When can I check in and check out of Melbury Vale Vineyard?

On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Read more

Melbury Vale Vineyard

Volunteers bringing in the grape harvest

Resident rams mowing the vineyard at sunrise, just above the glamping terrace

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Glamping site at a scenic family-run Dorset boutique winery
Shaftesbury five minutes' drive; 50 minutes to Jurassic Coast
On the edge of Cranborne Chase for views, walks and stargazing

Now here's a real treat for those that appreciate a good glass of something… how about a glamping break at a family-owned boutique winery in the glorious Dorset countryside? About five minutes' drive south of Shaftesbury (and easily accessed from the A350) is Melbury Vale Vineyard, in the Stirkel Valley and with gorgeous views over the hills of Melbury Downs to the Cranborne Chase National Landscape. The sunrises and sunsets are often pretty special here – and the site is just on the edge of the Dorset dark sky park too, so you’ll be treated to some spectacular stargazing on clear nights. All of this makes a wonderful backdrop to some time spent sipping something delicious while gazing out over the very place it was made. Sibling owners Clare and Glynn have come a long way since they first bought 28 acres of derelict farmland here back in 2003, and they now oversee not just an award-winning vineyard and winery but also a cider orchard and a distillery producing liqueurs, brandy and aromatised wines. Of course, there's more to this location than just the opportunity to have a nice drink. The stylish and well-equipped accommodation is in an excellent spot for working up a good thirst with days out walking on rural trails, visiting the Jurassic Coast or exploring historic settings like Stonehenge and Bath. As well as being home to the famed Gold Hill, the centre of Shaftesbury also has several places to eat and shops where you can pick up supplies to go with your drinks back at base.

Campground type

Opens 28 March 2025

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 28 Mar to Fri, 5 Sept 2025

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Features

No 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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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 No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites) Vineyard

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Location

Melbury Vale Vineyard

Foots Hill

Cann

Shaftesbury

Dorset

England

SP7 0BW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.98697°N
-2.18184°W

Nearest transport

Coach

2.3 km The Town Hall

2.4 km The Town Hall

15.2 km Virginia Ash

Rail

8.2 km Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station

10.9 km Tisbury Rail Station

16.6 km Templecombe Rail Station

Ferry

33.6 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing

33.7 km Poole Ferry Terminal

36.8 km Brownsea Island Ferry Landing

Airport

33.9 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Shaftesbury (for Gold Hill and Shaftesbury Abbey, Museum and Garden): five minutes’ drive - National Trust - Fontmell and Melbury Downs: five minutes - Compton Abbas Airfield (events and restaurant/café): 10 minutes - North Dorset Railway: 15 minutes - Stonehenge: 35 minutes - The Tank Museum: 40 minutes - Sculpture by the Lakes: 40 minutes - Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door: 50 minutes - Bath city centre: 55 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands	31.4 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poole Harbour Lake	32.3 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poole Branksome Chine	36.6 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Bournemouth Alum Chine	36.7 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Bournemouth Durley Chine	36.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Stourhead House and Garden 16.5 km

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 22 km

Longleat 23.2 km

Wilton House 24.9 km

Haynes International Motor Museum 27 km

National Trust

Stourhead 16.3 km

Philipps House and Dinton Park 17.4 km

Little Clarendon 17.6 km

White Mill 21.9 km

Kingston Lacy 22.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Shaftesbury – Kingsettle Wood – Motcombe - Shaftesbury 2.6 km

Win Green and Tollard Royal 5 km

Duncliffe Wood 5.8 km

The Donheads - Wincombe - Gutch Common - Barkers Hill 6 km

Donhead St Andrew and the Wardour Castles 6 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 Melbury Vale Vineyard have a swimming pool? No View all features
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What attractions are near Melbury Vale Vineyard? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Shaftesbury (for Gold Hill and Shaftesbury Abbey, Museum and Garden): five minutes’ drive - National Trust - Fontmell and Melbury Downs: five minutes - Compton Abbas … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Melbury Vale Vineyard?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

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