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Camping and touring Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: 10:30 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Clouds Hill Glade?

From £17 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Clouds Hill Glade

From £17 For 1 night, 2 adults Last booked 3 days ago 6.8 92 reviews

Grass seed coming through slowly. These were our first guests. (added by manager 28 Sep 2022)

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Visitor image of the pitches (added by manager 28 sep 2022)

Fantastic purbeck sunsets on the sssi heath behind cloudshill (added by manager 06 may 2021)

Durdle door is around a 20-minute drive away (added by manager 06 may 2021)

Small site in a woodland clearing 10 minutes' drive from Wareham
A 20-minute drive to Durdle Door; 25 minutes to Swanage beach
Monkey World and The Tank Museum five minutes' drive away

Fancy parking up at a pitch in a gorgeous little glade in the woods? Somewhere small that feels secluded but is actually handily placed for all sorts of Dorset days out? Take your motorhome along to Clouds Hill Glade, in a rural spot 10 minutes’ drive from both Bere Regis and Wareham. There’s very little by way of facilities here, so you’ll need to come along in a motorhome that’s self-contained for facilities and power (there is a septic tank for disposal but you’ll need to use green chemicals only here in order to protect the local environment). In return for bringing along your own facilities you’ll be rewarded with a peaceful place to stay, surrounded by woodland and wildlife and backing onto heathland and more woods for some splendid walks and bike rides. It all feels rather delightfully detached from the rest of the world, but when you do venture out you’re likely to find this location on the edge of the Isle of Purbeck to be rather handy. The National Trust site Clouds Hill is just over the road and the Lawrence of Arabia Memorial a few minutes’ walk away, and it’s a couple of miles to a couple of Dorset’s top attractions in the form of Monkey World and The Tank Museum. Beyond all of that are plenty more ways to fill your days – whether you fancy hitting the Jurassic Coast, taking a ride on the Swanage Railway or coming face to face with the Cerne Abbas Giant, it’s all within a half-hour drive.

Site type

Open all year

Please note

This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Group bookings of 2 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Please note that because of the proximity to The Tank Museum you may hear some noise from tank manoeuvres while staying here.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Non-electric gravel motorhome pitch

4 people maximum

Ground type: Gravel

Pitch size: Max 5.0m width x 7.0m depth (16.4ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 35.0m² (376.7ft²)

4 people maximum

One Motorhome or Campervan allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 5.0m width x 7.0m depth (16.4ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 35.0m² (376.7ft²)

Ground type

Gravel

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

Suitable for

Motorhome, Campervan

Features

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit
Chemical disposal point

Other restrictions

Gazebos not allowed
Pup tents not allowed
Cars not allowed

Arrival days

From £17 (£17) 1 night, 2 adults

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Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Secluded woodland vibe…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	2

Saskia E. Apr 2024

Non-electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked: Secluded woodland vibe

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wooded setting, could be lovely…

Overall	4/10
Location	8
Value for money	4
Accommodation	4
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	4
Wifi	No rating

Cathy W. Apr 2024

Non-electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked: Wooded setting, could be lovely

Disliked: Poorly maintained, untidy with rocks and farming debris. Water pipes exposed and only service is a partially hidden chemical toilet tank

Recommend to friends Visit again

We only stayed one night of the two we booked

Overall	2/10
Location	2
Value for money	2
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	2
Wifi	2

Sandra J. Apr 2024

Non-electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked: Very little to be honest

Disliked: Ok so we arrived only found it as we spotted a motorhome through the trees , It's very good at being in disguise! First impression a small clearing of the road a patch of woodland whilst I appreciate it is described as a real basic campsite I do feel the owners could at least perhaps put up a few solar lights mayby add some bins so people don't just throw there waste in trees .when we arrived people opposite had been gathering rubbish up that others had left ! Another suggestion is that perhaps as people are paying to stop here perhaps flatten the camping spaces they were very lumpy rocks etc I feel that we are being charged to stay and the owners are making very little effort with this little plot which could be made quite a prittey little spot I will add we are easily pleased and not fussy we love to of grid which this was in all honesty a layby of a busy road

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A no frills site set in the woods near to Bovington camp…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Andy C. Apr 2024

Non-electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked: A no frills site set in the woods near to Bovington camp , beautiful, quiet site with lots of wildlife 😀 you will need to be off grid capable to stay here as only facilities are a toilet waste disposal. Bit tricky to find the entrance but give the owner a call and he will guide you perfectly 👌

Disliked: Absolutely nothing.

