Snooks Farm Alpacas

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  • Peaceful, family-friendly coastal location on a working alpaca farm
  • Bournemouth and the New Forest within 20 minutes' drive
  • Two minutes' walk from the River Stour and five from shops and pubs
Set on a working alpaca farm in the Dorset countryside, Snooks Farm Alpacas is a splendid spot for the whole family, just three miles from Ferndown and two minutes' walk away from the River Stour. The free-range sheep and roaming goats should keep the kids entertained for hours – and there are also free-range duck and chicken eggs for sale here too. There are plenty of nearby attractions for a week of adventure. You can spend the day exploring the seaside resort of Bournemouth or take in the spectacular views of the New Forest; both within 20 minutes' drive. A skiing and snowboarding activity centre is only 10 minutes away, and Bournemouth airport is close by too (making this a handy pre-flight stay or base for the popular airshow). For food and drinks, the shops and pubs of West Parley are a five-minute walk away and barbecues are permitted on site. Dogs are not allowed on site.

Site type

Caravan sites 2
Motorhome sites 3
Open now
Opens 1 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 1 May to

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Reviews

9

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Cleanliness
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PeacefulWild camping

90% would recommend this site to a friend

88% would stay here again

What customers say

Lovely farm stay with friendly animals roaming free. Level pitches, peaceful vibe, choose your spot. Welcoming hosts. Basic but clean facilities. Some plane noise from nearby airport. Recommended for a relaxed, back-to-basics escape.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Definitely worth a visit.

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Sharon L.

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Loved being near the Alpacas, site was quiet and was a bonus to have a couple of toilets . Lovely pub a short walk away . Definitely value for money.

Disliked As usual I didn’t read previous reviews so being so close to a landing strip freaked me out a bit . Was woken very early by a plane taking off.

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We had a lovely stay, very peaceful and quiet,loved seeing the Alpacas

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Marcel H.

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Nice and quiet
Loved the Alpacas

Disliked Not much to dislike, it’s basic but you know that before you book.
Some people have complained about the airplanes, you’re near the airport so you can expect planes. We found it quite nice to watch the planes, there we less than I expected being an August bank holiday

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Great hosts, excellent location. Served its…

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Anonymous

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Liked Great hosts, excellent location. Served its purpose!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Chris the owner was very welcoming..…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Chris the owner was very welcoming..

Disliked Wasn’t told about being under the main landing strip of Bournemouth Airport so very noisy!!..

Very basic toilets, no toilet rolls supplied or hand drying facilities…

Unfortunately my van and myself got covered in ants…

No real access locally to the River Stour as described…

Couldn’t wait to leave to be honest..

Sorry not for me..😢

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From the manager: Sorry you did not enjoy your stay, the information on pitchup clearly states close to Bournemouth airport and great for the air show.
The river is just 2mins walk away.
You parked so close to the hedge so not surprised about the ants but plenty of space for you to move!
The toilets are proper flushing toilets which are clean, hand soap is provided, toilet roll is not supplied due to people stocking up there own cv / motorhomes.

Location was great, red arrows flew…

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Barry E.

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Location was great, red arrows flew over peaceful and friendly people and staff.

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Perfect!! Working farm, friendly welcoming, flat…

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Laurie W.

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Perfect!! Working farm, friendly welcoming, flat field with facilities.
Loved the alphas, larmas and emus etc

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Loved it. Every thing we needed.…

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Philip T.

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Liked Loved it. Every thing we needed. Very friendly. Clean toilets 5 min walk to nice pub for dinner and supermarket for breakfast. Our child loved seeing the animals. Will be back

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The space, the vibe, and even…

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Jennifer P.

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked The space, the vibe, and even the welcome!

Disliked The flight path…but was exciting to see Jet2, EasyJet, BA planes heading off to foreign climes!

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Always a warm welcome and easy…

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Ray F.

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Always a warm welcome and easy trip onto Bournemouth from here.
Nice to watch the Alpacas roaming about.
Good access to main roads. One of my regular stops for the area.

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Let me despite being late due…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Let me despite being late due to traffic.

Disliked Not everyone would cope with low flying aircraft Bournemouth airport.

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Features

No 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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Snooks Farm Alpacas

Church Lane

West Parley

Ferndown

Dorset

England

BH22 8TR

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.77165°N
1.87893°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.5 km Bournemouth University
5.1 km Bournemouth Station
5.7 km County Gates
Rail
5 km Bournemouth Rail Station
5.7 km Branksome Rail Station
5.9 km Pokesdown Rail Station
Ferry
7.8 km Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing
8.3 km Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing
8.4 km Wick Christchurch Ferry Landing
Airport
3.4 km Bournemouth International Airport
41.6 km Southampton 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

Moors Valley Country Park and Forest, a 15-minute drive away, is ideal for hiking and exploring by bike. The Moors Valley Railway offers the chance to ride a steam train and there are also play and adventure areas to keep the kids happy. The nearby village of Bovington will satisfy both history buffs and wildlife lovers, with its Tank Museum and ape rescue centre. Or hop over to Weymouth – under an hour away – with its lively beach and impressive sea life adventure park. The seaside town of Poole is also well worth visiting. The Dinosaur Museum in Dorchester is open seven days a week. The picturesque county town has a number of attractions for those looking for culture, including Athelhampton House and Gardens and the 256-acre Sculpture Park & Gardens.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Bournemouth Pier 6.2 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Bournemouth Boscombe Pier 6.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Bournemouth Durley Chine 6.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bournemouth Manor Steps 6.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A
Bournemouth Alum Chine 6.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Adventure Wonderland 2.4 km

The Bournemouth Balloon 5.7 km

Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum 6 km

Bournemouth Pier Beach 6.2 km

Oceanarium, The Bournemouth Aquarium 6.2 km

National Trust

Brownsea Island 10.8 km

Kingston Lacy 11.6 km

White Mill 13.3 km

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 15 km

Corfe Castle 19.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Throop Mill - Parley Green - Nature Reserve - Berry Hill 2.8 km

WIMBORNE ROAD CEMETERY 4.3 km

LOWER CENTRAL GARDENS, UPPER CENTRAL GARDENS AND COY POND GARDENS 5.5 km

AVON HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 19/05/1998) 7.1 km

Canford Heath 7.1 km

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, 6 September 2025 – Saturday, 6 September 2025)

    Dorchester, England 38.8 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 Snooks Farm Alpacas have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Snooks Farm Alpacas dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Snooks Farm Alpacas? Moors Valley Country Park and Forest, a 15-minute drive away, is ideal for hiking and exploring by bike. The Moors Valley Railway offers the chance to ride a steam train and there … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Snooks Farm Alpacas?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  11:30 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Snooks Farm Alpacas? From $50.69 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.