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Shaftesbury Country Touring Park

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Shaftesbury Country Touring Park: Lake with swans and Canadian geese
Shaftesbury Country Touring Park: Road through the site

General

  • Dog-friendly site surrounded by the peaceful Dorset countryside
  • Half an hour’s drive from Longleat; an hour from the Jurassic Coast
  • Fishing lake on site; plenty of restaurants, shops and pubs nearby

Crack into the Dorset countryside and wind down with lake views at Shaftesbury Country Touring Park. From cruising down countryside trails to taking day trips down to the Jurassic Coast (an hour’s drive south), this friendly rural site is well-positioned for families, including their dogs, to indulge in the outdoors… simply roll up, pick a plot somewhere in the 19-acre field and settle in for a peaceful stay.

With a fishing lake on site, you might be able to master your fishing skills… or show off, if you’ve already got some experience under your belt. There’s plenty to keep guests occupied off site too, as the site is five minutes’ drive from Shaftesbury, a market town home to the cute Gold Hill, a famed site paved with ancient cobbles.

Shaftesbury has ample cafés, restaurants and pubs where you can fill up on different types of food (or beer, if that’s on your mind). Handily, there’s a large supermarket in the town too, in case you feel like taking something tasty back to the site with you.

On site, there’s an amenities block to help you brush up before a day of animal-spotting at Longleat’s safari park, half an hour’s drive away, or perhaps trying to unravel the mystery of Stonehenge, 45 minutes’ drive away. Aside from this, things are kept fairly basic, but there’s a chemical disposal point if you need it and a launderette where you can tend to any mucky clothes.

Open from 04/08/2022 to 10/31/2022

Park type
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Languages spoken

✓ German

Please note

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (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.

Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.

Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Protective masks must be worn at all times in common areas.

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

Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.

At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Owing to government regulations, groups of 10 or more people are not permitted.


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90% would recommend this park to a friend.

85% would stay here again.

 

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wendy_a108715's avatar

Great10/12/2021

Reviewer's country: United KingdomWendy A.Confirmed

  • Powered grass travel trailer site
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Very friendly owners. Site toilets and showers very clean and cleaned regularly. Extremely spacious pitches with lots of space to enjoy the surrounding nature.
    Great place to tour from.
    Disliked: 

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From the manager...

Hi Wendy,

So pleased you enjoyed yourselves, you definitely picked the good weather.

Thank you for taking the time to write a review, we look forward to seeing you again

Thanks

Steph & Carl
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stephen_g546833's avatar

Very quiet site with large pitches and excellent toilet/shower block.10/06/2021

Reviewer's country: United KingdomStephen G.Confirmed

  • Powered grass travel trailer site
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Lovely campsite, very quiet with large pitches. Toilet/shower facilities were excellent and a large field to walk the dog. The site is just off a main road but traffic noise was not a problem for us.
    Disliked: 

    A bit expensive for the available facilities but only a very minor niggle.
From the manager...

Hi Stephen,

Thank you for your review, we do appreciate the feedback.

Look forward to seeing you again

Steph & Carl
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chris_t153942's avatar

Great welcome big site with good facilities would definitely stay …09/20/2021

Reviewer's country: United KingdomChris T.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Powered grass travel trailer site
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Great welcome big site with good facilities would definitely stay again!
    Disliked: 

    –
From the manager...

Hi Chris

Thank you for writing a review, we look forward to seeing you again

Steph & Carl
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denize_s198573's avatar

Would def camp here again. Really enjoyed our stay.09/20/2021

Reviewer's country: United KingdomDenize S.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Primitive grass travel trailer site
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    The space and the large pitch settings. Spotlessly clean showers and toilets. Very friendly and helpful owners. Great base to explore from, easy to reach Shaftesbury, Sturminster Newtown etc. Very well maintained and clean site.
    Disliked: 

    The field we were in did not have a washing up area. However, it does look as though the site is having work done to improve the shower, toilet and washing up facilities .
From the manager...

Hi Denize,

Thank you for taking the time to write us a review, it is very much appreciated.

Look forward to seeing you again.

