When can I check in and check out of The Tunnel Pods?

On-park accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at The Tunnel Pods?

From $76.97 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

The Tunnel Pods

From £45 For 1 night, 4 adults 9.3 28 reviews

Across camp view from Ash pod (added by manager 28 Jun 2023)

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Yew pod external (added by manager 27 jun 2023)

Deluxe pod with a sheltered firepit area (added by manager 02 mar 2022)

Quiet and contemporary wooden pods two miles from the Jurassic coast
A five-minute drive from Charmouth Beach; 10 minutes from Lyme Regis
Communal barbecue and firepit area, plus seating on your own decking

Creeping off to the Jurassic coast in search of fossils and crazily scenic stretches of coastal path? Your search for a place to stay can stop at The Tunnel Pods, two miles from the coast. This place is home to a bunch of contemporary wooden pods that are just five minutes' drive from Charmouth beach and 10 minutes from Lyme Regis (two hot fossil-hunting spots with plenty to keep you entertained). It's a cosy sort of place here, surrounded by Dorset’s stunning rural landscape. The wooden cabins are in operation year-round and they have been handcrafted to include full insulation, a double-glazed window and mains electricity (meaning you have full use of the pod’s small heater and a kettle for your all-important morning caffeine). With decked seating and grass outdoors, feel free to get in all the fresh air you wish. When a barbecue or a firepit seems fitting, the pod enclosure has a sheltered seating area with an open fire and a communal barbecue. Hand-chopped logs are tied up in bagged bundles and available for a small cost – there’s a small honesty box provided. As for your adventures across the Jurassic coast, walking routes and attractions can all be found locally. There’s easy access to the A35 for action further afield too – perhaps the lively market town of Bridport, 15 minutes’ drive away, or Seaton’s heritage attractions 20 minutes’ drive to the west? Back at your burrow, there’s a communal shower block with two separate toilet units and two separate shower units (and a wash bin and mirror in each), plus two sheltered washing-up sinks and a drinking water point around the side of the block.

Site type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
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.
Please note that the toilet/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

Open from Fri, Mar 22 to Sat, Nov 30 2024

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Good space Easy check in Clean and warmed up well with the heater Great…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Lauren M. Apr 2024

Camping pod (deluxe)

Liked: Good space Easy check in Clean and warmed up well with the heater Great location and easy to find

Disliked: Smelt slightly damp but improved with airing it out. Slightly noisy from nearby road

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities. We will definitely come again.

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 Oct 2023

Camping pod (deluxe)

Liked: We enjoyed our stay immensely. The atmosphere around the pods is beautiful and there is access to a log fire, water and a BBQ. The facilities were brilliant and there is a local shop a short drive away. It feels like you're in the middle of nowhere which is exactly what we were after. We will definitely be booking to come again!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect little site, clean facilities, peaceful site, fab set up!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Julie O. Oct 2023

Camping pod (classic)

Liked: Really lovely and quiet site. Pod clean and tidy with a little heater, perfect for the cooler evenings. Beds comfortable! Toilet/shower block clean! Easy check in system and site easily accessible! Quick communication with owners and they were more than happy to help us with an earlier check in time for a wedding! We loved our stay!

Recommend to friends Visit again

A wooden tent

Overall	6/10
Location	8
Value for money	4
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Oct 2023

Camping pod (deluxe)

Liked: The feeling of being in the woods

Disliked: Extremely basic - bed/mattress kettle side cabinet with draws - cold running water and toilet in the deluxe…..not glamorous glamping

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean accommodation, friendly staff, peaceful stay.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Sep 2023

Camping pod (deluxe)

Liked: Loved it. First time staying in a pod and very impressed. Would definitely do again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything liked good price nice little pods nice little privet space…

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 Aug 2023

Camping pod (deluxe)

Liked: Everything liked good price nice little pods nice little privet space for every pod

Recommend to friends Visit again

Neat, tidy and simple. Great access to Charmouth, shower and toilets -…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Colin H. Aug 2023

Camping pod (classic)

Liked: Neat, tidy and simple. Great access to Charmouth, shower and toilets - nice and clean. It’s not busy as only five pods. It’s camping but with a bit of comfort. Really enjoyed it!

