Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
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Pitch size
unlimited
Ground type
Grass
Twin-axle vehicles not accepted
Suitable for
Tent, Trailer tent
Features
Extras
Bring a pup tent (1 max) | £6 (£6) per night | |
Dog (1 max) | £5 (£5) per night |
You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.
Availability
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Happyard
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Voted 81% of visitors View breakdown
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Loved the location. Strikes me that it I’ll always be a breezy…
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Liked: Loved the location. Strikes me that it I’ll always be a breezy location and we had a bell tent and it easily withstood the 30mph gusts but you definitely need to be prepared for the fact you are on a hill. Only staff we saw were teens but the one we dealt with was super helpful and let us know all the necessary info. Basic facilities but clean and seemed well maintained.
Disliked: Pretty much whole camping field is on a slope so can’t pinch level, but this is my only downside and it’s easily managed.
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Wonderful campsite. Lovely chance to be close to nature and animals. Nice…
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Liked: Wonderful campsite. Lovely chance to be close to nature and animals. Nice and quiet in the evenings
Disliked: Nothing
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Excellent site, lovely host and stunning animals.
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Bell tent (basic)
Liked: Location (proximity to beautiful walks and beaches). Great host. All the amenities
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Excellent site and lovely staff
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Liked: Everything
Disliked: Nothing
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Good location price and clean facitities
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Liked: Nice view. Lovely animals
Disliked: Ground was not flat. Very bumpy
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From the manager: Hi, Anna thankyou for your review. We did have a very wet winter and unfortunately didn't manage to roll the ground before the hay was set in so the ground is not as good as it usually is annoyingly but for next season we will look at ways to improve this . Will also have super showers and extra toilets next year so I hope you'll come back and see us again?? Enjoy the rest of your holidays Tina and the happyard crew
Great big field with friendly staff and lots of animals for the kids
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Liked: Most of it as it's just plain and simple. Field at bottom has toilets, Guinea pigs,cats and a massive rabbit, middle field going up bank has loads of Alpacas and top field is for camping..... Massive field,great to play in for kids and horses at bottom.
Disliked: Not complaining about anything but you can hear cars at night on road, you are no where near road but it travels, you get used to it and obviously the trek down to toilets, especially at night.... But take a good torch and you'll be fine.... Just suck it up and do it..... For the price, no probs
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Nice and quiet place.
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Liked: Quiet and not busy place. Clean portable toilets with toilet paper and sanitizers. Nice views. Lovely place.
Disliked: Shower would be advantage. I wouldn't stay there longer that one night as I would need shower after all day walk or paddleboarding.
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From the manager: Thankyou very much for your review,we are considering showers although this would then have a bearing on the price and like to keep costs down to stay in the wild camping/ budget break but we certainly are looking at the options Wishing you a super time for the rest of the holidays and hopefully see you in the future 🤠
Lovely little site, simple facilities with plenty of pitching space
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Liked: It’s a beautiful small and simple camping site. We loved the alpacas, cows and other animals down in the yard! The portaloos were clean and there was another toilet down in the yard, but we didn’t have to use it as there was never a queue. There was just a handful of other campers, so it was quiet and peaceful, but everyone including the hosts were really friendly and welcoming! We loved our short stay and wouldn’t definitely recommend and go back!
Disliked: Nothing at all! It is quite tricky to find if using satnav, however what.three.words locations and map coordinates are given on the confirmation, so be sure to use those!
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From the manager: Thankyou so much for your wonderful review it really means so much to us as really debating whether we offer camping again in the future as this season has really been a tricky one with this awful weather but reviews like this really perk me up Thankyou Enjoy the rest of your holidays hopefully the weather will be kinder 🤠
Really good value. Super friendly staff. Alpacas, horses, guinea pigs, rabbits and…
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Liked: Really good value. Super friendly staff. Alpacas, horses, guinea pigs, rabbits and cats. Beautiful views. A previous review mentioned road noise was a problem but we didn't find it an issue at all. You can hear it a bit but no more than many other camp sites and not enough to keep me awake and I'm a light sleeper.
Disliked: Slightly sloping pitches. Not really a problem if leveling ramps are used but would be good to know in advance so extra ramps can be packed.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for taking the time to write a really kind review. Were so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you all again in the future 🤠
The kids could go off to the horses and Lammas was safe…
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Liked: The kids could go off to the horses and Lammas was safe enuff to let the kids play
Disliked: Nowhere to put ur rubbish Nowhere to empty ur toilet
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Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campground
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 WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No drinkable water point Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campgroundAccessibility
Accessible parking at site Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal sitesLocation
Happyard
Bride Valley Alpaca Farm
Higher Kingston Russell
Dorchester
Dorset
England
DT2 9ED
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.72098°N
-2.59332°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Hive | 9.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
West Bay (West) | 12.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Eypemouth | 13.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Weymouth Lodmoor | 15 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Bowleaze Cove | 15.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Abbotsbury Swannery 6.9 km
Mapperton House & Gardens 11.4 km
Hardy's Birthplace 14.4 km
Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 14.8 km
Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 15 km
National Trust
Max Gate 12 km
Hardy's Cottage 14.3 km
Clouds Hill 24 km
Montacute House 27 km
Tintinhull Garden 29.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
South from Little Bredy 2.5 km
BRIDEHEAD 2.8 km
Eggardon Hill and Powerstock 4.8 km
Hardy Monument Circular 4.9 km
ABBOTSBURY GARDENS 6.7 km
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 7, 2024 – Saturday, September 7, 2024)
Dorchester, England 11.8 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 Happyard have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Happyard dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Happyard? Even away from the alpacas, this is an excellently family-friendly place in which to settle down for a Dorset hol, whether you want countryside, coast, farms or fossil hunting. Or ditch the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Happyard?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.