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
Summer evening sunset on site
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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 105 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

95% would stay here again

What customers say

A quiet, adults-only woodland spot with plenty of space between pitches. Visitors loved the peaceful vibe and natural surroundings, praising the friendly hosts (especially Bridgette!) and great dog walks. Basic facilities are available; there are pubs nearby for food and drink. Some noted mud in wet weather and occasional WiFi issues.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 3/06/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely friendly and helpful owner on this little site

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Anonymous

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked small quiet site, very peaceful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Such a lovely quiet site, very…

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 Pete R. 2 reviews

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Such a lovely quiet site, very friendly, lovely host, dog friendly, what’s not to like? Definitely will return. It’s one of those sites you want to keep secret so as it doesn’t become too popular for my return.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect site if you want a quiet adult site

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 Jane H. 4 reviews

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked It was a lovely quiet site, the pitches were a great size and we had a large area of grass as well. Bridgette was extremely helpful when we arrived. It had a lovely dog walk through the woods for our dog. We cycled to Waitrose to get supplies which was a nice cycle ride of quiet countryside roads. Overall I would definitely recommend this site we will be returning. Thank you Bridgette.

Disliked Nothing

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Very peaceful. Beautifully kept. Lovely little…

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 Tracey B. 1 review

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Very peaceful. Beautifully kept. Lovely little woods to walk the dog.

Disliked Nothing you dislike

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From the manager: Hi Tracey,

It's always lovely to welcome you and your mum to stay with us and look forward to seeing you again hopefully later in the year.

What a little gem of a…

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 Jane W. 5 reviews

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked What a little gem of a find.
Absolutely fantastic little campsite, small quite and peaceful. Adult only dogs welcome with a little woodland walk.there is a longer walk across the field to a very nice pub.lovely welcome from Bridgette who tells you where everything is and about the walks,, also on hand if you have any problems. There are no facilities at this site so bring your own. There is electric hook up waste bins and chemical waste and WiFi also drinking water.

Disliked None

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From the manager: Thank you Jane for taking the time to leave your review. We are delighted you felt at home and had a lovely relaxing stay with us here at Dapplewood.

Setting, location, host, simple amenities, local…

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 Rosie L. 6 reviews

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Setting, location, host, simple amenities, local pub

Disliked Phone and wifi signal very bad but that’s what you get for being in the countryside

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Rosie,

It was lovely to meet you and hope to see you on your travels again soon.

Quiet , peaceful and secluded…

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Anonymous

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Quiet , peaceful and secluded place. Host was lovely.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks guys, hope to see you again soon!

Excellent site everything to hand including wifi

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 Carl V. 6 reviews

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Very peaceful great location to travel to Bournemouth local pub was fantastic great food fantastic welcome great service

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you Carl for your lovely review.

Excellent place for peace and quiet

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Anonymous

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Enjoy Lovly walks and pub lunch

Disliked Would be handy to have a washing up area but we used the van

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quite site. Nice local pub…

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 sally b. 8 reviews

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Lovely quite site. Nice local pub and nice walks.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

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

    Wareham, England 25.6 km

  • 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

  • Summer Solstice at Stonehenge (Sunday, 21 June 2026 – Sunday, 21 June 2026)

    Salisbury, England 38.7 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 $61.79 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.