Huntick Retreat

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Hardstanding pitches
Hardstanding pitches
Huntick retreat reception and the koi pond
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Huntick retreat site office
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Huntick retreat reception and the koi pond
A sunny day on site
The neighbours coming to say hello

  • Well-located adults-only Dorset touring park near the A35
  • Poole Quay, Corfe Castle and Monkey World within 20 minutes’ drive
  • Dogs welcome; Lytchett Matravers pubs and shops a mile away
Have a look at this for a conveniently located place to stay in the Dorset countryside – Huntick Retreat is only a little way off the A35, the main road running across the county, and it’s a mere mile from the shops and pubs of Lytchett Matravers. Not that it’s all about the location, handy though it is… this is a site that’s surrounded by lovely views and offers a warm welcome and helpful service to all its guests. It’s an adults-only (16+) setup here, but dogs are welcome and provided with a designated exercise area for a proper stretch of the paws. There are plenty of dog-friendly pubs and attractions nearby too, so they’ll be able to join you on your outings – just ask on site for tips. Dogs will need to be kept on a lead at all times on site, however, because it’s not just human guests that like to pitch up here – the park is also popular with passing wildlife like deer – including a resident stag – badgers, buzzards and hedgehogs, so the owners are keen to make sure they’re not disturbed. Facilities at Huntick Retreat have been well thought out to make life easy for guests – you’ll have access to a launderette and drying room, a washing-up area, a wifi connection, chemical disposal and bathrooms with toilets and showers. Poole (15 minutes’ drive) is your nearest large town for anything you can’t get in Lytchett Matravers.

Site type

Tent sites 14
Caravan sites 32
Motorhome sites 32
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 16 are not allowed on site.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Units longer than 7.9 metres are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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0 children
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Reviews

9

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Peaceful

93% would recommend this site to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

This adults-only spot's loved for its peace, friendly staff, and fab facilities (showers are hot!). Pitches are spacious with good views. Some mention a bit of mud, but improvements are happening. Great for exploring.

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Hidden gem, and an escape from reality.

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Daniel F.

Big Field power optional grass site

Liked Pitches were spacious and all equipped with electric hookup if you want it. The owners were very welcoming and friendly. The site is very quiet and tucked away, but there is a town about a miles walk up the road with a Tesco Express and a pub. The toilets, showes and washing facilities were well kept, and there is even a games room with a pool table and a dartboard.

Disliked Nothing to dislike - its just a tucked away quiet campsite.

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I was met with a lovely…

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Jon B.

Power optional concrete and grass caravan site

Liked I was met with a lovely warm welcome from the owner who gave me the rundown on the site. Loved the peace and quiet, views, and very spacious pitches. The facilities where clean and the morning shower was lovely and warm. Pub down the road was very quiet but did a decent burger.

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Excellent site

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Elaine W.

Power optional concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Great communication with Debbie prior to arrival. Spacious pitch, good toilet/shower facilities, well kept site and very quiet. Very near to Poole.

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Left a day early due to illness. Not sure we would book here again.

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Anonymous

Power optional concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Adults only. Peaceful site.

Disliked Poor toilet waste facilities,very basic.
Shower room good size but cold and sparse.
Pitch rough.

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From the manager: Good afternoon, and thanks for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry your stay at Huntick Retreat didn’t meet your expectations and that you found our toilet waste and ablution facilities basic, cold, and sparse. We’re also disappointed to hear you felt the pitch was ‘rough,’ especially as we had regraded all pitches and tidied the edges just the week before to prepare for the new season. While we don’t offer refunds for early departures, we’re sorry you became unwell and had to cut your holiday short.

Regards
Huntick Retreat

Excellent site, in easy reach of everything

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Julie F.

Power optional concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Friendly welcome,Good sized pitches, neat and tidy, peaceful, nice clean bathrooms.

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Excellent clean site

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Lisa W.

