Huntick Retreat

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Hardstanding pitches
Hardstanding pitches
Huntick retreat reception and the koi pond
A sunny day on site
The neighbours coming to say hello
Huntick retreat site office
Fully-serviced hardstanding pitch
Happy campers on an extra-large grass pitch
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Huntick retreat reception and the koi pond
A sunny day on site
The neighbours coming to say hello

  • Well-located adults-only Dorset touring park near the A35
  • Poole Quay, Corfe Castle and Monkey World within 20 minutes’ drive
  • Dogs welcome; Lytchett Matravers pubs and shops a mile away
Have a look at this for a conveniently located place to stay in the Dorset countryside – Huntick Retreat is only a little way off the A35, the main road running across the county, and it’s a mere mile from the shops and pubs of Lytchett Matravers. Not that it’s all about the location, handy though it is… this is a site that’s surrounded by lovely views and offers a warm welcome and helpful service to all its guests. It’s an adults-only (16+) setup here, but dogs are welcome and provided with a designated exercise area for a proper stretch of the paws. There are plenty of dog-friendly pubs and attractions nearby too, so they’ll be able to join you on your outings – just ask on site for tips. Dogs will need to be kept on a lead at all times on site, however, because it’s not just human guests that like to pitch up here – the park is also popular with passing wildlife like deer – including a resident stag – badgers, buzzards and hedgehogs, so the owners are keen to make sure they’re not disturbed. Facilities at Huntick Retreat have been well thought out to make life easy for guests – you’ll have access to a launderette and drying room, a washing-up area, a wifi connection, chemical disposal and bathrooms with toilets and showers. Poole (15 minutes’ drive) is your nearest large town for anything you can’t get in Lytchett Matravers.

Campground type

Tent sites 14
Camper sites 32
RV sites 32
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Guests under the age of 16 are not allowed on site.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
  • Units longer than 7.9 metres are not allowed.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

93% would recommend this campground to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

This quiet, adult-only site has spacious spots and clean facilities. Staff are friendly & helpful. Great for exploring, many want to return. Wi-Fi/hot water issues are being fixed.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 6/30/2026

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Loved it our first proper outing with our roof tent

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Anonymous

Big Field power optional grass campsite

Liked Lovely pitch . Very helpful and friendly staff . Definitely return

Recommend to friends Visit again

Happy place

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 michael a. 1 review

Big Field power optional grass campsite

Liked Friendly helpful staff
Easy going relaxed setting
Great showers and related services
Great location for swanage:Poole
Definitely recommend this happy place

Disliked Nothing

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Fantastic peaceful location overlooking fields. Spacious…

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 Becky M. 3 reviews

Big Field power optional grass campsite

Liked Fantastic peaceful location overlooking fields. Spacious pitches. Very helpful staff.
Good facilities

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would recommend and we’ll be back. Thanks.

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Anonymous

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Quiet site. Clean and tidy. Very relaxing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities,…

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 Nigel G. 5 reviews

Big Field power optional grass campsite

Liked Friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities, good size pitches, unisex bathroom is a great idea.

Disliked Temperature in toilets was extremely hot. Radiators were on full blast when temperatures outside were in the mid to high 20’s!

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Excellent location and very peaceful

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Heather F. 18 reviews

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely location, backing onto a field of cows and calves. Very close to Poole, to catch the ferry. There was a game area, which was showing the World Cup football, the facilities were very clean, and it was very quiet. We were late arriving, but detail details were left out for us so that we could park up without an issue.

Disliked Nothing

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Nice, quiet, rural and would stay again

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 Keith J. 1 review

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Overall a quiet site, not too big and in a rural location not far from the local shops. We had an electric touring pitch for just a one night stopover but there are 3 pubs a short drive away. Pitch size was generous with hardstanding big enough for caravan/motorhome/camper and a large grass area for awning and car. Good welcome and staff were both friendly and helpful. Facilities were more than adequate and pretty clean but a little dated, could benefit from an upgrade and easily be overloaded in peak season. We’d certainly stay again if en route somewhere.

Disliked Not a lot to dislike really, sure we’ve been to better sites but at a price.

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Free WiFi Quiet site Spacious pitch with…

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Anonymous

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Free WiFi
Quiet site
Spacious pitch with grass and gravel
Great showers
Information sheet at reception very helpful

Disliked Nothing

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Highly recommend, wonderfully clean perfect for a break

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 Ms M. 3 reviews

Big Field power optional grass campsite

Liked Beautiful grounds wonderful owners, plenty of space

Disliked N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

The peace and quiet, the site…

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 Samantha S. 2 reviews

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked The peace and quiet, the site is clean and tidy, Debbie one of the Receptionist is lovely and very helpful, we will definitely be going back, our 2 Jack Russell's love it there.

Disliked Nothing

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Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 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

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

Themes

Peaceful

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

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Level campground, no steep slopes

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Gray water hook-up for caravans Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Huntick Retreat

Huntick Road

Lytchett Matravers

Poole

Dorset

England

BH16 6BB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.75274°N
2.06161°W

Nearest transport

Bus
4.4 mi Seldown Coach Station
5 mi Post Office
5.1 mi Red Lion
Rail
2.7 mi Hamworthy Rail Station
2.9 mi Holton Heath Rail Station
4.1 mi Poole Rail Station
Ferry
4.3 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
4.4 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing
6.4 mi Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
10.2 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

Dorset is, of course, well known for its gorgeous landscapes – and it should be pretty easy to check out some of the top spots from here. Both the atmospheric ruins of Corfe Castle and the sparkling waters of the Blue Pool are about 20 minutes’ drive away; alternatively you could set off to the Jurassic Coast for a day at Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door (half an hour), or head for the miles of sandy beach at Studland Peninsula (half an hour). If you fancy a bit of activity among this scenery, perhaps play a round at Bulbury Woods Golf Club (five minutes) or have a go at the madcap floating assault course at Dorset Adventure Park (20 minutes). For more leisurely strolls, board a boat at Poole Quay (15 minutes) for a wildlife trail around Brownsea Island, wander around the National Trust’s Kingston Lacy estate (15 minutes) or set off to see birds at Abbotsbury Swannery (45 minutes). Don’t write off Dorset’s favourite family attractions either – places like Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre (20 minutes), The Tank Museum (25 minutes) and the Swanage Railway (half an hour) have plenty to offer for grown-up days out.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands 2.5 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Harbour Lake 3.1 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Sandbanks Peninsular 7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Shore Road Beach 7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Shell Bay North 7.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 4.3 mi

Brownsea Island 6.3 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 7.6 mi

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 7.8 mi

Corfe Castle 7.9 mi

National Trust

White Mill 3.6 mi

Kingston Lacy 4.2 mi

Brownsea Island 6.4 mi

Corfe Castle 8 mi

Clouds Hill 8.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

CHARBOROUGH PARK 2.9 mi

WAREHAM MEADOWS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 02/08/2004) 3.4 mi

Canford Heath 3.7 mi

Pamphill - Eye Bridge - Lambs Green - Wimborne 4.2 mi

KINGSTON LACY 4.3 mi

Local events

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

    Wareham, England 10.2 mi

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

    Dorchester, England 16 mi

  • New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday, July 28, 2026 – Tuesday, July 28, 2026)

    Brockenhurst, England 21.8 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 Huntick Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Huntick Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Huntick Retreat? Dorset is, of course, well known for its gorgeous landscapes – and it should be pretty easy to check out some of the top spots from here. Both the atmospheric ruins of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Huntick Retreat?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Huntick Retreat? From $36.06 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.