Dapplewood Caravan Site
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- Adults-only site half an hour's drive from Bournemouth and the coast
- In peaceful Dorset countryside 10 minutes' drive from Moors Valley
- Suited to slow-paced getaways; off-lead dog walks on site
Campground type
5
5
This campground/park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
Vehicles
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Admission
- Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
Languages spoken
English
Adults only
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Reviews
97% would recommend this campground to a friend
96% would stay here again
What customers say
This adults-only spot gets rave reviews for its quiet, secluded bushland setting and roomy sites. Guests rave about the friendly, helpful owner, Bridgette, who offers a warm welcome and local tips. Handy to a decent pub, walking tracks, and a private woodland for dogs. While some mentioned the lack of toilets/showers, most found it okay for a quiet, back-to-basics escape. Wi-fi's been mentioned, but usually not a big drama.
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EVERYTHING! Peace tranquility a lovely dog…
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Liked EVERYTHING! Peace tranquility a lovely dog walk- our terrier loved it very welcoming owner.
Disliked Absoloutely NOTHING- perfect!
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great site well worth the visit.
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Liked Great site, nice and quite. Wonderful location. The hostess was fantastic and helpful. Pub great food and beer. Loved it.
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Lovely peaceful site, lovely private woods…
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Liked Lovely peaceful site, lovely private woods to walk the dogs. Your names left next to your pitch so easy to find and Bridget comes to meet you to give some local information. Definitely be back.
Disliked None
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Great for a taste of really peaceful camping.
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Liked Welcoming owner - great knowledge of the area and very helpful with suggesting areas to visit.
Beautiful peaceful surroundings, excellent size pitch, hard standing with grass area too.
Perfect quiet get away , and the dappled shade proved perfect in the current heatwave.
Fantastic pub just a few minutes walk away.
Dogs made very welcome and had the use of private woods to walk in.
All facilities as described and in good order.
Disliked Nothing.
Recommend to friends Visit again
We absolutely loved it there and it’s stunning
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Liked Friendly host
Clean
Easy to find, access and utilise hook up
Lovely nearby restaurant for food
Disliked Would be helpful to have a grey water disposal point for convenience as part of the experience
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Great host with useful advice particularly with directions!
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Liked Very informal process
Disliked Nothing
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Lovely small site. Bridgette was very…
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Liked Lovely small site. Bridgette was very welcoming
Disliked Not the best internet
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Chemical waste pipe could have been longer
Powered concrete slab caravan site
Liked Nice & peaceful
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Hi Nigel, I'm glad you had a lovely peaceful stay and look forward to seeing you again.
I'm not sure quite what you mean about a chemical waste pipe as we haven't got any pipes here at Dapplewood except for an underground one you can't see!
We were made to feel so welcome❤️ Jeff & all Facilities were great
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Liked Absolutely everything!
Disliked Nothing
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Beautiful location, great hosts, nearby Wimbourne,…
Powered concrete slab caravan site
Liked Beautiful location, great hosts, nearby Wimbourne, small site.
Disliked Nothing
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Features
Dogs allowed
Adults only
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Bush Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Dapplewood Caravan Site
Lodge Road
Holt
Wimborne
Dorset
England
BH21 7DW
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.84373°N
1.96619°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Food and drink
- Old Inn Pub 1.1 km
- Barley Mow Pub 2.7 km
- The Stocks Inn Pub 2.9 km
- Drusilla's Inn Pub 2.9 km
- The Horns Inn Pub 3.7 km
- The Cross Keys Pub 3.8 km
- The Horton Inn Pub 3.8 km
- Colehill Sports & Social Club Pub 4.3 km
- Wimborne Pig Restaurant 5 km
- The Tap House Pub 5 km
Groceries
- Co-op Food Supermarket 3.8 km
- Majestic Off-licence 5 km
- Waitrose Supermarket 5.1 km
- Co-op Food Supermarket 5.1 km
- Spar Supermarket 5.9 km
- Tesco Supermarket 7 km
- M&S Foodhall Supermarket 7.2 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket 7.3 km
- Morrisons Supermarket 7.4 km
- Lidl Supermarket 7.5 km
Public transport
- Colehill Post Office 3.8 km
- Haslop Road 3.8 km
- Colehill Lane 4 km
- Colehill First School 4.1 km
- Cobbs Road 4.2 km
- Onslow Gardens 4.4 km
- Hayes Lane Top 4.4 km
- Jessopp Road 4.6 km
- Knobcrook Road 4.7 km
- Fryers Copse 4.7 km
What’s nearby
- Remedy Oak 4.4 km
- Ferndown Forest Golf Club 5.6 km
- Crane Valley - Valley Course 6 km
- Crane Valley - Woodland Course 6.2 km
- Canford Golf Club 6.5 km
- Merley Park Golf Course 6.6 km
- Hamworthy Club 7.3 km
- Ferndown Golf Club 7.9 km
- Moors Valley Golf Course 8.1 km
- Broadstone Golf Club 8.2 km
Local services
- Colehill Pharmacy 3.8 km
- BP Fuel station 4.6 km
- Walford Mill Pharmacy 4.6 km
- Walford Mill Medical Centre Doctors 4.6 km
- The Old Dispensary Doctors 4.9 km
- Victoria Hospital Wimborne 5 km
- Shell Fuel station 5.1 km
- Superdrug Pharmacy 5.1 km
- BP Fuel station 5.2 km
- Wimborne Travel Clinic Doctors 5.2 km
Must see
Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 5.9 km
Adventure Wonderland 11.4 km
The Bournemouth Balloon 15.2 km
Bournemouth Pier Beach 15.5 km
Oceanarium, The Bournemouth Aquarium 15.6 km
National Trust
Kingston Lacy 6 km
White Mill 7.9 km
Brownsea Island 17.3 km
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 22.1 km
Corfe Castle 23.8 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Holt Heath - Horton Tower - Holt Heath 2.6 km
CRICHEL HOUSE 4 km
Pamphill - Eye Bridge - Lambs Green - Wimborne 5.4 km
KINGSTON LACY 5.9 km
ST GILES' HOUSE 7.3 km
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 5 September 2026 – Saturday 5 September 2026)
Dorchester, England 35 km
- Southampton Boat Show (Friday 18 September 2026 – Friday 18 September 2026)
Southampton, England 39.7 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 Dapplewood Caravan Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Dapplewood Caravan Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Dapplewood Caravan Site? What’s a holiday without some sun, sea and sand? At Dapplewood, at least two of those are within easy reach – Highcliffe, Bournemouth and Sandbanks beaches are each within 40 minutes’ drive … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Dapplewood Caravan Site?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: noon – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Dapplewood Caravan Site? From $51 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.