

  • Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday 19 July 2024 – Friday 19 July 2024)

    Dorchester, Dorset 16.5 mi

  • Tankfest (Friday 28 June 2024 – Friday 28 June 2024)

    Wareham, Dorset 19.9 mi

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday 7 September 2024 – Saturday 7 September 2024)

    Dorchester, Dorset 20.3 mi

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday 26 June 2024 – Wednesday 26 June 2024)

    Glastonbury, Somerset 20.8 mi

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)

    Wareham, Dorset 23.7 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.

Want to know more about camping in Dorset?

  • 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
  • How much does it cost to stay at Gold Hill Glamping? From £110 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.