The Dorset Hideaway

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Visitor image of another lovely view from the field
Yurt exterior
Grassy pitches

  • Quiet, secluded, well-maintained rural site 3.5 miles from Charmouth
  • Small family-run, family friendly (non-commercial) site
  • With spa, beauty treatments, massage, aromatherapy
Do you rather fancy a Swedish massage, please? Or a lounge in a spa, or some beauty and therapy treatments without having to go off site...? The Dorset Hideaway might be small and rural, but for what's on offer on site, it's perfectly formed. This is a holiday retreat for serious relaxation in the Dorset countryside: on-site beauty sessions include everything from facials, manicures and pedicures, to massages and holistic therapies. There's also a modern toilet block and a washing-up area. The Dorset Hideaway also has firepit hire (please request this at check-in and pay in cash), wood and kindling for sale and a book exchange. A fishing pond is on site, where any anglers will need a fishing rod licence; there is a small daily fishing fee to be paid in cash on site too. The setting is in farmland a few miles from the Jurassic Coast, with a glowingly good local landscape overlooking Dorset's highest coast and countryside hills. Although it's secluded and peaceful, it's only three miles from the main road for getting out and about – suitably relaxed and refreshed – around Dorset.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Travel trailer sites 17
RV sites 17
Rent a tent 2
Tent sites 25
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Facilities/activities including spa, logs for fire pit, washing machine and tumble dryer, fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Other pitch types

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Walks from the site on the public footpaths are nice, across fields…

Overall 10/10
Location 9
Value for money 9
Accommodation 9
Facilities / Activities 9
Customer service 9
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 1
Adam B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

FHU grass campsite

Liked: Walks from the site on the public footpaths are nice, across fields with sheep and cows!
Facilities were clean, well maintained and the showers had seats, which is very helpful

Local farmer comes on a Saturday at 5pm with local meats

worth grabbing some supplies before you arrive as it’s a good 3 miles from the nearest shop, not at bad thing in the slightest just something to consider

On site spa is reasonably priced and my wife and I both had a massage during the day, great addition

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site lovely clean pitches are a far size and well marked out

Overall 8/10
Location 9
Value for money 9
Accommodation 9
Facilities / Activities 9
Customer service 9
Child friendliness 9
Cleanliness 9
Wifi No rating
Alison D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass campsite

Liked: We liked because it quite and the views are to die for. Very clean site a tractor ride for the kids at night .

Disliked: The walk to toliet blocks and the camper next to us with tv and being loud after quite time and finally settled down around midnight and then awaking us up 6 hours later

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall a lovely small campsite to watch the stars at night

Overall 9/10
Location 9
Value for money 9
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 9
Child friendliness 9
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Rob B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass campsite

Liked: Small quiet campsite, very excluded and no artificial lights
Flexibility and friendliness of the campsite management team
New facilities (toilet block and showers)

Disliked: Would be fantastic if there was a small farm shop to buy local produce.
If the campsite gets any bigger, then more facilities would be needed

Recommend to friends Visit again

The lovely spacious field, the pond with tadpoles, the pizza truck and…

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

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: The lovely spacious field, the pond with tadpoles, the pizza truck and the fire pit. Good showers and toilet block too.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A gem of a campsite!!

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

Powered grass campsite

Liked: A lovely peaceful site with great views over a morning coffee. Mike and Ryan are fantastic hosts!
The site has secure entry and on arrival your escorted to your pitch and provided with all of the information you need for your stay.
Individually marked pitches with electric, water and plenty of space to set up table and chairs.
Super clean amenities
A pop up bar (weekends only)
The local butcher selling his locally sourced meats ready for bbq
Mike's tractor rides through his fields are fab and a really nice touch
Fire pits and wood can be purchased and dropped by your pitch

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great family run site situated in a lovely location with top notch…

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

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Great family run site situated in a lovely location with top notch amenities. Very friendly staff and nice atmosphere. Would visit again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

- hot tub - comfy bed - fire pit and logs etc included -…

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

Yurt (hot tub, adults only)

Liked: - hot tub
- comfy bed
- fire pit and logs etc included
- fridge in tent
- excellent communal kitchen
- clean private bathroom
- peaceful and secluded

Disliked: - no bin in tent
- no tea towels in kitchen

Recommend to friends Visit again

We had a fab time and will definitely be returning soon.

