Revels Fishery

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Aerial view
Generous room on your chosen spot
Ample room to choose your non allocated pitch. no need to be in anyones way
Ample room for vehicles to park next to your chosen pitches and no excuse to be in any ones way.
Stunning north view from site over 30 miles of the ancient blackmore vale
Looking across the site at dorset countryside
Spacious pitches
Onsite fishing waters
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Generous room on your chosen spot
Ample room to choose your non allocated pitch. no need to be in anyones way
Ample room for vehicles to park next to your chosen pitches and no excuse to be in any ones way.

  • Fishery-based site on the edge of the stunningly scenic Dorset Downs
  • Half an hour from the sandy beaches of the Jurassic Coast
  • Large tackle shop and plenty of onsite fishing waters to choose from
Hoping for a quiet and peaceful countryside retreat close to an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty? Revels Fishery – a family-friendly site less than five minutes’ drive from the Dorset village of Middlemarsh – will tick all your boxes. Though the site’s also open to guests who aren’t interested in casting a line, it’s simply a dream for angling fans: there are seven fishing waters on site where perch, tench, barbel, carp, catfish, bream and chub are plentiful, and a large tackle shop is just an added lure. The site’s also well-placed for rambling excursions through the Dorset Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the scenic Dorset countryside. There are loads of bridleways and footpaths to follow right from the site, and walking fuel is a cinch round here too: nab some fresh eggs from the resident chickens and ducks in the morning and boil them up for mid-hike energy boosts. Not much of a hiker or biker? Head into Middlemarsh to clamber aboard the village’s bus service to Dorchester, Sherborne or (and?) Yeovil for historical sights, shopping and local eats, or just chill on site instead, soaking up the views of the fishing waters and Blackmore Vale.

Site type

Tent sites 5
Travel trailer sites 4
RV sites 2
Open now
Opens March 18
Please note

Extras

  • Facilities/activities including Fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 3 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Admission

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

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, Mar 18 to

Open from Thu, Mar 18 to

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 161 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

A welcoming, quiet, and budget-friendly campsite, a hit with anglers thanks to its many fishing lakes and well-stocked shop. Hosts are consistently praised for being helpful and welcoming, along with the peaceful vibe and great value. Facilities are basic but clean. While some mention a need for washroom upgrades, the low cost and positive experience often outweigh this. Good spot for exploring the countryside.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 2026-08-18

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Beautiful tranquil location with stunning views…

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 Carmen I. 2 reviews

Power optional grass and earth campsite

Liked Beautiful tranquil location with stunning views over the hills and lakes

Recommend to friends Visit again

Laid back easy going. Fishing is…

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Ross P. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth campsite

Liked Laid back easy going. Fishing is good.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice pitch, beautiful lakes, friendly…

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8 out of 10
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Jade C. 4 reviews

Primitive grass and earth campsite

Liked Very nice pitch, beautiful lakes, friendly and helpful staff, liked quiet time after 10pm. Quiet area

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite for the price we…

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Anonymous

Power optional grass and earth campsite

Liked Great campsite for the price we paid! Everyone there was friendly and there's lots of room. The shop was well stocked and if you like fishing then this is the perfect site. Hosts are friendly and rules are clear in arrival but not strict. Washing up and toilet/shower facilities were adequate (slightly rustic but functional - can even adjust the temp of the shower!).

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fine for over night stay - if using own facilities. Great for anglers

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6 out of 10
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Anonymous

Power optional grass and earth campsite

Liked Very relaxed setting , lakes and trees with large grass camping field.

Disliked Very basic facilities not really fit for 2026!
Shower needs updating - I would not use.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Please read review just 2 below this one that praises the mains water powered showers and hot water and facilities. We are not a modern 2026 commercial site charging more then double what we do and charging extra's for basics like showers and water. We are an ex-farm now fishery site with basic functioning clean facilities all included in one low price with no extra costs (except fishing) We regularly get people stay for a week or more not just the one night you stayed for. You can pay a lot more locally for sites with just compost toilets and hit and miss solar showers. Not sure what you were expecting for just £7 a person all inclusive!!!.

peaceful, kids loved it.…

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IAN A. 5 reviews

Power optional grass and earth campsite

Liked peaceful, kids loved it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

fishing, peaceful…

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IAN A. 5 reviews

Power optional grass and earth campsite

Liked fishing, peaceful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Relaxed vibe…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth campsite

