Dapplewood Caravan Site
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- Adults-only site half an hour's drive from Bournemouth and the coast
- In peaceful Dorset countryside 10 minutes' drive from Moors Valley
- Suited to slow-paced getaways; off-lead dog walks on site
Site type
5
5
This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
Admission
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
Vehicles
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Adults only
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Reviews
96% would recommend this site to a friend
95% would stay here again
What customers say
This small, adult-only site offers peaceful, secluded pitches surrounded by woodland. Guests consistently praise the friendly and welcoming owner, Bridgette. The location is ideal for walks and close to a local pub. Facilities are basic but functional, with electricity and water available at pitches. Some visitors noted occasional WiFi issues and infrequent bin emptying during busy periods.
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Liked Lovely clean peaceful site with very welcoming owners
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely peaceful setting with woodland to…
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Anonymous Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Lovely peaceful setting with woodland to walk the dogs. Bridgette the owner was really lovely and welcoming.
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Nice site
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Really good, Bridgette came and founds us for a chat and a welcome, site nice and quiet, electric and water easy access.
Yep all great.
Disliked Nothing
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Excellent choice
Anonymous Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked It's a beautiful little site
Quiet
Clean
Disliked Nothing
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Lovely, small, tranquil site. Very welcoming,…
Anonymous Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Lovely, small, tranquil site. Very welcoming, attentive owner. Some great contryside walks right on the doorstep and the onsite woodland was just perfect to let the dog offlead. Had all we needed for a great weekend.
Disliked Wifi a little hit and miss, but not a problem as i get away to disconect!
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Quiet and welcoming…
Anonymous Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Quiet and welcoming
Disliked Chemical disposal wasn’t the best
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From the manager: Thank you Elaine for taking the time to leave a review. I'm glad you had a lovely peaceful stay with us here at Dapplewood.
Picturesque site, just what we needed…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Picturesque site, just what we needed for a stop over for the start of our holiday, very quiet, great walks.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Hi Kate, Thanks for the lovely review. I hope you went on to have a great holiday after you left us.
The simplicity of this site providing…
Anonymous Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked The simplicity of this site providing a very peaceful stay. The location to the wonderful pub just a short walk across the field. The use of a small private wood for walking dogs off lead and the hostess was just lovely, a very warm welcome.
Disliked Absolutely nothing!
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From the manager: Thank you guys, I'm glad the dogs had a good run in the woodland and you both had a peaceful stay with us. Looking forward to seeing you again hopefully in The Spring.
Peace & quiet, woodland dog walk…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Peace & quiet, woodland dog walk was lovely.
Friendly welcome, lots of information… thankyou bridgette x
Disliked Nothing
