Happyard
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- Off-grid farm and alpaca centre in peaceful rural Dorset
- A 10-minute drive to Bridport, 15 to Dorchester and 30 to Lyme Regis
- Free animal experiences for guests on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Site type
- Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 3 different households.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- The site is off-grid and guests should bring their own drinking water. Advance bookings are recommended for the alpaca walk activity to avoid disappointment, by contacting the site on the details provided in your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Apr 3 to
Pitch types & availability
8

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
6 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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Bell tent (basic)
5 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £190 (£190)
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Bell tent
5 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £250 (£250)
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Reviews
93% would recommend this site to a friend
89% would stay here again
What customers say
A well-loved campground with friendly staff & great facilities. Guests rave about the amazing vibes, stunning views, & adorable alpacas. Some pitches are sloped & there's occasional road noise, but improvements are coming! Perfect for families & a quiet getaway.
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Fantastic alpaca farm campsite with spotless showers & toilets
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked What an absolute little jem of a campsite!
We stayed at this lovely alpaca farm last night and honestly had the most wonderful time. The alpacas were absolutely adorable, so friendly and clearly very well cared for. It was such a peaceful and relaxing little getaway.
The pitches were fantastic too — nice and flat with beautiful views across the countryside, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable and relaxing.
I also have to mention how spotless the facilities were — the showers and toilets were exceptionally clean and well maintained, which really made the stay even more comfortable. You can tell the owners take great pride in the place.
A truly charming stay and we will definitely be returning. Highly recommend to anyone wanting a quiet countryside escape with the sweetest alpacas!
Already looking forward to book for the summer, as we are so excited to meet the baby alpacas!! 🥰
Thank you so much to Tina and staff for making our stay so memorable.
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Very good price 👌 amazing location to visit Jurassic Coast,Recommend.
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Lovely view
Nice and frendly owners
Lot of animals,rabits,horses,alpacas
Disliked Ouful shower 🤭with no doors
Weather is 30degrees and that is big problem. I reduced couple of stars for this.
No fridge
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From the manager: Hi Tatjana, thank you for your review.
Im sorry you didn't like our shower, it does show in our images that the shower is with curtains and not doors.
It does mention on our site no fridges are available. To be honest, we don't even have one our selves!
We are actively trying to improve our amenities each season, and a fridge would definitely be beneficial and we are looking into purchasing one in the future.
Unfortunately our site completely off-grid, but we are always looking into solar options to upgrade our campsite.
I am glad to know you would return again and would recommend our site to friends.
We hope to see you again in the summer (baby alpacas!), and we are glad you enjoyed seeing our animals.
Thank you very much for staying with us.
Kind regards
Tina
Good value for money, staff and facilities great, road noise extreme.
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Friendly staff
Good toilet and shower facilities
Disliked Significant slope to the pitch
Very noisy A road very close
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We loved the site, seeing the…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked We loved the site, seeing the Alpacas and there baby's. The toilets were really clean, the showers were clean, the site was laid back and easy so we could all camp together. The kids had a great time with lots of space to run around and to see all the animals was just a extra bonus. Cant wait to come back already
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Lovely location with fabulous views. Staff…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Lovely location with fabulous views.
Staff very friendly.
Facilities spotlessly clean.
Alpacas very cute.
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Location and alpaca…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Location and alpaca
Disliked No services and near the road. The ground for tent pitches is at a significant slope
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Perfect place for camping…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Perfect place for camping
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Quiet site with good amenities. Port-a-loo…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Quiet site with good amenities. Port-a-loo in the camping field & proper, tidy, clean toilets & showers in the bottom field. Friendly staff & alpaca’s are very cute
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We loved our stay at Tina’s…
Bell tent
Liked We loved our stay at Tina’s Happyard especially meeting the alpaca and seeing all the babies.
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Everything!!! Tina and all on the…
Bell tent
Liked Everything!!! Tina and all on the farm couldn't do enough for us ❤️
Disliked How cold it was on a night, when we come back will bring more blankets and thermals lol
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Features
No dogs allowed
Portable toilet
Pop-up campground
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Covered terrace area 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 WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Tents for hire Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No drinkable water point Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at siteNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal sitesLocation
Happyard
Bride Valley Alpaca Farm
Higher Kingston Russell
Dorchester
Dorset
England
DT2 9ED
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.72098°N
2.59332°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hive | 9.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| West Bay (West) | 12.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Eypemouth | 13.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Weymouth Lodmoor | 15 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bowleaze Cove | 15.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Abbotsbury Swannery 6.9 km
Mapperton House & Gardens 11.4 km
Hardy's Birthplace 14.4 km
Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 14.8 km
Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 15 km
National Trust
Max Gate 12 km
Hardy's Cottage 14.3 km
Clouds Hill 24 km
Montacute House 27 km
Tintinhull Garden 29.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
South from Little Bredy 2.5 km
BRIDEHEAD 2.8 km
Eggardon Hill and Powerstock 4.8 km
Hardy Monument Circular 4.9 km
ABBOTSBURY GARDENS 6.7 km
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 5, 2026 – Saturday, September 5, 2026)
Dorchester, England 11.8 km
- Tankfest (Friday, June 26, 2026 – Friday, June 26, 2026)
Wareham, England 24.8 km
- Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026)
Wareham, England 28.7 km
- Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, July 31, 2026 – Friday, July 31, 2026)
Sidmouth, England 45.5 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Happyard have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Happyard dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Happyard? Day trips to the countryside, coast, farms or fossil-hunting havens are easily done from Happyard. Keen hikers can set off on the hiking paths and bike trails around the Dorset National Landscape … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Happyard?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Happyard? From $37.24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.