Power optional concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Spacious pitch and a lovely quiet setting

Disliked Nothing

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Excellent Site, good sized pitches and friendly helpful staff.

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Caroline E.

Power optional concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Great pitches, good facilities, super friendly! Lovely views and quiet. Had a great couple of days. Adult only site, big thumbs up. On our list of favourites.

Disliked WiFi, but it didn’t detract in our enjoyment.

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Fantastic Wi-Fi…

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Anonymous

Power optional concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Fantastic Wi-Fi

Disliked Nothing

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Stunning! Lovely owners, really helpful. Clean and…

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Charli P.

Power optional concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Stunning! Lovely owners, really helpful.
Clean and well maintained facilities.
Lovely views!

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Good size pitches and decent facilities.…

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Ray F.

Power optional concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Good size pitches and decent facilities. well off the main road so quiet at night

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Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

Campfires 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful

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

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Level campground, no steep slopes

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Drainage hook-up points for caravans Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Huntick Retreat

Huntick Road

Lytchett Matravers

Poole

Dorset

England

BH16 6BB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.75274°N
2.06161°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.1 km Seldown Coach Station
8.1 km Post Office
8.1 km Red Lion
Rail
4.3 km Hamworthy Rail Station
4.7 km Holton Heath Rail Station
6.7 km Poole Rail Station
Ferry
6.9 km Poole Ferry Terminal
7 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
10.3 km Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
16.4 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

Dorset is, of course, well known for its gorgeous landscapes – and it should be pretty easy to check out some of the top spots from here. Both the atmospheric ruins of Corfe Castle and the sparkling waters of the Blue Pool are about 20 minutes’ drive away; alternatively you could set off to the Jurassic Coast for a day at Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door (half an hour), or head for the miles of sandy beach at Studland Peninsula (half an hour). If you fancy a bit of activity among this scenery, perhaps play a round at Bulbury Woods Golf Club (five minutes) or have a go at the madcap floating assault course at Dorset Adventure Park (20 minutes). For more leisurely strolls, board a boat at Poole Quay (15 minutes) for a wildlife trail around Brownsea Island, wander around the National Trust’s Kingston Lacy estate (15 minutes) or set off to see birds at Abbotsbury Swannery (45 minutes). Don’t write off Dorset’s favourite family attractions either – places like Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre (20 minutes), The Tank Museum (25 minutes) and the Swanage Railway (half an hour) have plenty to offer for grown-up days out.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands 4 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Harbour Lake 5 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Sandbanks Peninsular 11.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Shore Road Beach 11.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Shell Bay North 11.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 6.9 km

Brownsea Island 10.2 km

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 12.3 km

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 12.6 km

Corfe Castle 12.7 km

National Trust

White Mill 5.8 km

Kingston Lacy 6.7 km

Brownsea Island 10.3 km

Corfe Castle 12.8 km

Clouds Hill 14 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

CHARBOROUGH PARK 4.7 km

WAREHAM MEADOWS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 02/08/2004) 5.5 km

Canford Heath 5.9 km

Pamphill - Eye Bridge - Lambs Green - Wimborne 6.8 km

KINGSTON LACY 6.9 km

Local events

  • Tankfest (Friday, 26 June 2026 – Friday, 26 June 2026)

    Wareham, England 14.4 km

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)

    Wareham, England 16.4 km

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, 5 September 2026 – Saturday, 5 September 2026)

    Dorchester, England 25.8 km

  • New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday, 28 July 2026 – Tuesday, 28 July 2026)

    Brockenhurst, England 35.1 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.

Offers

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Big Field power optional grass site
  • 10% off April Offer –

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Huntick Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Huntick Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Huntick Retreat? Dorset is, of course, well known for its gorgeous landscapes – and it should be pretty easy to check out some of the top spots from here. Both the atmospheric ruins of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Huntick Retreat?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Huntick Retreat? From $62.03 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.