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

Powered grass campsite

Liked: As previously stated by other guests, this site is a hidden gem. We called on arrival and wasn't kept waiting, the young man was very friendly and helpful. The pitches were large and your allowed campfires which is an added bonus. The toilet and shower facilities are immaculate. There is also a barn with table football and a pool table. There was nothing not to like.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved the site, beautiful scenery and size of the pitches, great facilities…

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

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Loved the site, beautiful scenery and size of the pitches, great facilities and really clean.
Lovely lakes next to tent and really peaceful place to stay, extremely reasonable price and stunning at night as the site is not lit so can see all the stars.

Disliked: Nothing at all we disliked

Recommend to friends Visit again

The pitches were very ample in size

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

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Loved the peace and quiet of the site . The shower block was absolutely spotless
Would recommend it to anyone

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade Spa TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Tents for hire Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 32 inches) Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

The Dorset Hideaway

Bridge Farm

Gassons/Cardsmill Lane

Whitchurch Canonicorum

Bridport

Dorset

England

DT6 6RW

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.77666°N
-2.85514°W

Route directions

If you are towing a caravan or driving a large motorhome, please contact the site for directions on the day before you are due to arrive. All other units can use Google Maps or What3words (feel.venturing.fancy). Do not use Satnavs using the postcode, as they do not direct you to the entrance.

Nearest transport

Coach
8.1 km Coach Station
24.4 km Yeovil Bus Station
30.4 km South Station
Rail
10.6 km Axminster Rail Station
12 km Crewkerne Rail Station
20.1 km Maiden Newton Rail Station
Ferry
34.3 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
41.9 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
43.9 km Exmouth Ferry Landing
Airport
39.9 km Exeter 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

Jurassic Coast towns and coves are within a few miles of The Dorset Hideaway, with other top destinations of Dorset, Devon and Somerset within easy driving distance. The main towns of the Jurassic Coast closest to The Dorset Hideaway are all worth a day trip for coast and countryside pursuits: Charmouth for its fossil museum; Bridport for brewery tours at Palmers' and vineyard tours at Furleigh Estate; and Lyme Regis for the Dinosaur Museum, marine aquarium and town museum, full of fossilly finds. More museums – of teddy bear, county and Keep Military – are at Dorchester, along with the Tutankhamun Exhibition, the first outside Egypt to show an exact recreation of Tutankhamun's mummy and one of Dorchester's most-visited attractions. For other museums and history highlights in the region, have a look at (Thomas) Hardy's Cottage just outside Dorchester; the Tolpuddle Martyrs museum at Tolpuddle; Northe Fort, the nineteenth century naval museum at Weymouth, and the castles at Corfe and Sherborne. Seven miles south of Dorchester is another esteemed Jurassic Coast town, Weymouth – head here for sailing, the Sea Life observational tower and the lighthouse and cliffs of Portland Bill (bring camera to here and surrounding Chesil Beach). From Weymouth, drive further along the coast to Swanage, Wareham, Corfe and Poole: Swanage for the Swanage Steam Railway and Studland Beach; Wareham for Monkey World and Cloud's Hill, the birthplace of TE Lawrence; Corfe for an Enid Blyton-style castle and Poole for all sorts of sightseeing including trips to spectacular Brownsea Island. In the other direction from Weymouth, stop off at Seaton to see one of our fave sights along the Devon coast, the Pecorama model and light railways set most scenically in the hills above Beer. From Seaton, head inland to Axminster, Chard, Shaftesbury and Yeovil, or continue along the coast to reach Torquay, Brixham and Paignton.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Charmouth West 5.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Seatown 6.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eypemouth 8.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lyme Regis Front Beach 8.4 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
West Bay (West) 9.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mapperton House & Gardens 10.6 km

Montacute House 21.8 km

Abbotsbury Swannery 22.2 km

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 29.3 km

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 30.4 km

National Trust

Loughwood Meeting House 14.4 km

Shute Barton 14.6 km

Barrington Court 20.5 km

Montacute House 21.8 km

Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 22 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Fishpond Bottom - Wootton Fitzpaine and River Char 2.6 km

Champernhayes - Monkton Wyld - Wootton Fitzpaine 4.6 km

Langdon Hill - Golden Cap - Langdon Hill 5 km

North Chideock - Symondsbury and More. 5 km

Thorncombe – Forde Abbey and the River Axe 5.8 km

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)

    Dorchester, England 30.8 km

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 25, 2025 – Wednesday, June 25, 2025)

    Glastonbury, England 46.5 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Dorset Hideaway have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Dorset Hideaway dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Dorset Hideaway? Jurassic Coast towns and coves are within a few miles of The Dorset Hideaway, with other top destinations of Dorset, Devon and Somerset within easy driving distance. The main towns of the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Dorset Hideaway?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Dorset Hideaway? From $74.04 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.