Snelling Farm Campsite
From £20 For 1 night, 2 adults
- Small eco-friendly site on a family farm in the Dorset countryside
- Pick your own pitch on an oak-lined field; campfires allowed
- Close to The Tank Museum and beaches at Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door
Site type
70
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).
- Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- 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.
- Campfires allowed in a firepit only; a small number are available to borrow on site on a first come first served basis, or please bring your own.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Mon, 27 May to
Open from Thu, 27 Jun to
Reviews
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As ever, a beautifully chilled weekend stay at Snelling Farm, even the…
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Liked: As ever, a beautifully chilled weekend stay at Snelling Farm, even the rain and wind didn't put us off. Toilets and showers are always clean, staff are friendly and the setting is lovely, great for star gazing! Great location for walks, bike rides and swims, good place for cake within short walk to the walled garden too. I like the fact this campsite hasn't been overrun with 'glamping' facilities ' too much, it feels like proper camping, but with the added benefit of loos and showers!
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Liked: Snelling Farm was sooo lovely, the fields were spacious, tidy and accessible. The loos, showers were clean and tidy! The little shop has a great range of food items.. even a coffee machine ⭐️ Then to top it off the staff and owners were super friendly and helpful. I’ve already recommended this to friends. I can’t wait to come again. Thanks
Disliked: Nothing related to the people and farm it’s self. But beware the phone signal isn’t always good… but I personally liked this to have a tech break.
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Great campsite that enabled me and my two boys to be away…
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Liked: Great campsite that enabled me and my two boys to be away from the usual distractions of electronic devices. Loads of space on the site with basic but good facilities that focus on being eco friendly which is another bonus. Perfect location to explore the amazing coastline with lulworth cove and durdle door only 25 mins away, myself and the boys can’t wait to go back!
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Friendly welcome. Large enough site with a good ethos. Well suited to…
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Liked: Friendly welcome. Large enough site with a good ethos. Well suited to families. Nice tucked away location and a lovely ford to visit a short walk or bike ride away. Reception shop although small had great quality meat from the farm which we enjoyed. Hay bale play area for kids and the owner even comes to do 'Sheepdog stories' one evening (with the sheepdog).
Disliked: The site has 2 fields, one for groups / those wishing to make a bit of noise later, one for early to bed / quiet / non groups. We stayed in the quiet field but there were plenty of family groups here making noise after the advised curfew. It would be better if the field guidelines were enforced for groups. Hot water not really available - We're ok with cold showers but it's really required for washing up and washing hands.
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Nice place, away from the main traffic, cosy, good for kids since…
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Liked: Nice place, away from the main traffic, cosy, good for kids since they all gather around to play in the middle of the field where the hay stacks and the swings are. No signal! For once you get to feel what it’s like to not check your phone every couple of minutes
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A fab family friendly, remote site in beautiful settings.
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Liked: Choice of areas to pitch in, we chose the family field but next time we'll be going for the early bird field. compost toilets and solar showers were plentiful and pleasant enough. We were given a warm welcome and the staff were all friendly and helpful. The little shepherd hut farm shop was fab. Considering the farm is in a popular area the site was remote. Highly recommended using the Snelling Farms own websites directions.
Disliked: The only thing we struggled with was the ground and driving the tent pegs in. But that was our rookie mistake and cheap tent pegs. Definitely need decent pegs as the soil is very stoney a few inches down. Not really a dislike, more a learning curve.
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Loved it, we would love to come back!
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Liked: All of it! Great location, brilliant friendly staff! So peaceful, great little shop, very decent facilities.
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I hadn’t booked anywhere and found Snelling Farm after searching online. So…
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Liked: I hadn’t booked anywhere and found Snelling Farm after searching online. So glad I found it. I usually prefer wild camping but Snelling feels remote and the large, beautiful field surrounded by and dotted with large trees means you can find a quiet spot. Facilities were great - simple, clean and eco friendly. I think it is owned by a farming couple and I met the wife, who was really friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again.
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Liked: Everything.
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Great site, friendly , quiet spacious and great location ,
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Liked: All of it 👍 amazing site
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Features
Pop-up campsite
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
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
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Forest
Peaceful
Remote location
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
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Farm
Large (51-200 pitches)
Pop-up campsite
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Snelling Farm Campsite
Clouds Hill
Wareham
Dorset
England
BH20 7NQ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.70521°N
-2.26639°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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| Durdle Door East | 5.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | N/A | Excellent |
| Durdle Door West | 5.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Lulworth Cove | 6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ringstead Bay | 6.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bowleaze Cove | 8.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
The Tank Museum 1.2 mi
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 2.2 mi
Lulworth Castle & Park 5.2 mi
Hardy's Birthplace 5.7 mi
Lulworth Heritage Centre 6 mi
National Trust
Clouds Hill 1 mi
Hardy's Cottage 5.7 mi
Max Gate 6.9 mi
Corfe Castle 10.3 mi
White Mill 11.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Clouds Hill - Moreton 1 mi
ATHELHAMPTON 3.9 mi
Beacon Hill - Hardy's Cottage - Stinsford - Beacon Hill 4.9 mi
LULWORTH CASTLE 5.1 mi
West Lulworth Circular 5.5 mi
Local events
- Tankfest (Friday 28 June 2024 – Friday 28 June 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 1.3 mi
- Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday 19 July 2024 – Friday 19 July 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 3.3 mi
- Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 5.3 mi
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 7 September 2024 – Saturday 7 September 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 7.1 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 Snelling Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Snelling Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Snelling Farm Campsite? There’s fresh air aplenty here; the farm is set on the Lawrence of Arabia Trail, which has more than six miles of family-friendly cycling and walking through Moreton and Bovington forest. Your … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Snelling Farm Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Snelling Farm Campsite? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.