Lanscombe Lane Camping

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Field camping with no restrictions on pitching up
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No restrictions on pitching up, just find a spot and relax
Grass pitches with woodland views
Firepits and barbecues allowed off the ground

  • Simple family-run site on a smallholding at Buckland Newton in Dorset
  • Cerne Giant 10 minutes’ drive and Weymouth beaches 35 minutes
  • Pitch up anywhere; livestock encounters available; dog walks from site
Dorset bound and looking for a peaceful rural hideaway away from the crowds? This back-to-basics, family-run site is tucked away on a working smallholding within 20 minutes' drive of historic Dorchester and 35 minutes from Weymouth beaches. Stays are on a splendid, gently sloping field with woodland edges and views across the hills. This is the sort of place where birdsong is the wake-up call, countryside walks get you to a cosy village pub and nights are peaceful, underneath dark (and often starry) skies. Dogs are welcome, by the way, and you can keep their exercise regime up with scenic countryside strolls from your pitch; they can also accompany you to the pub in Buckland Newton (20 minutes’ walk), where you can get a decent pint of Dorset cider. And if the kids (or indeed you) would like to meet the resident goats, sheep and hens (fresh eggs are often available for breakfast fry-ups), please ask the site owners. Simple facilities on site include a fresh water tap, waste disposal facilities and plenty of space to stretch out and relax – the well-kept camping fields have no designated pitches so you can set up wherever you fancy. The owners kindly ask that you respect the land as it’s on a working smallholding; make the most of your stay but leave no trace. Please leave the site as you found – and that includes only having campfires and barbecues that are off the ground so the grass doesn’t get damaged.

Campground type

Tent sites 50
RV & Motorhome sites 50
Open now
Opens 27 June
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 27 June to

Open from Fri, 3 Apr to

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94% would recommend this campground to a friend

94% would stay here again

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Great location,very quiet and peaceful with…

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Nigel B.

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Liked Great location,very quiet and peaceful with wonderful views,spotless facilities and a great price,but for me the best part is the young lady,Gemma,that owns/runs the site she is so upbeat and passionate about the little piece of paradise that she’s creating it’s a joy to see. I can highly recommend staying here and look forward to returning. It’s a 10/10 from me

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your glowing review! 🌟 We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the peaceful surroundings, stunning views, and spotless facilities and that you felt the site offered great value too. We value your feedback and it will steer us on how we progress.

Your kind words about truly mean the world. Our passion and energy are at the heart of everything we do here, and it's wonderful to know that our dedication to sharing our little slice of paradise made such a lasting impression.
We can't wait to welcome you back for another stay—your 10/10 has made our day! 💛

Warm, inviting and nostalgic camping at its best.

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Stefan N.

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Liked This is a gem of a site. For anyone looking to properly unwind this spacious site is ultra-quiet, un-busy, un-hurried, has a warm and mellow vibe, lovely woodland views and just the sound of bird life to complete the picture. Its rustic nature may not be for all, but I believe this simply adds to its charm and homely feel which will attract visitors just looking for original, authentic camping with a nostalgic feel, and without all the bells and whistles to detract. If anyone needs to connect to the outside world, mobile WiFi signal is strong.

Gemma is very inviting and could not have been any more helpful or friendlier, making us feel at home straight away. She introduced us to her awesomely sweet pet goats... and they truly are, as are the little piglets we discovered at the bottom end of the field! On asking for a firepit and some wood, Gemma actually brought them over to us herself - a nice, hospitable touch.

This is the sort of site that, once discovered, it leaves a warm and lasting impression and puts a smile on your face when you leave making you vow to return again and again...and we certainly will.

Disliked Happy to report there is nothing to dislike!

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! It means the world to hear that the peaceful atmosphere and rustic charm of the site gave you both the perfect space to unwind. I’m so glad you enjoyed meeting the goats and piglets they’re always happy to make new friends!
It was a real pleasure having you here, and I’m touched that you felt so at home. I truly believe camping should be simple, soulful, and full of little joys and your review captures that beautifully.
Looking forward to welcoming you back anytime. The firepit will be ready, and the goats will be waiting! 😊

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Mark S.

