The Dorset Hideaway
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- 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
Site type
Tourist board rating
- 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
FHU grass campsite
5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 12.0m width x 8.0m depth (39.4ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 96.0m² (1033.3ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £58 (£58) 2 nights, 2 adults
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6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £62 (£62) 2 nights, 2 adults
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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 8.0m depth (19.7ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 48.0m² (516.7ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £40 (£40) 2 nights, 2 adults
View prices & bookYurt (hot tub, adults only)
2 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £210 (£210) 2 nights, 2 adults
View prices & bookGeodesic dome (hot tub)
2 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Dimensions: 6.0m width x 6.0m length (19.7ft width x 19.7ft length) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £300 (£300) 2 nights, 2 adults
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Reviews
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Walks from the site on the public footpaths are nice, across fields…
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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
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Excellent site lovely clean pitches are a far size and well marked out
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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
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Overall a lovely small campsite to watch the stars at night
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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
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The lovely spacious field, the pond with tadpoles, the pizza truck and…
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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!!
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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
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Great family run site situated in a lovely location with top notch…
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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.
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- hot tub - comfy bed - fire pit and logs etc included -…
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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
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We had a fab time and will definitely be returning soon.
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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
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Loved the site, beautiful scenery and size of the pitches, great facilities…
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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
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The pitches were very ample in size
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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
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
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 mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
The Dorset Hideaway
Bridge Farm
Gassons/Cardsmill Lane
Whitchurch Canonicorum
Bridport
Dorset
England
DT6 6RW
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.77666°N
-2.85514°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Charmouth West | 5.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Seatown | 6.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Eypemouth | 8.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Lyme Regis Front Beach | 8.4 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
West Bay (West) | 9.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
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. - 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.