Salt Pig The Farm - Putlake

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Great views and not busy midweek in august 2023.
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  • Family-friendly farm site on the Isle of Purbeck
  • On the edge of Langton Matravers; five minutes' drive from Swanage
  • Café; adventure farm (additional fee) with a petting zoo and soft play
A family-friendly site with grassy field pitches on a working farm, Salt Pig The Farm - Putlake sits on the outskirts of the peaceful Dorset village of Langton Matravers, on the Isle of Purbeck. This is an excellent base to unwind or explore the Purbecks, whether it's walking, cycling, climbing, kayaking, coasteering or visiting tourist attractions. When you roll up here, you're free to pick any spot you like. This site is all about unwinding and soaking in the countryside views, so off-ground firepits and barbecues are welcome. On-site amenities include toilets, token-operated showers and a washing-up point. You’ll never be far from the sea on this scenic stretch of land: the site is a five-minute drive from Swanage beach and 15 minutes from Studland beach. Walks through fields to the South West Coast Path are directly accessible from the site; once there, you're on the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and can get to spectacular views like the Dancing Ledge (check out the small sea pool…) and the caves at Winspit Quarry. The site has a small shop and an on-site café serving local produce, including breakfast and lunch. In the evenings, it sometimes opens up an offset smoker barbecue or pizza oven. Salt Pig The Farm - Putlake also has an adventure farm (an additional fee applies) with a petting zoo, a large indoor soft play area, a playground and pedal go-karts. With a bus stop and a range of footpaths just outside the site, it's easy to explore the area on foot, by bus or by car. There are car-free trails to the historic village of Corfe Castle (one hour and 15 minutes on foot or a 10-minute drive). And just in case this all-round top location wasn’t already great enough, it's also less than 500 metres from the local pub, which has a cosy beer garden. Another popular pub is a five-minute drive away – although, after a few ciders, the bus might come in handy.

Campground type

Tent sites 20
RV sites 20
Open now
Opens July 4
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).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A charge of £0.50 ($0.69) applies for the use of the shower.
  • Facilities/activities including entrance to the adventure farm and soft play are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/09 and 12/16.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Minimum spacing of 4 metres between pitches.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Jul 4 to

Reviews

9.3

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Peaceful

93% would recommend this campground to a friend

93% would stay here again

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Great view from the campsite. Lovely local walks. Friendly staff.

Overall 9/10

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Lucy C.

Primitive grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Location and the view from the campsite. Lovely local walks. Friendly staff. Basic, but adequate shower & toilet facilities.

Lovely open space with amazing views! Nice clean facilities Easy walk into…

Overall 10/10

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Martha H.

Primitive grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely open space with amazing views!
Nice clean facilities
Easy walk into Swanage plus the local pub was friendly and cosy
Would recommend and stay again :)

Great location with fabulous views. Quiet. Good value.…

Overall 10/10

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Alistair F.

Primitive grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great location with fabulous views. Quiet. Good value.

Good place, clean. Good for families

Overall 8/10

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Krystian K.

Primitive grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Location space close to attractions

Disliked Showers on token what need to be pre buy
It could be on normal £1 coins

Nice site with clean facilities, lots of space and the beautiful views

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Nice and tidy place. Lots of space to run and play. Beautiful view.

Great location. Quiet site. Clean facilities.

Overall 10/10

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Richard B.

Primitive grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great location. Not too crowded. Basic facilities but showers, toilets, etc all kept clean and pleasant.
We had originally tried to book the nearby Tom's Field site but it was full. With hindsight this was a much better choice as it was much quieter and less crowded. And you can still walk to Tom's field for pizza in the evening and a breakfast bap in the morning.

Disliked Quite a lot of the field has some slope to it. But not too much of a problem.

I liked it…

Overall 8/10

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Ehsan D.

Primitive grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked I liked it

Amazing location with beautiful views…

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Amazing location with beautiful views

Everything about this camp-site.…

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Everything about this camp-site.

Lovely location and views great value for money!

Overall 10/10

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Philippa 1.

Primitive grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great views and location, lovely cafe at the bottom, good value for money

Disliked Drinking water tap in our bit of the field wasn't working but not a huge issue

Features

Pop-up campground

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 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 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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Salt Pig The Farm - Putlake

High Street

Langton Matravers

Swanage

Dorset

England

BH19 3EU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.60961°N
1.99919°W

Nearest transport

Bus
1.7 mi Bus Station
3.1 mi East Street
3.1 mi East Street
Rail
7.6 mi Poole Rail Station
7.7 mi Wareham Rail Station
7.8 mi Holton Heath Rail Station
Ferry
5.3 mi Shell Bay Ferry Terminal
5.6 mi Sandbanks Ferry Terminal
5.8 mi Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
13.7 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

With a long sandy beach and shallow waters, Swanage is a popular destination for a family day at the seaside. And when you’re all beached out, you can head to Prince Albert Gardens for views of the Victorian pier and Swanage Bay, or take a ride on the Swanage Railway's heritage trains all the way to Corfe Castle and beyond. Overlooked by the ruins of 11th-century Corfe Castle, Dorset Adventure Park (10 minutes’ drive) is the place to get wet (at the inflatable water park) and/or muddy (at the assault course with cargo nets, monkey bars and mud slides). If you’re into militaria, you'll likely appreciate the displays at The Tank Museum (25 minutes), which include armoured vehicles from both World Wars, plus other conflicts like the wars in the Gulf and Afghanistan. Iconic Jurassic Coast destinations Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door are half an hour's drive away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Swanage Central 1.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Studland Knoll House 3.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Shell Bay North 5.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Kimmeridge Bay 5.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Sandbanks Peninsular 6.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Swanage Railway 1.7 mi

Corfe Castle 3.3 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 3.8 mi

Brownsea Island 5.8 mi

Dorset Cruises 9.1 mi

National Trust

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 3.2 mi

Corfe Castle 3.2 mi

Brownsea Island 5.7 mi

Clouds Hill 13.3 mi

White Mill 13.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Herston - Worth Matravers - Corfe 0.9 mi

Worth Matravers - Cliffs, Caves and Chapel 1.9 mi

Worth Matravers - Winspit - Dancing Ledge 1.9 mi

Swanage to Corfe Circular Walk 2.1 mi

Durlston Castle Historic Landscape 2.2 mi

Local events

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

    Dorchester, England 20.2 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 Salt Pig The Farm - Putlake have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Salt Pig The Farm - Putlake dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Salt Pig The Farm - Putlake? With a long sandy beach and shallow waters, Swanage is a popular destination for a family day at the seaside. And when you’re all beached out, you can head to Prince Albert … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Salt Pig The Farm - Putlake?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Salt Pig The Farm - Putlake? From $27.21 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.