Purbeck Valley Farmhouse

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Beautiful sunset over camp site field
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Spacious field
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Large grass pitches

  • 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
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

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

93% would stay here again

What customers say

Spacious, quiet site in a beautiful spot, great value! Clean, hot showers lauded. Near Corfe Castle via nice walks. Basic but functional facilities. Minor road noise & wish for flatter pitches. Fire pits/logs for hire.

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A lot of space, calm.…

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Thomas J. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked A lot of space, calm.

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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

Quiet camping, value for money, showers & toilets, walk to Corfe.

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Jason H. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Basic campsite,, plenty of space, pitch where you want. I love this place, it has all you need for a basic campsite. Showers and toilets that are clean. Quiet campsite with a nice walk to Corfe Castle. Owner is a lovely lady , very friendly.

Disliked There was nothing I disliked.

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Recommended as a quiet well maintained site

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Neil G. 1 review

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked It's only a field, but what great views.
Facilities are simple, but well maintained and kept constantly cleaned.
Ideal for touring Purbeck and local areas.
Loved it. Heartily recommend this site.
Very quiet, absolute silence after 10.00pm
Easily accessible pubs and eateries

Disliked Nothing. Great place

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A good location, punctual from phone…

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Peter B. 1 review

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked A good location, punctual from phone call on arrival.

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A great campsite, would visit again.

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Miranda K. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Location, lots of space, great loos. Petrol station with grocery store less than a mile down the road.

Disliked Some unavoidable traffic noise. I'd bring ear plugs next time

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Peaceful and no dogs ideal place…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Peaceful and no dogs ideal place to us ss a base to visit the area

Disliked Nothing

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Peaceful camp site

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Jemma P. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Beautiful views, the toilets and showers were really clean. Drinking water supplied. The host greeted us at the gate then was left alone. Liked the touch of the log run in the evening so could purchase fire wood. Great location, lovely walk to local pub!

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Wonderful base to explore Swanage and Purbeck

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Josephine G. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely hot showers, great location, very spacious and quiet. You can easily walk over the fields from the site to Corfe Castle and the village in 25mins.

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Large open camping field, clean showers…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Large open camping field, clean showers and toilet block short walk to bus stop

Disliked No shop on site

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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 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

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026)

    Wareham, England 11.9 km

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

    Dorchester, England 29.2 km

  • New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday, July 28, 2026 – Tuesday, July 28, 2026)

    Brockenhurst, England 40 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 $44.97 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.