Woodfrys Farm

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Space around the Withy Hut
Space around the withy hut
The view from the withy hut field kitchen over the water meadow
View from the ridge
The withy hut has a double bed supplied with a mattress cover. bring your own bedding and towels.
There's an electric fridge, electric charging points, as well as all the usual kitchen kit supplied
The kitchen is supplied with everything you will need for your stay including cutlery, plates, pots
A two-ring gas burner, and running hot water ensure you have all you need in the withy kitchen
Withy hut's field kitchen
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The view from the withy hut field kitchen over the water meadow
View from the ridge
The withy hut has a double bed supplied with a mattress cover. bring your own bedding and towels.

  • Eco-friendly family-run 25-acre smallholding just outside Shaftesbury
  • A 40-minute drive to Salisbury; 50 minutes to Jurassic Coast
  • Campfires and dogs welcome; paddle in the chalk stream on site
Try a true taste of rural Dorset at Woodfrys Farm – pick a pitch at this 25-acre smallholding in Melbury Abbas and you’ll be joining owners Hannah and Liam, their kids and a resident gang of pedigree rare breeds including Hereford cattle and British Lop pigs. This site at the foot of Melbury Hill also has a lake and a clear chalk stream so it’s no wonder that it’s also a popular spot for wildlife – keep your eyes out for herons and ducks by day, or tawny owls and pipistrelle bats by night. Wild animals and guests alike come along here for the peaceful atmosphere so cars are kept in a car park away from the accommodation areas and everyone’s asked stay quiet after 10pm. Being here is all about relaxing and taking advantage of the natural surroundings – you’re welcome to have a paddle in the stream, have a barbecue or light up a campfire for a traditional outdoor evening (logs and firelighters are available to buy on site to make things easy). Dogs are welcome too, but please do remember that this is a working farm so you’ll need to keep them on leads and clean up after them (free biodegradable poo bags are provided for that job). Eco-friendly measures are at the fore here, so you’ll spot touches like compost toilets and eco toiletries in the showers. Recycling is available too. There’s much to do in the surrounding area, including walks, beach days and National Trust properties, not to mention the lovely town of Shaftesbury, which you can drive to in five minutes or walk in a bit over an hour along footpaths and lanes.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open now
Opens 10 August
Please note

Admission

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

Dogs

  • 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).

General

  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

French

Spanish

Open from Mon 10 Aug to

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What customers say

This beautiful, quiet site offers a magical, clean, and well-kept setting with lovely meadow pitches overlooking a stream. Visitors appreciated the warm welcome, environmentally conscious approach, and helpful, friendly owners. Hot water for showers and washing up was plentiful. The on-site shop is well-stocked, and the location is noted as very peaceful.

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Jill S. 6 reviews

Ridge non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Beautiful, quiet location. Just a magical setting.

The whole site was clean and well kept. Plenty of hot water for showers and washing up.

Well stocked shop on site with very welcoming staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A well equipped, clean, quiet modestly priced site.

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Anonymous

Water Meadow non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked A wonderfully quiet meadow pitch next to a beautiful wetland and stream. The welcome was warm and relaxed. A very environmentally conscious site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful place to stay, very quiet…

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Hana C. 2 reviews

Water Meadow non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Beautiful place to stay, very quiet and clean. The owners were friendly and helpful.The camping pitch was private with a lovely view over the stream.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really beautiful site, friendly manager…

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Sam W. 1 review

Ridge non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Really beautiful site, friendly manager

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks Sam. Hope to see you again. Thanks Hannah & Liam

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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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

Gastronomic delight Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

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

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Woodfrys Farm

Redmans Lane

Melbury Abbas

Shaftesbury

Dorset

England

SP7 0DB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.98436°N
2.17424°W

Route directions

There is a one-way system in place due to a nearby road closure. The easiest way to reach the site is from Shaftesbury, taking the B3081 and turning right down Mill Hollow Lane. When leaving the site, you will be sent out by a different route. The site is at the bottom of the hill on Mill Hollow Lane. Let yourself in the gate, then pull up the drive to the signposted car parking area on the left and shut the gate behind you. Putting the postcode into a Satnav may send you to nearby houses so it's best to use the farm name in Google Maps. Please be aware that the local lanes are narrow but they have passing places.

Nearest transport

Coach
1.8 mi The Town Hall
1.8 mi The Town Hall
9.8 mi Virginia Ash
Rail
5.5 mi Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station
6.7 mi Tisbury Rail Station
10.7 mi Templecombe Rail Station
Ferry
20.6 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing
20.6 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
22.5 mi Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
20.7 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

Shaftesbury (five minutes’ drive) is well known for its steep and scenic Gold Hill, and it’s just one of the pretty towns and cities to visit nearby. Sherborne (half an hour), Salisbury (40 minutes) and Dorchester (45 minutes) are all worth a visit too, and of course there’s Weymouth (an hour) – home to one of Dorset’s finest sandy beaches. For other bits of scenery admiring, take yourselves to the National Trust properties Kingston Lacy and Stourhead (both 25 minutes) or head to the Jurassic Coast to snap pics of the famous stone arch Durdle Door (50 minutes). Alternatively, head out to spot animals at Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre (35 minutes) and Abbotsbury Swannery (an hour), or see what you can see on a walk through Duncliffe Wood (10 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands 19.2 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Harbour Lake 19.8 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Branksome Chine 22.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bournemouth Alum Chine 22.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bournemouth Durley Chine 22.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Stourhead House and Garden 10.6 mi

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 13.3 mi

Longleat 14.7 mi

Wilton House 15.3 mi

Breamore House 17 mi

National Trust

Stourhead 10.5 mi

Philipps House and Dinton Park 10.7 mi

Little Clarendon 10.8 mi

White Mill 13.3 mi

Kingston Lacy 13.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Shaftesbury – Kingsettle Wood – Motcombe - Shaftesbury 1.9 mi

Win Green and Tollard Royal 2.7 mi

The Donheads - Wincombe - Gutch Common - Barkers Hill 3.6 mi

Donhead St Andrew and the Wardour Castles 3.6 mi

Duncliffe Wood 4 mi

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, 5 September 2026 – Saturday, 5 September 2026)

    Dorchester, Dorset 21.2 mi

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, 23 June 2027 – Wednesday, 23 June 2027)

    Glastonbury, Somerset 21.6 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Woodfrys Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Woodfrys Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Woodfrys Farm? Shaftesbury (five minutes’ drive) is well known for its steep and scenic Gold Hill, and it’s just one of the pretty towns and cities to visit nearby. Sherborne (half an hour), Salisbury … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Woodfrys Farm?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Woodfrys Farm? From £140 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.