Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite
From £24 (£24)
Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.
Site size
Min 10m width × 14m depth (140m²)
Ground type
Grass and earth
Twin-axle vehicles accepted
Suitable for
Tent, Trailer tent
Features
Extras
Boat space (1 max) | £5 (£5) per night | |
Bring a gazebo (1 max) | £10 (£10) per night | |
Dog (4 max) | £3 (£3) per night | |
Extra car (3 max) | £5 (£5) per stay | |
Firepit (1 max) | £5 (£5) per stay | |
Motorbike (5 max) | £3 (£3) per stay | |
Trailer (1 max) | £5 (£5) per stay | |
Travelling without a car? (1 max) | -£5 (-£5) per night |
You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.
Availability
Your booking From £24 (£24) | |
Based on 1 night, 2 adults | |
2 adults |
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Donkey Down Camping at Culliford Tree
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Reviews
90% would recommend this campground to a friend
88% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite gets high marks for roomy, flat sites and great views. Visitors rave about the super friendly staff, clean amenities with hot showers, and fun live music and onsite food/drinks. Most stays are great, though some noted occasional noise from fellow campers and exposed spots in high winds. A few had tent booking hiccups or a leaky bell tent.
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Had a great few days. Although very windy.
Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked The views, the land and the landowner.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great views! Well organised site with…
Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Great views! Well organised site with a friendly host
Recommend to friends Visit again
Spacious site with beautiful views. Basic…
Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Spacious site with beautiful views. Basic facilities were clean and in good condition. The owner is very friendly and helpful.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Huge space, beautiful views, great showers…
Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Huge space, beautiful views, great showers and toilets!
Disliked Shame the bar wasn’t open
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niektórzy goście nie mają pojęcia jak się zachować w społeczności
Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Klimat bardzo dobrze
Disliked Goście z głośną muzyką
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Clean facilities friendly staff
Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Owner was very friendly and easy to talk too we would return for a pleasant stay we all had some fun with the owners lovely dog who came to play ball with us all
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Waiting in the cold for hours and still didn't get a tent!
Bell tent
Liked The views were lovely, the site was flat and that they have options for dinner/ breakfast is useful.
Disliked We had booked a bell tent and arrived just after 3pm to check in. They had an issue with the bookings so they didn't have any tents available. Told me to come back in a hour and it would be sorted. Came back an hour later and the tent still wasn't available, got asked to wait in an adjoining field. Waited for a very cold/ windy further 3 hours to find out they had put up other bells tents and given them to other people but ours still weren't ready. Ended up asking for a refund and finding somewhere else to stay for the evening.
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From the manager: So sorry for the bad experience! Unforgiveable!
We had an issue with Pitchup software not syncing as it should with ours so were completely unaware that the problem was brewing until people arrived. We moved heaven and earth to source more bell tents but I am personally very sorry we failed to meet your very reasonable expectations on this occasion.
I have messaged you directly.
Nice with location with lovely views. All…
Bell tent
Liked Nice with location with lovely views.
All facilities as advertised.
Great live music and food on Friday and Saturday night.
All staff really friendly.
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Nice place with great views and…
Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Nice place with great views and live music. Good to have a small bar on site. Showers were nice and hot. Really enjoyed the stay and would definitely recommend it to my friends!
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Great location with good facilities
Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked We visited this campsite for the second time and it was a brilliant experience with level pitches, good facilities including but not limited to hot water, drinking water, showers, fire pits, live music, etc
The staff are friendly and welcoming. They also loaned us extra large pegs to hold our tents against strong winds.
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Features
Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campgroundNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Donkey Down Camping at Culliford Tree
Chalky Road
Whitcombe
Dorchester
Dorset
England
DT2 8NL
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.66769°N
2.4268°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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bowleaze Cove | 2.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Weymouth Lodmoor | 3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Weymouth Central | 3.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Ringstead Bay | 4.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Portland Harbour Castle Cove | 5.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | N/A | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 3 mi
Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 3.9 mi
Hardy's Birthplace 4.6 mi
Abbotsbury Swannery 7.6 mi
The Tank Museum 8.3 mi
National Trust
Max Gate 2.8 mi
Hardy's Cottage 4.6 mi
Clouds Hill 8.4 mi
Corfe Castle 16.3 mi
White Mill 18.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
LODMOOR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 25/11/2004) 2.6 mi
Nottington - Lorton - Radipole 2.8 mi
Lodmoor Nature Reserve - Littlemoor - Preston 2.9 mi
Nottington - Southill - Chickerell 2.9 mi
Nottington - Upwey - Broadwey 2.9 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)
Dorchester, England 3.8 mi
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 Donkey Down Camping at Culliford Tree have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Donkey Down Camping at Culliford Tree dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Donkey Down Camping at Culliford Tree? What exactly is the Osmington White Horse (25 minutes' walk)? In the shape of King George II riding his steed, this limestone figure is carved into a smugglers’ landscape. Hardy's Monument (two … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Donkey Down Camping at Culliford Tree?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Donkey Down Camping at Culliford Tree? From $32.44 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.