Throop Hollow Farm
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- Rural, family-run site with fantastic views of the Piddle Valley
- A 10-minute drive to Monkey World; 20 minutes to Lulworth Cove
- Pick your own pitch on arrival; 500 metres from the river Piddle
Site type
137
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
- The site have live music in the barn on Saturday evenings until late, please be mindful of this if booking over a weekend.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
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No dogs allowed
Reviews
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Good simple no frills family fun site run by friendly farming family
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Liked: The owners of this farm are such lovely people and it shows in the way they are with those staying at the farm. The bank holiday entertainment was excellent and so was the children’s entertainer on the Sunday. Food and drink on site were at very reasonable prices as is the firewood for the fire pits.
Disliked: Only a very very minor thing but wish the showers were a little larger and had hooks on the walls for your clothes.
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Would definitely go again.
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Liked: 6 of us went as part of a small group (2 males, 4 females) Not much not to like really. You could pitch where you want which was handy in a group. Had a beautiful view from the top of the site, toilets and showers were clean, staff fantastic. Entertainment was great.
Disliked: Very little
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Camping couldn’t be made easier in the wonderful Dorset countryside.
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Liked: The family run farm is a working farm with this event happening once a year. I love how the whole family gets involved- even partying with the guests. Loved the bands, the bar, tractor rides and hay bale fun for the kids. The fire pits and daily log deliveries were fabulous. The logs smelt so amazing! It worked for everyone!
Disliked: Could have had a few more loos and the showers were basic.
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Friendly staff
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Liked: Children loved hay bails they had live band which was great reasonable price drinks I’ve cream and slushies for kids
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We loved our second stay at Throop Hollow Farm!! Great site in…
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Liked: We loved our second stay at Throop Hollow Farm!! Great site in a lovely location…overlooking the rolling hills!! Owner is very friendly. Entertainment/live bands at the weekend, on-site bar, toilets and showers. Campfires and wood available. Highlight for the kids included the farm animals, hay bales and tunnel as well as the daily tractor rides. Will definitely be returning:-)
Disliked: Could maybe do with a few more ladies toilets.
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Loved the big open space, the hay bale playground was a hit…
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Liked: Loved the big open space, the hay bale playground was a hit with the kids. Covered communal area and bar were great. Live music was fun.
Disliked: Very small number of toilets for such a big site. Only 4 cubicles for women and as it was a busy and wet weekend these got very mucky quickly. Shower was lovely and hot but was more of a spray gun and everything got a soaking... Luckily I hadn't brought my shoes inside!
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Excellent all round
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Liked: Lovely site and very well presented
Disliked: Not all of the toilets were working but we’re soon fixed
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Great place to camp, worth the 3hr drive
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Liked: Warm friendly, family vibe from the team who run the place. All working hard to please day and night! Great facilities, area for kids to play and regular tractor rides which was a real plus for my little ones. lots nearby
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Really great campsite, family friendly. Kids/all had an amazing time!
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Liked: Really friendly staff…. Plenty of space. Live music. Those that complain on here (which I read before camping) should just pitch away from the barns. the farm is plenty big enough. We pitched close and even then the music isn’t horrendous. It got me to sleep! It’s not loud from the tents. Free Tea/coffee (first time I’ve experienced this when camping!) Food van on site reasonable prices Licensed bar great…. Slush puppies & my whippy ice creams (£2) delicious. Hay bales climbing frame was occupied by kids from 7am till 10pm. Kids had an absolute BLAST on this. Happy kids = happy parents! Tractor rides also a great idea!! It really was top drawer and I would recommend this place to everyone I know (I already have)
Disliked: No local walks advertised. I expected to see some suggested walks in the useful info board. Other camp sites do, could be a nice touch. No hot water to wash up, cold only. Again comparing other campsites have hot water. It’s difficult to clean greased pans. Boiling ur own water to wash up is a bit of a faff. Recycling not promoted. Separate bins… Could be an easy quick win? Toilet cleanliness not brilliant, there token air freshener but really stinks bad of urine. I could cope as it’s camping after all!! Lots of wasps…. Could just be this year is bad, may he nothing to do with the site. Again guess that’s just country life. Not a deal breaker. I did ask one staff member if I could swap a few damp logs for dry Logs as I was struggling to light them. He wanted my to buy more and was like “it’s tough”. I thought it was a bit harsh. All staff were great, I think this was one rogue bad apple.
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Great friendly site
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Liked: Great site for children, family friendly, good toilet/shower facilities, nice to have a shop on site with free tea/coffee and hot water, animals to see, logs delivered to camp an easy camping experience.
Disliked: Nothing!
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Features
Pop-up campsite
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
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundry
Local produce
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
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Bush
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
Type
Farm
Large (51-200 sites)
Pop-up campsite
Nearby leisure
Leisure/theme park nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Throop Hollow Farm
Throop
Dorset
England
BH2 7JD
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
50.73407°N
-2.24845°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durdle Door East | 12.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | N/A | Excellent |
| Durdle Door West | 12.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Lulworth Cove | 12.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ringstead Bay | 13.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Harbour Rockley Sands | 14.8 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
The Tank Museum 4.3 km
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 4.6 km
Hardy's Birthplace 10 km
Lulworth Castle & Park 10.9 km
Lulworth Heritage Centre 12.8 km
National Trust
Clouds Hill 1.9 km
Hardy's Cottage 10 km
Max Gate 12.6 km
White Mill 15.4 km
Corfe Castle 17.2 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Clouds Hill - Moreton 2.3 km
ATHELHAMPTON 5.7 km
ANDERSON MANOR 7.3 km
Beacon Hill - Hardy's Cottage - Stinsford - Beacon Hill 8.1 km
WATERSTON MANOR 9.2 km
Local events
- Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday, 19 July 2024 – Friday, 19 July 2024)
Dorchester, England 3.8 km
- Tankfest (Friday, 28 June 2024 – Friday, 28 June 2024)
Wareham, England 4.5 km
- Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, 25 July 2024 – Thursday, 25 July 2024)
Wareham, England 11.1 km
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, 7 September 2024 – Saturday, 7 September 2024)
Dorchester, England 12.5 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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- When can I check in and check out of Throop Hollow Farm?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.