The Rising Sun Coffee Tavern












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- Secluded pub garden setting
Campground type
This park has no on-site shower facilities.
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- 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).
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
- Bookings must not be for more than 2 consecutive nights.
- No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- No gas barbecues allowed.
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
French
Open from Fri, Aug 8 to
Campsite types & availability
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Features
Dogs allowed
Adults only
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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpackerUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No drinkable water point No hot water No running water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Pub campground Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Level campground, no steep slopes Step-free or level accessNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Tennis nearbyLocation
The Rising Sun Coffee Tavern
Salisbury Road
Donhead St Mary
Shaftesbury
Dorset
England
SP7 9LT
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.00095°N
2.15224°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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands | 20.1 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Poole Harbour Lake | 20.6 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Bournemouth Alum Chine | 22.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Poole Branksome Chine | 23 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Bournemouth Durley Chine | 23 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Stourhead House and Garden 10.3 mi
Wilton House 13.9 mi
Longleat 13.9 mi
Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 14 mi
Salisbury Cathedral 16 mi
National Trust
Philipps House and Dinton Park 9.2 mi
Little Clarendon 9.3 mi
Stourhead 10.3 mi
White Mill 14.1 mi
Kingston Lacy 14.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Shaftesbury – Kingsettle Wood – Motcombe - Shaftesbury 1.9 mi
The Donheads - Wincombe - Gutch Common - Barkers Hill 2.1 mi
Donhead St Andrew and the Wardour Castles 2.1 mi
Win Green and Tollard Royal 2.2 mi
WARDOUR CASTLE AND OLD WARDOUR CASTLE 3.3 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)
Dorchester, England 22.6 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 The Rising Sun Coffee Tavern have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Rising Sun Coffee Tavern dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Rising Sun Coffee Tavern? Historic town of Shaftesbury Cranborne Chase National Landscape Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Rising Sun Coffee Tavern?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Rising Sun Coffee Tavern? From $13.31 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.