Dapplewood Caravan Site
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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
Campground type
5
5
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
16 
Adults only
9.3/10
Wifi at the unit/site
Reviews
96% would recommend this campground to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
This adult-only site offers a peaceful woodland escape. Guests rave about friendly hosts, spacious pitches, and great dog walks. Basic facilities are offset by the quiet, natural setting. Some note the need for leveling blocks and website updates. Many plan to return.
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Excellent site with 6 hard standing pitches
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Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked We enjoyed our stay very much, Bridgette was super friendly and vert welcoming, she called me before our stay to tell us just choose your pitch then came out to meet us after we arrived. Wifi and electric was good. Lovely little walk with the dogs in their forest which was full of bluebells and look stunning. Will definitely be booking again.
Disliked Nothing we disliked
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Excellent
Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked Lovely welcome from Bridgette and a run down on the site and surrounding areas, when we arrived our pitch was marked with a name board. The site itself was lovely, very quite and a great peaceful getaway
Disliked None.
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Peace and quiet on a small site
Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked Lovely quiet site with little woodland walk for the dog. Close to lots of other walks and attractions but tucked away from the hubbub. Great place to relax and switch off. Will definitely go back!
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Well worth a visit, peaceful, and a short walk to the pub.
Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked Nice and quiet location and very friendly owners., both of them took time to see us and make sure everything was ok
Disliked Hard standing was muddy but obviously this was down to the weather.
Top pitches were tight to reverse onto as car was parked opposite.
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From the manager: Hi David,
It was lovely to meet you and we are so pleased that you had a lovely rest with is here at Dapplewood.
I did ask the gentleman opposite to park his large car slightly further back as sometimes guests arrive in the dark and don't realise there is a pitch opposite.
What a lovely site, hard standing…
Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked What a lovely site, hard standing pitches, electric, water, chemical waste, no Blue! Ring when you get there, and owner will tell you what pitch your on, then she came and introduced herself, lovely lady. When we went, it was February, and torrential rain, so we didn’t see the full beauty of this small and quaint place, so….we will have to return.
We didn’t look around the area, because of weather, again another reason to go back! WiFi, phone signal and tv signal good.
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Loved it here despite the wet weather and will definitely be back.
Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked Small, peaceful campsite with everything we needed for a lovely 3 night stay with our dogs.
Bridgette sent an email to explain that she would soon be down to greet us but also told us what pitches we could choose from which was great as we could get levelled up etc.
Bridgette was such a lovely host and was incredibly informative about the local area, particularly the best dog walking places which we really appreciated.
The small wooded area at the campsite was also great for our dogs to have a quick snuffle around in between the rain.
We found it so relaxing that we stayed for an extra night and will definitely be back. Would highly recommend.
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Peaceful
Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked Quiet pitch
Disliked Nothing apart from the fact that the local pub didn’t open until 5.30pm
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From the manager: Hi Louise,
It was lovely to see you both when I came down to meet and greet you upon arrival, explaining the site facilities and pointing out the best walks in the local area for your dog and making sure you settled in ok.
Later, I responded immediately when you messaged about checking out late the next day after your one night stay with us to go on a long dog walk I said it was absolutely fine to stay as late as you like at no extra charge.
Sadly, we are not in charge of the pub opening hours and our site is spotless. It is however a woodland...in December.
You may not be aware that when, once in a blue moon, a guest leaves an unfathomable review it affects a site's overall rating and just proves you can't please all of the people all of the time!
A lovely site of you have your own facilities in your van.
Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked Peaceful location
Friendly owners
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you Mike, it was really lovely to meet you. Looking forward to seeing you again in 2026!
Great site for a peaceful stay
Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked Quiet and great location. Beautiful site and Bridget and her husband were very helpful.
Disliked No lights at night. Couldn’t find the chemical waste.
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From the manager: Hi Carol,
It was so lovely to meet you both on what was a night of shocking weather! There is an overhead light on the large oak right next to your pitch for late returns from the pub in the dark but we usually ask guests to switch it off once they are safely back in the van for the benefit of anyone on site who likes the pitch dark and a bit of stargazing! Looking forward to seeing you for the bluebells in the woodland in The Spring.
Quiet picturesque area with good sized…
Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked Quiet picturesque area with good sized pitches.
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From the manager: Hi Tom,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and we hope to see you again next year.
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
Forest Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
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
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 | 9.2 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Harbour Lake | 9.3 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bournemouth Durley Chine | 9.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bournemouth Alum Chine | 9.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bournemouth Pier | 9.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
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
- Tankfest (Friday, June 26, 2026 – Friday, June 26, 2026)
Wareham, England 15.9 mi
- New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday, July 28, 2026 – Tuesday, July 28, 2026)
Brockenhurst, England 16.8 mi
- 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
- Summer Solstice at Stonehenge (Sunday, June 21, 2026 – Sunday, June 21, 2026)
Salisbury, England 24 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?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Dapplewood Caravan Site? From $36.46 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.