Misty Meadows

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  • Simple site by a lake and river on a working Dorset farm
  • A quarter of an hour's drive from Lulworth Cove and Dorchester
  • Firepits and barbecues welcome; logs and essentials sold on site
An apt name is Misty Meadows – this small pop-up site on a busy working dairy farm just outside the peaceful Dorset village of Owermoigne is regularly graced by atmospheric misty dawns and dusks. The meadows themselves are set in a very sheltered location, with a meandering river on the one side and a small lake on the other. This spot is an excellent place for family time without any electricity or wifi to distract you, but don't worry – entertainment is provided by the ducks, swans, geese, frogs, deer, dragonflies and other creatures you'll be sharing the site with. Children can paddle in the river here on hot days (under adult supervision, of course), while elsewhere there are footpaths that start right on the edge of the farm that can take you deep into the local countryside. Barbecues are allowed, so make sure you bring your marshmallows and a comfy chair for stargazing. Some firepits are available to hire if you haven’t got your own, and logs and other essentials are usually sold on site. Misty Meadows is just under a mile and a half from a well-stocked farm shop in the centre of Owermoigne. Crossways, a slightly larger village with more amenities, is a mile and a half in the other direction.

Campground type

Tent sites 75
Rent a tent 20
RV & Motorhome sites 3
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Reviews

98%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Brilliant site where you can pitch where you like.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Kristy P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: We really loved our stay at Misty Meadows. Just what we wanted, spacious, choose your own pitch. Lovely area with river and tyre swing. Toilets good. Amy was really helpful on her messages and in person. Thank you.

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Lovely field to camp in, remote and not crowded which made the…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Emma W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Lovely field to camp in, remote and not crowded which made the camping experience very enjoyable Showers and toilets really clean Would return!

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Great location for all. Beautiful and peaceful.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Lovely location, rivers, wildlife, and lives up to the misty meadow name. We went to say hello to the cows, visit the cider museum for cider and ice cream, and enjoyed some lovely walks.

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Lovely open space…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 4
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Lovely open space

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Fabulous base yo explore from and relax in.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Rachel H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Site, quiet, spacious setting. Excellent shower and toilet facilities. Friendly staff. Maintenance of site very well tended but lovely wild open feel in our field. Easy to find and lots to offer both on and off site

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Swampy meadows

Overall 6/10
Location 6
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 4
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Country environment no groups or loud noise

Disliked: Due to very wet weather fields very boggy

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Attractive field with freedom to camp anywhere set in stunning country and…

Overall 8/10
Location 6
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Attractive field with freedom to camp anywhere set in stunning country and forest. Very friendly and welcoming. Spitfire club and frampton arms.are two great local pubs.

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Location, good communication, clean toilets, peaceful setting…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Ellen W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Location, good communication, clean toilets, peaceful setting

Disliked: Limited wash facilities

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Lovely location, quiet and peaceful. Great place to explore the jurassic coast.…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Sophie L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Lovely location, quiet and peaceful. Great place to explore the jurassic coast. Helpful host on arrival

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Beautiful location. Fantastic site, friendly, welcoming and fun...even in the rain!…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Beautiful location. Fantastic site, friendly, welcoming and fun...even in the rain!

Recommend to friends Visit again


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

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

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

Type

Farm

Large (51-200 sites)

Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Misty Meadows

Holly Farm

Moreton Road

Owermoigne

Dorset

England

DT2 8HZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.68317°N
-2.3285°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.2 km South Station
11.9 km Marks and Spencer
15.4 km Post Office
Rail
2.3 km Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station
7.6 km Wool Rail Station
8.2 km Dorchester South Rail Station
Ferry
11.9 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
23.8 km Poole Ferry Terminal
24.4 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
36.6 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

This is cider country, so a visit to the Mill House Cider Museum (five minutes' walk) is in order – and, given how much apple-fermenting expertise there is around the place, it'd be almost rude not to pick up a few local ciders at the gift shop while you're at it. Also within walking distance is the Dorset Collection of Clocks (five minutes' walk), a top collection of timepieces housed in the same building. Lots of top Dorset beaches and seaside spots like Lulworth Cove (15 minutes' drive) and Weymouth (20 minutes) are within easy reach by road, so there are plenty of opportunities for getting out to see the Jurassic Coast along the South West Coast Path at Misty Meadows. Inland, other top picks include the Tank Museum (15 minutes) with its rip-roaring military displays and Monkey World (15 minutes), one of the largest ape rescue centres in Europe. You might also like to pay a visit to historic Dorchester (15 minutes), Dorset's county town in the middle of Hardy Country, or to see the village of Corfe Castle (25 minutes), home to an impressive Norman fortress, a steam railway and some of the best tea rooms in the area.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Ringstead Bay 6 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Durdle Door West 7.7 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Durdle Door East 7.8 km Sea N/A Excellent N/A Excellent
Bowleaze Cove 8.4 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Lulworth Cove 9.1 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The Tank Museum 6.1 km

Hardy's Birthplace 6.8 km

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 8 km

Lulworth Heritage Centre 9 km

Lulworth Castle & Park 9.7 km

National Trust

Clouds Hill 6.6 km

Hardy's Cottage 6.8 km

Max Gate 7.3 km

Corfe Castle 19.7 km

White Mill 23.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ringstead Bay - Chaldon Down - Ringstead Bay 4.8 km

South Down NT Car Park - Scratchy Bottom 4.8 km

South Down Car Park - White Horse Hill - Osmington - Osmington Mill - Ringstead - South Down CP 4.8 km

Lulworth and White Nothe Coastal Tour 4.9 km

Ringstead - Osmington Mills - Osmington Walk 5.9 km

Local events

  • Tankfest (Friday 28 June 2024 – Friday 28 June 2024)

    Wareham, England 6.1 km

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

    Dorchester, England 7.7 km

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

    Dorchester, England 8.1 km

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

    Wareham, England 9.9 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Want to know more about camping in Dorset?

  • Does Misty Meadows have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Misty Meadows dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Misty Meadows? This is cider country, so a visit to the Mill House Cider Museum (five minutes' walk) is in order – and, given how much apple-fermenting expertise there is around the place, it'd … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Misty Meadows?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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