Shilvington Barn

9.9 27 reviews

The view from the bell tent in the morning

From the site looking towards weymouth and portland

Peaceful Dorset site on a family farm, with stunning rural/sea views
A 15-minute drive from the Jurassic Coast and Dorchester
Homemade burgers and local produce for sale; firepits for hire

What a handy location this is for a rural Dorset holiday – Shilvington Barn campsite is above the tiny hamlet of Coryates, less than 20 minutes’ drive from Dorchester, Weymouth and the gorgeous Jurassic Coast. This is a family-run working farm, with the site cows always somewhere nearby, and often more animals lurking in the surrounding hedgerows (deer, buzzards, rabbits and foxes can often be seen around the place). If you fancy getting to know some of the residents, book an alpaca experience on site. As well as being handy for getting out and about, this location is also rather stunning – the grass pitches have 360-degree views out over the Dorset countryside to Chesil Beach and the sea beyond, and often take in stunning sunrises/sunsets over the surrounding hills too. Lots of circular walking routes can be followed nearby, including the ramble to Hardy’s Monument two miles away. Life on site is pretty relaxed, with plenty of space for kids and dogs to stretch their legs, and access to a basic washing-up area and communal portable showers and portable toilets. Bring along a barbecue or hire a firepit on site and you can cook up burgers from the farm and other local produce that can be bought on site. You can also source pints at a couple of local pubs two and a half miles away.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

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

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Shilvington Barn

Coryates

Dorset

England

DT3 4HW

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.67457°N
-2.52443°W

Nearest transport

Coach

7.2 km South Station

8.7 km Marks and Spencer

18.1 km Coach Station

Rail

5.1 km Upwey Rail Station

7.1 km Dorchester West Rail Station

7.3 km Dorchester South Rail Station

Ferry

9.1 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal

37.7 km Poole Ferry Terminal

38.3 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing

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

To the Dorset coast first? The famed 18-mile Chesil Beach is about 15 minutes’ drive away, with plenty of scope for walks or days of sea fishing. Sailing and surfing types should set off instead for Portland Harbour (20 minutes’ drive), and paddleboarders, kayakers and swimmers alike can all get a close-up view of Durdle Door by setting off from its adjacent beach or Lulworth Cove (35 minutes). Proper sand-based family fun, meanwhile, can be had in Weymouth (20 minutes), which is also home to the excellent Sea Life Centre. Of course, Dorset’s not all about the coast, and there are also some great days out to be had around Dorchester (15 minutes), perhaps visiting the brewery, the dinosaur museum or the teddy bear museum, or setting off to explore Sculpture by the Lakes (25 minuntes). And if you’d like to include animal viewings on your schedule, plan some time at Abbotsbury Swannery and Subtropical Gardens (15 minutes) or Kingston Maurward Gardens & Animal Park (20 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Weymouth Lodmoor	7.9 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Bowleaze Cove	8.4 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Weymouth Central	8.4 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Portland Harbour Castle Cove	9.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	N/A	N/A
Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle	9.9 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Excellent	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Abbotsbury Swannery 5.6 km

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 7.7 km

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 8 km

Hardy's Birthplace 11.3 km

Mapperton House & Gardens 18.4 km

National Trust

Max Gate 8.1 km

Hardy's Cottage 11.2 km

Clouds Hill 19.8 km

Corfe Castle 33.1 km

Montacute House 33.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Hardy Monument Circular 2.2 km

A Chess Piece Visit 3.2 km

BRIDEHEAD 4.3 km

Nottington - Chickerell 4.8 km

Nottington - Upwey - Broadwey 4.8 km

Local events

Dorset County Show (Saturday 7 September 2024 – Saturday 7 September 2024)
Dorchester, England 8.8 km
Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 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.

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Stunning views, super peaceful, deer and hare in the camping field

Beautiful views, quiet spacious site

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Anonymous Sept 2023

Non-electric grass and earth campervan pitch

Liked: Lovely open site, lots of space even on august bank holiday.
Very friendly and helpful reception, beautiful walks from the site.
Compost loos were fine and good hot showers.
Quiet and friendly.
It’s a bit windy so bring a windbreak!

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Great Quiet site

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Trudy M. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass and earth campervan pitch

Liked: The friendly staff member who greeted us and the quiet location.

Disliked: Nothing at all to dislike :)

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Fab price, stunning views, friendly host

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Rachelle C. Sept 2023

Bell tent

Liked: Bell tent was lovely and spacious, as a first experience for my little boy, he loved it! Beautiful views, tranquil and good for the soul environment. Annabel was lovely and very welcoming.

Disliked: The only dislike is people pitching very close to you which didn’t make it a very peaceful experience.

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What a wonderful site. The views were gorgeous and it is…

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Jo B. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: What a wonderful site. The views were gorgeous and it is a perfect location for exploring the surrounding area with so many place to go, and lovely walks straight from the site.
The facilities were excellent and the best thing was being able to choose our own pitch and not feel crowded. We will be back.

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everything you need to get away from it all in stunning surroundings

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Tim B. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Peaceful location and stunning views from a huge field with plenty of space. Great to be able to buy local produce from the farms shop. Lovely warm showers. Communication with management was also brilliant.

Disliked: Nothing

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Good facilities, loads of space and super peaceful.

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Anonymous Aug 2023

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Stunning views in all directions, regardless of the weather, incredible skies, sunsets and starry nights. Great site, very relaxed and chilled out.

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clean and pretty site with basic but good facility's.

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michael w. Aug 2023

Bell tent

Liked: Nice views, bell tent was lovely. spacious pitches.

Disliked: We had a disposable barbeque and struggled to find anything to lift it of the ground to save the grass. other sites have some brick piles around to use for this purpose maybe it would be a good idea as i noticed a few people were having the same issue.

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Stunning views and a peaceful location. Owners were very friendly and pleasant.…

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Anonymous Aug 2023

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Stunning views and a peaceful location. Owners were very friendly and pleasant.
Showers were absolutely lovely and hot every time.
Enjoyed the stay and fire pit use, keeping us warm and cosy as the sun went down.
Great location, local to nearby beaches and attractions.

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Loved it!

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Anonymous Aug 2023

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Great Site, really enjoyed our stay. Would recommend. Loved the position and inventive facilities.

Disliked: Family who turned up with a generator who seemed to miss the point of the location and site..

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The perfect back to basic campsite with the most spectacular views.

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Anonymous Aug 2023

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Wonderful remote location with spectacular views of almost 360 degrees. View of Chesil Beach, sea and lush farmland. Just a few sheep in the field next door bleeping away.
Long drop compost toilets clean and well managed. Superb showers. Rustic but very hot and cleverly designed. Delightful. Pleasant sink area for pots. Very spacious site. We loved everything.

Disliked: Nothing

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Frequently asked questions

Does Shilvington Barn have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Shilvington Barn dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Shilvington Barn? To the Dorset coast first? The famed 18-mile Chesil Beach is about 15 minutes’ drive away, with plenty of scope for walks or days of sea fishing. Sailing and surfing types should … Read more