Henstridge Golf and Leisure
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- Well-maintained countryside site in the scenic Blackmore Vale
- A 15-minute drive from Shaftesbury and 20 from Sherborne
- Fishing lake, nine-hole golf course and clubhouse with bar/restaurant
Site type
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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).
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- Electricity is metered on site at £5 per 16.13 kWh and must be paid on site using a pre-paid topup card. A £10 deposit required for the card, which is refundable at departure on return of the card. Refunds are not given on unused electric. Wifi is only available in the clubhouse and outside seating area. Clubhouse opens at 9am and closing times vary; please ask staff or see notice board onsite. Kitchen open 9:30am - 2pm (last food orders 1:45pm). Closed Mondays and Wednesdays.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Electric optional grass pitch
4 people maximum 
7.3/10
19 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 6m depth (36m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30
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Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch
6 people maximum 6.6/10
17 reviews Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 6m depth (36m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30
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Non-electric grass pitch
4 people maximum 8.3/10
8 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 6m depth (36m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30
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Reviews
57% would recommend this site to a friend
50% would stay here again
What customers say
Guests praise the site's well-kept grounds, spacious and flat pitches, and friendly, helpful staff. The quiet location and attractive surroundings are also highlighted. However, several reviews mention the toilet and shower facilities requiring significant updating, with some describing them as dated, dirty, or having poor water pressure. The clubhouse closing early and limited on-site amenities were also noted drawbacks for some visitors.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Camp site and friendly helpful staff…
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked Camp site and friendly helpful staff
Disliked Toilet and shower facilities dated and dirty, no shop and cafe shut at 2.00 and bar shut at 7
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From the manager: Sorry you felt like this.
The toilets and showers were cleaned the morning of your arrival and checked again lunchtime. If you were not happy with them had you told us we could have gone to clean, but given there were only 3 camping pitches used they could not have been very used.
Yes the kitchen closes at 2 but if you had read the info on the booking site you would have known that. You were going out for a meal. We did offer when you came in and said that but was told it was fine as you had food.
The bar closes about 7pm while we are not busy as it is not viable to keep it open until late with only a few visitors. You were told you were welcome to have some takeaway drinks.
Filthy campsite, atrocious. Staff friendly.
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked Well, there isn’t much to really like here unfortunately.
The staff are friendly and as helpful as they can be, which made things a little better.
Disliked There is a lot, it’s not kept clean at all, the toilets and shower facilities were beyond disgusting, blocked toilets and ones that worked covered in cobwebs.
We didn’t dare shower as they were disgusting.
We were pitched where there were families allowing kits to run riot, very loud, dogs off leads roaming freely, we had our dog on a tether as asked and other dogs were roaming into our space as they wished drinking our dogs water and the owners of these other dogs did nothing.
The campsite looks nothing like the pictures you see when booking.
Loads of ISO containers all over the place along with other rusty machinery, along with general rubbish/furniture all over the place. The garden benches are falling apart just sitting on them bits of rotten wood breaks off.
This camp site really isn’t fit for purpose, we had booked for 2 nights going by the pictures, but we got up the next morning and left, it’s just terrible.
The site owners really need to do a lot better here, I can only suggest time investment to make this a campsite that is up to any standard near to hosting campers.
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Will not be returning..
Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch
Liked The grounds were exceptionaly well kept with plenty of space around pitches.
Disliked The hardstanding pitches were very disappointing just adjacent car park spaces with no privacy or boundaries. The toilets and shower block was in urgent need of upgrading certainly not inviting and no way adequate for the number of campers when the site is busy.
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Nothing…
Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Nothing
Disliked Everything cars racing round car park horns blaring will never return.
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From the manager: We are sorry you did not enjoy your 1 night stay with us,not in the car park.
We take comments seriously.We have spoken to the seasonal campers -who are in the car park and not one of them had heard any cars racing around it. Also we live on site and certainly never heard or saw anything.
We have also checked the cameras and there is definitely no cars racing round the car park and no horns sounding either.
The only thing we can think is it was from the road outside us, which we obviously have no control over.
We was a little concerned…
Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch
Liked We was a little concerned when we first pulled up here as there are caravans in the golf course car park and we thought we would be placed there. However, the pitches are actually located to the side of the building and and over looking a field. We had water and electric hook up on pitch. We had to prepay for the electric but that was all very straightforward. The lady in the reception was very friendly. Toilets and showers available. Used the toilets and they were clean, didn't use the showers so can't comment. Grey waste and elsdon point just in front of the pitches.
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Out of the way pitch which…
Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Out of the way pitch which was nice and quiet.
The bar was reasonably priced and the staff were nice and helpful.
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From the manager: Thank you.
we are pleased that you enjoyed your stay,would love to see you agsin.
Definitely won't return.
Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Not a lot.
The grass was well kept.
Disliked The pitch was like staying in a car park at the back of the clubhouse. The clubhouse was old and in need of a general update. The club house closed each night at 7pm. We did not feel safe on site after dark. The site was littered with piles of junk and old machinery. The toilets/showers were in an old portacabin. They needed a deep clean and a complete refurb. Couldn't get your hands in the tiny wash basins to wash properly. Dish washing facilities were just as bad.
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Not what I would describe as a campsite due to the above
Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Facilities for emptying waste. Lots of open space. Toilets were clean
Disliked Very disappointing clubhouse. Closed at 7 and no food being served. Ordered kebab delivery recommended by owners but wasn't great. Gravel pitch left feet very dirty. It was fine for an overnight stop off but wouldn't want to stay any longer than one night.
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Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked Friendly helpful staff.
Lovely flat pitches.
Toilet facilities great.
Golf club house , very comfy.
Think there is WiFi, but why would you want to sit on electronic devices?
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Not for us. Bit of a strange place.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Nice surrounding
Disliked Bit of a strange place.
Open the shipping container as you drive down to the camping area.
Random rust machinery pocking out of the undergrowth (wouldn't recommend for families).
toilet/shower block in poor quality.
Club house/bar felt like a residential home and looked run down.
Felt a little uncomfortable as we were the only ones staying that night.
We actually packed up our tent early and left.
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Features
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point Seasonal pitchesLocation
Henstridge Golf and Leisure
Marsh Lane
Henstridge
Templecombe
Somerset
England
BA8 0TG
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.98297°N
2.36695°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poole Harbour Rockley Sands | 23.1 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Harbour Lake | 23.8 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bowleaze Cove | 24.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ringstead Bay | 24.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Weymouth Lodmoor | 24.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Stourhead House and Garden 8.8 mi
Haynes International Motor Museum 9.2 mi
Fleet Air Arm Museum 12.1 mi
Longleat 14.6 mi
Montacute House 15.3 mi
National Trust
Stourhead 8.6 mi
Lytes Cary Manor 13.8 mi
Tintinhull Garden 15 mi
Montacute House 15.3 mi
West Pennard Court Barn 16 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Todber - Fifehead - Stour Provost - Todber 3.3 mi
VEN HOUSE 3.9 mi
Sturminster Newton - Cutt Mill - Stour Valley Way 4.4 mi
Duncliffe Wood 4.7 mi
Fiddleford Mill - Sturminster Newton - Fiddleford 5.6 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, Dorset 18.2 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 Henstridge Golf and Leisure have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Henstridge Golf and Leisure dog friendly? Yes View all features
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- When can I check in and check out of Henstridge Golf and Leisure?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Henstridge Golf and Leisure? From £30 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.