Strive Glamping

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  • Glampsite in a sheltered meadow 20 minutes’ drive from Dorchester
  • Fly fishing five minutes’ drive; golf and The Tank Museum 20 minutes
  • Furnished bell tents; walks in Southover Woods accessed from the site
Searching for a Dorset break involving plenty of fishing, walking and chilling? Now you can add a touch of luxury into that mix with pre-erected bell tents 20 minutes’ drive from Dorchester. Set in roughly 60 acres of private woodland and meadow, Strive Glamping is a peaceful spot to lay your head, whether you’re on a couples’ getaway or an active weekend away with pals. You can walk for miles direct from the pitches, on a network of footpaths running through Southover Woods, and leading to the long-distance Hardy Way or Dorset Jubilee Trail. If you fancy trying your hand at trout fishing, book a peg at Wessex Fly Fishing (five minutes’ drive), but if you’d rather just enjoy being out in the countryside, relax on site and (hopefully) catch some colourful sunsets. You may also get to spot deer in the woodland, and at night owls often call as they swoop through the trees. Sheltered from the wind by tall trees, each spacious bell tent sleeps up to six people, and they’re all spaced out across the camping meadow, giving you that bit of extra privacy. Thoughtful touches inside include mattresses on two camp beds, bedside tables and lamps, carpeting and rugs to cosy the place up. A few words on practicalities: the bell tent pitches are down a long, bumpy track that can get muddy, and parking is on the other side of the camping field, so you’ll need to do a bit of lugging gear around to get it to your tent. Simple communal facilities on site include a wild shower and a long-drop loo.

Site type

Rent a tent 5
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.

Languages spoken

English

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Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campsite

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

No dogs allowed

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

No drinkable water point

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horseback riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Strive Glamping

Southover Woods

Affpuddle

Dorchester

Dorset

England

DT2 7HF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.73459°N
-2.30404°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9.9 km South Station
14.7 km Post Office
14.7 km Red Lion
Rail
3.8 km Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station
8.3 km Wool Rail Station
9.8 km Dorchester South Rail Station
Ferry
17.4 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
22.1 km Poole Ferry Terminal
22.6 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
33.6 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Birchbark Events (bushcraft and survival courses): on site - Max Events (archery and off-road buggy driving): 10 minutes’ drive - Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum: 10 minutes - National Trust - Hardy’s Cottage: 20 minutes - Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre: 20 minutes - The Tank Museum: 20 minutes - Golf: 20 minutes - Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park: 25 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Ringstead Bay 12 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Durdle Door West 12.7 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Durdle Door East 12.7 km Sea N/A Excellent N/A Excellent
Lulworth Cove 13.4 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Bowleaze Cove 13.8 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Hardy's Birthplace 6.1 km

The Tank Museum 6.1 km

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 7.4 km

Lulworth Castle & Park 12.6 km

Lulworth Heritage Centre 13.4 km

National Trust

Clouds Hill 4.1 km

Hardy's Cottage 6.1 km

Max Gate 8.9 km

White Mill 18.8 km

Corfe Castle 20.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

ATHELHAMPTON 2.1 km

Beacon Hill - Hardy's Cottage - Stinsford - Beacon Hill 4.2 km

Clouds Hill - Moreton 4.6 km

WATERSTON MANOR 5.5 km

Higher Bockhampton - Puddletown Forest 6.1 km

Local events

  • Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday, July 19, 2024 – Friday, July 19, 2024)

    Dorchester, England 1.8 km

  • Tankfest (Friday, June 28, 2024 – Friday, June 28, 2024)

    Wareham, England 6.2 km

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 7, 2024 – Saturday, September 7, 2024)

    Dorchester, England 8.7 km

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, July 25, 2024 – Thursday, July 25, 2024)

    Wareham, England 12.8 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.

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  • Does Strive Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
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  • What attractions are near Strive Glamping? Local attractions and activities include: - Birchbark Events (bushcraft and survival courses): on site - Max Events (archery and off-road buggy driving): 10 minutes’ drive - Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum: 10 minutes - … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Strive Glamping?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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