Redlands Breaks

View prices & book 9.7 82 reviews
Sunset over the lake
Sunset over the lake
Small field for the tent pitches
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Location of hardstanding pitch 2
Non-electric grass tent pitch
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Small field for the tent pitches
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

  • Peaceful adults-only campsite at a private Dorset nature reserve
  • North Dorset Railway 15 minutes’ drive; Abbotsbury Swannery 50 minutes
  • Wildlife lake on site; Sturminster Newton eateries 10 minutes’ drive
Going adults-only in Dorset? Best head for Redlands Breaks, set on a private nature reserve 10 minutes’ drive from Sturminster Newton. Once there, you can tuck yourselves into your cosy and peaceful accommodation – nicely quiet as there are no kids running around – and put your feet up with gorgeous views over the wildlife lake (look out for the ducklings). To make your stay at Redlands even more special, breakfast and barbecue hampers are available (for an extra cost), and you can also order wine and champagne to add to the romance of your stay at this scenic spot. There are food shops in Sturminster Newton as well as a choice of restaurants and brasseries for special nights out à deux, or you can order takeaways and take them back to your pitch for an equally special night in. On-site facilities include a wooden shower block, a fridge for keeping your food fresh, a washing-up area and a laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer. While dogs are very welcome on the site, please pick up after them and put the bags in the designated dog-waste bin.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Touring caravan pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Rent a tent 2
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 82 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

This adults-only campsite is praised for its peaceful, tranquil atmosphere and spacious, level pitches, many overlooking a lake. Visitors highlight the excellent, spotless facilities including showers, communal fridge/freezer, and washing-up areas. The friendly and helpful owners, natural setting with wildlife, and proximity to village shops and pubs are frequently mentioned positives. Minor points include unisex toilets and occasional Wi-Fi issues, but overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive with many guests planning return visits.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

10/10

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Nevil R.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The owners wife

Disliked The owner

Recommend to friends Visit again

Was a really clean site, we did enjoy our stay

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8 out of 10
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Mark T.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Peace and quiet

Disliked Not too keen on unisex toilets

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely peaceful site, geese wandering around together , and the…

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10 out of 10
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Jean W.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely peaceful site, geese wandering around together , and the lake to walk around with our dog. Couple of nice pubs close by that served really good food. We only booked for to two nights but added an extra night whilst there. Highly recommend a stay here and we will stay again.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good facilities, friendly staff, flat space behind trees to pitch

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9 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 8
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Joshua T.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Nice location in a mostly quiet area. Good amount of space to pitch tent.

Disliked Not clear where to pitch tent initially, had to call the owner for help.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely clean facilities, helpful staff, lovely views, peace and quiet

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10 out of 10
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Lauren P.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked How peaceful it was. So quiet and lovely! The facilities were clean and tidy

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent adults only site, level pitches, friendly staff, pretty site

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Helen B.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked The fact that the site was adults only with only 5 level hardstanding pitches and which overlooked the lake with a unspoilt view. A very quiet, relaxed and chilled site. The owners were very friendly and helpful too. The facilities were basic but clean

Disliked The unisex toilets

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely , quiet site,set in lovely grounds, clean and tidy facilities.

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10 out of 10
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David R.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great adults only site for a quiet rural break

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked The spaciousness and peace of the site in a quiet rural setting. A lot of thought has gone into the design and appearance of the communal facilities. Pitches level and well set apart looking down towards the lake. Although we had no need of their use, there was a communal fridge and freezer, and even a herb garden. Availability of a really good village store 400 metres away a bonus.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent adult only site. Clean/tidy and friendly staff.

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10 out of 10
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Nicola C.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked What is there not to like! An amazing little site with nature reserve and pond. Communal areas very clean and tidy. Toilet block is unisex, but not an issue. Showers are lovely and good space to be able to dry/change in. Communal fridge/freezer and washing up area. Well kept site with first field for hardstanding/EHP and small area towards back of field for tents, a further field behind for tents & currently putting up some Glamping pods. Very peaceful environment. Staff/owners very friendly and helpful. Local shop is a little walk away, with 2 pubs in each direction, further along (can walk but quite a stroll). Perfect location for visiting attractions and quaint villages/towns.

Disliked Really nothing but just advice; if you use the furthest field, its a bit of walk to the toilet/shower blocks. Make sure to take a torch, there is lighting by the blocks but low lighting. Lovely to watch the night sky tho!
Be aware that no cars are allowed by tents, but have wheelbarrows you can use to transport back/forth.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Had the very nice field at the back to myself on a…

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8 out of 10
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Nicholas K.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Had the very nice field at the back to myself on a Tuesday and Wednesday night in my tent. Nice shower. Didn't mind carting things from my car to the field in one of the wheelbarrows they provide.

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome 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

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Redlands Breaks

Silly Hill

Hazelbury Bryan

Sturminster Newton

Dorset

England

DT10 2AH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.8855°N
2.36659°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.7 mi Virginia Ash
6.7 mi Virginia Ash
6.9 mi Queens Head
Rail
7.6 mi Sherborne Rail Station
8.3 mi Templecombe Rail Station
9.1 mi Yetminster Rail Station
Ferry
19.5 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
20.4 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
20.6 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
24.6 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Okeford Hill Bike Park: 15 minutes’ drive - North Dorset Railway - Shillingstone Station: 15 minutes - Athelhampton House and Gardens: half an hour - Dorset National Landscape: 40 minutes - Wimborne Model Town and Gardens: 40 minutes - Sea Life Centre Weymouth: 45 minutes - Abbotsbury Swannery: 50 minutes - Oceanarium (Bournemouth): an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Bowleaze Cove 17.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ringstead Bay 17.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Lodmoor 18.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands 18.3 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Durdle Door West 18.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Hardy's Birthplace 10.8 mi

Haynes International Motor Museum 13.6 mi

The Tank Museum 14.2 mi

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 14.5 mi

Fleet Air Arm Museum 14.9 mi

National Trust

Hardy's Cottage 10.8 mi

Max Gate 12.5 mi

Clouds Hill 12.6 mi

White Mill 14.4 mi

Stourhead 15.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ibberton Hill – Coombe Bottom – Ibberton Hill 3.4 mi

Sturminster Newton - Cutt Mill - Stour Valley Way 4.2 mi

Fiddleford Mill - Sturminster Newton - Fiddleford 4.4 mi

Fiddleford Manor - Hammoon - Child Okeford - Fiddleford 4.4 mi

MILTON ABBEY 5 mi

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)

    Dorchester, Dorset 11.6 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Redlands Breaks have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Redlands Breaks dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Redlands Breaks? Local attractions and activities include: - Okeford Hill Bike Park: 15 minutes’ drive - North Dorset Railway - Shillingstone Station: 15 minutes - Athelhampton House and Gardens: half an hour - Dorset … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Redlands Breaks?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  11:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  11:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Redlands Breaks? From £20 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.