Yes we are looking at improvements next season.

thanks Steph & Carl
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Karen_P's avatar

Great stay, relaxing atmosphere09/16/2021

Reviewer's country: United KingdomKaren J.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Powered grass travel trailer site
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Open countryside ( 20acre field)
    Large pitch
    Friendly staff
    Clean toilet block
    Relaxing atmosphere
    We will be back having enjoyed how 3 Wedding anniversary on Tuesday with a bottle of fizz.
    Disliked: 

    Needs better washing up facilities
    Upgrade chemical toilet option
    Upgrade electric hook up points
From the manager...

Hi Karen,

Thank you for taking the time to write a review.
We do appreciate the feedback and are looking to improve facilities next season

Thanks
Steph & Carl
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Steve_D1's avatar

Nice spacious pitches with excellent toilet/shower facilities.09/13/2021

Reviewer's country: United KingdomSteve D.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Powered grass travel trailer site
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Shaftesbury Country Touring Park: One end of the campsite. Shaftesbury Country Touring Park: Shower/Toilet Block Shaftesbury Country Touring Park: Very clean showers and toilets.
  • Liked: 

    Toilet and shower facilities, probably the most modern and clean I have experienced in many years of camping.
    Flat pitches
    Plenty of space
    Proximity to Shaftesbury
    Friendly and helpful management.
    Disliked: 

    Quite a trek to the toilet/shower facilities depending on where your pitch is.
    The A30 can generate quite a lot of noise.
From the manager...

Hi Steve

Thank you for your review, we are putting another toilet block in next season and opening up the older shower block after it has been updated, it was the unknown this season but we have listened to our customers feedback.

Unfortunately we cannot do anything about the road noise.

Thanks Steph & Carl
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amy_i166932's avatar

Stunning, friendly site09/06/2021

Reviewer's country: United KingdomAmy I.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Powered grass travel trailer site
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Shaftesbury Country Touring Park: Stunning!
  • Liked: 

    Absolutely gorgeous site - very relaxed and beautiful! We were in the field where the lake is and loved it! Stunning views! The staff were fantastic - very friendly and super helpful.
    Disliked: 

    Elsan point had a temporary fix due to an issue which wasn’t great but no biggie - needs more showers / toilet facilities but again no massive issue - just some productive feedback
From the manager...

Hi Amy

Thank you for taking the time out to write us a review.
It has been a very strange 18 months and also having new management in May this year we didn't realise how successful the campsite would be.
We have taken note of the constructive feedback and will be adding a new toilet block and improving overall facilities next season.

Hope to see you all soon.

We absolutely love it here too.

Thanks Steph & Carl
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Anonymous user

Clean,good pitches not to close.09/06/2021

Reviewer's country: United KingdomAnonymousConfirmed

  • Primitive grass tent site (two man)
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Very nice people, and good site
    Disliked: 

    –
From the manager...

Hi

Thank you for your review, hopefully see you again

Carl & Steph
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Anonymous user

OK site,needs some improvements for cost of stay09/01/2021

Reviewer's country: United KingdomAnonymousMobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Powered grass travel trailer site
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Beautiful quite field really nice view,staff friendly & always around
    Disliked: 

    Only 2 toilets & showers in 1block fo whole site, no lighting either to mark gateway, pitches seem very close considering size of land
From the manager...

Hi Anon
We always welcome positive feedback.

There were actually 2 men's toilet, and showers, 2 ladies toilet and showers and one unisex toilet and shower.

Lighting is kept tp a minimum for obvious reasons.

Hook ups on Lakeview are positioned according to Camping and Caravanning Club guidelines.

Carl & Steph
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kevin_c207229's avatar

brilliant price and free fishing! Caught lots of fish08/31/2021

Reviewer's country: United KingdomKevin C.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Primitive grass travel trailer site
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Shaftesbury Country Touring Park: Even late fishing good! Shaftesbury Country Touring Park: One of the many caught! Shaftesbury Country Touring Park: So much space for our camper!
  • Liked: 

    Massive space and beautiful! Great little fishing lake . Really clean .
    Disliked: 

    Nothing!
From the manager...

Hi Kevin,

Glad you had a nice stay, hopefully see you soon.

