Woodfrys Farm

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View of the Water Meadow (added by manager 15 May 2022)
Paddle out of your front door in the clear chalk stream (added by manager 23 dec 2022)
The long grass in the water meadow gives space and privacy between pitches (added by manager 15 may 2022)
Space around the withy hut (added by manager 23 dec 2022)

Try a true taste of rural Dorset at Woodfrys Farm – pick a pitch at this 25-acre smallholding in Melbury Abbas and you’ll be joining owners Hannah and Liam, their kids and a resident gang of pedigree rare breeds including Hereford cattle and British Lop pigs. This site at the foot of Melbury Hill also has a lake and a clear chalk stream so it’s no wonder that it’s also a popular spot for wildlife – keep your eyes out for herons and ducks by day, or tawny owls and pipistrelle bats by night. Wild animals and guests alike come along here for the peaceful atmosphere so cars are kept in a car park away from the accommodation areas and everyone’s asked stay quiet after 10pm. Being here is all about relaxing and taking advantage of the natural surroundings – you’re welcome to have a paddle in the stream, have a barbecue or light up a campfire for a traditional outdoor evening (logs and firelighters are available to buy on site to make things easy). Dogs are welcome too, but please do remember that this is a working farm so you’ll need to keep them on leads and clean up after them (free biodegradable poo bags are provided for that job). Eco-friendly measures are at the fore here, so you’ll spot touches like handmade compost toilets (spread around the site so they're never far away) and eco toiletries in the showers. Recycling is available too, as are a couple of washing-up stations with lovely views and eco washing-up liquid. There’s much to do in the surrounding area, including walks, beach days and National Trust properties, not to mention the lovely town of Shaftesbury, which you can drive to in five minutes or walk in a bit over an hour along footpaths and lanes.

Pladstype

Teltpladser 6
Træhytter, hytter eller camping-pods 1
Lej et telt 1
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  • Børn under 18 år skal være i følge med deres forældre eller værge.
  • På denne campingplads er der ingen adgang for hunderacer eller krydsninger, som figurerer på listen over farlige hunde.
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  • Denne campingplads er kun for familier (nære familiemedlemmer) og par - Reservationer fra alle andre former for grupper vil ikke blive godtaget.
  • Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
  • Det er en rolig plads: Musik er ikke tilladt.
  • Hvis du starter bål, skal brændsel, træstammer og kul købes på stedet.
  • Gæster rådes til at medbringe en fakkel af god kvalitet, da dele af campingpladsen/parken er uoplyst.
  • Svømning i søen er ikke tilladt.
  • Ild, grill og/eller bålsteder er ikke tilladt under tørre, blæsende og/eller varme vejrforhold.

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Viser kun anmeldelser fra de seneste 30 måneder.

Really beautiful site, friendly manager…

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

Ridge Areal til telt, autocamper eller til trailer-telt med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: Really beautiful site, friendly manager

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Lovely withy hut and cooking area with private shower and toilet.…

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

The Withy hyrdehytte

Syntes om: Lovely withy hut and cooking area with private shower and toilet.

Syntes ikke om: Solar lights didnt work 2nd evening. Also had a noisy camper arrive on the saturday opposite us with a dog that was left to roam the site.

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Fra bestyreren: Hi. We're really sorry to hear other guests affected your stay. We wish you'd let us know during your stay as we would have acted on this immediately. We're also sorry you had issues with the lights. They are actually electric lights, powered by a power-bank, which is charged by a solar panel. The power bank, if not used for a while, powers itself down to save energy and needs powering on again before using. We always run through this in our arrival talk but appreciate it's not always easy to remember everything. Again wish you'd let us know as we'd have been able to fix this in a flick of a switch. We hope you'll come and give the hut another go. Many Thanks Hannah & Liam

Liam and Hannah were the perfect hosts. The site was immaculate.…

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

Water Meadow Areal til telt, autocamper eller til trailer-telt med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: Liam and Hannah were the perfect hosts. The site was immaculate. I was working in the area so sitting in the evening surrounded by green fields and a gorgeous lake was exactly what I needed.

