Misty Meadows

9.4 54 reviews

Sunrise from the top of the camping meadow

Simple site by a lake and river on a working Dorset farm
A quarter of an hour's drive from Lulworth Cove and Dorchester
Firepits and barbecues welcome; logs and essentials sold on site

An apt name is Misty Meadows – this small pop-up site on a busy working dairy farm just outside the peaceful Dorset village of Owermoigne is regularly graced by atmospheric misty dawns and dusks. The meadows themselves are set in a very sheltered location, with a meandering river on the one side and a small lake on the other. This spot is an excellent place for family time without any electricity or wifi to distract you, but don't worry – entertainment is provided by the ducks, swans, geese, frogs, deer, dragonflies and other creatures you'll be sharing the site with. Children can paddle in the river here on hot days (under adult supervision, of course), while elsewhere there are footpaths that start right on the edge of the farm that can take you deep into the local countryside. Barbecues are allowed, so make sure you bring your marshmallows and a comfy chair for stargazing. Some firepits are available to hire if you haven’t got your own, and logs and other essentials are usually sold on site. Misty Meadows is just under a mile and a half from a well-stocked farm shop in the centre of Owermoigne. Crossways, a slightly larger village with more amenities, is a mile and a half in the other direction.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

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 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

Peaceful Wildlife haven

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

Farm Large (51-200 sites) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Misty Meadows

Holly Farm

Moreton Road

Owermoigne

Dorset

England

DT2 8HZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.68317°N
-2.3285°W

Nearest transport

Coach

8.2 km South Station

11.9 km Marks and Spencer

15.4 km Post Office

Rail

2.3 km Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station

7.6 km Wool Rail Station

8.2 km Dorchester South Rail Station

Ferry

11.9 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal

23.8 km Poole Ferry Terminal

24.4 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing

Airport

36.6 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

This is cider country, so a visit to the Mill House Cider Museum (five minutes' walk) is in order – and, given how much apple-fermenting expertise there is around the place, it'd be almost rude not to pick up a few local ciders at the gift shop while you're at it. Also within walking distance is the Dorset Collection of Clocks (five minutes' walk), a top collection of timepieces housed in the same building. Lots of top Dorset beaches and seaside spots like Lulworth Cove (15 minutes' drive) and Weymouth (20 minutes) are within easy reach by road, so there are plenty of opportunities for getting out to see the Jurassic Coast along the South West Coast Path at Misty Meadows. Inland, other top picks include the Tank Museum (15 minutes) with its rip-roaring military displays and Monkey World (15 minutes), one of the largest ape rescue centres in Europe. You might also like to pay a visit to historic Dorchester (15 minutes), Dorset's county town in the middle of Hardy Country, or to see the village of Corfe Castle (25 minutes), home to an impressive Norman fortress, a steam railway and some of the best tea rooms in the area.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Ringstead Bay	6 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Durdle Door West	7.7 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Durdle Door East	7.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	N/A	Excellent
Bowleaze Cove	8.4 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Lulworth Cove	9.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The Tank Museum 6.1 km

Hardy's Birthplace 6.8 km

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 8 km

Lulworth Heritage Centre 9 km

Lulworth Castle & Park 9.7 km

National Trust

Clouds Hill 6.6 km

Hardy's Cottage 6.8 km

Max Gate 7.3 km

Corfe Castle 19.7 km

White Mill 23.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ringstead Bay - Chaldon Down - Ringstead Bay 4.8 km

South Down NT Car Park - Scratchy Bottom 4.8 km

South Down Car Park - White Horse Hill - Osmington - Osmington Mill - Ringstead - South Down CP 4.8 km

Lulworth and White Nothe Coastal Tour 4.9 km

Ringstead - Osmington Mills - Osmington Walk 5.9 km

Local events

Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday, July 19, 2024 – Friday, July 19, 2024)
Dorchester, England 7.7 km
Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 7, 2024 – Saturday, September 7, 2024)
Dorchester, England 8.1 km
Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, July 25, 2024 – Thursday, July 25, 2024)
Wareham, England 9.9 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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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Beautiful flowers in the stream running next to our site

Brilliant site where you can pitch where you like.

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Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Kristy P. Sep 2023

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: We really loved our stay at Misty Meadows. Just what we wanted, spacious, choose your own pitch. Lovely area with river and tyre swing. Toilets good.
Amy was really helpful on her messages and in person. Thank you.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely field to camp in, remote and not crowded which made the…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Emma W. Aug 2023

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Lovely field to camp in, remote and not crowded which made the camping experience very enjoyable
Showers and toilets really clean
Would return!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location for all. Beautiful and peaceful.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2023

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Lovely location, rivers, wildlife, and lives up to the misty meadow name. We went to say hello to the cows, visit the cider museum for cider and ice cream, and enjoyed some lovely walks.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely open space…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	4
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2023

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Lovely open space

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fabulous base yo explore from and relax in.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Rachel H. Aug 2023

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Site, quiet, spacious setting. Excellent shower and toilet facilities.
Friendly staff. Maintenance of site very well tended but lovely wild open feel in our field. Easy to find and lots to offer both on and off site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Swampy meadows

Overall	6/10
Location	6
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	4

Anonymous Aug 2023

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Country environment no groups or loud noise

Disliked: Due to very wet weather fields very boggy

Recommend to friends Visit again

Attractive field with freedom to camp anywhere set in stunning country and…

Overall	8/10
Location	6
Value for money	6
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2023

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Attractive field with freedom to camp anywhere set in stunning country and forest. Very friendly and welcoming. Spitfire club and frampton arms.are two great local pubs.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location, good communication, clean toilets, peaceful setting…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Ellen W. Jul 2023

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Location, good communication, clean toilets, peaceful setting

Disliked: Limited wash facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely location, quiet and peaceful. Great place to explore the jurassic coast.…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Sophie L. Jul 2023

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Lovely location, quiet and peaceful. Great place to explore the jurassic coast. Helpful host on arrival

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful location. Fantastic site, friendly, welcoming and fun...even in the rain!…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Anonymous Aug 2023

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Beautiful location.
Fantastic site, friendly, welcoming and fun...even in the rain!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Frequently asked questions

Does Misty Meadows have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Misty Meadows dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Misty Meadows? This is cider country, so a visit to the Mill House Cider Museum (five minutes' walk) is in order – and, given how much apple-fermenting expertise there is around the place, it'd … Read more