Gold Hill Glamping

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The lodge
The cornfield lodge
Two-bedroom lodge
Private lodge

  • Wooden lodge on a farm with gorgeous Dorset country views
  • Two miles from Shaftesbury; less than an hour's drive from the coast
  • Off-grid, with lanterns, a campfire pit and a kitchen shelter
Classic English views don’t come much more classic than that of Shaftesbury’s Gold Hill, a steep cobbled street that had been admired for centuries even before a famous bread advert baked it into Britain’s collective imagination. Two miles south of the Dorset town is a glampsite that’s been inspired to take its name, and while you can’t actually see the famed street itself from Gold Hill Glamping there are some rather gorgeous country views to compensate. The glamping meadow at this working farm slopes gently westwards so it’s particularly well placed for the best of the evening light. There’s plenty to choose from when it comes to sussing out the top spot for sunset views. It's also spacious: there are three acres and just the one lodge, so you’ll be guaranteed a good serving of peace and space. And if you want some company? Have a chat with farmers Clea and Jonathan to see if you can watch the cows being milked or give the ponies a pat. It’s all suitably rural in vibe around here: there’s no electricity so lanterns and campfires will light the evenings, and by day you can wander into the neighbouring woodland to discover rope swings, fairy doors hidden among tree trunks and a stream to splash in. The lodge has a comfy double bed along with futons that you can convert into kids’ beds (you’ll just need to bring bedding). Outside, meanwhile, there’s a picnic bench, a campfire pit and a well-equipped kitchen shelter. Flushing loos and hot showers are up by the farmhouse a hundred metres away, and there’s also a composting loo closer to hand in the field.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Opens
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 21 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Reviews

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10

100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great stay! Wish we could have stayed longer

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
inigo r.

Willow bell tent

Liked Amazing accommodation within a farm. The host had a problem with our tents but they solved it by upgrading our stay transfering to their "Cornfield Lodge". So very happy abour it!. The hot tube, the shed with the table and sofas... Could not have been better :-)
Thanks for sharing such a great place!


Features

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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery

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 Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm 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 Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Gold Hill Glamping

Allan's Farm Cottage

Pitts Lane

West Melbury

Shaftesbury

Dorset

England

SP7 0BX

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.98036°N
2.20111°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.8 km The Town Hall
2.9 km The Town Hall
13.9 km Virginia Ash
Rail
7.8 km Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station
12.4 km Tisbury Rail Station
15.4 km Templecombe Rail Station
Ferry
33.5 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
33.6 km Poole Ferry Terminal
36.7 km Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
34.4 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

In keeping with the rural theme around Gold Hill Glamping, it’s only right that you take some of your wanders into the spectacular countryside, hills included. Melbury Hill is only 20 minutes’ walk from the site, and further afield there’s the Fontmell Down Nature Reserve (45 minutes’ walk). If it’s stunning landmarks you’re looking for, head to Shaftesbury (45 minutes’ walk or five minutes’ drive) – it's home to the site’s namesake, Gold Hill, an abbey and a heritage trail. There’s the iconic Stonehenge (35 minutes) stone circle further out, and Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door (50 minutes) along the Jurrasic coast for gorgeous coastal scenery. For a little of the old times on your travels, head to the ruins of Old Wardour Castle (25 minutes) or Kingston Lacy (25 minutes) to see a splendid stately home. Handily, Larmer Tree Gardens (20 minutes), a popular wedding venue, is also close to Gold Hill Glamping, as is the Compton Abbas Airfield (10 minutes), which runs training flight experiences.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands 31.2 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Harbour Lake 32.1 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Branksome Chine 36.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Canford Cliffs Chine 36.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bournemouth Alum Chine 36.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Stourhead House and Garden 16.3 km

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 22 km

Longleat 23.5 km

Haynes International Motor Museum 25.9 km

Wilton House 26.5 km

National Trust

Stourhead 16.2 km

Philipps House and Dinton Park 18.9 km

Little Clarendon 19.1 km

White Mill 21.8 km

Kingston Lacy 22.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Shaftesbury – Kingsettle Wood – Motcombe - Shaftesbury 3.3 km

Duncliffe Wood 4.8 km

Win Green and Tollard Royal 6.3 km

Todber - Fifehead - Stour Provost - Todber 6.3 km

The Donheads - Wincombe - Gutch Common - Barkers Hill 7.4 km

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)

    Dorchester, England 32.7 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Gold Hill Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Gold Hill Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Gold Hill Glamping? In keeping with the rural theme around Gold Hill Glamping, it’s only right that you take some of your wanders into the spectacular countryside, hills included. Melbury Hill is only 20 minutes’ … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Gold Hill Glamping?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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