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
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25Tourist 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
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 48m²
Arrival daysFrom £40 (£40)
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FHU grass campsite
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 12m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 96m²
Arrival daysFrom £58 (£58)
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Powered grass campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 100m²
Arrival daysFrom £58 (£58)
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Powered grass tent campsite (adults only, no pets, Private restroom amenities)
2 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 100m²
Arrival daysFrom £100 (£100)
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Reviews
97% would recommend this site to a friend
97% would stay here again
What customers say
Highly recommended, peaceful site with top-notch, clean facilities, incl. a unique dog wash. Spacious, level pitches. Rural location offers great views & stargazing. Most guests loved the quiet & helpful staff, though some found facilities limited during busy times & shops distant. Bring a torch for the remote setting.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Lovely and clean facilities Pitch a good size Peaceful and nice quiet…
FHU grass campsite
Liked Lovely and clean facilities
Pitch a good size
Peaceful and nice quiet
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From the manager: Hi there
Many thanks for your kind review, it really helps our family business, we are glad you enjoyed your stay:)
Many thanks
TDH
In all, we really enjoyed our stay. The tranquility was lovely.
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Fishing lakes
The fact that it really is hidden away in beautiful countryside.
Showers, toilets and washing up areas very clean.
Disliked Distance of toilet bock to campsite. They need an additional toilet block in the tent pitching area. Could be compostable loos if it’s tricky to get plumbing to that area.
The games room did not have any light switch, so unable to play the games once it gets dark.
Would be great if there was a little shop selling essentials.
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From the manager: Hi there
Many thanks for your review.
With it being between a 30-90 second walk depending on where you're pitched to the toilets, being a small family-run site, adding another shower block is not feasible, on top of the two we already have. We pride ourselves on having modern and clean shower blocks and would not wish to add a compost loo block.
Regarding the games barn, we have plenty of lights in there that you can clearly see displayed hanging from the roof. In the summer months, when the nights are long, we do not switch them on, as it often gives kids a reason to stay out later, making noise to disturb other guests staying near this area. As the nights get shorter, we turn them on.
Many thanks
TDH
Clean facilities es, family shower room, plenty if space to pitch a…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Clean facilities es, family shower room, plenty if space to pitch a tent
Disliked I think a little more children's area/activity would be nice, playground, etc.
Only two toilets for so many people
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From the manager: Hi There
Many thanks for your honest review. We agree, we used to have more games for the children, but the more stuff we provided, the more it seemed either to disappear or get damaged. Regarding the two shower blocks, we have between 8-9 toilets/showers per sex and have never had an issue with queues.
Many thanks
TDH
Brilliant location if you want to escape to the country side
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Immaculate facilities
Recommend to friends Visit again
Flat patches, big space for the kids to play, clean facilities and…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Flat patches, big space for the kids to play, clean facilities and beautiful surroundings. Top tip - if you have no signal to call for attention to access the site, park up and head in on foot via the side gate to the left to hunt down a member of the team.
Disliked Bring some earplugs for the sheep!
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Very friendly, great facilities, good communication, well looked after
Powered grass campsite
Liked Really enjoyed our stay here. The site is so peaceful and everyone was friendly. The warden was really helpful. Everything was clean and well taken care of. Clean loos and showers, nice washing up area. Our dog loved the dog field. Will definitely be back at some point!
Disliked Personally I found the drive to the site a bit stressful as was through some pretty rural roads and villages. And it was a fair drive to get to town/shops...but that's literally what makes it such a lovely 'hideaway'.
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From the manager: Hi Rachel
Many thanks for your kind and honest review, we look forward to seeing you sometime in the future.
Many thanks
TDH
Great stay in a lovely peaceful location.
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Lovely location and great clean facilities
Disliked Some signs seemed out of date,said.to go to the shop for laundry things however no shop there?
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From the manager: Hi Abigail
Many thanks for your review. Thank you for pointing out the sign. I have since removed and updated it with a new one. When in the thick of things on-site, these things tend to be harder to notice.
Many thanks
TDH
Absolutely perfect place just what we wanted, relaxing peaceful quiet, Showers and…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Absolutely perfect place just what we wanted, relaxing peaceful quiet,
Showers and washing facilities absolutely perfect clean the best .
Definitely highly recommend and 💯 coming again ,
Staff very polite and helpful
Thank you for an amazing stay
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From the manager: Hi there
Many thanks for your lovely review, we look forward to seeing you again in the future.
Kind regards
TDH
Great site, lovely wardens, would absolutely stay again. Cheap too!!
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Well equipped and designed site. They have everything you would expect or need from a campsite. They even have a local butcher show up every day before dinner time to provide you with tremendous quality meats for the BBQ.
Disliked I didn't personally mind much at all, but I feel that it's only fair to state this in case other potential travellers would dislike it..
The neighbouring fields are full of lovely sheep. Anyone who has spent time around sheep mums and calfs, or flocks in general, know that when they're out at night in the darkness they don't stay quiet! Expect a notable "baaaa" all night, particularly if you're tent camping. I found the noise quite cathartic if I'm honest!
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From the manager: Hi there
Many thanks for your review. We appreciate your kind words. We would agree the neighbouring sheep are either love or hate lol! One thing I would mention as I wouldn't want other campers to expect something that isn't there. Our local butcher turns up every week on Saturday, not every day.
Many thanks TDH
Fantastic stay
FHU grass campsite
Liked Amazing location very quiet . Toilets and showers very nice and clean . Pitch was massive . Will definitely return .
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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
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.77666°N
2.85514°W
Route directions
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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 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?
Read moreRV, 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 $73.16 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.