Melbury Vale Vineyard
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Add your business details- Glamping site at a scenic family-run Dorset boutique winery
- Shaftesbury five minutes' drive; 50 minutes to Jurassic Coast
- On the edge of Cranborne Chase for views, walks and stargazing
Now here's a real treat for those that appreciate a good glass of something… how about a glamping break at a family-owned boutique winery in the glorious Dorset countryside?
About five minutes' drive south of Shaftesbury (and easily accessed from the A350) is Melbury Vale Vineyard, in the Stirkel Valley and with gorgeous views over the hills of Melbury Downs to the Cranborne Chase National Landscape. The sunrises and sunsets are often pretty special here – and the site is just on the edge of the Dorset dark sky park too, so you’ll be treated to some spectacular stargazing on clear nights.
All of this makes a wonderful backdrop to some time spent sipping something delicious while gazing out over the very place it was made. Sibling owners Clare and Glynn have come a long way since they first bought 28 acres of derelict farmland here back in 2003, and they now oversee not just an award-winning vineyard and winery but also a cider orchard and a distillery producing liqueurs, brandy and aromatised wines.
Of course, there's more to this location than just the opportunity to have a nice drink. The stylish and well-equipped accommodation is in an excellent spot for working up a good thirst with days out walking on rural trails, visiting the Jurassic Coast or exploring historic settings like Stonehenge and Bath. As well as being home to the famed Gold Hill, the centre of Shaftesbury also has several places to eat and shops where you can pick up supplies to go with your drinks back at base.
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Features
No dogs allowed
Campfires 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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly 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 Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 sites) VineyardLocation
Melbury Vale Vineyard
Foots Hill
Cann
Shaftesbury
Dorset
England
SP7 0BW
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.98697°N
2.18184°W
Nearest transport
Coach2.3 km The Town Hall
2.4 km The Town Hall
15.2 km Virginia Ash
Rail8.2 km Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station
10.9 km Tisbury Rail Station
16.6 km Templecombe Rail Station
Ferry33.6 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
33.7 km Poole Ferry Terminal
36.8 km Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport33.9 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
Attractions and activities nearby include:
- Shaftesbury (for Gold Hill and Shaftesbury Abbey, Museum and Garden): five minutes’ drive
- National Trust - Fontmell and Melbury Downs: five minutes
- Compton Abbas Airfield (events and restaurant/café): 10 minutes
- North Dorset Railway: 15 minutes
- Stonehenge: 35 minutes
- The Tank Museum: 40 minutes
- Sculpture by the Lakes: 40 minutes
- Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door: 50 minutes
- Bath city centre: 55 minutes.
Food and drink
- Breezy Ridges Restaurant 1.2 km
- The Half Moon Pub 1.6 km
- Ye Old Two Brewers Inn Pub 2.2 km
- The Mitre Pub 2.3 km
- Aroma Restaurant 2.5 km
- The Kings Arms Pub 2.5 km
- The Ship Inn Pub 2.5 km
- La Fleur de Lys Restaurant 2.6 km
- Lore of the Sky Restaurant 2.9 km
- The Grove Arms Pub 3.8 km
Groceries
- Tesco 2.3 km
- Lidl 2.4 km
- Aldi 7 km
- Lidl 8.5 km
- Asda 8.5 km
- Waitrose 8.6 km
- Co-op Food 9 km
Parks and play
- Rolt (Millennium Green) park 2.2 km
- Donhead Village Play Area Playground 3.2 km
- Space Inflaters Playground 8.1 km
Family days out
- Gold Hill Visitor attraction 2.3 km
- Gold Hill Visitor attraction 2.3 km
- Shaftesbury Abbey Visitor attraction 2.4 km
- Larmer Tree Gardens Visitor attraction 8 km
- New Wardour Castle 8.2 km
Public transport
- Shaftesbury School 1.7 km
- Health Centre 1.8 km
- Linden Park 2 km
- The Town Hall 2.4 km
- Compton Abbas Church 2.4 km
- Crown Hill 4 km
- The Old School 7.7 km
- Gillingham Station 8.3 km
- Primary School Shelter 8.4 km
What’s nearby
- Todber Manor Fishery Fishing 6.6 km
- Mole Country Stores General shop 8.3 km
- The Original Factory Shop General shop 8.4 km
- J&R Reynolds General shop 8.7 km
- Bugley Pools Fishing 9.2 km
- Rushmore Golf Club Golf course 9.2 km
- Wren's Shop General shop 9.7 km
Local services
- Texaco Fuel station 1.8 km
- Abbey View Medical Centre Doctors 1.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy 1.9 km
- Tesco Fuel station 2.3 km
- Boots Pharmacy 2.3 km
- Westminster Memorial Hospital 2.4 km
- Ivy Cross Service Station Fuel station 2.7 km
- Murco Fuel station 4.6 km
- Gillingham Service Station Fuel station 7.1 km
- Barn Surgery Pharmacy 8.3 km
Must see
Stourhead House and Garden 16.5 km
Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 22 km
Longleat 23.2 km
Wilton House 24.9 km
Haynes International Motor Museum 27 km
National Trust
Stourhead 16.3 km
Philipps House and Dinton Park 17.4 km
Little Clarendon 17.6 km
White Mill 21.9 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 2.6 km
Win Green and Tollard Royal 5 km
Duncliffe Wood 5.8 km
The Donheads - Wincombe - Gutch Common - Barkers Hill 6 km
Donhead St Andrew and the Wardour Castles 6 km
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 5, 2026 – Saturday, September 5, 2026)
Dorchester, England 34 km
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 23, 2027 – Wednesday, June 23, 2027)
Glastonbury, England 34.2 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 Melbury Vale Vineyard have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Melbury Vale Vineyard dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Melbury Vale Vineyard? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Shaftesbury (for Gold Hill and Shaftesbury Abbey, Museum and Garden): five minutes’ drive - National Trust - Fontmell and Melbury Downs: five minutes - Compton Abbas … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Melbury Vale Vineyard?
Read moreOn-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m.