Bridgewood

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  • Dog-friendly six-acre site in an ancient Dorset woodland
  • A 15-minute drive to Dorchester and Sherborne; 40 minutes to Weymouth
  • Firepits allowed; woodland tracks; local pub 15 minutes’ walk away
Searching for a remote-feeling site with a woodland and bushcraft opportunities around? You won’t be barking up the wrong tree at Bridgewood, a site in a six-acre corner of the 70-acre Bridge Wood in Dorset, an ancient area of woodland. Here, you’ll have your pick of the woodland trails around and lots of spots on site to get stuck into den-making or bushcraft. Dogs are also welcome for an additional fee. Things both look and feel majestic here, what with the tall trees overhead. As for facilities on the site, these include a composting toilet and solar shower – comfortable, convenient and eco-friendly. Firepits are a way to wind down in the evening here, as long as they’re well-contained (it is a woodland, after all); there's no electricity, as this is a back to basics site. Another option is to head to the local pub, which is either two minutes’ drive away or a leisurely 15-minutes’ country walk. There’s additional car parking in the site’s adjacent field to keep vehicles away from the woods, so it’s also easy to get out and pick up a few bits and pieces from the nearest food shop, 15 minutes’ drive away.

Site type

Tent sites 5
RV sites 1
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open now
Opens April 25
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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.
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • 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.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

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Reviews

9.7

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98% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This woodland site earns rave reviews for its peaceful, private pitches. Friendly hosts, fire pits, firewood, and abundant wildlife are highlights. Cabins are comfy. Facilities are basic but clean, though a few minor upgrades are suggested. It's a perfect nature escape; many want to return.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked We received a friendly welcome from the owner who showed us options of different pitches and also gave us information about the site and area.

The site itself is incredibly peaceful and lovely to explore.

Numerous walking routes are nearby - including to a warm and welcoming nearby pub.

There were many helpful facilities including trolleys to take your gear from the car park to your pitch, which vary in distance up to a few minutes walk.

We went during a stormy period but we felt cosy and sheltered from the wind on our pitched called “Elder”.

It’s great to come away from a break feeling we have left minimal trace with composting toilets and solar shower bags.

The site seems well looked after, we would certainly come again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely owners . Very helpful and facilities or very clean .

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Peter A.

1 bedroom cabin

Liked Everything the peace and sounds of birds. Back to natural. Unreal stay

Disliked Nothing because it's great

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Another fantastic stay.

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Sheridan s.

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Quietness and hearing the wildlife.

Disliked Nothing

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KINGA K.

1 bedroom cabin

Liked We enjoyed every second of our stay in the cabin. The cabin have everything you possibly need. There is fire pit outside with table and bench. The toilet and shower for your personal use. The cabin is beautifully decorated and the owners added small bits to make even more beautiful. We will definitely go back again. There are camping carts you can use to carry your staff from car to the cabin. There was nothing I could say was wrong about the place. Absolutely 💯 fantastic stay away from the rat race.

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Overall, very pleased and would love to come back.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Really freubdly hosts who gave us a friendly introduction to the site.
The site itself was beautiful: you had enough privacy to think you were off the grid, but our friends stayed in a plot near us which was nice. There is a pub located about a 5 minute walk away which is ideal.

The facilities were good and easy to access.

Disliked N/A

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked An oasis of calm, waking up among the trees to the sound of the birds really was a lovely way to spend a night. Individual pitches very well spread out so good privacy for all. Do remember to take a good torch because this is REAL camping in the woods and gets super dark which is perfect for a good nights sleep. Very quiet location, pub in walking distance and the owners at Bridgewood Camping are perfect hosts and very welcoming.

Disliked There is nothing not to like.

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Fantastic for naturalists. Less convenience, more…

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ufuk m.

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Fantastic for naturalists. Less convenience, more sustainable and natural camping. Immersive forest feeling.