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Magical place to visit with great ammeties and friendly hosts. 5-stars

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

The Withy hyrdehytte

Syntes om: Magical location, great ammeties in the Withy Hut and outdoor kitchen and a thoughtfully set up campsite. I received a text before arrival to let me know about some road closures which was really helpful. The outdoor kitchen was such a great option when it rained, we could stil eat, drink, and play games on the table, staying dry. It was also beautiful in the dark with lights. It was great to be able to charge our phones and also have a fridge (felt like cheating to be honest BUT with a 12 year old boy in tow, it worked so well for us!) We had a lovely first evening weather-wise and enjoyed the fire pit and toasted marshmallows. We took a short walk around the site and the pitches were really well maintained with lots of space around them. If you're much over 6 foot the bed might be on the tight side for two, but it's very comfortable. We also pitched a tent and there was ample space. If you're considering Woodfrys (and/or the Withy Hut), get it booked, it's wonderful 😊

Syntes ikke om: Nothing! (As an FYI, the roads coming in near the farm are very tight but little traffic so wasn't an issue.)

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Best site I've visited anywhere in England.

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

Water Meadow Areal til telt med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: Superb quiet location within a small working farm, in sheltered 'wild' water meadow complete with its own lake and chalk stream. The valley abounds with wildlife and I was serenaded to sleep by the owls and rose in the morning to lots of birdsong. Loved the green dry-composting toilets. Our hosts are both friendly and welcoming and enthusiastic about combining their farming with nature.

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Lovely surroundings nice pond and wildlife.…

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

Water Meadow Areal til telt, autocamper eller til trailer-telt med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: Lovely surroundings nice pond and wildlife.

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This place was an unexpected and lovely surprise. I had selected the…

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

Ridge Areal til telt, autocamper eller til trailer-telt med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: This place was an unexpected and lovely surprise. I had selected the campsite purely on location but we found it's not like any other campsite we've been to. The owners are very helpful and patiently explain all the eco loos, showers and other facilities to every new guest. Not only are the pitches very generously sized but they are also well spread out and separated from each other by areas of unmown wild meadow. For many of them belongings have to be transported by wheelbarrow leaving a large and welcome car-free area. We spent a lot of time just chilling out there, walking around the pond, along the grassy paths through the meadow and it's a fantastic place for wildflowers, birds, dragonflies, moths and butterflies etc. My husband didn't want to leave! There is also a useful little shop, place to freeze freezer blocks, a place to charge phones and local maps that you can borrow. It is all very well thought out. Many thanks.

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Best campsite we have stayed in!

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

Water Meadow Areal til telt, autocamper eller til trailer-telt med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: Without a doubt the nicest campsite we have stayed in. Stunning location, quite and each pitch has its own private area so you aren’t cramped. The family had thought of absolutely everything, eco friendly products available to everyone, very well organised and we actually extended our stay we enjoyed it so much. Would recommend to anyone!

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Just a fantastic place to stay

Samlet 8/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 6
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi 4
Anonym Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Ridge Areal til telt, autocamper eller til trailer-telt med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: The relaxed friendly feel . The delicious steak from the on site farm shop and the peace and tranquility

Syntes ikke om: Nothing to dislike

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Isolation of individual pitches The lake The fire pits General relaxing feeling of the site…

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

Water Meadow Areal til telt med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: Isolation of individual pitches The lake The fire pits General relaxing feeling of the site

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Fra bestyreren: Thanks Mark. Hope to see you again soon. Many thanks Hannah & Liam


Faciliteter

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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

Handicapfaciliteter

Hundepark

Internet-adgang

Komposttoilet

Købmandsbutik

Lokale produkter

Møntvaskeri

Offentlig telefon

Offentlige toiletter

Opvaskeområde

Picnicbord

Portabelt toilet

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

Camping uden faciliteter

Fredfyldt

Gastromiske lækkerier

Naturparadis

Paradis for vandringsfolk

Spektakulært landskab

Sø og/eller bjerg

Service

Fælles fryser

Gasflasker til rådighed

Genbrug tilgængeligt

Grøn energi

Kemisk bortskaffelse

Ladestationer til elbiler

Opladningsfaciliteter

Faciliteter i nærheden

Bar i nærheden

Hundevenligt område

Type

Bondegård

Mini (1-10 arealenheder)

