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On-park accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: Anytime Read more

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From $880.14 (for 3 nights, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Feather Down Farms - East Shilvinghampton

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A cottage under canvas (added by manager 23 Aug 2023)

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Lots of outdoor space (added by manager 23 aug 2023)

So much space to explore (added by manager 23 aug 2023)

Cottage under canvas (added by manager 23 aug 2023)

Family-friendly safari tents at a scenic Dorset working farm
A 10-minute drive to Chesil Beach and 15 minutes to Weymouth
Farm tours, local produce and alpaca walks available on site

Where should you go in the UK to give yourselves the best chance of finding good weather? Make your way to Weymouth, on the Dorset coast – it’s said to have more sunny days per year than anywhere else in the country. While it’s a good idea to keep fingers crossed for clear days, rainy ones shouldn’t pose too much of a problem when you’re staying at Feather Down Farm Days (East Shilvinghampton) – accommodation here is in sturdy safari tents that are almost like canvas cottages. Each one has its own ensuite bathroom, dining table and well-equipped kitchen as well as comfy beds so you’ll be self contained and cosy in all weathers. The tents are part of a working farm on the south side of the valley that stretches from Portesham to Upwey, and you’ll be sharing the place with the resident animals who live in a paddock just a short way from the tent field. The farm is run by the Bartlett family, who are keen to help guests get the most out of their stay by giving farm tours (to meet and feed the pigs, goats and calves), answering questions and offering extras like alpaca walks (extra charge applies for this). Of course, farm life is all about food – and there’s no shortage of that around here. The farm larder shop is stocked with local produce including the farm’s own beef and pork and other local goodies (including wine and beer from within a 20-mile radius). Home-made goodies are on offer too (with a highlight being the meringue roulade – grab a piece of this if you get the chance) and there are often pizza nights to join in with. Meanwhile, foragers are welcome to help themselves to things like sloes from around the farm.

Site type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Tents are not accepted at this park.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 24 to Mon, Oct 28 2024

This site is a member of Feather Down Farms group.

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Pitch types & availability

2 bedroom safari tent (ensuite)

5 people maximum 2 bedrooms

Dimensions: 9.0m width x 5.0m length (29.5ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 45.0m² (484.4ft²)

5 people maximum 2 bedrooms

Dimensions

9.0m width x 5.0m length (29.5ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 45.0m² (484.4ft²)

4 rooms

Bedroom 1 x Double bed
Bedroom 1 x Bunk bed
Open space 1 x Double bed
Bathroom 1 x Shower, 1 x Toilet

Features

Bed linen 4 included, 4 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.
Duvets and pillows 5 included, 5 max.

Cooking equipment
Dining table and chairs
Ensuite WC
Firewood provided
Kitchen corner or kitchenette
Outdoor furniture
Picnic table
Shower
Towels
Wood-burning stove

Extras

Dog (2 max)

£25 (£25) per stay
High chair (1 max) £6 (£6) per stay
Travel cot (1 max)

£8 (£8) per stay

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £505 (£505) 3 nights, 2 adults

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Features

Dogs 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 Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Disabled facilities Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce 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 Rallies 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

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities 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

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Feather Down Farms - East Shilvinghampton

Portesham

Weymouth

Dorset

England

DT3 4HN

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.65693°N
-2.52762°W

Route directions

What3Words: basics.composers.bother Please note: At the end of your journey, a sat nav will take you to the site's neighbours, but please do not enter West Shilvinghampton.

Nearest transport

Coach

7.4 km Marks and Spencer

8.6 km South Station

18.7 km Coach Station

Rail

4.5 km Upwey Rail Station

7 km Weymouth Rail Station

8.5 km Dorchester West Rail Station

Ferry

7.8 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal

38.2 km Poole Ferry Terminal

38.8 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing

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

This is the countryside that inspired Thomas Hardy’s novels – and you may find you grow fond of it too as you visit places like Dorchester (20 minutes’ drive), Kingston Maurward (25 minutes) and Hardy’s Cottage itself (25 minutes). The Jurassic Coast is close by too – with highlights being the impressive shingle strand Chesil Beach (10 minutes), the pretty village of Abbotsbury (10 minutes) with its swannery and subtropical gardens and of course the splendid sandy beach, Sea Life Centre and nature reserves of Weymouth (15 minutes). How else to fill days? Well, there are plenty of places for boat trips and watersports, plus outdoor art at Sculpture By The Lakes (35 minutes), bird of prey experiences at Dorset Falconry Park (25 minutes) and chances to step far back into the past at The Dinosaur Museum (25 minutes)…

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Weymouth Lodmoor	6.9 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Weymouth Central	7.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Bowleaze Cove	7.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Portland Harbour Castle Cove	8.3 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	N/A	N/A
Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle	8.3 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Excellent	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Abbotsbury Swannery 5.1 km

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 6.7 km

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 6.7 km

Hardy's Birthplace 12.7 km

Mapperton House & Gardens 19.8 km

National Trust

Max Gate 9.3 km

Hardy's Cottage 12.6 km

Clouds Hill 20.5 km

Corfe Castle 33.2 km

Montacute House 35.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Hardy Monument Circular 3.7 km

Nottington - Chickerell 3.7 km

Nottington - Upwey - Broadwey 3.7 km

Nottington - Southill - Chickerell 3.8 km

Nottington - Lorton - Radipole 3.8 km

Local events

Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 7, 2024 – Saturday, September 7, 2024)
Dorchester, England 10.2 km
Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday, July 19, 2024 – Friday, July 19, 2024)
Dorchester, England 19.3 km
Tankfest (Friday, June 28, 2024 – Friday, June 28, 2024)
Wareham, England 20.4 km
Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, July 25, 2024 – Thursday, July 25, 2024)
Wareham, England 22.7 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Occupancy

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Vehicles

No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Sites

Tents are not accepted at this park.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Arrivals and departures

The park will send you further check-in information 3 day(s) before your arrival.

Reception

There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Admission

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

Hired accommodation

Your unit must be left clean and tidy; a fine of £55.00 ($94.54) will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Payment terms

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Does Feather Down Farms - East Shilvinghampton have a swimming pool? No View all features
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What attractions are near Feather Down Farms - East Shilvinghampton? This is the countryside that inspired Thomas Hardy’s novels – and you may find you grow fond of it too as you visit places like Dorchester (20 minutes’ drive), Kingston Maurward (25 … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Feather Down Farms - East Shilvinghampton?

On-park accommodation

Arrive: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Depart by: Anytime

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Feather Down Farms - East Shilvinghampton? From $880.14 (for 3 nights, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.