Lancombe

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  • West Dorset Shepherd's Huts set in an AONB, with beautiful views
  • A rural retreat with an indoor pool, spa room, games room and fairies!
  • An award winning complex with nearby walks, attractions and beaches
Forget wet canvas and soggy sleeping bags, and enjoy a much more exciting and luxurious option with Lancombe’s Dorset Glamping experience! If you’re looking for campsites in Dorset for a self-catering holiday with a difference, we are proud to introduce Marjorie and Ezmerelda. They are luxury Shepherd’s Huts that have been commissioned especially for Lancombe, an award winning holiday complex set in the West Dorset Countryside. These custom made luxury Shepherd Huts offers a stylish and cosy base for a romantic rendezvous for two, or an adventure in complete comfort for a family, all year round. Marjorie and Ezmerelda are situated towards the furthest point of Lancombe, nestled in a peaceful corner of the meadow and the woodland; whilst still maintaining civilization with a shingled pathway for access. They are both perfectly equipped and ready for your self-catering, posh camping break. Our glamping experiences offer the early risers an opportunity to watch the sunrise over the rolling hills and meadows of Dorset. Both of these lovely huts sleep 4 people each boastinng their own ensuite shower room and toilet, kitchenette, and outdoor log store with access to all the facilities that Lancombe offers including free wifi. Silver Winner in the 2015 Dorset Tourism Awards Self Catering Category Awarded the 2015 and 2016 Certificate of Excellence from Trip Advisor reviews

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Lancombe

Higher Chilfrome

Maiden Newton

Dorchester

Dorset

England

DT2 0HU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.79091°N
-2.61575°W

Nearest transport

Coach
12.2 km Coach Station
15.5 km South Station
16.8 km Yeovil Bus Station
Rail
3.5 km Maiden Newton Rail Station
8.9 km Chetnole Rail Station
12 km Yetminster Rail Station
Ferry
23.5 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
44.9 km Poole Ferry Terminal
45.3 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

Dorset and the South West have some of the finest scenery and attractions that the UK has to offer; and it’s within easy reach of Lancombe. With beaches such as West Bay (Broadchurch) and Charminster (fossils) and of course Weymouth, being in easy driving distance, there is always plenty to do. Below outlines some favourites of both ourselves and our guests. Hopefully, this will give you some food for thought when planning out your holiday activities. Don’t forget: check out our blog too, as we’ll do regular features on some of these fantastic locations. Must sees Abbotsbury Gardens, Swannery and Children's Farm - 14.3 miles The Tank Museum - 24.2 miles Monkey World - 26.1 miles Sealife - 18.8 miles Dinosaur museum - 9 miles Beaches West Bay - 15.4 miles Hive Beach - Burton Bradstock - 15 miles Weymouth - 19 miles Charmouth - 21 miles Other Eggardon Hill - beautiful scenic view - 5 miles Cerne Abbas Giant - 8.1 miles Market towns Beaminster - 7.7 miles Dorchester - 8 miles Fishing The Kingcombe Centre - 3 miles There are plentiful walks and cycle routes, fine pubs and eateries close by.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Hive 13 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Bay (West) 13.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eypemouth 14.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seatown 16.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Charmouth West 21.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mapperton House & Gardens 6.4 km

Abbotsbury Swannery 14.7 km

Hardy's Birthplace 17.3 km

Montacute House 19.2 km

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 21.9 km

National Trust

Max Gate 16.3 km

Hardy's Cottage 17.2 km

Montacute House 19.1 km

Tintinhull Garden 21.5 km

Barrington Court 25.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

CHANTMARLE 3.7 km

Eggardon Hill and Powerstock 4.9 km

MAPPERTON HOUSE 6.3 km

MELBURY PARK 6.9 km

BEAMINSTER MANOR 8.4 km

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday 7 September 2024 – Saturday 7 September 2024)

    Dorchester, England 15.4 km

  • Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday 19 July 2024 – Friday 19 July 2024)

    Dorchester, England 22.9 km

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)

    Wareham, England 33.4 km

  • Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)

    Sidmouth, England 45.3 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 Lancombe have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Lancombe dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lancombe? Dorset and the South West have some of the finest scenery and attractions that the UK has to offer; and it’s within easy reach of Lancombe. With beaches such as West Bay … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lancombe?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    Please contact us if you expect to arrive later than 7pm.

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