Powered grass and earth tent or motorhome site

Liked Large open field, very quiet, good view.
Friendly helpful owners.
Animals to meet n see

Disliked Sloping field

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Lovely clean site

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stefan b.

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Liked Lovely site, great walk to the pub 😄,
Great host

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you so much, Stefan, for staying with us and for sharing your kind words. We're delighted you had a great time and thrilled to hear the local pub was a hit! It’s one of our favorites too, and being just a short walk away makes it even better. We’d love to welcome you back anytime for another relaxing stay (and maybe another pint or two!).

What a wonderful campsite! I…

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Debbie R.

Unpowered grass and earth tent or motorhome site

Liked What a wonderful campsite! I stayed for 2 nights over the August Bank Holiday and the weather was glorious. It’s wild camping so you choose your own place to pitch your tent and settle down for a relaxing break.

Gemma greeted me on arrival and made me feel really welcome. There are 2 portaloos on site which are kept incredibly clean and plenty of loo roll.

There are sheep and goats in nearby pens which just adds to the charm of the place. If you are bringing dogs be aware of this!

Fire pits and wood provided if you need them.

The village is a short walk away and the pub 15 mins.

I highly recommend this gem of a campsite, no traffic noise, clean, tidy and fabulous hosts!

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From the manager: Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us Debbie and for taking the time to share your kind words. We're truly grateful for your feedback, it means a lot to me and those looking to choose us for their camping break. We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your time here, and we’d be delighted to welcome you back anytime!

Amazing site lovely views

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Edward A.

Unpowered grass and earth tent or motorhome site

Liked Amazing location and views
Stars at night as clear as can be
The lady that owns it WAS SO WELCOMING AND FRIENDLY
really made us welcome we loved it so much and will return again
Even better we met the lambs and the sheep bought some fresh eggs and had a fantastic time can’t recommend enough
Wonderful place

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From the manager: Thank you so much, Edward, for staying with us and for sharing your lovely feedback. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your time here and especially glad the fresh eggs hit the spot! It’s always a pleasure to host guests who appreciate the little touches. We’d love to welcome you back anytime

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Heather R.

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Liked Small site but it felt big with all the open space. Gemma the owner was super lovely, very chatty and made us feel very welcome. She recommended sooner local pubs and walks for us, and let us spend some time with her goats which was super cool. Had an amazing time and I highly recommend this site

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind words! It was an absolute pleasure having you here, and I’m so glad you enjoyed the space and the peaceful vibe of the site. I loved chatting with you and sharing some of my favourite local spots and I’m thrilled you got to spend time with the goats too (they’re always up for making new friends!). Your recommendation means the world, and I’d be delighted to welcome you back anytime

Quiet pop up site in outstanding countryside location.

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Tessa G.

Unpowered grass and earth tent or motorhome site

Liked Host Gemma is amazing. Nothing too much trouble. Her attention to detail is outstanding. Best kept porta loos ever! Clean, plenty of loo roll, hand sanitizer, air fresheners and even lights in the evening.
The goats were delightful.

Disliked Absolutely nothing to dislike.

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From the manager: It was such a joy having you with us, Tessa. Thank you for stopping by,
Goats loved you! Looking forward to seeing you during your next visit

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Michael U.

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Liked Stayed here for one night, lovely site great views, Host Gemma so welcoming , would definitely stay again if going that way.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a real pleasure having you stay, even if just for the night. I'm so glad you enjoyed the views and felt welcome it's exactly the atmosphere I hope to create here. If you're ever heading this way again, I'd love to have you back for another visit. Safe travels until then!

New with potentials but there are much better places out there...

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass and earth tent or motorhome site

Liked Small and quiet place.Clean toilets, you can feed goats in the morning. Badger watch attraction in a walking distance but way too overpriced - £80 for up to 4 people.

