Dapplewood Caravan Site

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Pitches at sunset
Pitches at sunset
Spring evening
On site woodland off lead dog walk
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Pitches in the evening light
Looking over farmland from the picnic area
Site entrance
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Spring evening
On site woodland off lead dog walk
Visitor image of autumn on site

  • Adults-only site half an hour's drive from Bournemouth and the coast
  • In peaceful Dorset countryside 10 minutes' drive from Moors Valley
  • Suited to slow-paced getaways; off-lead dog walks on site
At Dapplewood Caravan Site, an adults-only site in Dorset, less than a mile from the village of Holt and a 10-minute drive from the market town of Wimborne, you can let all those stresses melt away. Dapplewood is a great base if you want to slow things down with a stroll on Holt Heath less than five minutes’ drive from the site, explore Moors Valley, 10 minutes away, or centre yourself with a short drive to the coast. Back on site, you’re in a top spot to unwind. The site keeps distractions to a minimum, so you can be sure of some peace and quiet – take the dog for a walk off-lead in the two acres of ash and oak woodland or relax at the picnic area under the trees, gazing out over the fields next to the site. When you're ready to get food out, venture across the fields to the local gastropub or nab a table at one of the many restaurants within 10 minutes of the site.

Site type

Caravan sites 5
Motorhome sites 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • Guests under the age of 18 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.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 113 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Peaceful adult-only woodland haven, praised for natural beauty & spacious pitches. Great for dog walks. Friendly hosts (Bridgette!) & easy access to pubs/walks. Note: levelling blocks needed, no toilets/showers. Idyllic escape.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 14/07/2026

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Lovely

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 Lisa C. 16 reviews

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Nice quiet site well kept
Bridgette is a lovely friendly lady
Nice size pitches

Disliked Would have been nice to get a welcome pack of some sort with info on shops take away and things to do
Didn’t know about WiFi until someone else on hol told us on Saturday night

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From the manager: Hi Liz,

It was lovely to you both this weekend and I'm so pleased you had a lovely stay. The welcome card I handed to you does list all the details of the wifi, the local pub etc and my contact number in case you need any other info whilst you are with us on site and we are always happy to recommend our favourites for takeaways. Our indian in Wimborne is Epic!

Perfect for chilling 😎

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 Cavin G. 12 reviews

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Tranquility. It's good to be back to the best site for relaxing. No hassle just encouraged to have a peaceful break
I'd recommend it but will loose my spot hahaha

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Hi Cavin, thank you for your lovely review....there's always a spot for you!

Lovely site in a great location close to Hope Cove

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9 out of 10
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 Nick P. 2 reviews

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Excellent facilities that were clean and very practical

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From the manager: Hi Nick, thank you! We are delighted you had a great stay with us!

Great stopover to the south coast.

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Anonymous

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Well maintained, peaceful and shady. Perfect for the summer heat. Lovely walk to the local pub. Easy access to the A31.

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From the manager: Thank you guys, I'm glad you had the lovely rest you needed and hopefully we will see you again later in the year.

Very relaxing.

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 Debbie W. 4 reviews

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked What an amazingly beautiful spot. All started off by a very happy welcome from bridgette. Our space was reserved for us, but as we were 1st there we could have moved, but under the large oak tree was a great spot. Definitely a place to unwind & relax. Lovely walk to the pub.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: I'm so glad you had a great time and managed to unwind and relax with us. The heat was a bit crazy but hopefully the tree shade saved the day!

Great peaceful site…

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 Paul B. 2 reviews

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Great peaceful site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely peaceful site, friendly and helpful…

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Vanessa F. 1 review

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Lovely peaceful site, friendly and helpful reception.

Disliked Nothing

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Very quiet site good communication with…

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 Kevin T. 2 reviews

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Very quiet site good communication with owner good wi fi

Disliked Having to leave

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From the manager: Hi Kevin,

'Having to leave' made me chuckle....you certainly looked relaxed! Hope to welcome you back later in the year.

lovely small peaceful site with plenty…

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 sue t. 3 reviews

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked lovely small peaceful site with plenty of room and trees/shrubbery between pitches.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you Sue, it was our pleasure having you on site!

Beautiful little site. Bridgette our host…

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10 out of 10
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 Louise R. 1 review

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Beautiful little site. Bridgette our host was delightful.

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From the manager: Thank you Louise, I know you are already off on your next brilliant adventure. It was an absolute delight to talk to you both. What an interesting chat! Stay safe!

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 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

Bush Peaceful Spectacular scenery 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

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Dapplewood Caravan Site

Lodge Road

Holt

Wimborne

Dorset

England

BH21 7DW

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.84373°N
1.96619°W

Nearest transport

Coach
12.2 km Bournemouth University
12.3 km Meeting House Lane
12.9 km St Johns Church
Rail
13.4 km Branksome Rail Station
13.5 km Parkstone (Dorset) Rail Station
13.7 km Hamworthy Rail Station
Ferry
14.7 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
15.1 km Poole Ferry Terminal
17.3 km Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
12 km Bournemouth International Airport
44.2 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

What’s a holiday without some sun, sea and sand? At Dapplewood, at least two of those are within easy reach – Highcliffe, Bournemouth and Sandbanks beaches are each within 40 minutes’ drive of the site, and are top spots for watersports, sailing and visits to the stunning coast. At Dapplewood, you’re well placed for exploration of this part of the country. There are plenty of cycling routes passing close to the site – take your pick and follow it around historic sites, soaking in the scenic Dorset countryside. Let yourself be transported back in time with a trip to the stunning Kingston Lacy, 15 minutes from Dapplewood, where you can poke around the Egyptian artefacts, wander through the Japanese Gardens and imagine what it must feel like to have an IOU from a king. There are loads more stately piles close to the site, including Little Clarendon, Mompesson House, Max Gate and Mottisfont. History enthusiasts who are craving a little more can see the Cerne Abbas Giant hillside carving and Stonehenge, both less than an hour from the site. The shops, theatres, restaurants, museums and galleries of Bournemouth are 30 minutes away – Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and the Oceanarium are must-sees, and the more adventurous might like to try the climbing walls, vertical drop slide and ziplines at the Bournemouth Pier.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands 14.8 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Harbour Lake 15 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bournemouth Durley Chine 15.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bournemouth Alum Chine 15.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bournemouth Pier 15.6 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 5.9 km

Adventure Wonderland 11.4 km

The Bournemouth Balloon 15.2 km

Bournemouth Pier Beach 15.5 km

Oceanarium, The Bournemouth Aquarium 15.6 km

National Trust

Kingston Lacy 6 km

White Mill 7.9 km

Brownsea Island 17.3 km

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 22.1 km

Corfe Castle 23.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Holt Heath - Horton Tower - Holt Heath 2.6 km

CRICHEL HOUSE 4 km

Pamphill - Eye Bridge - Lambs Green - Wimborne 5.4 km

KINGSTON LACY 5.9 km

ST GILES' HOUSE 7.3 km

Local events

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

    Brockenhurst, England 27 km

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

    Wareham, England 28.6 km

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

    Dorchester, England 35 km

  • Southampton Boat Show (Friday, 18 September 2026 – Friday, 18 September 2026)

    Southampton, England 39.7 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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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Dapplewood Caravan Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Dapplewood Caravan Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Dapplewood Caravan Site? What’s a holiday without some sun, sea and sand? At Dapplewood, at least two of those are within easy reach – Highcliffe, Bournemouth and Sandbanks beaches are each within 40 minutes’ drive … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Dapplewood Caravan Site?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Dapplewood Caravan Site? From $61.88 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.