Fritidsaktiviteter i nærheden

Cykelleje i nærheden

Cykling i nærheden

Fiskeri i nærheden

Golf i nærheden

Kano/kajak i nærheden

Restaurant i nærheden

Udendørs swimmingpool i nærheden

Vandsport i nærheden

Beliggenhed

Woodfrys Farm

Redmans Lane

Melbury Abbas

Shaftesbury

Dorset

England

SP7 0DB

Rutevejledning

Tidszone

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

GPS

50,98436°N
-2,17424°V

Rutevejledning

Putting the postcode into a sat nav may send you to nearby houses so it's best to use the farm name in Google Maps. Please be aware that the local lanes are narrow but they have passing places. The site is at the bottom of the hill on Mill Hollow Lane. Let yourself in the gate, then pull up the drive to the signposted car parking area on the left and shut the gate behind you.

Nærmeste transport

Bus
2,9 km The Town Hall
2,9 km The Town Hall
15,8 km Virginia Ash
Jernbane
8,8 km Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station
10,8 km Tisbury Rail Station
17,2 km Templecombe Rail Station
Færge
33,1 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
33,2 km Poole Ferry Terminal
36,3 km Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Lufthavn
33,3 km Bournemouth International Airport

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Lokale seværdigheder

Shaftesbury (five minutes’ drive) is well known for its steep and scenic Gold Hill, and it’s just one of the pretty towns and cities to visit nearby. Sherborne (half an hour), Salisbury (40 minutes) and Dorchester (45 minutes) are all worth a visit too, and of course there’s Weymouth (an hour) – home to one of Dorset’s finest sandy beaches. For other bits of scenery admiring, take yourselves to the National Trust properties Kingston Lacy and Stourhead (both 25 minutes) or head to the Jurassic Coast to snap pics of the famous stone arch Durdle Door (50 minutes). Alternatively, head out to spot animals at Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre (35 minutes) and Abbotsbury Swannery (an hour), or see what you can see on a walk through Duncliffe Wood (10 minutes).

Vandkvalitet for nærliggende badevand

Navn Afstand Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands 30,9 km Udløb Ikke Relevant Fremragende Fremragende Fremragende
Poole Harbour Lake 31,9 km Udløb Ikke Relevant Fremragende Fremragende Fremragende
Poole Branksome Chine 36,1 km Hav Ikke Relevant Fremragende Fremragende Fremragende
Bournemouth Alum Chine 36,1 km Hav Ikke Relevant Fremragende Fremragende Fremragende
Bournemouth Durley Chine 36,2 km Hav Ikke Relevant Fremragende Fremragende Fremragende

Datakilde: Det Europæiske Miljøagentur

Bør opleves

Stourhead House and Garden 17 km

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 21,5 km

Longleat 23,6 km

Wilton House 24,6 km

Breamore House 27,3 km

National Trust

Stourhead 16,9 km

Philipps House and Dinton Park 17,2 km

Little Clarendon 17,4 km

White Mill 21,5 km

Kingston Lacy 21,8 km

Cykelruter

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

Andet

Shaftesbury – Kingsettle Wood – Motcombe - Shaftesbury 3,1 km

Win Green and Tollard Royal 4,4 km

The Donheads - Wincombe - Gutch Common - Barkers Hill 5,8 km

Donhead St Andrew and the Wardour Castles 5,8 km

Duncliffe Wood 6,4 km

Lokale begivenheder

  • Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (fredag den 19. juli 2024 – fredag den 19. juli 2024)

    Dorchester, England 27,5 km

  • Tankfest (fredag den 28. juni 2024 – fredag den 28. juni 2024)

    Wareham, England 32,7 km

  • Dorset County Show (lørdag den 7. september 2024 – lørdag den 7. september 2024)

    Dorchester, England 34 km

  • Glastonbury Festival (onsdag den 26. juni 2024 – onsdag den 26. juni 2024)

    Glastonbury, England 34,8 km

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (torsdag den 25. juli 2024 – torsdag den 25. juli 2024)

    Wareham, England 38,7 km

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