When can I check in and check out of Glamping at Swanage Bijou by PitchingIt?

On-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Glamping at Swanage Bijou by PitchingIt?

From $151.44 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Glamping at Swanage Bijou by PitchingIt

From £120 For 1 night, 4 adults 2 reviews

Bell tents on site (added by manager 01 Jun 2023)

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Bell tent (added by manager 29 apr 2023)

Bell tent (added by manager 24 apr 2023)

Family-friendly glamping site a five-minute walk from Swanage Beach
Corfe Castle 10 minutes’ drive; Blue Pool 20 minutes
Dogs welcome; barbecues allowed; on-site golf and frisbee-golf course

Camping is all about horses for courses: some people want to stay somewhere so remote that it’s accessible only by car, while others prefer the convenience of getting to the site by train and then being able to reach everything within a short walk. If you belong in the second camp (and if you are after a holiday at the seaside), Glamping at Swanage Bijou by PitchingIt, in Dorset, might well be the answer to your prayers. You’ll have little need for your car at this family- and dog-friendly Swanage site, since it’s only a short stroll from the High Street (about 10 minutes) and an even shorter stroll from the beach (five minutes). Despite being so close to town, though, the site feels remarkably peaceful – likely thanks to the high hedges that surround it and make it feel more secluded than it is. Bell tents decorated with bunting and floral accents sit on a level grassy field that’s part of Kirkwood Park, an outdoor complex that includes an 18-hole golf course, plus foot and frisbee golf. There is also direct access to a well-equipped playground and to a skateboard park with multiple ramps where the kids can practise their kickturns and flips. Toilets and hot-water showers complete the picture, alongside an area where you can wash up after your barbecue. The nearest supermarket is a five-minute drive away (10 minutes on foot), but if you prefer to let someone else take care of the cooking, there are lots of restaurants and cafés within walking distance.

Campground type

Opens July 26

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
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).
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Please note that dogs are allowed in accommodation units but not allowed on or in the beds.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Jul 26 to Sun, Sep 8 2024

Campsite types & availability

Reviews

would recommend this campground to a friend

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

A lovely campsite, very friendly host and lots of facilities available including…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	4

Rebecca H. Aug 2023

Beautiful bell tent

Liked: A lovely campsite, very friendly host and lots of facilities available including socket and communal fridge. So close to the sandy beach - we walked and it was lovely, a great base for our Dorset getaway

Disliked: I didn’t hear from the company I booked with until they replied to my what’s app message the morning of checking in. I get that a confirmation email is enough but I’m so used to a welcome email from the host shortly before arriving

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great weekend away looking to book next year

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	8

Tony P. Aug 2023

Beautiful bell tent

Liked: Ease of checking in. Tent all ready. Site has great facilities and location for walking to Swanage is excellent. The dog had a fantastic time running round the fields at the back of the site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campsite

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

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

Budget/backpacker

Hikers’ paradise

Leave the car at home

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

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

Public transportation nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Glamping at Swanage Bijou by PitchingIt

Kirkwood Park,

Victoria Avenue

Swanage

Dorset

England

BH19 1AR

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.61133°N
-1.96497°W

Nearest transport

Bus

0.2 mi Bus Station

4.4 mi East Street

Rail

7.5 mi Poole Rail Station

7.7 mi Parkstone (Dorset) Rail Station

8.2 mi Hamworthy Rail Station

Ferry

4.8 mi Shell Bay Ferry Terminal

5 mi Sandbanks Ferry Terminal

5.4 mi Brownsea Island Ferry Landing

Airport

12.9 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

Swanage has a sandy beach and shallow waters for paddling close to the shore; the beach is also popular for paddleboarding, fishing and snorkelling. You can follow the South West Coast Path (which runs along the seafront) to explore the Purbeck Heritage Coast, or catch a ride on the Swanage Steam Railway. The village of Corfe Castle (10 minutes’ drive) is dominated by the atmospheric hilltop ruins of a fortress built in medieval times and destroyed during the 17th-century English Civil War. From here you can also take in far-reaching views of the Purbeck Hills and the Isle of Wight. Take a stroll around the Blue Pool (20 minutes), looking for the most Instagrammable spots along the shoreline of this forest-fringed lake. Keep an eye (and an ear) out for assorted warblers, plus sika deer and wild ponies, then take a load off your feet in the tea room, where you can sample locally crafted ice creams and beers.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Swanage Central	0.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Studland Knoll House	2.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Shell Bay North	4.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poole Sandbanks Peninsular	5.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poole Shore Road Beach	6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Swanage Railway 0.2 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 3.4 mi

Corfe Castle 4.6 mi

Brownsea Island 5.4 mi

Dorset Cruises 8.2 mi

National Trust

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 2.4 mi

Corfe Castle 4.5 mi

Brownsea Island 5.3 mi

White Mill 14 mi

Kingston Lacy 14.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Herston - Worth Matravers - Corfe 0.7 mi

Durlston Castle Historic Landscape 1.1 mi

Swanage to Corfe Circular Walk 1.1 mi

Studland - Old Harry - Ballard Down - Studland 2.4 mi

Worth Matravers - Winspit - Dancing Ledge 3.3 mi

Local events

Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, July 25, 2024 – Thursday, July 25, 2024)
Wareham, England 10.8 mi
Tankfest (Friday, June 28, 2024 – Friday, June 28, 2024)
Wareham, England 13.5 mi
Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday, July 19, 2024 – Friday, July 19, 2024)
Dorchester, England 17.4 mi
Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 7, 2024 – Saturday, September 7, 2024)
Dorchester, England 21.6 mi
New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday, July 30, 2024 – Tuesday, July 30, 2024)
Brockenhurst, England 23 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 1 day(s) of arrival.

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The park will send you further check-in information 2 day(s) before your arrival.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.
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).

Extras

Motorcycle(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 9 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.

Hired accommodation

Hired accommodation: £100.00 ($121.34) damage/cleanliness/bracelet deposit is required on arrival and will be refunded on departure after inspection of your unit should no damage/losses be found.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

Vehicles

No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
No vehicle movement between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m..

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must leave the premises by 9:30 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Additional terms

Please note that dogs are allowed in accommodation units but not allowed on or in the beds.

Payment terms

Does Glamping at Swanage Bijou by PitchingIt have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Glamping at Swanage Bijou by PitchingIt dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Glamping at Swanage Bijou by PitchingIt? Swanage has a sandy beach and shallow waters for paddling close to the shore; the beach is also popular for paddleboarding, fishing and snorkelling. You can follow the South West Coast Path … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Glamping at Swanage Bijou by PitchingIt?

On-park accommodation

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Glamping at Swanage Bijou by PitchingIt? From $151.44 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.