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General
- 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 Stour river (20 minutes’ drive) – your dog will love that too.
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
No gas barbecues allowed.
No electric barbecues allowed.
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
Single-sex bookings of 2 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
Bookings must not be for more than 30 consecutive nights.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
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Max. persons: 2 x
Dimensions: 2.4m width x 6.6m length (7.9ft width x 21.7ft length) Calculated area: 15.8m² (170.5ft²)
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Features
Coronavirus
Check-in: self check-in (unattended)
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
Portaloo
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
Dogs allowed all year
Camping 2.0
Microlodges
Themes
Remote location
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No drinkable water point
No hot water
No running water
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transport nearby
Type
Farm
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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South Station
— 7.7 miles
Greenhill — 10.5 miles
Coldharbour — 10.5 miles
- Train stations
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Dorchester West Rail Station
— 7.7 miles
Dorchester South Rail Station — 7.7 miles
Maiden Newton Rail Station — 7.8 miles
- Ferry ports
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Weymouth Ferry Terminal
— 14.7 miles
Poole Ferry Terminal — 19.4 miles
Poole Quay Ferry Landing — 19.6 miles
- Airports
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Bournemouth International Airport
— 25.1 miles
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 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.
Must see
- Hardy's Birthplace (6.1 miles)
- The Tank Museum (11.0 miles)
- Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre (11.6 miles)
National Trust
- Hardy's Cottage (6.2 miles)
- Max Gate (7.7 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| On-site accommodation | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arrive: | 4 p.m. – | Anytime |
| Depart by: | 12 p.m. | |
Rock Pits Farm cancellation policy
No refunds within 1 week of arrival date.
Bookings cannot be amended within 8 day(s) of arrival.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. Rock Pits Farm will debit the balance from your card 2 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 2 weeks then the balance will be taken immediately.
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. During COVID-19 you can transfer your deposit to a future stay booked within 3 months of your arrival date. Read more.You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking.
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Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- 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. - How much does it cost to stay at Rock Pits Farm? From £120 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
