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Andrea's Farm Breaks

View of the bell tent against the Purbeck hills (added by manager 23 Jan 2020)

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Scenic countryside glampsite on an Isle of Purbeck working farm
A 15-minute drive from Swanage and 20 minutes from Studland beaches
Barbecue hire, campfire bowls and high-season mobile shop

For scenic and pastoral stays with a hint of luxury, opt for hols at Andrea’s Farm Breaks, a family-friendly glampsite on the working Downshay Farm, about 15 minutes’ drive (four miles) from the seaside town of Swanage in Dorset. On the Isle of Purbeck peninsula, and within easy reach of the Studland nature reserve (20 minutes) and the famed Jurassic Coast (15 minutes), the site is well placed for explores that touch on history and spectacular scenery. No need to go far to experience the latter though, as views of Corfe Castle and the pretty Purbeck hills can be had from site. Those who do opt for wandering off site can still keep getaways low-key and slow-paced. It’s a 10-minute walk from base to the Harmans Cross stop of the Swanage Steam Railway – discounted tickets can be bought on site – and lazy beach days are between 15 and 20 minutes’ drive away at Swanage and Studland Bay. Cosy evenings by the fire are a must here, and each unit is provided with a dedicated area for barbecues and picnics, as well as a campfire bowl for toasty outdoor nights. A pack of logs, kindling, charcoal and firelighters is provided on arrival and additional wood can be purchased at the local shop. Barbecues can be hired on site for outdoor eats to satisfy hungers and, during high season and over bank holiday weekends, a mobile shop selling essentials sets up on site.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Features

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

Disabled facilities

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

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

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Surf school nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Andrea's Farm Breaks

Downshay Farm

Haycrafts Lane

Harman's Cross

Dorset

England

BH19 3EB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.61599°N
-2.02832°W

Nearest transport

Coach

3 km East Street

3.1 km East Street

4.9 km Bus Station

Rail

10.5 km Wareham Rail Station

11.2 km Holton Heath Rail Station

11.9 km Poole Rail Station

Ferry

9 km Shell Bay Ferry Terminal

9.4 km Sandbanks Ferry Terminal

9.6 km Brownsea Island Ferry Landing

Airport

22.7 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

Don’t spend hols just looking at Corfe Castle – it’s only five minutes’ drive from base to clamber about the crumbling millennium-old ruin that’s one of the UK’s best survivors of the English Civil War. Historical curiosity piqued? It’ll be easily satisfied with stops at the Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum (10 minutes), Durlston Castle and Country Park (20 minutes), Clavell Tower and Lulworth Castle (both about 25 minutes away), and Upton Country Park (30 minutes). For history with a Hollywood angle, the site’s also within 25 minutes of Clouds Hill, the modest home of TE Lawrence, who’s perhaps better known as Lawrence of Arabia. Days among animals are within easy reach of base too: it’s 20 minutes to birdwatching at RSPB Arne, and 25 minutes to both Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre and Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park. Time spent in urban centres can handily be confined to Swanage explores (15 minutes), with plenty of shops to sort souvenirs in, as well as bars and restaurants, golf, a pier and indoor amusements.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Swanage Central	5 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Studland Knoll House	6.7 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Kimmeridge Bay	7.3 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Shell Bay North	8.9 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poole Sandbanks Peninsular	10.3 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Corfe Castle 3.4 km

Swanage Railway 4.9 km

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 6.6 km

Brownsea Island 9.5 km

Lulworth Castle & Park 13 km

National Trust

Corfe Castle 3.2 km

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 6.3 km

Brownsea Island 9.4 km

Clouds Hill 19.4 km

White Mill 21.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Worth Matravers - Cliffs, Caves and Chapel 2.1 km

Worth Matravers - Winspit - Dancing Ledge 2.1 km

Corfe - Nine Barrows Down - Swanage 3.3 km

Herston - Worth Matravers - Corfe 3.5 km

The Purbecks - Castle and Coastal 3.6 km

Local events

Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, 25 July 2024 – Thursday, 25 July 2024)
Wareham, England 12.9 km
Tankfest (Friday, 28 June 2024 – Friday, 28 June 2024)
Wareham, England 17.5 km
Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday, 19 July 2024 – Friday, 19 July 2024)
Dorchester, England 24 km
Dorset County Show (Saturday, 7 September 2024 – Saturday, 7 September 2024)
Dorchester, England 30.4 km
New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday, 30 July 2024 – Tuesday, 30 July 2024)
Brockenhurst, England 40 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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What attractions are near Andrea's Farm Breaks? Don’t spend hols just looking at Corfe Castle – it’s only five minutes’ drive from base to clamber about the crumbling millennium-old ruin that’s one of the UK’s best survivors of the … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Andrea's Farm Breaks?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Depart by: 10:30 a.m.

Read more