The Barns
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- Dog-friendly shepherd’s hut on a working smallholding in Dorset
- A 10-minute drive from the New Forest; short drive to several museums
- Paddock for your own horses; kitchen and veranda; several pubs nearby
Campground type
Languages spoken
English
French
German
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Features
Dogs 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
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
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
Peaceful
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
Type
Tiny (1-10 sites)
Location
The Barns
Sandleheath Road
Alderholt
Dorset
England
SP6 3EG
Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
50.92252°N
-1.83047°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Christchurch Highcliffe Castle | 13.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Christchurch Friar`S Cliff | 13.9 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Bournemouth Fisherman`S Walk | 14 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Bournemouth Manor Steps | 14 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
Christchurch Avon Beach | 14 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Breamore House 3.8 mi
Salisbury Cathedral 9.9 mi
Adventure Wonderland 10.2 mi
Wilton House 10.9 mi
Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway 11.7 mi
National Trust
Mompesson House 10 mi
Kingston Lacy 11.7 mi
Little Clarendon 12.9 mi
White Mill 12.9 mi
Philipps House and Dinton Park 13.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
BOVERIDGE HOUSE SCHOOL 3.2 mi
BREAMORE 3.9 mi
CRANBORNE MANOR 4.1 mi
Godshill - Pitts Wood Inclosure (New Forest) 4.3 mi
Godshill - Frankenbury - Castle Hill 4.3 mi
Local events
- New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday, July 30, 2024 – Tuesday, July 30, 2024)
Brockenhurst, England 12.3 mi
- Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday, July 19, 2024 – Friday, July 19, 2024)
Dorchester, England 23.6 mi
- Tankfest (Friday, June 28, 2024 – Friday, June 28, 2024)
Wareham, England 24 mi
- Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, July 25, 2024 – Thursday, July 25, 2024)
Wareham, England 25.7 mi
- Wickham Festival (Thursday, August 1, 2024 – Thursday, August 1, 2024)
Fareham, England 28 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.
Reviews
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would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Excellent area to stay, peaceful and relaxing. Clean and family owner
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Paddock View shepherd's hut
Liked: Everything, the location, Shepphard hut.
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- Does The Barns have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Barns dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Barns? Turn back the clock… while you’re finding your way around, you’ll soon find that history’s around a fair few corners. And there are lots of ages to uncover, from the Rockbourne Roman … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Barns?
On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Please ensure you have your access codes for the hut and gate before leaving home.
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