Dorothy Goes Glamping

8.9 7 reviews
Safari tent
Safari tent
Safari tent
Bell tent
Exterior of the dome
Yurt in the forest
Hot tub for hire at site
Six-seater hot tub
Communal area
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  • Off-grid glamping site in secluded Somerset countryside near Yeovil
  • A 40-minutes drive to the Cerne Giant, and Glastonbury half an hour
  • Gas stoves and hot tubs on site; pub and shop within 10 minutes’ drive
Exclusive in location and yet hugely inclusive in style, Dorothy Goes Glamping is tucked away in secluded countryside near Yeovil in Somerset. With a remit to be welcoming to guests of all persuasions, the secluded woodland pitches offer an off-grid, eco-friendly break and the chance to disconnect from technology. Hen parties, stag weekends, couples on loved-up date nights – all are welcome here (along with their dogs, of course). Accommodation is in a range of glamping pods, with luxurious extras including hot tubs (book in advance; extra charges apply) heated by woodfired burners, proper beds and a vintage trunk for storing your stuff away. A welcome hamper contains cutlery, crockery and mugs as well as washing-up utensils. Separate shower and toilets blocks are steps away from the pods – but remember to pack a torch as there’s no light after dark. Thanks to that lack of light, you can take in the starry sky and you might also get to see deer and badgers flitting around after dark. How to keep fed and watered? Outside each lodging is a barbecue (wood and coal can be bought on site if needed) and picnic bench for cosy nights around the firepit, plus a two-burner gas stove for outdoor cooking and dining. Pick up basics at the handy shop in Queen Camel (10 minutes’ drive) for mealtimes, or head to the pub in Sparkford (five minutes) instead.

Site type

Rent a tent 11
Tent sites 3
Open all year
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub 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

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Bush Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping 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

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Dorothy Goes Glamping

Woodlands Escape

South Barrow

Yeovil

Somerset

England

BA22 7LR

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.05445°N
2.56184°W

Nearest transport

Coach
11.9 km Coldharbour
12 km Greenhill
12.1 km Queens Head
Rail
5.7 km Castle Cary Rail Station
10.3 km Bruton Rail Station
11.7 km Templecombe Rail Station
Ferry
31.7 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
43.8 km The Cottage Ferry Landing
43.9 km Nova Scotia Ferry Landing
Airport
38.4 km Bristol 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

The cool galleries and indie shops of Bruton (20 minutes’ drive) are worth a morning’s snoop, while mellow-stone Castle Cary (10 minutes) has a great Tuesday food market. Yeovil is the spot for a big night out in pubs, and Glastonbury (both half an hour) turns up shops selling joss sticks and jewellery, as well as the atmospheric abbey. Exploring around the site takes you to the crumbling, hilltop Cadbury Castle (10 minutes) for spectacular views over Somerset. More hiking trails lead to the colossal, chalk Cerne Giant (40 minutes) sprawled across a hillside and off uncertain heritage. The Wessex Ridgeway (45 minutes) also passes a multitude of neolithic and Iron Age monuments that are free to explore on your hiking adventures. Closer to home and coming up to date, the Haynes International Motor Museum (five minutes) has a nostalgic mix of vintage Bentleys, F1 cars and bikes, while virtual-reality flights in an iconic Concorde and a collection of World War II fighter planes make the Fleet Air Arm Museum (10 minutes) a must-see too.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Berrow North Of Unity Farm 40.6 km Estuary N/AExcellentGoodGood
Eypemouth 40.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Bay (West) 40.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seatown 41.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hive 41.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Haynes International Motor Museum 1.5 km

Fleet Air Arm Museum 7 km

Glastonbury Tor 13.9 km

Clarks Village 15 km

Glastonbury Abbey 15 km

National Trust

Lytes Cary Manor 8 km

West Pennard Court Barn 10.5 km

Tintinhull Garden 13.8 km

Montacute House 15.7 km

Stourhead 17.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

HAZLEGROVE HOUSE 2.3 km

Cadbury Castle - Beacon Hill - Corton Denham - Cadbury Castle 4.1 km

LYTES CARTY 7.7 km

Baltonsborough - West Lydford - Southwood - Baltonsborough 9.1 km

REDLYNCH PARK 10 km

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, 6 September 2025 – Saturday, 6 September 2025)

    Dorchester, England 38.1 km

  • Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, 8 August 2025 – Friday, 8 August 2025)

    Bristol, England 43.9 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.

Reviews

8.9

Overall rating from 7 Pitchup.com customers

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Wifi
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100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

AMAZING!!

Overall 10/10

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Amy B.

Yurt

Liked EVERYTHING This place is incredible. From when we were met by Daryl the owner before he left to return to London and left us in the capable hands of his awesome Warden team.
It is totally off grid, we travelled with a 15 and a 3 year old and we had the best time, we stayed for 1 night for a trip to Longleat and wished we had longer.
The Yurt was so beautiful and comfortable, it literally has everything you need to sleep, cook, have a fire and be in nature.
We couldnt have asked for more, the Warden (sorry forgot her name) was amazing with the 3 year old, loaned him walkie talkies to play in the woods and gave him marshmallows for the fire.
This place is a true hidden gem, as a family we would 100% return and thank them for a wonderful stay

Good washing and toilet facilities, clean and with running hot water.

Overall 10/10

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Value for money
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Anonymous

Yurt

Liked We loved it here!
When we arrived we were made to feel so welcome.
They had everything you needed for a stay in the woods.
very lovely management upbeat, smiley and helpful.
I am looking forward to staying here again.

Disliked Not alot really a stay in the woods is what you make it

We made memories with the children that we will cherish so thank you

Overall 6/10

Location
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Value for money
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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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Maria H.

Bell tent

Liked 5 stars for customer service. We thought Zara was fabulous (and her husband)! I could not fault her customer service. Nothing was any trouble! Very genuine! She went above and beyond with little things the kids adored. They thought the whole experience was great! Thank you Zara. 😊

Disliked OK so i do think few bits need updating around the site.

Plus it was a rainy few days. The bell tent did feel a bit damp inside (bedding etc). I think on bright sunny summer warmer days it would have been fine.

Excellent! Cannot thank you enough for a wonderful experience.

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Yurt

Liked Absolutely everything! This place is so well thought out, incredibly well executed and extremely well run.
We could not have been more welcomed and the little extra touches (lights, carvings etc) just make it beautiful.

Disliked Not a dislike but more shower/toilet cubicles are needed.

Fantastic site clean friendly

Overall 10/10

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Ben G.

Yurt

Liked Peaceful, back to nature

Hot tubs! And fire pits! Nicely spaced out site. Cute fairy lights when…

Overall 6/10

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Value for money
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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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Rachel N.

Yurt

Liked Hot tubs! And fire pits!
Nicely spaced out site.
Cute fairy lights when the sun goes down.
Super friendly and helpful staff.

Disliked Some noisy neighbours :(
a lot of mud (not a lot you can do about that in the spring time!)
Only one toilet available for quite a few groups of people.

beautiful site in the middle of young ash trees, very quiet

Overall 10/10

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Seweryn O.

Yurt

Liked amazing place in beautiful ash woods

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Dorothy Goes Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Dorothy Goes Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Dorothy Goes Glamping? The cool galleries and indie shops of Bruton (20 minutes’ drive) are worth a morning’s snoop, while mellow-stone Castle Cary (10 minutes) has a great Tuesday food market. Yeovil is the spot … Read more