Troytown Farm

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  • Tucked-away shepherd's hut on a farm 10 minutes’ drive from Dorchester
  • A 20-minute drive to Weymouth and the Cerne Abbas Giant
  • Barbecues allowed; shops and pubs 10 minutes’ drive
Looking for a peaceful shepherd's hut adventure on a Dorset working farm? One where you can unwind in the lovely countryside? Step forward Troytown Farm, where there is a tucked-away shepherd's hut just 10 minutes’ drive from the historic county town of Dorchester. Well-maintained, small and family friendly, this site's rural location is splendid. Tucked away on a quiet corner of the farm, the shepherd's hut overlooks pasture where you may well see sheep grazing, and there’s ancient woodland to explore beyond the fields. Less than a mile away is Puddletown forest, a walker's haven which has some of the best views of the local area. It's home to rare insects, nesting birds and miles of well-maintained trails. If you want to get the barbecue going (bring your own from home), pick up tasty morsels from Dorchester supermarkets or delis to grill. Should you fancy a break from cooking, several traditional Dorset cider pubs are within 10 minutes’ drive. About the same distance away are golf courses and museums – the Dorset Teddy Bear Museum may become a firm favourite with the kids. Exploring a bit further afield, you can be on Weymouth beach in 20 minutes’ drive. On site, the water is not suitable for drinking, so bottled water is advised for drinking, brushing teeth and washing fruit and vegetables.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Camper sites 4
RV sites 4
Open now
Opens April 1
Please note
  • This park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, Apr 1 to

Reviews

9.8

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Peaceful

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This small, peaceful site boasts beautiful rural views with farm animals. Basic but well-kept, it's perfect for those with their own facilities. Friendly owners and good access to the A35/Dorchester. Minimal road noise noted.

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Excellent site to relax if you have your own amenities.

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Sandra W.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Very quiet and relaxing site. There was only one other touring van on site. PERFECT site!

Disliked Nothing to dislike at all

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This was such a peaceful campsite for a quick stop over, we…

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Sarah Z.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked This was such a peaceful campsite for a quick stop over, we parked against the hedge with a lovely view of the sheep in the field opposite. Would definitely recommend for anyone visiting the area & have their own amenities within their vehicle.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely everything! After a busy week at work we like a quiet…

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Julie M.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Absolutely everything! After a busy week at work we like a quiet spot for a night to chill. I thought we had found the best place but it now has competition. We had the field to ourselves, sat outside in the sunshine until well into the evening.
The campsite is basic but perfect for what we wanted. The grass was very well maintained.
I loved sitting listening to the lambs in the field.
Whilst there are some comments about the main road, yes you can hear it but even on a busy Friday afternoon it was minimal and certainly never bothered us.
We will most definitely be back 😄😄😄

Disliked Nothing except having to leave

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Can’t wait to return.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked What a wonderful gem of a campsite on a working farm.

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Quiet little site just off the main dual carriageway, but far enough…

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Phil S.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Quiet little site just off the main dual carriageway, but far enough away that the noise didn't disturb me.

Owners are friendly and helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely small site just 25mins away which was perfect to chill. Water…

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Kim S.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely small site just 25mins away which was perfect to chill. Water and chemical waste available but you need to be self sufficient which was fine for us. Would need car to get around to places or decamp but we just wanted a chilled weekend with the dogs not far from home.
There’s a Shepherds hut on site as well

Disliked Working farm opposite side of road to pitch so obviously the tractor noise late night early morning but that’s to be expected so it’s not a dislike but just to let others know. When in the country you expect this.

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The shepherd's hut has been beautifully restored and furnished by the owners…

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Anonymous

Shepherd's hut

Liked The shepherd's hut has been beautifully restored and furnished by the owners and provides all the facilities needed for an enjoyable stay. The hut has its own fenced-off space separate from the main camping area and there is a fire basket outside with chairs and a table. The area is surrounded by trees and looks up a field to woods where there was a carpet of bluebells in early May.

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Great site.

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Will D.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely quiet site, perfect for visiting my sister in law

Was clearly described that there was no facility so we were happy with bringing our chemical loo.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Sarah was very helpful, and we had a nice quiet night. Great…

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Roger L.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Sarah was very helpful, and we had a nice quiet night. Great vista over the fields. Ideal stopover after arriving on the ferry.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Well looked after site, owners were lovely and helpful..we would definitely re…

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Michael B.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Well looked after site, owners were lovely and helpful..we would definitely re vist

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs 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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly 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

Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No drinkable water point Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Location

Troytown Farm

Dorchester

Dorset

England

DT2 8QF

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.74444°N
2.372°W

Nearest transport

Bus
3.8 mi South Station
9.9 mi Marks and Spencer
12.2 mi Post Office
Rail
3.8 mi Dorchester South Rail Station
3.9 mi Dorchester West Rail Station
3.9 mi Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station
Ferry
10 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
16.8 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
17.1 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
23.8 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

Don the walking boots and step out into the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (10 minutes’ drive) for family rambles, or cycle bike routes that take in Corfe Castle (25 minutes’ by bike) and riverside Wareham (an hour and a half). For seaside hikes, have a mooch along the shingle at Chesil Beach (half an hour’s drive) on the spectacular Jurassic Coast, or hit the South West Coast Path at Bowleaze Cove (20 minutes) for more challenging rambles along the clifftops. To mix up outdoor exercise with some sneaky history lessons for the kids, head for the mysterious – possibly Saxon – figure of the Cerne Abbas Giant (20 minutes) straddling the hillside, or hike up to the circular Iron Age fort at Maiden Castle (15 minutes). Fast-forward several millennia to see the Osmington White Horse (25 minutes), originally carved into the hillside in 1808. Beaches may well be a priority for family day trips, with bucket-list spots including the sliver of sand at horseshoe-shaped Lulworth Cove (half an hour), or the long sandy strip at Weymouth (20 minutes), with its child-friendly sand sculptures and funfair.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Bowleaze Cove 7.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ringstead Bay 7.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Lodmoor 8.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Durdle Door West 9.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Durdle Door East 9.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentN/AExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Hardy's Birthplace 1.3 mi

The Tank Museum 6.6 mi

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 7.5 mi

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 8.8 mi

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 9.7 mi

National Trust

Hardy's Cottage 1.3 mi

Max Gate 3.3 mi

Clouds Hill 5.6 mi

White Mill 14.2 mi

Kingston Lacy 15.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Beacon Hill - Hardy's Cottage - Stinsford - Beacon Hill 0.5 mi

WATERSTON MANOR 0.7 mi

Higher Bockhampton - Puddletown Forest 1.4 mi

ATHELHAMPTON 2 mi

KINGSTON MAURWARD 2 mi

Local events

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

    Dorchester, England 2.8 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Troytown Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Troytown Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Troytown Farm? Don the walking boots and step out into the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (10 minutes’ drive) for family rambles, or cycle bike routes that take in Corfe Castle (25 minutes’ … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Troytown Farm?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Troytown Farm? From $20.13 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.