Liked Relaxed vibe

Recommend to friends Visit again

Adequate shower facilities and toilets. Hot…

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Melanie P. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth campsite

Liked Adequate shower facilities and toilets. Hot water was brilliant for showering and washing up

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice place to go and relax…

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6 out of 10
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Paul D. 1 review

Power optional grass and earth campsite

Liked Nice place to go and relax fishing good to

Disliked I wish the fishing swims were all level and the steps as well as the steps you can’t see them for people to see apart from that good shame the WiFi doesn’t work

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From the manager: As you stated we have had the best fishing sport here the last 2 months we have had in years. The various ponds are built into the natural valley and so there are many different types of swims and majority (Middle, Dead Tree, Trendels and Canal are all level but a few other waters do have steps to access but that is the geography of how the warers have been built and unavoidable. As for the the WiFi which is the only point that is really directly linked to the booking itself as fishing is a separate entity anyway our card machine in the shop works from the same Wifi and it was working fine during your stay but you do need a password to access the wifi that is readily available from the shop and if asked we would have offered help with this. Otherwise i would say a low rating not based on anything to do with the booking itself.

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 Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce 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 No dogs allowed

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby

Location

Revels Fishery

Revels Farm

Cosmore

Dorchester

Dorset

England

DT2 7TW

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.84852°N
2.46047°W

Route directions

One mile from the X11 bus route stop at Middlemarsh Sawmills.

Nearest transport

Coach
12 km Greenhill
12.1 km Coldharbour
13.1 km Queens Head
Rail
8.2 km Chetnole Rail Station
9.5 km Yetminster Rail Station
10.8 km Maiden Newton Rail Station
Ferry
26.7 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
36.4 km Poole Ferry Terminal
36.8 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
45 km Bournemouth 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

If standing on the shoulders of giants has always appealed, make immediate tracks for Cerne Abbas, a small village 10 minutes’ drive from the site. As well as pubs serving local beers, the village has access to a National Trust trail leading up to the Cerne Abbas (very anatomically correct) giant. When 17th-century hill figures simply won’t satisfy history cravings, head instead for Minterne House and Gardens, five minutes from base. The house itself may be closed to casual visitors, but wandering the Capability Brown-style Himalayan gardens should more than make up for that – and the house itself is certainly pretty enough from the outside to warrant repeated gazes on strolls. Plenty else by way of history is within easy reach – the Fleet Air Arm Museum, Hayes International Motor Museum and the Tank Museum are all within 35 minutes – but taking time to explore nearby towns is a must. Dorchester (15 minutes) is a particular treat, with roman remains, Terracotta warriors, a Tutankhamun exhibition and Thomas Hardy’s birthplace to visit, but the markets, castles and abbey of Sherborne (15 minutes), and the railway centre, toy museum and Montacute House in Yeovil (25 minutes), are also worthy of car trips. Days on the sand might be all anyone needs on hols, though, so luckily it’s only 30 minutes to the famed Jurassic Coast and to seaside towns like Weymouth, where the lengthy Chesil beach, massive sand sculptures and harbour fort all await.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Bowleaze Cove 23.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Lodmoor 24.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hive 25.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ringstead Bay 25.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Central 26 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Hardy's Birthplace 14.1 km

Mapperton House & Gardens 18.3 km

Montacute House 21.2 km

Fleet Air Arm Museum 22.4 km

Haynes International Motor Museum 22.5 km

National Trust

Hardy's Cottage 14.1 km

Max Gate 15.8 km

Clouds Hill 20.7 km

Montacute House 21.2 km

Tintinhull Garden 22.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

MINTERNE 2 km

Beneath The Feet Of Cerne's Giant 4.5 km

Piddlehinton - Buck Hill - Piddletrenthide - Piddlehinton 8.8 km

CHANTMARLE 9.4 km

MELBURY PARK 9.9 km

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 5, 2026 – Saturday, September 5, 2026)

    Dorchester, England 14.2 km

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 23, 2027 – Wednesday, June 23, 2027)

    Glastonbury, England 35.7 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 Revels Fishery have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Revels Fishery dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Revels Fishery? If standing on the shoulders of giants has always appealed, make immediate tracks for Cerne Abbas, a small village 10 minutes’ drive from the site. As well as pubs serving local beers, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Revels Fishery?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  Anytime –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.

    On arrival, please make your way to the onsite fishing tackle shop to check in.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Revels Fishery? From $33.71 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.