Woodfrys Farm

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Space around the Withy Hut
Space around the Withy Hut
The view from the Withy Hut field kitchen over the Water Meadow
View from the Ridge
The Withy Hut has a double bed supplied with a mattress cover. Bring your own bedding and towels.
There's an electric fridge, electric charging points, as well as all the usual kitchen kit supplied
The kitchen is supplied with everything you will need for your stay including cutlery, plates, pots
A two-ring gas burner, and running hot water ensure you have all you need in the Withy kitchen
Withy Hut's field kitchen
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The view from the Withy Hut field kitchen over the Water Meadow
View from the Ridge
The Withy Hut has a double bed supplied with a mattress cover. Bring your own bedding and towels.

  • Eco-friendly family-run 25-acre smallholding just outside Shaftesbury
  • A 40-minute drive to Salisbury; 50 minutes to Jurassic Coast
  • Campfires and dogs welcome; paddle in the chalk stream on site
Try a true taste of rural Dorset at Woodfrys Farm – pick a pitch at this 25-acre smallholding in Melbury Abbas and you’ll be joining owners Hannah and Liam, their kids and a resident gang of pedigree rare breeds including Hereford cattle and British Lop pigs. This site at the foot of Melbury Hill also has a lake and a clear chalk stream so it’s no wonder that it’s also a popular spot for wildlife – keep your eyes out for herons and ducks by day, or tawny owls and pipistrelle bats by night. Wild animals and guests alike come along here for the peaceful atmosphere so cars are kept in a car park away from the accommodation areas and everyone’s asked stay quiet after 10pm. Being here is all about relaxing and taking advantage of the natural surroundings – you’re welcome to have a paddle in the stream, have a barbecue or light up a campfire for a traditional outdoor evening (logs and firelighters are available to buy on site to make things easy). Dogs are welcome too, but please do remember that this is a working farm so you’ll need to keep them on leads and clean up after them (free biodegradable poo bags are provided for that job). Eco-friendly measures are at the fore here, so you’ll spot touches like compost toilets and eco toiletries in the showers. Recycling is available too. There’s much to do in the surrounding area, including walks, beach days and National Trust properties, not to mention the lovely town of Shaftesbury, which you can drive to in five minutes or walk in a bit over an hour along footpaths and lanes.

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Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Occupancy

  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Dogs

  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

General

  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.

Admission

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

Languages spoken

English

French

Spanish

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What customers say

Praised for its beautiful, quiet natural setting and stunning views. Private, well-located pitches and great, clean, well-equipped facilities. Well-stocked shop with friendly staff. Owners are helpful. Environmentally conscious with a magical family experience.

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Hayley W. 1 review

The Withy shepherd's hut

Liked Beautiful getaway, stunning views. Amazing to be in nature far away from the city. My children had the best time!

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Was an amazing place Rustic and…

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 Lee R. 1 review

The Withy shepherd's hut

Liked Was an amazing place
Rustic and very natural.
What the country is all about.

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Great place we love coming back…

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 Jackie G. 2 reviews

The Withy shepherd's hut

Liked Great place we love coming back

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 Fiona R. 1 review

The Withy shepherd's hut

Liked We have returned home from a lovely stay at Woodfrys Farm. We stayed as a family of 5, mum and 2 little ones in the hut and 2 camping. The camp kitchen was excellent, the site was quiet and we loved having no-one around. Liam and Hannah were very friendly and showed us around their farm which the children loved. Excellent stay!

Disliked Nothing, everything was really superb.

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 Evan R. 2 reviews

The Withy shepherd's hut

Liked Great facilities!
Great price!

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Jill S. 6 reviews

Ridge primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Beautiful, quiet location. Just a magical setting.

The whole site was clean and well kept. Plenty of hot water for showers and washing up.

Well stocked shop on site with very welcoming staff.

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A well equipped, clean, quiet modestly priced site.

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Anonymous

Water Meadow primitive grass tent campsite

Liked A wonderfully quiet meadow pitch next to a beautiful wetland and stream. The welcome was warm and relaxed. A very environmentally conscious site.

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Hana C. 2 reviews

Water Meadow primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Beautiful place to stay, very quiet and clean. The owners were friendly and helpful.The camping pitch was private with a lovely view over the stream.

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Features

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 Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome 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

Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping 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

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Woodfrys Farm

Redmans Lane

Melbury Abbas

Shaftesbury

Dorset

England

SP7 0DB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.98436°N
2.17424°W

Route directions

There is a one-way system in place due to a nearby road closure. The easiest way to reach the site is from Shaftesbury, taking the B3081 and turning right down Mill Hollow Lane. When leaving the site, you will be sent out by a different route. The site is at the bottom of the hill on Mill Hollow Lane. Let yourself in the gate, then pull up the drive to the signposted car parking area on the left and shut the gate behind you. Putting the postcode into a Satnav may send you to nearby houses so it's best to use the farm name in Google Maps. Please be aware that the local lanes are narrow but they have passing places.

