Woodfrys Farm
From £25 For 1 night, 2 adults
- 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
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- 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).
- 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.
- Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
French
Spanish
Open from Fri, 26 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
Ridge non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 1 night, 2 adults
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Water Meadow non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 15.0m width x 10.0m depth (49.2ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 150.0m² (1614.6ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 1 night, 2 adults
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Water Meadow non-electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 1 night, 2 adults
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The Withy shepherd's hut
5 people maximum Dimensions: 20.0m width x 20.0m length (65.6ft width x 65.6ft length) Calculated area: 400.0m² (4305.6ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £90 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 90% of visitors View breakdown
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Really beautiful site, friendly manager…
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Ridge non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch
Liked: Really beautiful site, friendly manager
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Lovely withy hut and cooking area with private shower and toilet.…
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The Withy shepherd's hut
Liked: Lovely withy hut and cooking area with private shower and toilet.
Disliked: Solar lights didnt work 2nd evening. Also had a noisy camper arrive on the saturday opposite us with a dog that was left to roam the site.
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From the manager: Hi. We're really sorry to hear other guests affected your stay. We wish you'd let us know during your stay as we would have acted on this immediately. We're also sorry you had issues with the lights. They are actually electric lights, powered by a power-bank, which is charged by a solar panel. The power bank, if not used for a while, powers itself down to save energy and needs powering on again before using. We always run through this in our arrival talk but appreciate it's not always easy to remember everything. Again wish you'd let us know as we'd have been able to fix this in a flick of a switch. We hope you'll come and give the hut another go. Many Thanks Hannah & Liam
Liam and Hannah were the perfect hosts. The site was immaculate.…
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Water Meadow non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch
Liked: Liam and Hannah were the perfect hosts. The site was immaculate. I was working in the area so sitting in the evening surrounded by green fields and a gorgeous lake was exactly what I needed.
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Magical place to visit with great ammeties and friendly hosts. 5-stars
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The Withy shepherd's hut
Liked: Magical location, great ammeties in the Withy Hut and outdoor kitchen and a thoughtfully set up campsite. I received a text before arrival to let me know about some road closures which was really helpful. The outdoor kitchen was such a great option when it rained, we could stil eat, drink, and play games on the table, staying dry. It was also beautiful in the dark with lights. It was great to be able to charge our phones and also have a fridge (felt like cheating to be honest BUT with a 12 year old boy in tow, it worked so well for us!) We had a lovely first evening weather-wise and enjoyed the fire pit and toasted marshmallows. We took a short walk around the site and the pitches were really well maintained with lots of space around them. If you're much over 6 foot the bed might be on the tight side for two, but it's very comfortable. We also pitched a tent and there was ample space. If you're considering Woodfrys (and/or the Withy Hut), get it booked, it's wonderful 😊
Disliked: Nothing! (As an FYI, the roads coming in near the farm are very tight but little traffic so wasn't an issue.)
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Best site I've visited anywhere in England.
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Water Meadow non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Superb quiet location within a small working farm, in sheltered 'wild' water meadow complete with its own lake and chalk stream. The valley abounds with wildlife and I was serenaded to sleep by the owls and rose in the morning to lots of birdsong. Loved the green dry-composting toilets. Our hosts are both friendly and welcoming and enthusiastic about combining their farming with nature.
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Lovely surroundings nice pond and wildlife.…
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Water Meadow non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch
Liked: Lovely surroundings nice pond and wildlife.
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This place was an unexpected and lovely surprise. I had selected the…
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Ridge non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch
Liked: This place was an unexpected and lovely surprise. I had selected the campsite purely on location but we found it's not like any other campsite we've been to. The owners are very helpful and patiently explain all the eco loos, showers and other facilities to every new guest. Not only are the pitches very generously sized but they are also well spread out and separated from each other by areas of unmown wild meadow. For many of them belongings have to be transported by wheelbarrow leaving a large and welcome car-free area. We spent a lot of time just chilling out there, walking around the pond, along the grassy paths through the meadow and it's a fantastic place for wildflowers, birds, dragonflies, moths and butterflies etc. My husband didn't want to leave! There is also a useful little shop, place to freeze freezer blocks, a place to charge phones and local maps that you can borrow. It is all very well thought out. Many thanks.
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Best campsite we have stayed in!
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Water Meadow non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch
Liked: Without a doubt the nicest campsite we have stayed in. Stunning location, quite and each pitch has its own private area so you aren’t cramped. The family had thought of absolutely everything, eco friendly products available to everyone, very well organised and we actually extended our stay we enjoyed it so much. Would recommend to anyone!
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Just a fantastic place to stay
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Ridge non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch
Liked: The relaxed friendly feel . The delicious steak from the on site farm shop and the peace and tranquility
Disliked: Nothing to dislike
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Liked: Isolation of individual pitches The lake The fire pits General relaxing feeling of the site
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From the manager: Thanks Mark. Hope to see you again soon. Many 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
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
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
Communal freezer
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
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Poole Harbour Rockley Sands | 19.2 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Harbour Lake | 19.8 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Branksome Chine | 22.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bournemouth Alum Chine | 22.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bournemouth Durley Chine | 22.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
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
- Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday 19 July 2024 – Friday 19 July 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 17.1 mi
- Tankfest (Friday 28 June 2024 – Friday 28 June 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 20.3 mi
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 7 September 2024 – Saturday 7 September 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 21.2 mi
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday 26 June 2024 – Wednesday 26 June 2024)
Glastonbury, Somerset 21.6 mi
- Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 24 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 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?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Woodfrys Farm? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.