Moonfleet Farm

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Moonfleet wildlife pond

  • Small and quiet farm with miles of walks all around
  • Half an hour's drive from the Jurassic Coast
  • Modern facilities, fishing ponds and campfires allowed
Farm the crew out to Moonfleet Farm if you fancy a small and quiet place set in the Dorset countryside, with room for the kids to exhaust their energy among the fields and designated walking areas to let the dog off the lead. You might also rather fancy the 10-minute walk direct from the farm along the 'smugglers' footpath' to the local village shop and pub, then home to settle down in front of a roaring campfire for food and sunset vistas over the distant Blackmore Vale… Moonfleet is a working sheep farm on the western edge of the village of Higher Ansty, quiet and rural enough for a peaceful getaway, but easily accessible to main Dorset attractions and about half an hour from the Dorset coast. It has miles of local walks snaking its surroundings, and fishing ponds on site at which to land rudd, roach, barbel, crucian carp, tench and perch. Day and weekly fishing tickets can be bought from the team. The farm has modern amenitiess including a shower and toilet block with underfloor heating and hairdryers, a washing-up area, a chemical disposal point, drinking water taps and a laundry room with a free washing machine and a coin-operated tumble dryer. Showers, the hairdryers and wifi are all free.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Tent sites 10
Camper sites 4
Open now
Opens April 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, Apr 1 to

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95% would recommend this campground to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

A beautiful, peaceful farm campground with spacious sites & stunning views. Guests rave about the super friendly owners, clean facilities (including unique shepherd's hut showers), and tranquil vibe. Plenty of open space, fishing lakes, and a great location for local attractions and walks to a nearby pub. Watch for occasional facility queues & free-roaming farm dogs.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 6/9/2026

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Our stay was lovely and relaxing.…

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Power optional grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Our stay was lovely and relaxing.

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Great peaceful location, friendly owners, clean…

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Power optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great peaceful location, friendly owners, clean and plentiful facilities.

Disliked N/A

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As a family of four, we…

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Power optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked As a family of four, we enjoyed the open space and walks. My son thoroughly enjoyed fishing in the lakes near by all looked well presented and cared for.
The shower and toilets were clean.

Disliked I was unsure when we arrived what to do- but once I realised there was a note explaining it was fine.

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Will be back again

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Anonymous

Power optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Chilled friendly helpfully clean and literally free.

Disliked No dislikes but could Poss have better signs for loos .and local produce to purchase like eggs bacon cider

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Lovely owners, very helpful

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Liked Lovely pitch area and space. Good facilities

Disliked A couple of locks on toilet were abit difficult to open. My 8 year old got stuck in toilet and was very upset

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Clean, tidy, well spaced pitches, plenty…

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Liked Clean, tidy, well spaced pitches, plenty of space for kids to play and run around. To the tent delivery of fire wood and kindling

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Love returning to this beautiful place - highly recommended!

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Liked This is our favourite place! We've visited a couple times a year for a few years now. Our family come in July with us and rent a shepherd hut they live this place too. Clive, Linda and Rowena are such lovely people, very friendly. The amenities are clean and well stocked, any issues resolved promptly. Kids absolutely love playing freely throughout the campsite, playing on the swings and fussing the many very friendly farm dogs.

We all cannot wait to return in July.

Lots to see and do locally or short drive. Lovely walk to the local pub which has great food!

The sunsets are out of this world and the stars in the middle of the night are incredible. Planets often visible too, we could see Venus and Jupiter this time.

Disliked I really dislike how quickly time goes when we're here and always wish we could stay longer but work beckons!

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Lovely people and a nice farm…

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Liked Lovely people and a nice farm site with a short walk to a beautiful old pub.

Disliked The very sweet farm dogs roam loose which meant a couple of times we had to put our timid dog away in the car and unfortunately one relieved himself on our tent and also left mess behind it.

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Excellent site

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Anonymous

Power optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Spacious pitches with great facilities on a working farm. The site is large with a variety of pitch spaces available. Loved our stay

Disliked The kids would have loved more info about the animals you care for!

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Excellent rural site with views , loved the firewood delivery

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Liked Eveeything

Disliked Nothing

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Features

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Moonfleet Farm

Higher Ansty

Dorchester

Dorset

England

DT2 7PU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.83469°N
2.33282°W

Nearest transport

Bus
9.8 mi South Station
10.4 mi Virginia Ash
10.4 mi Virginia Ash
Rail
9.3 mi Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station
9.8 mi Dorchester South Rail Station
9.8 mi Dorchester West Rail Station
Ferry
16.4 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
17.2 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
17.4 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
22.3 mi Bournemouth 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 walks around Moonfleet Farm along local lanes and through scenic Dorset countryside lead to the likes of pretty local village Milton Abbas, Milton Abbey, Athelhampton House, Cerne Abbas and sending the kids into fits of giggles when they spy mighty chalk Cerne Giant etched into the hillside. Arf. A heap of other Dorset history is a little further afield, such as that at the former Saxon cathedral of Sherborne Abbey, or at historic houses and gardens, abbeys and churches. Also go for Corfe Castle on the Isle of Purbeck and potter around the county town of Dorchester with the Dinosaur Museum, Dorchester Museum, Teddy Bear Museum, Tutankhamen Exhibition and the Roman Amphitheatre. (Have a look at the Thomas Hardy Trail and weekly market in Dorchester too.) Wareham, Swanage, Weymouth, and Salisbury are easily accessible by car and have enough to do to keep you going for several weeks; among our many recommendations are puffing along on award-wining and steamy Swanage Railway, seeing Salisbury's splendid cathedral, wandering around the RSPB reserve at Weymouth or hiking the 15 or so miles of the spectacular Purbeck Way. Fishing fan? Investigate the waters around the harbours of Poole and Weymouth.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Ringstead Bay 14.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bowleaze Cove 14.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Durdle Door West 14.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Durdle Door East 14.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentN/AExcellent
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands 15.1 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Hardy's Birthplace 7.7 mi

The Tank Museum 10.4 mi

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 10.7 mi

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 13.1 mi

Lulworth Castle & Park 14.6 mi

National Trust

Hardy's Cottage 7.7 mi

Clouds Hill 8.8 mi

Max Gate 9.6 mi

White Mill 12 mi

Kingston Lacy 13.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

BINGHAM'S MELCOMBE 1.2 mi

MILTON ABBEY 1.8 mi

Ibberton Hill – Coombe Bottom – Ibberton Hill 2.5 mi

Piddlehinton - Buck Hill - Piddletrenthide - Piddlehinton 5.2 mi

WATERSTON MANOR 5.8 mi

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 5, 2026 – Saturday, September 5, 2026)

    Dorchester, England 8.7 mi

  • Tankfest (Friday, June 26, 2026 – Friday, June 26, 2026)

    Wareham, England 10.5 mi

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026)

    Wareham, England 14.7 mi

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 23, 2027 – Wednesday, June 23, 2027)

    Glastonbury, England 25 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 Moonfleet Farm have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Moonfleet Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Moonfleet Farm? The walks around Moonfleet Farm along local lanes and through scenic Dorset countryside lead to the likes of pretty local village Milton Abbas, Milton Abbey, Athelhampton House, Cerne Abbas and sending the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Moonfleet Farm?
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Moonfleet Farm? From $33.52 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.