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Perfect rural camping site with great hosts.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked What an amazing time we had! All of my sons camping dreams came true!
Secluded woodland setting, quiet and private, wonderful, kind hosts, and the ability to make campfires! Couldn't be more perfect!
He's already asked for a longer stay next time!

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Jack T.

1 bedroom cabin

Liked Stayed for 2 nights in the cabin and it was lovely, it was perfect for a relaxing weekend away with our 7 year old son who also had a fantastic time.

Was showed around when we first arrived which was brilliant.

Everything was thought of and the cabin had everything you needed.

Firewood and water top ups were easy to access.

Will 100% come back again.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: It was really lovely to meet with you and for taking the time to give us such a nice review.
We must thank you for the fantastic photos, really enjoyed the one with your son by the firepit toasting some marshmallows - proper camping experience! You'd be more than welcome to return, especially as you left the Cabin so clean and tidy after your stay - thanks again. Hope you have a great rest of the summer.

Beautifully peaceful

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Apryl F.

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked We loved how peaceful and quiet the campsite was. It felt really private—we couldn’t see any of our neighbours, which made it feel like we had the place to ourselves. It was the perfect spot to relax and unwind, and we had a really lovely time.

Disliked If we had to mention one thing, the shower and toilet facilities were definitely on the more rustic side—which added to the wild, back-to-nature experience! While they may not be for everyone, they were part of the charm of staying somewhere so remote and peaceful.

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Features

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 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

Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Location

Bridgewood

2 Manor Farm Cottages

Middlemarsh

Sherborne

Dorset

England

DT9 5QN

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.86852°N
2.47902°W

Route directions

The site entrance is at the second house down the access lane into the woods.

Nearest transport

Coach
9.5 km Greenhill
9.6 km Coldharbour
10.9 km Queens Head
Rail
6.6 km Chetnole Rail Station
7.3 km Yetminster Rail Station
8.4 km Thornford Rail Station
Ferry
29 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
38.6 km Poole Ferry Terminal
38.9 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
46.7 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

You’ll have had a good taste of woodland life on site, so it might suit you to mix things up with a little salt, sea and sand. One of the closest coastal patches is Weymouth beach (40 minutes’ drive) and there’s a good sandy stretch here, plus paddleboards and kayaks for hire to get out on the water. A little further away, the Jurassic coast is truly your oyster, as the rocky coves of the Isle of Portland (50 minutes) and fossil-hunting down Lyme Regis (an hour) are a day trip away. What of some historic sites along the way? Well, the National Trust’s Cerne Giant (10 minutes) is an interesting one, as the chalk hillside gives way to an ancient club-wielding sculpture of a man. There are two castles in the market town of Sherborne (15 minutes) and elsewhere, Forde Abbey House and Gardens (45 minutes) has a house with tapestries and a plant nursery of old. To end, perhaps you’ll want to mix and match the town with a more remote wildlife haven? The high street, cinemas and eateries in Dorchester (15 minutes) are certainly a nice buzz after the peaceful nature reserve in Alners Gorse Butterfly Reserve (15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Hive 25.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bowleaze Cove 26.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Bay (West) 26.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Lodmoor 27.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eypemouth 27.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Hardy's Birthplace 16.6 km

Mapperton House & Gardens 18 km

Montacute House 18.9 km

Fleet Air Arm Museum 19.8 km

Haynes International Motor Museum 20 km

National Trust

Hardy's Cottage 16.6 km

Max Gate 18.2 km

Montacute House 18.9 km

Tintinhull Garden 20.1 km

Lytes Cary Manor 23 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

MINTERNE 3.6 km

Beneath The Feet Of Cerne's Giant 6.6 km

SHERBORNE CASTLE 8.6 km

Sherborne Two Castles Walk 8.7 km

MELBURY PARK 8.8 km

Local events

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

    Dorchester, England 16.7 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Bridgewood have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bridgewood dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bridgewood? You’ll have had a good taste of woodland life on site, so it might suit you to mix things up with a little salt, sea and sand. One of the closest coastal … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bridgewood?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bridgewood? From $55.32 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.