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Powered grass tent campsite

From £50 (£50) 1 night, 2 adults

5 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site
One Tent allowed per site

Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Site size

Max 5.0m width x 8.0m depth (16.4ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 40.0m² (430.6ft²)

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Suitable for

Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Electric: 16 amp included
Car 1 included, 1 max.
Fire ring
Picnic table
Wifi at the unit/site

Other restrictions

Awnings not allowed

Gazebos not allowed

Pup tents not allowed

Extras

Dog (1 max) £10 (£10) per stay

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Availability

Arrive or depart on this date
Your booking From £50 (£50)
Based on 1 night, 5 people

Choose your dates and party size to see pricing and availability.

Rivendell Park

View prices & book 9.4 57 reviews
Aerial view (added by manager 11 Aug 2022)
Swimming pool
Terrace area with licensed bar and jacuzzi
Aerial view

Reviews

98%

would recommend this campground to a friend

95%

would stay here again

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Pool, hot tub, lovely staff, grounds, location, wonderful showers…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Liz M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Pool, hot tub, lovely staff, grounds, location, wonderful showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean, family friendly camp site

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Rebecca w. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: We loved the owner the site was spotless great facilities my daughter loved the pool. This is a great camp/glamp site

Disliked: More fire pits needed one per pitch. I also think you could have a more expansive shop. WiFi didn’t work and signal poor in the area

Recommend to friends Visit again

The layout of the campsite ..good size pitches Lovely pool and hot…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: The layout of the campsite ..good size pitches Lovely pool and hot tub area and clean toilets and showers . Large fire pits/bbqs for people to use.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The spa and swimming pool was a bonus

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Debra C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Rowan 2 bedroom safari tent

Liked: There nothing we didn't like, the park was amazing. The host and the handyman were so helpful, my husband is a amputee they did everything they could to make our stay enjoyable. The safari tent was lovely and clean, beds where comfortable it was well equipped. Definitely dog friendly too our dog loved exploring the wood's.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent facilities, especially hot tuba and communal fire pits.

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Lovely warm hot tub and pool, beautiful grounds, communal fridges, clean and modern facilities with great showers, friendliness, communal fire pits and delicious pizza!

Disliked: It could be difficult to park - space is limited

Recommend to friends Visit again

Well maintained, good facilities, family friendly.…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Well maintained, good facilities, family friendly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall was a good last minute few nights away glamping, would definitely…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Jordan B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Air Dome Primrose rental tent

Liked: Overall was a good last minute few nights away glamping, would definitely return again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly and helpful staff / owners. The tent pitch was good and…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Louisa Z. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Friendly and helpful staff / owners. The tent pitch was good and even and the children were able to roam about the campsite safely. The showers and toilets were exceptionally clean, good hot showers too!

Disliked: Would ideally like a bit more space between pitches but that’s just personal choice.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lots of places for the kids to explore in the woods, no…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked: Lots of places for the kids to explore in the woods, no cars on the site and fresh made pizza on the Friday. Quiet location and easy to get to various (beach, monkey world, country park). Communal fridge and freezer

Disliked: Small bench in the showers would be good to put things on as some things couldn’t easily be hung up (glasses for example). Bin by the washing up area. A regular clearance of the communal fridge. I emptied mouldy food and milk and gave some spillages a wipe down

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very clean, free toiletries, friendly staff, space between pitches

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Air Dome Snowdrop rental tent

Liked: The pool and hot tub were great to have in a campsite. The fact that it is car free makes it great for children and the carts make it really easy to take your gear to the tents. The shower and toilet blocks were super clean and it was brilliant that the sinks were equipped with washing up liquid, soap and cloths to be able to wash up. The campsite has made a real effort to second guess campers’ needs and provide the correct facilities. It really is a great campsite.

Disliked: The location of the fire pits and bbqs are quite random and there is bot a specific seating area of bbq for each dome/tent, which can make it hard to have a bbq near where you are staying. Would be nice for the pool to open earlier than 10am - it seems a little late in the summer as kids are invariably early risers.

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Hot tub 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 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

Forest Luxury Peaceful Remote location

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Rivendell Park

Horton Road

Horton Heath

Wimborne

Dorset

England

BH21 7JN

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.85773°N
-1.921°W

Nearest transport

Bus
5.7 mi Meeting House Lane
8 mi Bournemouth University
8.9 mi St Johns Church
Rail
9 mi Branksome Rail Station
9.3 mi Bournemouth Rail Station
9.4 mi Parkstone (Dorset) Rail Station
Ferry
10.5 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing
10.5 mi Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing
10.7 mi Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
6.8 mi Bournemouth International Airport
25.3 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

Just over half an hour's drive away, Poole has plenty to offer day-trippers with its sandy beaches, handsome old town and harbour area; it's also the departure point for boat trips out to Brownsea Island, a wooded sanctuary teeming with wildlife. If this gives you a taste for seafaring, take a cruise along the Jurassic Coast (or even a ferry to Jersey). Those after bigger thrills in the water should aim for Splashdown waterpark (30 minutes' drive), which has pools and over a dozen indoor and outdoor flumes and rides. There's more of that inland at Dorset Waterpark near Corfe Castle (45 minutes), and who could go near Corfe without going round the very fine old castle too? For more ancient history, the isle of Purbeck (an hour) is fab for fossil hunters and the famed monument of Stonehenge is 45 minutes from the site. For petrolheads, the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu (45 minutes) has a collection of classic vehicles to gaze on enviously before you get back in your own. This is fine road trip country as well, with attractive old market towns like Wimborne Minster and stately homes such as Kingston Lacy within 20 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Bournemouth Pier 10 mi Sea N/A Excellent Good Good
Bournemouth Durley Chine 10.1 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Bournemouth Boscombe Pier 10.1 mi Sea N/A Good Good Excellent
Bournemouth Alum Chine 10.2 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Bournemouth Manor Steps 10.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 5.9 mi

Adventure Wonderland 6.6 mi

The Bournemouth Balloon 9.7 mi

Breamore House 9.8 mi

Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum 9.9 mi

National Trust

Kingston Lacy 5.9 mi

White Mill 7.1 mi

Brownsea Island 11.8 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 14.8 mi

Mompesson House 15.4 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 1.8 mi

CRICHEL HOUSE 3.9 mi

ST GILES' HOUSE 3.9 mi

CRANBORNE MANOR 4.1 mi

AVON HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 19/05/1998) 5 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 Rivendell Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Rivendell Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Rivendell Park? Just over half an hour's drive away, Poole has plenty to offer day-trippers with its sandy beaches, handsome old town and harbour area; it's also the departure point for boat trips out … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Rivendell Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Rivendell Park? From $59.41 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.