Dapplewood Caravan Site

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Pitches at sunset
Pitches at sunset
Spring evening
On site woodland off lead dog walk
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Pitches in the evening light
Looking over farmland from the picnic area
Site entrance
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Spring evening
On site woodland off lead dog walk
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  • Adults-only site half an hour's drive from Bournemouth and the coast
  • In peaceful Dorset countryside 10 minutes' drive from Moors Valley
  • Suited to slow-paced getaways; off-lead dog walks on site
At Dapplewood Caravan Site, an adults-only site in Dorset, less than a mile from the village of Holt and a 10-minute drive from the market town of Wimborne, you can let all those stresses melt away. Dapplewood is a great base if you want to slow things down with a stroll on Holt Heath less than five minutes’ drive from the site, explore Moors Valley, 10 minutes away, or centre yourself with a short drive to the coast. Back on site, you’re in a top spot to unwind. The site keeps distractions to a minimum, so you can be sure of some peace and quiet – take the dog for a walk off-lead in the two acres of ash and oak woodland or relax at the picnic area under the trees, gazing out over the fields next to the site. When you're ready to get food out, venture across the fields to the local gastropub or nab a table at one of the many restaurants within 10 minutes of the site.

Campground type

Camper sites 5
RV sites 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • 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

9.4

Overall rating from 113 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

97% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

A small, quiet, adults-only spot in lovely woods. Guests rave about Bridgette's friendly service and the peaceful vibe. Spacious, well-spaced sites. On-site woodland walk, local pub nearby. Basic, clean facilities. Highly recommended for a relaxing escape.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 7/28/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

We were made to feel so welcome❤️ Jeff & all Facilities were great

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10 out of 10
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 Shona 1 review

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Absolutely everything!

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful location, great hosts, nearby Wimbourne,…

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10 out of 10
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 Donna C. 2 reviews

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Beautiful location, great hosts, nearby Wimbourne, small site.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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 Lisa C. 16 reviews

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Nice quiet site well kept
Bridgette is a lovely friendly lady
Nice size pitches

Disliked Would have been nice to get a welcome pack of some sort with info on shops take away and things to do
Didn’t know about WiFi until someone else on hol told us on Saturday night

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Liz,

It was lovely to you both this weekend and I'm so pleased you had a lovely stay. The welcome card I handed to you does list all the details of the wifi, the local pub etc and my contact number in case you need any other info whilst you are with us on site and we are always happy to recommend our favourites for takeaways. Our indian in Wimborne is Epic!

Great place for visiting area nice and quiet.

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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 Paul D. 7 reviews

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Great little site. Met by owner when arrived and everything was explained, also had a large card explaining all as well, quite site with just 6 pitches adult only. Very accommodating when our son came to visit on his birthday.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The campsite was lovely and quiet…

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10 out of 10
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 Liz G. 1 review

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked The campsite was lovely and quiet and secluded.
The host was very friendly and helpful.

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect for chilling 😎

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10 out of 10
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 Cavin G. 12 reviews

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Tranquility. It's good to be back to the best site for relaxing. No hassle just encouraged to have a peaceful break
I'd recommend it but will loose my spot hahaha

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Hi Cavin, thank you for your lovely review....there's always a spot for you!

Lovely site in a great location close to Hope Cove

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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 Nick P. 2 reviews

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Excellent facilities that were clean and very practical

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Nick, thank you! We are delighted you had a great stay with us!

Great stopover to the south coast.

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Well maintained, peaceful and shady. Perfect for the summer heat. Lovely walk to the local pub. Easy access to the A31.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you guys, I'm glad you had the lovely rest you needed and hopefully we will see you again later in the year.

Very relaxing.

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Wifi
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 Debbie W. 5 reviews

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked What an amazingly beautiful spot. All started off by a very happy welcome from bridgette. Our space was reserved for us, but as we were 1st there we could have moved, but under the large oak tree was a great spot. Definitely a place to unwind & relax. Lovely walk to the pub.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: I'm so glad you had a great time and managed to unwind and relax with us. The heat was a bit crazy but hopefully the tree shade saved the day!

Great peaceful site…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Paul B. 2 reviews

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Great peaceful site

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 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 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

Forest Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

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 Nearby farmers' market

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Dapplewood Caravan Site

Lodge Road

Holt

Wimborne

Dorset

England

BH21 7DW

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.84373°N
1.96619°W

Nearest transport

Bus
7.6 mi Bournemouth University
7.6 mi Meeting House Lane
8 mi St Johns Church
Rail
8.3 mi Branksome Rail Station
8.4 mi Parkstone (Dorset) Rail Station
8.5 mi Hamworthy Rail Station
Ferry
9.1 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing
9.4 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
10.7 mi Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
7.4 mi Bournemouth International Airport
27.5 mi Southampton 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

What’s a holiday without some sun, sea and sand? At Dapplewood, at least two of those are within easy reach – Highcliffe, Bournemouth and Sandbanks beaches are each within 40 minutes’ drive of the site, and are top spots for watersports, sailing and visits to the stunning coast. At Dapplewood, you’re well placed for exploration of this part of the country. There are plenty of cycling routes passing close to the site – take your pick and follow it around historic sites, soaking in the scenic Dorset countryside. Let yourself be transported back in time with a trip to the stunning Kingston Lacy, 15 minutes from Dapplewood, where you can poke around the Egyptian artefacts, wander through the Japanese Gardens and imagine what it must feel like to have an IOU from a king. There are loads more stately piles close to the site, including Little Clarendon, Mompesson House, Max Gate and Mottisfont. History enthusiasts who are craving a little more can see the Cerne Abbas Giant hillside carving and Stonehenge, both less than an hour from the site. The shops, theatres, restaurants, museums and galleries of Bournemouth are 30 minutes away – Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and the Oceanarium are must-sees, and the more adventurous might like to try the climbing walls, vertical drop slide and ziplines at the Bournemouth Pier.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands 9.2 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Harbour Lake 9.3 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bournemouth Durley Chine 9.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bournemouth Alum Chine 9.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bournemouth Pier 9.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 3.7 mi

Adventure Wonderland 7.1 mi

The Bournemouth Balloon 9.4 mi

Bournemouth Pier Beach 9.7 mi

Oceanarium, The Bournemouth Aquarium 9.7 mi

National Trust

Kingston Lacy 3.7 mi

White Mill 4.9 mi

Brownsea Island 10.8 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 13.8 mi

Corfe Castle 14.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Holt Heath - Horton Tower - Holt Heath 1.6 mi

CRICHEL HOUSE 2.5 mi

Pamphill - Eye Bridge - Lambs Green - Wimborne 3.4 mi

KINGSTON LACY 3.6 mi

ST GILES' HOUSE 4.5 mi

Local events

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

    Wareham, England 17.7 mi

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

    Dorchester, England 21.7 mi

  • Southampton Boat Show (Friday, September 18, 2026 – Friday, September 18, 2026)

    Southampton, England 24.7 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 Dapplewood Caravan Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Dapplewood Caravan Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Dapplewood Caravan Site? What’s a holiday without some sun, sea and sand? At Dapplewood, at least two of those are within easy reach – Highcliffe, Bournemouth and Sandbanks beaches are each within 40 minutes’ drive … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Dapplewood Caravan Site?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Dapplewood Caravan Site? From $36.40 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.