Mapperton Camps

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  • Luxury bell tents set a secluded hilltop on a Dorset country estate
  • Easy walk to Mapperton House; 15 minutes’ drive to the Jurassic Coast
  • Spectacular walks on site and in the local area
Located in the spectacular Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with views over the hills to the sea beyond, Mapperton Camps is a peaceful spot where you can reconnect with nature in some considerable style. If you like your home comforts, you’re certainly in the right spot here. Each bell tent is kitted out with a hand-built king-size bed, Egyptian cotton bed linen and towels. There’s a woodburner for chillier evenings, and a firepit outside for camp-side cooking and extra warmth. All the utensils you need for cooking and washing up are provided – as well as a starter pack of fresh eggs, milk and bread – if you have the odd rainy day, that’s no problem as board games and books are also part of the deal. You can stay in touch with the outside world thanks to a strong 4G mobile signal, and each tent also has its own compost lavatory, hot shower unit and cool box. This exclusive little glamping spot is based at Coltleigh, a 200-acre area on the gorgeous Mapperton Estate that is being re-wilded. A small herd of White Park cattle – an ancient and rare English breed – now roam the local pasture, and you can explore on footpaths and hopefully spot a profusion of birds, butterflies and wildflowers. A short amble down the hill from the camping field brings you to the Coach House Café at the Jacobean-style Mapperton House and Gardens (glamping guests can visit the house for free) and there are also several outstanding pubs and restaurants within a 10-minute drive.

Site type

Rent a tent 2

Languages spoken

English

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Features

No 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

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

Adults only

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Luxury

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

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

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Restaurant nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Mapperton Camps

Mapperton

Beaminster

Dorset

England

DT8 3NR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.79268°N
-2.71623°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.6 mi Coach Station
11 mi Yeovil Bus Station
13.5 mi South Station
Rail
6.2 mi Crewkerne Rail Station
6.5 mi Maiden Newton Rail Station
8.1 mi Chetnole Rail Station
Ferry
17.3 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
27 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal

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

Local attractions and activities include: - Mapperton Estate (walks, free tickets with your stay): on site - Dorset AONB: site in the park - Beaminster (skate park, shops and pubs): 10 minutes’ drive - Jurassic Coast: 15 minutes - Bridport (market and shops): 15 minutes - Golf: 15 minutes - Hive Beach: 20 minutes - Lyme Regis: 30 minutes - Axe Valley Wildlife Park: 35 minutes - Chesil Beach: 40 minutes

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
West Bay (West) 6.1 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Eypemouth 6.1 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Hive 6.7 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Seatown 6.8 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Charmouth West 9.2 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mapperton House & Gardens 0.4 mi

Abbotsbury Swannery 10.5 mi

Montacute House 11 mi

Hardy's Birthplace 14.9 mi

Fleet Air Arm Museum 15.7 mi

National Trust

Montacute House 10.9 mi

Tintinhull Garden 12.6 mi

Barrington Court 13.3 mi

Max Gate 14.1 mi

Hardy's Cottage 14.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

MAPPERTON HOUSE 0.5 mi

PARNHAM 1.3 mi

BEAMINSTER MANOR 1.5 mi

DOWNE HALL 4.3 mi

Eggardon Hill and Powerstock 4.3 mi

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday 7 September 2024 – Saturday 7 September 2024)

    Dorchester, Dorset 13.6 mi

  • Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday 19 July 2024 – Friday 19 July 2024)

    Dorchester, Dorset 18.6 mi

  • Tankfest (Friday 28 June 2024 – Friday 28 June 2024)

    Wareham, Dorset 21.8 mi

  • Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)

    Sidmouth, Devon 24 mi

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)

    Wareham, Dorset 24.7 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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  • Does Mapperton Camps have a swimming pool? No View all features
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  • What attractions are near Mapperton Camps? Local attractions and activities include: - Mapperton Estate (walks, free tickets with your stay): on site - Dorset AONB: site in the park - Beaminster (skate park, shops and pubs): 10 minutes’ … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Mapperton Camps?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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