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General
- Dog-friendly six-acre site in an ancient Dorset woodland
- A 15-minute drive to Dorchester and Sherborne; 40 minutes to Weymouth
- Firepits allowed; woodland tracks; local pub 15 minutes’ walk away
Searching for a remote-feeling site with woodland pitches and bushcraft opportunities around? You won’t be barking up the wrong tree at Bridgewood, a dog-friendly site in a six-acre corner of the 70-acre Bridge Wood in Dorset, an ancient area of woodland. Here, you’ll have your pick of spacious, open pitches in glades, with woodland trails around and lots of spots to get stuck into den-making or bushcraft.
Well, things both look and feel majestic here, what with the tall trees overhead. Those of you who are after a remote spot can head deeper into the woods with help from the site’s mini tractor and trailer, as they'll help to transport any heavy goods you’ve got down the tracks.
Firepits are a way to wind down in the evening here, as long as they’re well-contained (it is a woodland, after all). Another option is to head to the local pub, which is either two minutes’ drive away or a leisurely 15-minutes’ country walk.
There’s free car parking in the site’s adjacent field to keep vehicles away from the woods, so it’s also easy to get out and pick up a few bits and pieces from the nearest food shop, 15 minutes’ drive away.
As for facilities on the site, these include a composting toilet and solar shower – comfortable, convenient and eco-friendly.
Open from 28/04/2023 to 01/10/2023
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Single-sex bookings of 2 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
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.
Check availability at Bridgewood…
To generate better results:
- Choose the 'Multiple units per pitch' filter in the search results.
- Break your booking down into smaller groups and book multiple pitches.
- Click the button ‘Make another booking like this’ on the confirmation page to easily rebook.
- Ask to be sited together in the ‘Special requests’ box on the booking form.
You can also try filtering your search by group type and by sites allowing multiple tents/caravans/motorhomes per pitch.
Max. persons: 4 x
One Tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 5.0m width x 8.0m depth (16.4ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 40.0m² (430.6ft²)
Ground type: Grass and earth
Bring a gazebo
Reviews
Well spaced out natural pitches and everything you need.
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Secluded, back-to-nature site, perfect for letting the kids explore
From the manager...
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We enjoyed having you stay with us and that your kids could explore their surroundings at ease. |
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Excellent site, simple and basic, beautiful and relaxing
From the manager...
😊 Thank you for the lovely review! Your little girl has been our youngest camper so far! Glad she liked meeting 'Holly' & 'Hazel'. We enjoyed having you stay with us. |
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Would 100% stay again!
From the manager...
Thank you for choosing us to stay with and your lovely review, we are so happy you embraced the woodland and what it has to offer, we enjoyed having you stay 😊 |
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Definitely will be back
From the manager...
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so happy you embraced what we have here at Bridgewood. It was a pleasure to have you stay :) |
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Excellent site and friendly hosts
From the manager...
Thank you for the wonderful review and that you appreciated your surroundings. We throughly enjoyed having you stay with us. Holly and Hazel (our Kunekunes) absolutely LOVED the peas 😀 |
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From the manager...
We stand by our decision to have a fire ban within our Ancient Woodland for the safety of ALL our campers and for the protection of the trees and wildlife. GIven the prolonged dry conditions we feel it would be totally irresponsible to permit fires and the consequences of an uncontrolled fire would be devastating. We would be very surprised if other woodland campsites are risking open fires either. |
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Perfect woodland camping trip.
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Thank you for choosing to stay with us and your lovely review. |
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From the manager...
Thank you for choosing to stay with us and your lovely review. It was a pleasure to share our woodland with you and your family. |
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Peaceful and beautiful
From the manager...
Thank you for choosing to stay with us and your lovely review. |
Features
Coronavirus
Check-in: contactless (in person)
Check-in: one group at a time
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
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portaloo
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
Forest
Walkers' paradise
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No hot water
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Greenhill
— 5.9 miles
Coldharbour — 6.0 miles
Queens Head — 6.8 miles
- Train stations
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Chetnole Rail Station
— 4.1 miles
Yetminster Rail Station — 4.5 miles
Thornford Rail Station — 5.2 miles
- Ferry ports
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Weymouth Ferry Terminal
— 18.0 miles
Poole Ferry Terminal — 24.0 miles
Poole Quay Ferry Landing — 24.2 miles
- Airports
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Bournemouth International Airport
— 29.0 miles
The site entrance is at the second house down the access lane into the woods.
Local attractions
You’ll have had a good taste of woodland life on site, so it might suit you to mix things up with a little salt, sea and sand. One of the closest coastal patches is Weymouth beach (40 minutes’ drive) and there’s a good sandy stretch here, plus paddleboards and kayaks for hire to get out on the water.
A little further away, the Jurassic coast is truly your oyster, as the rocky coves of the Isle of Portland (50 minutes) and fossil-hunting down Lyme Regis (an hour) are a day trip away.
What of some historic sites along the way? Well, the National Trust’s Cerne Giant (10 minutes) is an interesting one, as the chalk hillside gives way to an ancient club-wielding sculpture of a man. There are two castles in the market town of Sherborne (15 minutes) and elsewhere, Forde Abbey House and Gardens (45 minutes) has a house with tapestries and a plant nursery of old.
To end, perhaps you’ll want to mix and match the town with a more remote wildlife haven? The high street, cinemas and eateries in Dorchester (15 minutes) are certainly a nice buzz after the peaceful nature reserve in Alners Gorse Butterfly Reserve (15 minutes).
Must see
- Hardy's Birthplace (10.3 miles)
- Mapperton House & Gardens (11.2 miles)
- Montacute House (11.7 miles)
National Trust
- Hardy's Cottage (10.3 miles)
- Max Gate (11.3 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
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| Arrive: | 2 p.m. – | 7 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 10 a.m. | |
| On-site accommodation | ||
| Arrive: | 2 p.m. – | 7 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 10 a.m. | |
Bridgewood cancellation policy
Balance refunds: no penalties
Bookings cannot be amended within 4 day(s) of arrival.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now.
The remainder is payable direct to Bridgewood on arrival.
Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the site is able to relet your unit/pitch.
Payment methods accepted on the park
Bank transferCash
Cheque
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- How much is payable upfront? A 15% transferable deposit is payable when you book, with the balance payable on arrival. Read more
- Does Bridgewood have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Bridgewood dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Bridgewood? You’ll have had a good taste of woodland life on site, so it might suit you to mix things up with a little salt, sea and sand. One of the closest coastal … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Bridgewood?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Bridgewood? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
Thank you for the lovely review. We were thrilled you returned for another stay with us 😀