Great photos thank you,

Carl & Steph
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Features

Coronavirus

Capacity reduced to increase social distancing

Check-in: one group at a time

Disinfectant sprays and wipes provided

Distance markers in shared facilities

Individual rooms in toilet/shower/basin facilities

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

Portaloo

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

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

No drinkable water point

No hot water

No running water

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

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  • 1-14 Sherborne Causeway, Shaftesbury, Dorset, England, SP7 9PX
  • Timezone Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)   GPS 51.0094°N 2.2386°W

Nearest transport

Coach stations
The Town Hall — 2.9 kilometers
 The Town Hall — 2.9 kilometers
 Virginia Ash — 11.7 kilometers
Train stations
Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station — 3.6 kilometers
 Tisbury Rail Station — 12.6 kilometers
 Templecombe Rail Station — 12.6 kilometers
Ferry ports
Poole Quay Ferry Landing — 37.6 kilometers
 Poole Ferry Terminal — 37.6 kilometers
 Brownsea Island Ferry Landing — 40.8 kilometers
Airports
Bournemouth International Airport — 38.5 kilometers

Directions


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

Take a detour into the animal world for a little while… there are several animal-orientated activities within reach of the site, including the family-friendly Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park (45 minutes’ drive) for hands-on farm activities and the Bush Farm Bison Centre (15 minutes), home to bison and elk and woodland walks.

On a bigger scale, Longleat (half an hour) has a drive-through safari packed with wild animals. However, it has more than just animals – there’s also an adventure park and over at Longleat House (35 minutes), you can ogle over an Elizabethan house through tours, exhibitions and walks around the formal and pleasure gardens.

There are more trips into history at hand too, whether it’s inside Old Wardour Castle (20 minutes), Stourhead’s mansion and landscaped gardens (20 minutes) or Stonehenge (45 minutes).

If you want energy-packed afternoons instead, the New Forest National Park (50 minutes) and its hiking and cycling trails may be worth the little longer drive. There are opportunities for watersports in Bournemouth (an hour) or a scenic coastal walk at Durdle Door (an hour) on the Jurassic Coast.

Must see

  • Stourhead House and Garden (12.2 kilometers)
  • Longleat (19.9 kilometers)
  • Haynes International Motor Museum (22.7 kilometers)

National Trust

  • Stourhead (12.1 kilometers)
  • Philipps House and Dinton Park (19.4 kilometers)

Cycle routes

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

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel.

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Permitted arrival/departure time

RV, travel trailer and tent sites
Arrive:  12:30 p.m. –  8 p.m.
Depart by:  noon

Shaftesbury Country Touring Park cancelation policy

Balance refunds: no penalties

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.

The remainder is payable direct to Shaftesbury Country Touring Park on arrival.

Deposit transferable during COVID-19.

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  • How much is payable upfront? A 15% transferable deposit is payable when you book, with the balance payable on arrival. Read more
  • Does Shaftesbury Country Touring Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Shaftesbury Country Touring Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Shaftesbury Country Touring Park? Take a detour into the animal world for a little while… there are several animal-orientated activities within reach of the site, including the family-friendly Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park (45 minutes’ drive) for … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Shaftesbury Country Touring Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  12:30 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Shaftesbury Country Touring Park? From $25.72 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
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Please read the park terms and conditions below and the Pitchup.com terms and conditions.

Sites
A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Admission
Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.

General
A state-issued fishing license is required (you'll need to apply for this beforehand).

Admission
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

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

Coronavirus
Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.

Vehicles
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Dogs
Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.

Safety
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Dogs
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

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.

Coronavirus
Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.

Extras
Motorcycle(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

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

Vehicles
No vehicle movement between 8 a.m. and 10:30 p.m..

Safety
Open fires are prohibited.

Coronavirus
Owing to government regulations, groups of 10 or more people are not permitted.

Sites
Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.

Coronavirus
Protective masks must be worn at all times in common areas.

General
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.

Safety
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

General
The fishing lakes are stocked with carp.
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.

Dogs
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (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.

Taxes
This area is not subject to city tax.

General
This park does have a catch-and-return fishing policy in place.

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

Visitors
Visitors must leave the premises by 11 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Sites
You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

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