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General
- Spacious site over 10 acres of a working farm with great views
- A 10-minute drive from Dorchester and 15 minutes from Weymouth
- Walk from the site into Came Woods or to Osmington White Horse
With Neolithic tumuli and some top-notch views, Donkey Down Camping at Culliford Tree is the sort of place where you’ll want to roll out of the hay and go for a wander. The spacious site is spread over more than 10 acres of relatively flat grassland, next to Came Woods, and you’ll encounter excellent views over the north Dorset countryside on one side and glimpses over Weymouth Bay and Portland on the other.
Guests can pick their own pitch at this working farm, so it’s worth taking a bit of a stroll when you arrive at the place to find the space that suits you best. There’s a fair bit of history in the form of several Neolithic tumuli in the main pitching field. And there’s more in the surrounding area too, which you can spot as you take walks along local footpaths to Hardy’s Monument, the Osmington White Horse or along the Dorset Ridgeway.
Getting in and out should be fairly straightforward here: the farm is a 10-minute drive from Dorchester and 15 from Weymouth, both easy journeys via B roads. Closer to home are the villages of Sutton Poyntz and Preston, which have convenience stores, fish and chip shops and a clutch of good pubs.
With so much space to run about in, this site is a fine pick for family holidays and those travelling with dogs. Barbecues and campfires are allowed on site too, although some restrictions are in place to ensure the safety of guests and local wildlife alike.
Open from 08/26/2022 to 08/29/2022
Park type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
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Max. persons: 8 x
One Tent or Trailer tent allowed per campsite
Campsite size : unlimited
Ground type: Grass and earth
Bring an awning
Reviews
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Features
Coronavirus
Capacity reduced to increase social distancing
Hand sanitizing stations
Shared spaces: more frequent cleaning
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
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue grills allowed
Barbecue provided
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Camping 2.0
Bell tents
Themes
Hikers’ paradise
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Dump station
Electric car charging point(s)
Propane/gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Convenience store nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Farm
Pop-up campsite
Very large (over 200 sites)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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South Station
— 4.7 kilometers
Marks and Spencer — 6.6 kilometers
Red Lion — 22.5 kilometers
- Train stations
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Upwey Rail Station
— 3.5 kilometers
Dorchester South Rail Station — 4.7 kilometers
Dorchester West Rail Station — 4.9 kilometers
- Ferry ports
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Weymouth Ferry Terminal
— 6.8 kilometers
Poole Ferry Terminal — 31.0 kilometers
Poole Quay Ferry Landing — 31.6 kilometers
- Airports
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Bournemouth International Airport
— 43.7 kilometers
Local attractions
What exactly is the Osmington White Horse (25 minutes' walk)? In the shape of King George II riding his steed, this limestone figure is carved into a smugglers’ landscape. Hardy's Monument (two hours' walk/20 minutes' drive) is a stone monument and a fine reward for a slightly more challenging hike.
If you’re keen to see more historical bits and pieces, The Tank Museum (20 minutes) houses an impressive collection of war tanks and the Swanage Railway (40 minutes) keeps alive a steam railway from the 19th century. Dorchester (10 minutes) is another good bet, with a dinosaur museum, teddy bear museum and the Tutankhamun Exhibition’s mummy artefacts.
Of course, you’re not far from the Jurassic coast either, and big sights there include Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door (20 minutes), Chesil Beach (20 minutes), the Portland Bill Lighthouse (half an hour) and the Abbotsbury Swannery and Subtropical Gardens (25 minutes).
As for classic seaside amusements and other family-friendly days out, count on Fantasy Island amusement park (10 minutes), Bournemouth (45 minutes), Monkey World (20 minutes) and Weymouth (15 minutes). Weymouth has a gorgeous sandy beach, the Sealife Centre and boat trips to fish for mackerel or visit Portland.
Must see
- Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary (4.9 kilometers)
- Radipole Lake Nature Reserve (6.3 kilometers)
- Hardy's Birthplace (7.4 kilometers)
National Trust
- Max Gate (4.6 kilometers)
- Hardy's Cottage (7.3 kilometers)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| RV, travel trailer and tent sites | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arrive: | 11 a.m. – | 9 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 4 p.m. | |
| On-park accommodation | ||
| Arrive: | 3 p.m. – | 9 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 11 a.m. | |
Donkey Down Camping at Culliford Tree cancelation policy
No refunds within 1 week of arrival date.
Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.
The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancelations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. Donkey Down Camping at Culliford Tree will debit the balance from your card 1 week before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 1 week then the balance will be taken immediately.
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. Cancellations due to COVID-19 for bookings made before 1 March 2022 can transfer deposits to a future stay booked within 3 months of your arrival date. Read more.You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking.
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Terms and conditions
Park booking terms and conditions- Does Donkey Down Camping at Culliford Tree have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Donkey Down Camping at Culliford Tree dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Donkey Down Camping at Culliford Tree? What exactly is the Osmington White Horse (25 minutes' walk)? In the shape of King George II riding his steed, this limestone figure is carved into a smugglers’ landscape. Hardy's Monument (two … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Donkey Down Camping at Culliford Tree?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 4 p.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Donkey Down Camping at Culliford Tree? From $40.45 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
