Downshay Farm

Top tier of caravan site.
Top tier of caravan site.
Enjoying the view!
View of the farmhouse from the caravan site across to corfe castle
The castle from our fields
Corfe in the distance
View from the upper pitches
The steam train passes by in the distance. photo by a visitor.
Walkway to the garden toilet block
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  • 12 pitch farm caravan site
We offer you 12 lawned pitches, all with EHU, on a tiered caravan site located in the heart of the Isle of Purbeck. Run by the Pike family who have farmed here since 1956. Fabulous views of Corfe Castle can be seen from the caravan site. We have a 2 showers and 3 toilets in our garden block. A friendly welcome is guaranteed.

Campground type

Caravan sites 6
RV & Motorhome sites 6
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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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 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 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

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

Type

Farm

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Location

Downshay Farm

Haycrafts Lane

Swanage

Dorset

England

BH19 3EB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.61565°N
-2.02651°W

Route directions

Take the A351 through Corfe Castle. Turn right at the crossroads in Harmans Cross into Haycrafts Lane. Continue over the railway bridge and up the hill. Downshay Farm is second turning on the right.

Nearest transport

Coach
3.2 km East Street
3.2 km East Street
4.7 km Bus Station
Rail
10.6 km Wareham Rail Station
11.2 km Holton Heath Rail Station
11.9 km Poole Rail Station
Ferry
9 km Shell Bay Ferry Terminal
9.3 km Sandbanks Ferry Terminal
9.5 km Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
22.6 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

Four miles from the sandy beaches and small seaside town of Swanage. Overlooks Corfe Castle which is 3 miles away. Ideally located for exploring the Jurassic coast World Heritage Site coast. Studland beach and Shell bay are a 20 minute drive away. For walkers, footpaths lead to Corfe Castle and to the rocky coves of Worth Matravers and surrounding coastline.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Swanage Central 4.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Studland Knoll House 6.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Kimmeridge Bay 7.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Shell Bay North 8.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Sandbanks Peninsular 10.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Corfe Castle 3.5 km

Swanage Railway 4.7 km

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 6.5 km

Brownsea Island 9.5 km

Lulworth Castle & Park 13.1 km

National Trust

Corfe Castle 3.3 km

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 6.2 km

Brownsea Island 9.4 km

Clouds Hill 19.5 km

White Mill 21.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Worth Matravers - Cliffs, Caves and Chapel 2.1 km

Worth Matravers - Winspit - Dancing Ledge 2.1 km

Herston - Worth Matravers - Corfe 3.3 km

Corfe - Nine Barrows Down - Swanage 3.4 km

The Purbecks - Castle and Coastal 3.7 km

Local events

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)

    Wareham, England 13 km

  • Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday 19 July 2024 – Friday 19 July 2024)

    Dorchester, England 24.1 km

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday 7 September 2024 – Saturday 7 September 2024)

    Dorchester, England 30.5 km

  • New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday 30 July 2024 – Tuesday 30 July 2024)

    Brockenhurst, England 40 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 Downshay Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Downshay Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Downshay Farm? Four miles from the sandy beaches and small seaside town of Swanage. Overlooks Corfe Castle which is 3 miles away. Ideally located for exploring the Jurassic coast World Heritage Site coast. Studland … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Downshay Farm?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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