South West Glamping

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  • Glamping on a secret willow field close to Dorset's Jurassic Coast
  • A 15-minute drive from Lyme Regis, Bridport and Axminster
  • Foraging walks, yoga classes and massages available on site
Countryside, coast and classy accommodation all come together in one rather gorgeous package at South West Glamping, where upscale units have been set up in a peaceful willow field just outside the Dorset village of Whitchurch Canonicorum. This is a quiet rural spot within the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, but it’s easily reached from the A35 about a mile away. The Jurassic Coast is close by too – Charmouth and the South West Coast Path are 10 minutes’ drive away, and the towns of Lyme Regis and Bridport 15 minutes. That location opens up all sorts of options for days out, including walks and horse riding in the surrounding hills or paddleboarding, mackerel fishing and fossil hunting down at the coast. Attractions like Forde Abbey and the Axe Valley Wildlife Park are close by too – but if you’ve got something rather more relaxing in mind you may prefer to stick around on site and sign up for a massage, a yoga class, a meditation session or a foraging walk. Don’t worry if you don’t pick up enough for a full meal while foraging – there's a farm shop about a mile away for prepared meals or ingredients to take back to the campers’ kitchen. Dinner and breakfast are offered, and off site there are plenty of award-winning eateries to try out – this area is home to celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s famed River Cottage (15 minutes’ drive), after all. As well as the kitchen, other shared facilities on site include a hot shower and a compost toilet.

Site type

Rent a tent 1
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
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).
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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

Disabled facilities

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

D. of E. 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

Gastronomic delight

Luxury

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

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

South West Glamping

Bonhays Farm

Whitchurch Canonicorum

Dorset

England

DT6 6RF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.75214°N
-2.86161°W

Route directions

The nearest postcode is DT6 6RF, but don't rely on this on its own. To find the site by car take the double wooden gate with three horseshoes on it (the one that’s not signposted Bonhays retreat centre). The centre is almost opposite Cross Farm on the outskirts of Whitchurch and on the road signposted to Lyme Regis on Berne Lane.

Nearest transport

Coach
4.5 mi Coach Station
16.7 mi Yeovil Bus Station
18.8 mi South Station
Rail
6.5 mi Axminster Rail Station
9.1 mi Crewkerne Rail Station
12.9 mi Maiden Newton Rail Station
Ferry
20.7 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
26.4 mi Exmouth Ferry Landing
27 mi Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
Airport
24.4 mi Exeter 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

Walks around the local area are likely to take you through some lovely scenery and have you spotting a variety of wildlife too. If the kids are keen to meet cute farm animals as well, take them along to Foxdown Children’s Farm (15 minutes’ drive), where they can feed and pet a small group of friendly animals. Axe Valley Wildlife Park (15 minutes) is also a good option, with more exotic beasts like wallabies and lemurs. For more grownup days out, perhaps a stroll around Forde Abbey (25 minutes) or Montacute House (45 minutes) is your style? Alternatively, choose a meal or cooking course at River Cottage (15 minutes) for foodies, or a tour of Palmers Brewery (15 minutes) for beer drinkers. There’s something for all ages down at the coast, of course, whether you choose a good hike at Golden Cap (10 minutes), crazy golf and boat trips in Lyme Regis (15 minutes) or the Sea Life Centre and sandy beach in Weymouth (45 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Charmouth West 2.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Good
Seatown 2.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Lyme Regis Front Beach 3.9 mi Sea N/A Good Good N/A
Eypemouth 4.2 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
West Bay (West) 5 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mapperton House & Gardens 7.4 mi

Abbotsbury Swannery 13.1 mi

Montacute House 15.2 mi

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 17.4 mi

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 19.6 mi

National Trust

Shute Barton 8.9 mi

Loughwood Meeting House 9 mi

Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 12.8 mi

Barrington Court 14.4 mi

Montacute House 15.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Langdon Hill - Golden Cap - Langdon Hill 1.7 mi

North Chideock - Symondsbury and More. 2 mi

Fishpond Bottom - Wootton Fitzpaine and River Char 2.1 mi

Seatown - Golden Cap - Ridge Barn - Stanton St Gab 2.6 mi

Champernhayes - Monkton Wyld - Wootton Fitzpaine 2.7 mi

Local events

  • Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)

    Sidmouth, Devon 17.1 mi

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday 7 September 2024 – Saturday 7 September 2024)

    Dorchester, Dorset 19.2 mi

  • Beautiful Days (Friday 16 August 2024 – Friday 16 August 2024)

    Ottery St Mary, Devon 19.4 mi

  • Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday 19 July 2024 – Friday 19 July 2024)

    Dorchester, Dorset 24.7 mi

  • Tankfest (Friday 28 June 2024 – Friday 28 June 2024)

    Wareham, Dorset 27.3 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.

Want to know more about camping in Dorset?

  • Does South West Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is South West Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near South West Glamping? Walks around the local area are likely to take you through some lovely scenery and have you spotting a variety of wildlife too. If the kids are keen to meet cute farm … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of South West Glamping?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at South West Glamping? From £71.10 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.