Nearest transport

Coach
2.9 km The Town Hall
2.9 km The Town Hall
15.8 km Virginia Ash
Rail
8.8 km Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station
10.8 km Tisbury Rail Station
17.2 km Templecombe Rail Station
Ferry
33.1 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
33.2 km Poole Ferry Terminal
36.3 km Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
33.3 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

Shaftesbury (five minutes’ drive) is well known for its steep and scenic Gold Hill, and it’s just one of the pretty towns and cities to visit nearby. Sherborne (half an hour), Salisbury (40 minutes) and Dorchester (45 minutes) are all worth a visit too, and of course there’s Weymouth (an hour) – home to one of Dorset’s finest sandy beaches. For other bits of scenery admiring, take yourselves to the National Trust properties Kingston Lacy and Stourhead (both 25 minutes) or head to the Jurassic Coast to snap pics of the famous stone arch Durdle Door (50 minutes). Alternatively, head out to spot animals at Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre (35 minutes) and Abbotsbury Swannery (an hour), or see what you can see on a walk through Duncliffe Wood (10 minutes).
(within 10 km)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 16.1 km)

Food and drink

  • Breezy Ridges Restaurant 1.3 km
  • The Half Moon Pub 2 km
  • Lore of the Sky Restaurant 2.4 km
  • Ye Old Two Brewers Inn Pub 2.7 km
  • The Mitre Pub 2.9 km
  • Aroma Restaurant 3 km
  • The Kings Arms Pub 3 km
  • The Ship Inn Pub 3 km
  • La Fleur de Lys Restaurant 3.1 km
  • The Grove Arms Pub 3.5 km

Groceries

  • Tesco 2.8 km
  • Lidl 2.8 km
  • Aldi 7.6 km
  • Lidl 9 km
  • Asda 9.1 km
  • Waitrose 9.2 km
  • Co-op Food 9.6 km

Parks and play

  • Rolt (Millennium Green) park 2.7 km
  • Donhead Village Play Area Playground 3 km
  • Space Inflaters Playground 8.7 km

Family days out

  • Gold Hill Visitor attraction 2.8 km
  • Gold Hill Visitor attraction 2.8 km
  • Shaftesbury Abbey Visitor attraction 2.9 km
  • Larmer Tree Gardens Visitor attraction 7.4 km
  • New Wardour Castle 8.1 km
  • Old Wardour Castle 8.3 km
  • Sturminster Castle 11.8 km
  • Mere Castle 13.8 km
  • Gartell Light Railway Theme park 16.1 km

Public transport

  • Half Moon Inn 2 km
  • Shaftesbury School 2.1 km
  • Health Centre 2.3 km
  • Compton Abbas Church 2.3 km
  • Linden Park 2.4 km
  • The Town Hall 2.9 km
  • Wincombe Lane 2.9 km
  • St Johns Church 3.1 km
  • John Shoobridge Court 3.1 km
  • The Grove Arms 3.5 km

Other nearby

  • Todber Manor Fishery Fishing 7.1 km
  • Rushmore Golf Club Golf course 8.6 km
  • Mole Country Stores General shop 8.9 km
  • The Original Factory Shop General shop 9 km
  • J&R Reynolds General shop 9.3 km
  • Bugley Pools Fishing 9.8 km
  • Wren's Shop General shop 10 km

Local services

  • Barclays Cashpoint 2.9 km
  • NatWest Cashpoint 3 km
  • Lloyds Bank Cashpoint 9.2 km
  • Texaco Fuel station 1.9 km
  • Abbey View Medical Centre Doctors 2.4 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy 2.4 km
  • Tesco Fuel station 2.7 km
  • Boots Pharmacy 2.8 km
  • Westminster Memorial Hospital 2.9 km
  • Ivy Cross Service Station Fuel station 3.2 km
  • Murco Fuel station 5.2 km
  • Gillingham Service Station Fuel station 7.7 km
  • Barn Surgery Pharmacy 8.9 km

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Must see

Stourhead House and Garden 17 km

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 21.5 km

Longleat 23.6 km

Wilton House 24.6 km

Breamore House 27.3 km

National Trust

Stourhead 16.9 km

Philipps House and Dinton Park 17.2 km

Little Clarendon 17.4 km

White Mill 21.5 km

Kingston Lacy 21.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Shaftesbury – Kingsettle Wood – Motcombe - Shaftesbury 3.1 km

Win Green and Tollard Royal 4.4 km

The Donheads - Wincombe - Gutch Common - Barkers Hill 5.8 km

Donhead St Andrew and the Wardour Castles 5.8 km

Duncliffe Wood 6.4 km

Local events

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

    Glastonbury, England 34.8 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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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Woodfrys Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Woodfrys Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Woodfrys Farm? Shaftesbury (five minutes’ drive) is well known for its steep and scenic Gold Hill, and it’s just one of the pretty towns and cities to visit nearby. Sherborne (half an hour), Salisbury … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Woodfrys Farm?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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