Disliked: A little close to the main road so you can hear the cars but that’s the price for being walking distance from the coast.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect for a base while exploring

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Duncan L. Aug 2023

Camping pod (deluxe)

Liked: Easy, clean and warm. Right next to both Charmouth and Lime Regis. Fantastic place, price is right too, not too expensive like everyone else in the area.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent stay!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Claire P. Aug 2023

Camping pod (classic)

Liked: The proximity to the high ropes, beaches and villages. The facilities were excellent and the pods cosy!

Disliked: Noise from the main road.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect clean stop off with clean facilities.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Sarah H. Jul 2023

Camping pod (classic)

Liked: Very clean and tidy, perfect for the quick one night stop. Would have definitely booked an en suite pod if I’d have stayed longer. Lovely spot with just what was needed, plus the ability to have an outdoor fire if they’re longer and fancied it. Really quite sweet.

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Features

No dogs 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

TV room

Takeout

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Scouts welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Forest

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby

Location

The Tunnel Pods

Westover Hill

Axminster Road

Charmouth

Dorset

England

DT6 6BY

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.74957°N
-2.92402°W

Nearest transport

Coach

11.5 km Coach Station

29.9 km Yeovil Bus Station

32.2 km Bus Station

Rail

6.6 km Axminster Rail Station

17.2 km Crewkerne Rail Station

19.2 km Honiton Rail Station

Ferry

37.1 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal

38.3 km Exmouth Ferry Landing

39 km Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing

Airport

34.8 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

You really don’t have to go far for a little adrenaline. In fact, it’s just a one-minute walk to get to The Tunnel Tree Tops Charmouth, where there's a high ropes obstacle course and zipwires tying together the treetops. If getting a birds' eye view and some monkey-style entertainment isn’t enough, The Tunnel Training (also one minutes’ walk) runs shooting experiences. If finding fossils is high on your Jurassic coast bucket list, you’ll be pleased to find that the Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre (five minutes’ drive or 45 minutes’ walk) runs fossil hunting walks to kickstart your hunt. Take some time to check out the displays, marine tanks and theatre too. The Jurassic coast is well-suited to especially adventurous sorts, and a Lyme Bay RIB Charter (15 minutes) is certainly one adventurous way to take in the cliffs. Inland, the heritage Seaton Tramway (15 minutes' drive) will also get you out in the Axe Valley and nature reserves (where there’s plenty of excellent birdlife to spy on).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Charmouth West	2.2 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Lyme Regis Front Beach	3.2 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	N/A
Seatown	7.6 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Eypemouth	10.5 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Seaton (Devon)	11.5 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mapperton House & Gardens 16.1 km

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 23.7 km

Abbotsbury Swannery 24.9 km

Montacute House 26.9 km

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 28.3 km

National Trust

Shute Barton 10 km

Loughwood Meeting House 10.4 km

Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 16.4 km

Barrington Court 23.9 km

Montacute House 26.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Champernhayes - Monkton Wyld - Wootton Fitzpaine 2 km

Fishpond Bottom - Wootton Fitzpaine and River Char 3.7 km

Langdon Hill - Golden Cap - Langdon Hill 6.6 km

ROUSDON 7 km

North Chideock - Symondsbury and More. 7.3 km

Local events

Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, August 2, 2024 – Friday, August 2, 2024)
Sidmouth, England 23.3 km
Beautiful Days (Friday, August 16, 2024 – Friday, August 16, 2024)
Ottery St Mary, England 26.8 km
Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 7, 2024 – Saturday, September 7, 2024)
Dorchester, England 35.2 km
Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday, July 19, 2024 – Friday, July 19, 2024)
Dorchester, England 44.2 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Vehicles

No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Hired accommodation

No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

General

Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m..
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Arrivals and departures

The park will send you further check-in information 3 day(s) before your arrival.

Reception

There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Hired accommodation

Your unit must be left clean and tidy; a fine of £50.00 ($85.04) will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Payment terms

Does The Tunnel Pods have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is The Tunnel Pods dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near The Tunnel Pods? You really don’t have to go far for a little adrenaline. In fact, it’s just a one-minute walk to get to The Tunnel Tree Tops Charmouth, where there's a high ropes obstacle … Read more
When can I check in and check out of The Tunnel Pods?

On-park accommodation

Arrive: 4 p.m. – Anytime

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at The Tunnel Pods? From $76.97 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.