Thorncombe Farm

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Visitor image of the peaceful and good-sized pitch (added by manager 06 Sep 2022)
Bell tent
Bell tents
Main camping field

  • Lille familiedrevet bondegård der, hvor Thomas Hardys romaner foregår
  • Under 16 kilometer fra Jurakysten
  • Bålsteder kan lejes: Brænde leveres
If you're a Thomas Hardy fan, you'll know about Dorchester: it was where the Tess-writing dude lived and was his inspiration for the town of Casterbridge. And if you're taking the trail, settle down afterwards in a bell tent at Thorncombe Farm – it might be the perfect setting to reread Tess…? Thorncombe is a small family-run livestock farm in Dorset countryside, near the hamlet of Bockhampton where Thomas Hardy was born, and two miles from the county town of Dorchester. Weymouth, Durdle Door, Chesil Beach and the Jurassic Coast are less than 10 miles away. The five-metre bell tents here have been set up for those who want a bit less hassle on hol and who don't want to be faffed with putting up and taking down tents. Each is furnished with a separate dining area with seating and table, as well as a deluxe double and two single beds, carpeting and rugs, a storage cabinet and a mirror. There's electricity to power lighting, a small fridge and recharging points for devices. Each bell tent also has a firepit barbecue (if you'd rather eat out, try Yalbury Cottage Restaurant or Pine Lodge Farm, both in Bockhampton, the Wise Man pub in West Stafford or the Blue Vinny at Puddletown). The Thorncombe team supplies firepits, wood and charcoal – read The Mayor of Casterbridge along with marshmallows, maybe…?

Pladstype

Lej et telt 5
Campingpladser for kørende campingvogne 25
Autocamperpladser 25
Teltpladser 25
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Location was good with some great local walks from the campsite…

Samlet 6/10
Beliggenhed Ingen bedømmelse
Værdi for pengene Ingen bedømmelse
Indkvartering Ingen bedømmelse
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter Ingen bedømmelse
Kundeservice Ingen bedømmelse
Børnevenligt Ingen bedømmelse
Renlighed Ingen bedømmelse
Wi-fi Ingen bedømmelse
Richard B. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: Location was good with some great local walks from the campsite

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Wonderful site, can't fault it.

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi Ingen bedømmelse
Samuel R. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: Lovely facilities, good ground for pitching up, and all very reasonably priced, only a 45 minute walk to Dorchester.

Syntes ikke om: Nothing, it was exactly what we wanted.

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Toilet and shower facilities were clean and well looked after. Tent pitches…

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi 2
Cillian M. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: Toilet and shower facilities were clean and well looked after. Tent pitches were spacious and the staff were very friendly

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Lovely campsite fire/pit bbqs well worth the money to hire Ness welcoming and…

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi Ingen bedømmelse
Amy P. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: Lovely campsite fire/pit bbqs well worth the money to hire Ness welcoming and helpful Everything you need for a great stay

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Lovely site with everything you will need.

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 8
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 6
Renlighed 8
Wi-fi Ingen bedømmelse
Anonym Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: Lovely peaceful site, had lots of space not close to other campers. Owner very nice & helpful. Not far from lots of things to do so a perfect base if you want the best of both. Basic but more than functional facilities. Shower/toilets/washing up. Loads of space for children to run around and play. Will definitely visit again.

Syntes ikke om: Very short timer on shower which made it hard to shower with kids & no temperature control. Very small issue. Our pitch was a little uneven however the field is very big and further down the pitches are apparently a bit more even. This would quite a walk to shower/toilets/washing up especially if you had small children but perfect if this isn't an issue for you. Many people either drove to them or rode bikes. Again a tiny tiny issue and not sure how many kids stay there but a small play park set would be ideal for kids & there would be space for this

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This was my 2nd visit to this campsite. Love it...it's just perfect!

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi 10
Vanessa K. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: Clean facilities, lovely peaceful setting and perfect proximity to visit the wonderful sights of Dorset.

Syntes ikke om: There's absolutely nothing to dislike.

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Was a great place to stay and Ness was very friendly. Facilities…

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 8
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 8
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi Ingen bedømmelse
Anonym Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: Was a great place to stay and Ness was very friendly. Facilities were clean and the fireplace was great.

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Beautiful little farm very quiet and clean. Goats and sheep on the…

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi 2
Gemma M. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: Beautiful little farm very quiet and clean. Goats and sheep on the farm which was lovely. We will definitely be coming back.

Syntes ikke om: Only electric hook up if you stay in a bell tent but it was really nice to get away from electronics and social media for a while.