Disliked Whole field is a slope so not many flat / horizontal spots for tents. All is fenced and unable to step out to see the wild without going around through the entrance. Worst part is that livestock is a part of camping field with electric fence thus you are in position to traumatized your kids seeing attemt to shot your puppy / dog if ends up getting inside sheep field. You need to keep your dog on leash or trained to resist chase. No info was mentioned about this on website ad. Owners left impression of double faced attitude. Very mean and sweet depending on circumstances.

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From the manager: Dear Lenny
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re pleased you enjoyed the peaceful setting, clean facilities, and the chance to feed our goats, they’re a highlight for many of our guests.
We’re sorry to hear that other aspects of your stay didn’t meet expectations. While the field does have a natural slope, we offer several flatter areas specifically designated for pitching tents, and we’re always happy to help guests find the best spot on arrival.
Regarding fencing and access to nature, our boundaries are in place to protect both guests and livestock. There are beautiful walking routes and wildlife areas nearby, and we’re happy to recommend the best ways to explore them.
We must address a serious concern from your visit. Your dog entered the livestock area and attacked our animals, which was extremely distressing and unacceptable. This is precisely why our terms and conditions clearly state that dogs must be kept on a lead and supervised at all times for their own safety, the protection of our animals, and out of respect for other guests. Despite reminders, this rule was not followed, and we received complaints from other visitors who were upset by the incident.
Following the event, I made a sincere effort to ensure your children still had a positive experience during their stay. I made an extra special efforts and offered them personal time with our animals, including brushing and interacting with them in a calm, supervised setting, not only to bring some joy to their visit, but also to help them better understand and appreciate animal behaviour and welfare.
We’re reviewing our signage and booking information to make our dog policy even more visible and unambiguous going forward.
Lastly, we’re sorry if any interactions with us felt inconsistent. We aim to treat every guest with warmth and respect, and we regret if our communication came across differently.
Your feedback is noted.


Features

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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Location

Lanscombe Lane Camping

Lanscombe Lane Cottage

Buckland Newton

Dorchester

Dorset

England

DT2 7DL

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.84738°N
2.42893°W

Nearest transport

Coach
13.1 km Greenhill
13.1 km Coldharbour
13.4 km Queens Head
Rail
10.4 km Chetnole Rail Station
11.5 km Yetminster Rail Station
12.3 km Sherborne Rail Station
Ferry
26.6 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
34.4 km Poole Ferry Terminal
34.7 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
42.8 km 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Badger Watch Dorset: five minutes’ drive - Minterne House and Gardens: five minutes - National Trust - Cerne Giant: 10 minutes - Jurassic Safari (farm tour): 15 minutes - Dorchester (historic market town): 20 minutes - National Trust - Hardy’s Cottage (Hardy’s birthplace): 20 minutes - Sculpture by the Lakes (installations by Simon Gudgeon): 25 minutes - Weymouth (beaches and amusements): 35 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Bowleaze Cove 23.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Lodmoor 24.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ringstead Bay 24.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Central 25.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hive 26.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Hardy's Birthplace 13.3 km

Mapperton House & Gardens 20.4 km

The Tank Museum 21.4 km

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 22.4 km

Montacute House 23.1 km

National Trust

Hardy's Cottage 13.4 km

Max Gate 15.4 km

Clouds Hill 19.1 km

Montacute House 23.1 km

Tintinhull Garden 24.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

MINTERNE 3.9 km

Beneath The Feet Of Cerne's Giant 5.4 km

Piddlehinton - Buck Hill - Piddletrenthide - Piddlehinton 8 km

BINGHAM'S MELCOMBE 8.1 km

Ibberton Hill – Coombe Bottom – Ibberton Hill 9.3 km

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 Lanscombe Lane Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lanscombe Lane Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lanscombe Lane Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Badger Watch Dorset: five minutes’ drive - Minterne House and Gardens: five minutes - National Trust - Cerne Giant: 10 minutes - Jurassic Safari (farm tour): … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lanscombe Lane Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  9:30 a.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  1 p.m.

    Please confirm arrival time with the site

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lanscombe Lane Camping? From $32.77 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.