Rock Pits Farm
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Add your business details- Fully furnished off-grid eco-cabin in secluded Dorset countryside
- A 10-minute drive to Cerne Abbas Giant; 40 minutes to Chesil Beach
- Well-equipped wooden pod with a foodie pub in five minutes’ walk
Is it time for a (dog-friendly and very stylish) digital detox? Rock Pits Farm will give you just that: this totally off-grid experience near Plush village in the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is so peaceful that it’s hard to believe you’re just a couple of hours from London.
So what’s on offer here? A cool, sustainably made wooden cabin with a woodburner to keep you cosy, simple but comfy furniture, and best of all, a double bed set next to vast glass windows looking out on a wonderfully quiet landscape. Chances are you’ll want to stay there all day looking down the valley… breakfast in bed may well become a necessity.
Everything is ready for you (bedding, cooking stuff, a fridge, kindling for the firepit and woodburner) so all you need to bring with you is food – pick up supplies from local farm shops (there are several within 20 minutes’ drive) or the handy store in Piddletrenthide (10 minutes).
With no phone signal and no wifi connection to distract you, you’ll have all the time in the world to chill out, read a book, write a journal or meditate in nature.
Should you rouse yourself to get out and about from this peaceful spot, treat yourself to the best of regional produce in the local pub (five minutes’ walk), or go wild swimming in the River Stour (20 minutes’ drive) – your dog will probably love that too.
Site type
2Open all year
Languages spoken
English
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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 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 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
Remote locationUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearbyLocation
Rock Pits Farm
Plush
Dorset
England
DT2 7RL
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.81864°N
2.40091°W
Nearest transport
Coach7.7 mi South Station
10.5 mi Greenhill
10.5 mi Coldharbour
Rail7.7 mi Dorchester West Rail Station
7.7 mi Dorchester South Rail Station
7.8 mi Maiden Newton Rail Station
Ferry14.7 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
19.4 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
19.6 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing
Airport25.1 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
In Dorset, ancient history is all around you, and there’s no better place to start exploring than at the Cerne Abbas Giant (10 minutes’ drive). A vast chalk figure inscribed into the hillside, it's thought to date back to Saxon times. Close by is an even older find; Nettlecombe Tout Hillfort (five minutes) was built in the Iron Age and sprawls over several acres.
If you’re keen to get out and about on foot, head to Dorsetshire Gap (20 minutes), where five ancient drover roads meet. Become part of history and sign your name in the book under the signpost – it’s been there since 1972 – and whichever trail you decide to follow, keep your eyes peeled for ancient barrows and the remains of a medieval village.
Down on the coast, poke around on the beach at Charmouth (50 minutes) for prehistoric fossils. There’s something other-worldly about Chesil Beach (40 minutes) too, as you amble along shingle that has shifted shape for centuries, while at Bowleaze Cove (35 minutes) you can take a dip in the sea and inspect ancient ruins that dot the area.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowleaze Cove | 12.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ringstead Bay | 13.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Weymouth Lodmoor | 13.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Weymouth Central | 14.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Durdle Door West | 14.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Hardy's Birthplace 6.1 mi
The Tank Museum 11 mi
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 11.6 mi
Mapperton House & Gardens 13.5 mi
Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 13.5 mi
National Trust
Hardy's Cottage 6.2 mi
Max Gate 7.7 mi
Clouds Hill 9.6 mi
White Mill 14.9 mi
Kingston Lacy 16.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Piddlehinton - Buck Hill - Piddletrenthide - Piddlehinton 2.9 mi
Beneath The Feet Of Cerne's Giant 3.3 mi
BINGHAM'S MELCOMBE 3.4 mi
MINTERNE 3.7 mi
WATERSTON MANOR 4.5 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, Dorset 6.7 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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Frequently asked questions
- Does Rock Pits Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Rock Pits Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Rock Pits Farm? In Dorset, ancient history is all around you, and there’s no better place to start exploring than at the Cerne Abbas Giant (10 minutes’ drive). A vast chalk figure inscribed into the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Rock Pits Farm?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 12 p.m.