Purbeck Valley Farmhouse

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  • Family-run farm site with fab Corfe Castle and Purbeck Hills views
  • Spacious pitches a 10-minute drive from Swanage and Wareham
  • A five-minute walk to Harman’s Cross steam railway train station
Dawdle down Dorset way for a dreamy break at the fab family-run Purbeck Valley Farm. This park is a champion choice for its location – it’s in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty a 10-minute drive away from both the inland town of Wareham and Swanage at the coast. Plus it also has gorgeous views… Corfe Castle and the pretty Purbeck Hills are visible from the pitches and you can wander directly towards these destinations via local footpaths and bridleways. Harman’s Cross train station is a five-minute stroll for steam rail trips to Swanage and Corfe Castle (pre-booking essential). Is it lunchtime yet? To get eats on the go, stick around Corfe Castle and order food in a local pub or stock up on ingredients at the shop and garage a couple of minutes’ drive from the site before cooking over coals by your pitch (barbecues are allowed). Another wise option when it comes to nourishment is to pack food in a picnic hamper and take it towards one of several sandy beaches within a 30-minute drive, such as Studland (15 minutes), Swanage (10 minutes), Lulworth Cove (half an hour) or Durdle Door (half an hour). Back on base as evening draws in, lounge on your spacious pitch or use the time to organise yourself using the park's essential facilities, including toilets, showers, a washing-up area and recycling bins.

Site type

RV sites 40
Tent sites 40
Open now
Opens May 1
Please note

Occupancy

  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Admission

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

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 1 to

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Reviews

9

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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

95% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This spacious, peaceful site offers stunning views, perfect for Corfe Castle & Jurassic Coast. Clean toilets/showers are a plus, though some found washing-up sinks lacking hot water & the terrain hilly. Friendly owners and fire pit/log hire are available.

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Uneven terrain. Quietness Beautiful village close by…

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HJ v. 2 reviews

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Uneven terrain.
Quietness
Beautiful village close by

Disliked Chemical waste facilities ???

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet campsite with amazing views. All facilities are clean

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Anonymous

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Facilities

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Large field with plenty of space…

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Madeleine H. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Large field with plenty of space to pitch. Lovely views and great location for access to Studland, beaches and walking. Friendly owners.

Disliked Toilets were fine but not regularly cleaned, with no hot water for hand washing at the two sinks. Showers were also fine but not all of them were hot and no way of controlling the temperature so water was either too hot or just cold! No hot water for washing up either, which wasn’t ideal.

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SLAWOMIR A. 8 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

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Spacious campsite in beautiful countryside. Easy…

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Paul H. 3 reviews

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Spacious campsite in beautiful countryside. Easy access to the heath and bridlepaths

Recommend to friends Visit again

Open, quiet, cleanliness, showers…

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Vix N. 3 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Open, quiet, cleanliness, showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful, quiet campsite with stunning views of Corfe.

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 Emma B. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Such a beautiful, peaceful campsite. Great showers and fully flushing toilets situated a short distance from showers which is perfect as I always get grossed out when they are too close! Close couple minutes car journey to Cofe Castle and village which is full of independent shops and obviously the stunning Corfe Castle. 10 mins to Swanage and other great locations Linda who runs the campsite is great! Will definitely return.

Disliked Nothing, loved it all!

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Clean toilets and showers. Quiet.…

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Alex C. 2 reviews

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Clean toilets and showers. Quiet.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lot of space, calm.…

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Thomas J. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked A lot of space, calm.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Super good value. Nice facilities. Great…

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Audrey K. 1 review

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Super good value. Nice facilities. Great walk to Corfe castle

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 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 Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer 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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 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 Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Purbeck Valley Farmhouse

Valley Road

Corfe Castle

Wareham

Dorset

England

BH20 5HU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.62623°N
2.0397°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1.7 km East Street
1.7 km East Street
5.9 km Bus Station
Rail
9.1 km Wareham Rail Station
9.8 km Holton Heath Rail Station
11.1 km Hamworthy Rail Station
Ferry
8.7 km Shell Bay Ferry Terminal
9 km Sandbanks Ferry Terminal
9.1 km Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
22.3 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

If you’re in Dorset for a beach break but fancy seeking out quieter shores than the particularly popular Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove (half an hour’s drive), check out Winspit Quarry, Seacombe Cliff and Chapmans Pool (15 minutes). All are easily reached via Worth Matravers (10 minutes), a village with an award-winning pub. Poole (half an hour) tends to be a little busier but is worth bustling towards for a look at the big natural harbour and Georgian-era old town, while Swanage (10 minutes) is a must for its views of the spectacular chalk-white cliffs. For countryside tours once you’re done with the coast, check out the atmospheric ruins of Corfe Castle close to the site (35 minutes’ walk), then drive to the RSPB Arne nature reserve for a bit of birdwatching. Organised days out at family-friendly attractions more your bag? Peer at the primates in Monkey World (20 minutes), amble among the armoured machines at the Tank Museum in Bovington (25 minutes) and chug through the countryside old-school style on the Swanage steam railway.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Swanage Central 6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Kimmeridge Bay 6.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Studland Knoll House 6.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Shell Bay North 8.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Harbour Lake 9.8 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Corfe Castle 2 km

Swanage Railway 5.9 km

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 6.4 km

Brownsea Island 9.1 km

Lulworth Castle & Park 12 km

National Trust

Corfe Castle 1.8 km

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 6.5 km

Brownsea Island 9 km

Clouds Hill 18.1 km

White Mill 19.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Corfe - Nine Barrows Down - Swanage 1.9 km

The Purbecks - Castle and Coastal 2.2 km

Corfe - East Creech - West Hill 2.3 km

West From Corfe Castle 2.3 km

Norden - Scotland - Blue Pool - Corfe 2.6 km

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 5, 2026 – Saturday, September 5, 2026)

    Dorchester, England 29.2 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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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Purbeck Valley Farmhouse have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Purbeck Valley Farmhouse dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Purbeck Valley Farmhouse? If you’re in Dorset for a beach break but fancy seeking out quieter shores than the particularly popular Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove (half an hour’s drive), check out Winspit Quarry, Seacombe … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Purbeck Valley Farmhouse?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Purbeck Valley Farmhouse? From $45.45 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.