The Homestead Camping Site
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- Peaceful and back to basics retreat in a scenic rural setting
- A mile from Sturminster Newton and 30 minutes' drive from Dorchester
- Walking paths from the site and soft play within five minutes' walk
Site type
Languages spoken
English
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
The Homestead Camping Site
The Homestead
Hole House Lane
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
England
DT10 2AA
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.91594°N
-2.31609°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands | 29.2 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Poole Harbour Lake | 30.4 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Ringstead Bay | 31.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Bowleaze Cove | 32 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Durdle Door West | 32.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Stourhead House and Garden 21.2 km
Hardy's Birthplace 21.3 km
Haynes International Motor Museum 21.9 km
Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 22.9 km
The Tank Museum 25.1 km
National Trust
Stourhead 21 km
Hardy's Cottage 21.4 km
White Mill 21.7 km
Clouds Hill 22.5 km
Kingston Lacy 23.1 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Sturminster Newton - Cutt Mill - Stour Valley Way 2 km
Fiddleford Mill - Sturminster Newton - Fiddleford 2.3 km
Fiddleford Manor - Hammoon - Child Okeford - Fiddleford 2.3 km
Child Okeford - Wessex Ridgeway - Shillingstone 5.6 km
Ibberton Hill – Coombe Bottom – Ibberton Hill 6.1 km
Local events
- Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday, 19 July 2024 – Friday, 19 July 2024)
Dorchester, England 18.5 km
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, 7 September 2024 – Saturday, 7 September 2024)
Dorchester, England 22.8 km
- Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, 25 July 2024 – Thursday, 25 July 2024)
Wareham, England 31.9 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 The Homestead Camping Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Homestead Camping Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Homestead Camping Site? Those of a certain age might like a trot along to Shaftesbury and Gold Hill, the setting for Ridley Scott's Hovis ad where the knackered bakery boy pushes his bike all the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Homestead Camping Site?
Camping and caravan Arrive: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m.