Starlight Glamping

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Luxury bell tent (added by manager 16 Sep 2022)
Luxury bell tent
Local pub the trooper inn, across the fields
Just popped in for a pint!
The trooper inn pub for food and drink
Friday fish & chips night at the trooper inn!
Food and drink at the trooper inn
The trooper, lots of walks, dog friendly
Chef's homemade steak & ale pie at the trooper inn
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Local pub the trooper inn, across the fields
Just popped in for a pint!
The trooper inn pub for food and drink

  • Luxury glamping near the Dorset village of Stourton Caundle
  • North Dorset Trailway 10 minutes’ drive; beaches about an hour
  • Beds with real mattresses; village pub a three-minute walk away
On the outskirts of Stourton Caundle village, surrounded by the splendid countryside of north Dorset, Starlight Glamping is an intimate family- and dog-friendly site that will suit those who are looking for a peaceful holiday with a few luxury touches. You’ll be staying in spacious bell tents with interior lighting, and sleeping in beds with real mattresses; no need to schlep bed linen, pillows and duvets from home, as they’re supplied by owners Debbie and John. Each bell tent has outdoor seating and fairy lights, so you can linger outside of an evening in a whimsical setting. The North Dorset Trailway (trailhead 10 minutes’ drive away), which stretches for about 14 miles along an old railway track, can be explored on foot, by bike or on horseback. Alternatively, you could spend a day on the links at Sherborne Golf Club (20 minutes), with its 18-hole course, or go angling at Todber Manor Fisheries (15 minutes), where 11 lakes over a 20-acre area are home to carp and catfish. The Dorset coast and swimming beaches like Bowleaze Cove are less than an hour away. On the other hand, you might just want to stay on site and engage in nothing more strenuous than the five-minute stroll to the local pub (less if you cut across the field), in the village. A local supermarket in Stalbridge (five minutes) sells sensibly priced groceries and quality produce from over 100 local growers, makers and bakers.

Site type

Rent a tent 3
Opens 2 July 2025
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • No stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 2 Jul to

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Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby

Location

Starlight Glamping

c/o The Trooper Inn

Stourton Caundle

Sturminster Newton

Dorset

England

DT10 2JW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.93482°N
-2.40476°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.1 mi Virginia Ash
3.1 mi Virginia Ash
3.2 mi Queens Head
Rail
4.6 mi Templecombe Rail Station
4.8 mi Sherborne Rail Station
7.8 mi Thornford Rail Station
Ferry
22.6 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
23.8 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
24 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
27.3 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

Spread over 35 acres, Alners Gorse Butterfly Reserve (10 minutes’ drive) sits in what was once a royal forest. Today, the blackthorn and gorse thickets punctuating its grasslands attract large populations of butterflies and moths, plus birds like woodpeckers, nightingales and kestrels. Sherborne Castle & Gardens (15 minutes) was built in the 16th century by none other than Sir Walter Raleigh. In addition to elegant rooms filled with period furniture, artworks and decorative arts, the property is renowned for its grounds, landscaped in the 1700s by Capability Brown. On the western edge of Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the hilltop market town of Shaftesbury (25 minutes) has far-reaching views of the Blackmore Vale. You can pretend to be in a famed bread commercial on cobbled Gold Hill lane, visit the remains of an abbey destroyed by Henry VIII, and stroll through streets lined with independent shops and restaurants.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Bowleaze Cove 20.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Ringstead Bay 21.1 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Weymouth Lodmoor 21.4 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Hive 21.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands 21.8 mi Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Haynes International Motor Museum 9.9 mi

Fleet Air Arm Museum 11.6 mi

Stourhead House and Garden 12.5 mi

Montacute House 13.5 mi

Hardy's Birthplace 14.2 mi

National Trust

Stourhead 12.3 mi

Montacute House 13.5 mi

Lytes Cary Manor 13.6 mi

Tintinhull Garden 13.7 mi

Hardy's Cottage 14.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

VEN HOUSE 2.9 mi

SHERBORNE CASTLE 3.7 mi

Sturminster Newton - Cutt Mill - Stour Valley Way 4.3 mi

Sherborne Two Castles Walk 4.7 mi

Fiddleford Mill - Sturminster Newton - Fiddleford 5.4 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 Starlight Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Starlight Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Starlight Glamping? Spread over 35 acres, Alners Gorse Butterfly Reserve (10 minutes’ drive) sits in what was once a royal forest. Today, the blackthorn and gorse thickets punctuating its grasslands attract large populations of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Starlight Glamping?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Starlight Glamping? From £100 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.