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The Daggles

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 10 19 reviews

Spacious grass pitches, 6 pitches in 3 acres (added by manager 19 May 2023)

Spacious grass pitches, 6 pitches in 3 acres

Secluded site on a working dairy farm on the edge of Blackmore Vale
A 10-minute drive to Sherborne; 40 minutes to Weymouth
Spacious off-grid pitches each with a campfire area

You’re more likely to spot a tractor on the roads around here than a car, say the owners of The Daggles – and that tells you a lot about the splendid rural setting of this friendly Dorset family site. The Daggles is part of a working dairy farm surrounded by agricultural land, in a peaceful and secluded spot next to mature woodland that makes a great space for kids to run about and play games (or perhaps set up a teddy bears’ picnic?) Beyond the woods is the lovely walking territory of the Blackmore Vale. The setup here is simple but well thought out: custom-built facilities include two flushing toilets and two hot gas-powered showers, located at one end of the site and open 24 hours a day with good-quality solar lighting. Planning a digital detox? This could be the place – it’s off grid so there’s no wifi and no power points for charging your gadgets (although there is phone signal if you really need it…) Pitches are suitably spacious too, and each one has a designated campfire area. Logs and charcoal are available to buy on site and there’s drinking water available from a standpipe, plus a cold-water washing-up area. The whole place is kept quiet and safe by not allowing cars on pitches (don’t worry, you’ll have wheelbarrows to cart your kit around). Rural this site may be but it’s not far from essential amenities – Sherborne is about a 10-minute drive away for independent shops (including a baker and butcher) and supermarkets (who can also deliver to the site if you book ahead).

Site type

Opens 23 May 2025

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
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.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 23 May to Tue, 2 Sept 2025

Pitch types & availability

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Non-electric grass tent pitch

6 people maximum No dogs allowed

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: unlimited

6 people maximum No dogs allowed

Multiple Tent allowed per pitch

Pitch size

unlimited

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Suitable for

Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a pup tent 2 included, 2 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.

Firepit

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed

Arrival days

No availability on our site

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Perfect tranquility.
breakfast on a july morning.

A lovely quiet and spacious site

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Russell H. Sept 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Large site with only 6 pitches so whilst we were there when it was "full" the site was still peaceful and quiet. Loads of space around pitches, facilities were good, kids enjoyed looking around the forest while walking the loop. Firepit was great and logs available to buy if you need. Was great to sit next to the fire and enjoy the spectacular view of the stars. Location was perfect for trips to Sherborne and around Dorset. Jess was lovely and a great host. All in all, top notch

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very peaceful campsite, large pitch, firepit (with logs available to buy). Everything…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
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Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

John F. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Very peaceful campsite, large pitch, firepit (with logs available to buy). Everything we needed for a weekend stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Definately worth booking

Overall	10/10
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Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
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Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Facilities, easy to find and it was valie for money for sure

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent quiet site with spotlessly clean facilities

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Robert G. Jul 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: fabulous: wonderfully peaceful, beautiful and spotlessly clean and well-maintained campsite in the middle of gorgeous Dorset countryside

Disliked: Nothing to dislike!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Secluded, peaceful, quiet and clean. Thank you…

Overall	10/10
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Emily W. Jun 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Secluded, peaceful, quiet and clean. Thank you

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for a wonderful review, do come back soon!

Excellent location with perfect facilities, quiet and secure.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
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Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Kazz C. Jun 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: From start to finish everything was fabulous! The location was perfect, not noisy at all, lovely walks all around! The site was extremely clean and tidy, showers and toilets were lovely too! Nice little washing up section also! The owner was more than helpful with bringing us logs when needed. Highly recommend ✨

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From the manager: Glad you had a good stay, do come back soon!

Simple, very clean, very quiet, loads of room…

Overall	10/10
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Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Laine P. May 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Simple, very clean, very quiet, loads of room

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Glad you liked our campsite, come back soon!

Wash rooms, quietness, plenty of quiet roads for long distance exercise.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
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Phil D. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Wash rooms, quietness, plenty of quiet roads for long distance exercise.

Disliked: None

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review

Loved it. A genuine bargain.

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

Helen C. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Absolutely loved it. Peace and quiet. Brilliant facilities, well maintained. Easy walk from the car, even easier with a wheelbarrow. Really spacious. Wondering surroundings. And a decent phone signal if that’s what you’re after.

Disliked: Only downside was that people didn’t put the wheelbarrows back and kept them on their pitch - not helpful when trying to pack up - maybe a note to be added on the blackboard? But this is me being super picky as we really couldn’t fault it at all. 100% recommend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review, I will remind campers to replace the wheelbarrows and we will consider purchasing more for busy weekends!

Good all rounder…

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Anonymous Sept 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Good all rounder

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No 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 Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport 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 No dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful

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 Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

The Daggles

Batcombe Road

Sherborne

Dorset

England

DT9 6JA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.85804°N
-2.5325°W

Route directions

The postcode takes you to Batcombe Road – the site is well signposted though, so just drive along the road until you see the sign for the site.

Nearest transport

Coach

6.4 mi Greenhill

6.5 mi Coldharbour

7.1 mi Yeovil Bus Station

Rail

1.9 mi Chetnole Rail Station

3.2 mi Yetminster Rail Station

4.2 mi Thornford Rail Station

Ferry

17.6 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal

25.8 mi Poole Ferry Terminal

26 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing

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

There’s a lot of walking and cycling to be done around here, and much of it is easily accessible as the farm links up to local footpaths. If you need ideas, have a chat with the team on site – they can point you towards a gentle child-friendly amble to a nearby stream or a more challenging outing onto the Dorset Downs. One attraction not to be missed nearby is the huge Cerne Giant (10 minutes’ drive) carved into the hillside near Cerne Abbas. Also about 10 minutes’ drive away is the lovely town of Sherborne, home to two castles and a stunning abbey. You’ll have to travel a little further to get to the Jurassic Coast, but the journey is worth it to explore one of the country’s finest stretches of coastline. Weymouth’s beach, Sea Life Centre and fish and chip shops make it a top pick for a family day out – it’s about a 40-minute drive. West Bay (40 minutes), Lulworth Cove (50 minutes) and Studland (an hour) are also candidates for a day trip.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Hive	13.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
West Bay (West)	14.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Eypemouth	14.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Seatown	15.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Bowleaze Cove	16.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mapperton House & Gardens 8.8 mi

Montacute House 10.2 mi

Hardy's Birthplace 10.8 mi

Fleet Air Arm Museum 11.8 mi

Haynes International Motor Museum 12.7 mi

National Trust

Montacute House 10.2 mi

Hardy's Cottage 10.8 mi

Tintinhull Garden 11.2 mi

Max Gate 11.4 mi

Lytes Cary Manor 13.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

MINTERNE 2.7 mi

MELBURY PARK 3 mi

CHANTMARLE 3.6 mi

Beneath The Feet Of Cerne's Giant 4.2 mi

Sherborne Two Castles Walk 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

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.
Please pick any available pitch on arrival.
The site will send you further check-in information 7 day(s) before your arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Modifications are subject to a £10.00 fee.

General

Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
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.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
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.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

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.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 9 p.m..

Payment terms

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does The Daggles have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is The Daggles dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near The Daggles? There’s a lot of walking and cycling to be done around here, and much of it is easily accessible as the farm links up to local footpaths. If you need ideas, have … Read more
When can I check in and check out of The Daggles?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 12 p.m.

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