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A quaint little glade, a perfect location for off grid camping.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	4
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	2

Chris W. Apr 2024

Non-electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked: A quaint little glade and an ideal base for my needs.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Is excellent for a couple of nights

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

elaine M. Apr 2024

Non-electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked: This was our second time ,its peace full and lovely for dog walks and ,it is wild camping which is fine as we have a campervan, will definitely going back again for a couple of nights

Recommend to friends Visit again

Awful place

Overall	4/10
Location	2
Value for money	2
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Mar 2024

Non-electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked: Nothing too like.

Disliked: Was hard too find no signage. The pitches were not gravel but muddy. It was parallel to a busy road.

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nice secluded spot, not too many spaces…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi	No rating

Pauline D. Feb 2024

Non-electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked: nice secluded spot, not too many spaces

Disliked: that it was difficult to find. The sign was very small and dark, only on one side of the road. It took over an hr to find it, driving all around and up and down the road. The sign is far too small. Also Compost loos would be nice to have.

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Elsan point smells all over site, run down.

Overall	4/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	2
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	2
Wifi	2

Anonymous Feb 2024

Non-electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked: Woodland area, very quiet. Cheap but not cheerful.

Disliked: Hidden away entrance, postcode takes you too Cloud Hill, come back up that road (National Trust on the right) at the junction look over the road to the left and you will see a small green sign, thats the site. Run down, we positioned away from the Elsan point as per previous comments of 'It Smells'. Where ever you went on site it still smelt. Luckily it was February time so we had our windows shut but I would dread to think what it's like in the summer.

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Simplicity and price in popular area. Owner was accessible and helpful when we…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi	2

Sarah R. Feb 2024

Non-electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked: Simplicity and price in popular area. Owner was accessible and helpful when we called for directions.

Disliked: Near a main road

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs 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

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

Forest

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

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Location

Clouds Hill Glade

Clouds Hill

Wareham

Dorset

England

BH20 7NQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.7195°N
-2.25138°W

Nearest transport

Coach

6.6 mi Post Office

6.6 mi Red Lion

8.2 mi South Station

Rail

2.9 mi Wool Rail Station

3 mi Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station

6.3 mi Wareham Rail Station

Ferry

11.3 mi Poole Ferry Terminal

11.6 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal

11.7 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing

Airport

18.8 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

The twin attractions of Bovington (five minutes’ drive) are likely to feature on the itinerary for many guests here – stop in at The Tank Museum to see armoured vehicles from across the ages, then have a giggle at the apes’ antics at Monkey World. Similarly, it’s pretty much impossible to resist the draw of the Jurassic Coast when staying in this area. Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove (20 minutes) are perhaps the most famous spots, but there are lots of other lovely corners to seek out, and of course some great walks linking them up on the South West Coast Path. For other days out, take your pick from madcap floating obstacles at Dorset Adventure Park, peaceful strolls at the Blue Pool, clambering over the ruins at Corfe Castle (all 15 minutes) or maybe settling on the beach in Studland or Swanage (both 25 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Durdle Door East	6.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	N/A	Excellent
Durdle Door West	6.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Lulworth Cove	7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Ringstead Bay	7.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Kimmeridge Bay	9.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The Tank Museum 1.7 mi

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 2.1 mi

Lulworth Castle & Park 5.9 mi

Hardy's Birthplace 6.1 mi

Lulworth Heritage Centre 7 mi

National Trust

Clouds Hill 0.1 mi

Hardy's Cottage 6.1 mi

Max Gate 7.6 mi

Corfe Castle 10.2 mi

White Mill 10.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Clouds Hill - Moreton 0.4 mi

ATHELHAMPTON 3.8 mi

Beacon Hill - Hardy's Cottage - Stinsford - Beacon Hill 5.1 mi

ANDERSON MANOR 5.3 mi

LULWORTH CASTLE 5.8 mi

Local events

Tankfest (Friday 28 June 2024 – Friday 28 June 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 1.8 mi
Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday 19 July 2024 – Friday 19 July 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 2.9 mi
Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 6 mi
Dorset County Show (Saturday 7 September 2024 – Saturday 7 September 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 7.6 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.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 2 day(s) of arrival.
Modifications are subject to a £5.00 fee.

Coronavirus

All onsite food and drink establishments are closed due to restrictions imposed by the coronavirus outbreak.
Fishing is not currently available due to restrictions imposed by the coronavirus outbreak.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 9 p.m. and 9 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.
This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 2 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Open fires are prohibited.

Visitors

Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Payment terms

Does Clouds Hill Glade have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Clouds Hill Glade dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Clouds Hill Glade? The twin attractions of Bovington (five minutes’ drive) are likely to feature on the itinerary for many guests here – stop in at The Tank Museum to see armoured vehicles from across … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Clouds Hill Glade?

Camping and touring

Arrive: Anytime – Anytime

Depart by: 10:30 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Clouds Hill Glade? From £17 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.