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Really pretty site and peaceful, enjoyed…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Really pretty site and peaceful, enjoyed our stay the lady that greeted us was very friendly and made a fuss of our dogs which they enjoyed
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
Dogs allowed
Adults only
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Dapplewood Caravan Site
Lodge Road
Holt
Wimborne
Dorset
England
BH21 7DW
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.84373°N
1.96619°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Food and drink
- Old Inn Pub 0.7 mi
- Barley Mow Pub 1.7 mi
- The Stocks Inn Pub 1.8 mi
- Drusilla's Inn Pub 1.8 mi
- The Horns Inn Pub 2.3 mi
- The Cross Keys Pub 2.3 mi
- The Horton Inn Pub 2.3 mi
- Colehill Sports & Social Club Pub 2.7 mi
- Wimborne Pig Restaurant 3.1 mi
- The Tap House Pub 3.1 mi
Groceries
- Co-op Food Supermarket 2.3 mi
- Majestic Off-licence 3.1 mi
- Waitrose Supermarket 3.2 mi
- Co-op Food Supermarket 3.2 mi
- Spar Supermarket 3.6 mi
- Tesco Supermarket 4.4 mi
- M&S Foodhall Supermarket 4.5 mi
- Sainsbury's Supermarket 4.6 mi
- Morrisons Supermarket 4.6 mi
- Lidl Supermarket 4.7 mi
Parks and play
- Colehill Triangle (Woodland) 2.4 mi
- Olivers Park 2.8 mi
- Bytheway Field 2.9 mi
- Fryer Field Recreation Ground 3.4 mi
- Kingston Lacy Estate 3.6 mi
- King George's Charity Field 4 mi
- The Green 4.1 mi
- Millennium Park 4.1 mi
Family days out
- HoneyBrook Farm Visitor attraction 1.6 mi
- Walford Mill Crafts Visitor attraction 2.8 mi
- Eye bridge Visitor attraction 3.5 mi
- White Mill Visitor attraction 4.9 mi
- Dorset Heavy Horse Centre Visitor attraction 4.9 mi
- Stephen's Stone Visitor attraction 5.3 mi
- Ringwood Forest Visitor attraction 5.4 mi
- Dragonfly Hollow Visitor attraction 6.1 mi
- Gover's Glade Visitor attraction 6.1 mi
- Liberty's Owl, Raptor and Reptile Centre Zoo 8.5 mi
- Bournemouth Aviary Zoo 9.5 mi
- Oceanarium Aquarium 9.7 mi
Public transport
- Colehill Post Office 2.4 mi
- Haslop Road 2.4 mi
- Colehill Lane 2.5 mi
- Colehill First School 2.5 mi
- Cobbs Road 2.6 mi
- Onslow Gardens 2.8 mi
- Hayes Lane Top 2.8 mi
- Jessopp Road 2.9 mi
- Knobcrook Road 2.9 mi
- Fryers Copse 2.9 mi
Other nearby
- Remedy Oak 2.7 mi
- Ferndown Forest Golf Club 3.5 mi
- Crane Valley - Valley Course 3.7 mi
- Crane Valley - Woodland Course 3.8 mi
- Canford Golf Club 4 mi
- Merley Park Golf Course 4.1 mi
- Hamworthy Club 4.5 mi
- Ferndown Golf Club 4.9 mi
- Moors Valley Golf Course 5 mi
Local services
- John Lewis Finance Cashpoint 3.2 mi
- Co-op Food Cashpoint 3.2 mi
- Tesco Cashpoint 4.3 mi
- Colehill Pharmacy 2.4 mi
- BP Fuel station 2.8 mi
- Walford Mill Pharmacy 2.9 mi
- Walford Mill Medical Centre Doctors 2.9 mi
- The Old Dispensary Doctors 3 mi
- Victoria Hospital Wimborne 3.1 mi
- Shell Fuel station 3.2 mi
- Superdrug Pharmacy 3.2 mi
- BP Fuel station 3.2 mi
- Wimborne Travel Clinic Doctors 3.2 mi
Must see
Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 3.7 mi
Adventure Wonderland 7.1 mi
The Bournemouth Balloon 9.4 mi
Bournemouth Pier Beach 9.7 mi
Oceanarium, The Bournemouth Aquarium 9.7 mi
National Trust
Kingston Lacy 3.7 mi
White Mill 4.9 mi
Brownsea Island 10.8 mi
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 13.8 mi
Corfe Castle 14.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Holt Heath - Horton Tower - Holt Heath 1.6 mi
CRICHEL HOUSE 2.5 mi
Pamphill - Eye Bridge - Lambs Green - Wimborne 3.4 mi
KINGSTON LACY 3.6 mi
ST GILES' HOUSE 4.5 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Dapplewood Caravan Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Dapplewood Caravan Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Dapplewood Caravan Site? What’s a holiday without some sun, sea and sand? At Dapplewood, at least two of those are within easy reach – Highcliffe, Bournemouth and Sandbanks beaches are each within 40 minutes’ drive … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Dapplewood Caravan Site?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Dapplewood Caravan Site? From £27 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.