Redlands Breaks

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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
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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

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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

Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 89 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

98% 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)

A great quiet spot for a visit.

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Graham B.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked We both really enjoyed our first visit to the site. We were on our maiden campervan trip also. The whole stay was really relaxed and restful. Our initial call with Kate was great and upon meeting her, we could tell she was passionate about ensuring we had a great overnight stay. All amenities were clean and accessible. Kate mentioned that it is a work in progress but tbh everything we needed was available. We will be returning in future.

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Julie W.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked If you want peace and quiet with lots of space and fantastic views then look no further. Lovely family run site, we will be back

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New site. Very promising very friendly & optimistic

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John B.

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Liked Layout and atmosphere

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely peaceful sit with well kept facilities. Nearby pub.

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Katy H.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Peaceful and well kept.
Pub and shop in walking distance.

Disliked Bit breezy when the rest of the country was having a heatwave.
Dogs off lead and approached our pitch where our dog was leashed.

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Very nice site, good clean facilities,…

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Carl G.

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Liked Very nice site, good clean facilities, a very pleasant stay.

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We've stayed before, it's a lovely…

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Christine D.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked We've stayed before, it's a lovely site, hence going back. Unfortunately on our way down from Suffolk, we had a family emergency and had to stay in Somerset to take care of our grandchildren. I tried to call Redlands Breaks as soon as I was aware but got no answer so I emailed to explain our situation. Unfortunately I never heard back from anyone which was a bit disappointing as I was hoping to move the booking to another date. Saying that, we will book again.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: I’m ever-so sorry you could not get through, we thought we had responded to everyone this week After running over my phone with the tractor if you would like to reschedule please pop us a text message and we will happily re schedule your booking.
Kind regards David

Very good

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Roger C.

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Liked Quite peaceful, well looked after site large pitch and good facilities, lovely location , nice owners.

Disliked Nothing

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Nevil R.

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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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Mark T.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Peace and quiet

Disliked Not too keen on unisex toilets

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Lovely peaceful site, geese wandering…

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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

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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 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.

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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.