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Bumble shepherd's hut (four person)
From £240 (£240)
4 people maximum Please bring your own cooking equipment.
Year of manufacture: 2019
1 room
Open space 1 x Bunk bed, 1 x King sized bed
No toilets in the unit: shared facilities available.
No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.
Features
Bed linen 3 included, 3 max. Car 2 included, 2 max. Dog(s) allowed 0 included, 2 max. Duvets and pillows 3 included, 3 max. Fridge 1 included, 1 max. Beds made up Coffee maker Dining table and chairs Electric heater(s) Fire ring Gas and electricity included Heating Kettle Outdoor furniture Power socket(s) Shower room with WC Toaster Towels Other restrictions
Car parking by site not allowed
Extras
| Dog (2 max) | £3 (£3) per night |
You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.
Availability
| Your booking From £240 (£240) | |
Based on 2 nights, 4 people | |
| 2 adults |
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The Gaggle of Geese
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Reviews
94% would recommend this campground to a friend
95% would stay here again
What customers say
A top-rated, family-friendly campground with a great on-site pub. Guests rave about clean facilities, fun kids' activities (play bus, farm animals), beautiful scenery, and friendly staff. Minor notes include occasional noise and pub-only WiFi.
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Beautiful small safe site for luxury camping with kids
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked Pitches, food, music, kids were able to safely go and play, facilities were great, having an electric socket was v useful. Showers and toilets are really good. Love how quiet it was.
Disliked Nothing
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Excellent site
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked Small and super friendly with lovely helpful staff. The kids loved the play bus! Great being close to the pub which had live music one night.
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Awesome experience
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked Everything. The staff were friendly and helpful,fantastic food! Plenty of entertainment.lovely location. Comes highly recommended. Thankyou all for a fantastic experience !.
Disliked Nothing
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Wonderful Camp Site
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked The playbus was so much fun on Thursday (became busy on weekend) and the pub is beautiful and both staff and management lovely- really caring and they treat staff really well - it’s a well run pub and campsite. Had bbq and fire too!
Having a campsite at a pub is a novelty and we could spend lots of time in the comfy seating and shade during the hot periods. We had a great time. There’s crazy golf too which looked fun but we didn’t do it.
This is a really lovely place and understandable that it gets busy because it’s such a fab place!
Disliked We booked two nights and left after first night as it became too busy on Friday (August weekend is peak I guess). It’s understandable to be busy but we had too many tents, kids and dogs roaming around our tent that we couldn’t relax as we’d hoped. It was a nice atmosphere but just wasn’t our scene.
There was no soap in three dispensers on first day but this was quickly attended to. One toilet was messy but I’m certain it was a small child who had been just before we took our kids (understandable). Other than that the toilets and showers felt clean and looked after.
It’s a great place and not a lot to dislike.
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Lovely quiet rural location with lots…
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked Lovely quiet rural location with lots of walks available directly from the site. Nice pub & dining area to rear. Nice grassy camping area - levelling choks needed in some locations. Nice clean toilets, hot showers & washing up area. Staff very friendly.
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The bell tents that we stayed…
Gaggle bell tent (four person)
Liked The bell tents that we stayed in were great, they were well equipped and very clean!
Disliked We were listening to music, on a low volume, around 10pm all having a great time and then we were interrupted by a rude lady, that was a member of staff, who asked us to turn the music off completely, we completely understood that it was late and was happy to turn the music off but her manor was very rude and put a downer on the whole mood
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From the manager: Sorry to hear that you felt our staff were rude to you. They had to intervene because other campers had complained about the noise your group were making. Out of respect to our neighbours and other campers we do ask for it to be a quiet camp from 10pm. This guidance is explained to all campers on arrival and on the displayed information. Disappointing that despite this, we still had to intervene. And obviously frustrating that you left a poor review - starkly different from the vast majority of others.
Cosy, relaxed campsite with lovely clean facilities and good food
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked Loved the vibe on the campsite from immediately entering the pub to check-in, to being greeted by the lovely border-collie, to having a delicious roast in the pub on Sunday and right through til leaving on Monday. Lovely atmosphere and never too busy while we were there.
Disliked Nothing - all was fab!
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Blissful.
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked Blissful! We had the best break thanks to the fact that our child was so wholesomely entertained. Gleefully playing with other children, safely running between the pitch and the playbus. And to top it all, the site is nestled in the most beautiful rural location.
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Excellent! clean facilities, friendly staff and mostly level pitches
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked A very friendly site behind a pub. Excellent facilities for camping well maintained facilities. Even though it was very busy, all campers were very respectful and it became quiet quite shortly after 10 o’clock.
Disliked Nothing really, but if you want an exceptionally quiet sight in the middle of nowhere this might not be the place for you. It is behind the pub which is excellent for us!
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Great place for a short camping trip with family and friends.
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked The location is spot on and so much for the children to do; the fun bus, the goats, lots of space to run around, the orchard and spacious tent pitches. Not to mention the pub itself!
The facilities are really nice and clean and not busy.
Disliked N/A
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Features
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 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote locationUtilities
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
Pub campground Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
The Gaggle of Geese
Buckland Newton
Dorchester
Dorset
England
DT2 7BS
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.8438°N
2.44397°W
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 | 14.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Weymouth Lodmoor | 15.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ringstead Bay | 15.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Weymouth Central | 15.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Hive | 15.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Hardy's Birthplace 8.2 mi
Mapperton House & Gardens 12 mi
The Tank Museum 13.5 mi
Montacute House 13.9 mi
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 14.2 mi
National Trust
Hardy's Cottage 8.2 mi
Max Gate 9.4 mi
Clouds Hill 12.1 mi
Montacute House 13.9 mi
Tintinhull Garden 14.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
MINTERNE 1.7 mi
Beneath The Feet Of Cerne's Giant 2.8 mi
Piddlehinton - Buck Hill - Piddletrenthide - Piddlehinton 4.9 mi
BINGHAM'S MELCOMBE 5.6 mi
CHANTMARLE 6.4 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)
Dorchester, England 8.4 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 The Gaggle of Geese have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Gaggle of Geese dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Gaggle of Geese? Country wanderings aplenty await around here – there are heaps of places for walks both short and lengthy in the surrounding Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A popular ramble from the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Gaggle of Geese?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 11 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Gaggle of Geese? From $34.97 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.