The Pavilion at Shaftesbury Estate
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Add your business details- Secluded, largely off-grid glamping site on a Dorset farm
- Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park and golf courses within a 10-minute drive
- Real beds with bedding and towels provided, plus communal kitchen
Surrounded by lush countryside and in the middle of a working farm in Dorset, the adults-only Pavilion at Shaftesbury Estate is a place that's likely to appeal to those who want to switch off and reconnect with a simpler life. The site is mostly off-grid (though charging points are available), and your only neighbours will be the local wildlife: curious rabbits, colourful butterflies and swooping barn owls.
Just because you’re off-grid doesn’t mean you have to forgo all creature comforts. At Lord Shaftesbury's estate, these include proper beds (with warm duvets and fluffy pillows), white towels and picnic benches, plus LED rechargeable lamps. After dark, the Pavilion is lit with festoon lights, and there’s a firepit with plenty of wood and firelighters for relaxing evenings under the stars.
Dogs are welcome at the site, and they'll no doubt enjoy exploring the many walking trails in the surrounding areas like those at Martin Down National Nature Reserve (10 minutes’ drive). There are also cycling tracks through the woods, or you can arrange a day's fishing with a local fisherman on the river Allen at Brockington (five minutes).
You can help yourself to complimentary tea and coffee in the communal area, where a well-equipped kitchen has a hob, oven, fridge and ice box to help you to prepare simple meals. After dinner, on cooler evenings, sit by the woodburner sipping wine and planning what to do the next day.
Amenities on site include plumbed toilets and shower cubicles. There are cafés and restaurants in the nearby villages of Cranborne (5 minutes) and Verwood (10 minutes).
Campground type
20Languages spoken
English
French
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Features
Pop-up campground
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 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 Tents for hire 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
Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearbyLocation
The Pavilion at Shaftesbury Estate
Wimborne St Giles
Wimborne
Dorset
England
BH21 5ND
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
50.90666°N
-1.94793°W
Route directions
Once you enter Park Lane, take the first left turn on a dirt track that will take you to the Pavilion's signposted parking area on the right.
Nearest transport
Bus8 mi Meeting House Lane
11.5 mi Bournemouth University
12.3 mi St Johns Church
Rail12.1 mi Tisbury Rail Station
12.5 mi Branksome Rail Station
12.7 mi Parkstone (Dorset) Rail Station
Ferry13.6 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing
13.8 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
14 mi Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing
Airport10.3 mi Bournemouth International Airport
25.8 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
Attractions nearby include:
- Knowlton Church and Earthworks (remains of a 12th-century stone church on a prehistoric ceremonial site): five minutes' drive
- Cranborne Manor (well-tended gardens within a former royal hunting lodge): five minutes
- Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park: 10 minutes
- Remedy Oak Golf Club and Crane Valley Golf Club: 10 minutes
- RSPB Garston Wood nature reserve: 10 minutes
- Rockbourne Roman Villa: 20 minutes.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poole Harbour Rockley Sands | 13.6 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bournemouth Pier | 13.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Bournemouth Durley Chine | 13.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bournemouth Boscombe Pier | 13.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Bournemouth Alum Chine | 13.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 7.5 mi
Breamore House 8.3 mi
Adventure Wonderland 10.2 mi
Wilton House 12.6 mi
Salisbury Cathedral 12.7 mi
National Trust
Kingston Lacy 7.6 mi
White Mill 8.6 mi
Little Clarendon 12.3 mi
Philipps House and Dinton Park 12.5 mi
Mompesson House 12.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
ST GILES' HOUSE 0.5 mi
CRANBORNE MANOR 1.3 mi
BOVERIDGE HOUSE SCHOOL 2.5 mi
CRICHEL HOUSE 3.7 mi
North-East From Pentridge 3.7 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)
Dorchester, England 24.4 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 The Pavilion at Shaftesbury Estate have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Pavilion at Shaftesbury Estate dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Pavilion at Shaftesbury Estate? Attractions nearby include: - Knowlton Church and Earthworks (remains of a 12th-century stone church on a prehistoric ceremonial site): five minutes' drive - Cranborne Manor (well-tended gardens within a former royal hunting … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Pavilion at Shaftesbury Estate?
Read moreOn-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m.