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Friendly welcome Simple but nice facilities Good space Peaceful location…

Samlet 8/10
Beliggenhed 8
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 8
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 8
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 8
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi Ingen bedømmelse
Helen M. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: Friendly welcome Simple but nice facilities Good space Peaceful location

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Great site, clean facilities, lovely host

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter Ingen bedømmelse
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi Ingen bedømmelse
Charlotte B. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: Facilities were clean and exactly what we would need. Site was peaceful and the sky at night was just gorgeous as no light pollution. Easy assess to Dorchester itself. Friendly host and all in all a great stay, if we are ever back this way we will definitely be staying again 😄

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Faciliteter

Fritidsaktiviteter på stedet

Aftenunderholdning Bar eller klubhus Børneklub Cykelleje Fiskeri Fitnesscenter Fjernsynsrum Indendørs swimmingpool Legeplads Restaurant/Bar på pladsen Spillerum Takeaway Tennis Udendørs swimmingpool Vandsport

Faciliteter på stedet

Afhentning fra offentlig transport Bad til rådighed Bilparkering ved campingarealet/enheden Bruser til rådighed Familietoiletter Fryser med køleelement Gratis wi-fi Hundepark Internet-adgang Komposttoilet Købmandsbutik Lokale produkter Møntvaskeri Offentlig telefon Offentlige toiletter Opvaskeområde Portabelt toilet Telte til leje Toiletblok Tørrerum Wi-fi

Grupper er velkomne

Familievenlig Grupper af samme køn velkomne Grupper af studerende velkomne Motorcyklister velkomne Skoleklasser velkomne

Regler

Bål tilladt Erhvervskøretøjer tilladt Grill kan lånes Grill tilladt Hunde tilladte Hunde tilladte hele året rundt

Temaer

Fredfyldt Luksus Naturparadis Paradis for vandringsfolk Spektakulært landskab

Service

Gasflasker til rådighed Genbrug tilgængeligt Grøn energi Kemisk bortskaffelse Ladestationer til elbiler Opladningsfaciliteter

Faciliteter i nærheden

Bar i nærheden Bondemarked i nærheden Butik i nærheden Hundevenligt område Offentlig transport i nærheden

Type

Mellem (26-50 arealenheder)

Accessibility

Handicapfaciliteter

Fritidsaktiviteter i nærheden

Cykelleje i nærheden Cykling i nærheden Fiskeri i nærheden Fritids-/forlystelsespark i nærheden Golf i nærheden Indendørs swimmingpool i nærheden Mountainbike-ruter i nærheden Restaurant i nærheden Ridning i nærheden Sejlads i nærheden Tennis i nærheden Vandsport i nærheden

Beliggenhed

Thorncombe Farm

Higher Bockhampton

Dorchester

Dorset

England

DT2 8QH

Rutevejledning

Tidszone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50,72417°N
-2,39377°V

Nærmeste transport

Bus
3,5 km South Station
13,3 km Marks and Spencer
20,5 km Post Office
Jernbane
3,5 km Dorchester South Rail Station
3,7 km Dorchester West Rail Station
6,2 km Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station
Færge
13,5 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
28,3 km Poole Ferry Terminal
28,9 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
Lufthavn
40,1 km Bournemouth International Airport

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Lokale seværdigheder

The open woods of Thorncombe and Puddleton are next to Thorncombe Farm with miles of trails for walking, cycling and horse riding. Zorbing is available for the more energetic at the neighbouring farm – ask the Thorncombe team for details – and fishing, sailing and golf are all available locally too. Dorchester is two miles away and well worth at least a day to browse its museums – the Dinosaur Museum is a definite must and also much recommended are the Dorset County Museum, the Tutankhamun Exhibition, and Thomas Hardy's townhouse Max Gate. Plenty of pubs, shops and cafés are in town as well. Weymouth and the Jurassic Coast are a short drive from the farm: go for the long sandy beach, marina and harbour at Weymouth, the castle at Portland and the famed Chesil Beach stretching for about 18 miles to the west towards Lyme Regis. Other nearby Dorset days out could be had at The Tank Museum, the Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, Maiden Castle and Abbotsbury Gardens and its swannery.

Vandkvalitet for nærliggende badevand

Navn Afstand Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Bowleaze Cove 10 km Hav Ikke Relevant Fremragende Fremragende Fremragende
Ringstead Bay 10,8 km Hav Ikke Relevant Fremragende Fremragende Fremragende
Weymouth Lodmoor 11,4 km Hav Ikke Relevant Fremragende Fremragende Fremragende
Weymouth Central 12,9 km Hav Ikke Relevant Fremragende Fremragende Fremragende
Durdle Door West 14 km Hav Ikke Relevant Fremragende Fremragende Fremragende

Datakilde: Det Europæiske Miljøagentur

Bør opleves

Hardy's Birthplace 0,7 km

The Tank Museum 11,1 km

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 11,6 km

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 12,8 km

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 13 km

National Trust

Hardy's Cottage 0,6 km

Max Gate 2,7 km

Clouds Hill 10 km

White Mill 25,1 km

Corfe Castle 25,5 km

Cykelruter

Find lokale ruter på det nationale cykelnet - over 19,000 kilometer cykelruter.

Andet

Higher Bockhampton - Puddletown Forest 0,5 km

KINGSTON MAURWARD 0,6 km

Beacon Hill - Hardy's Cottage - Stinsford - Beacon Hill 3 km

TOWN WALKS, DORCHESTER 3 km

BOROUGH GARDENS 3,5 km

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Nærmeste pladser

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