Rock Pits Farm

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  • Fully furnished off-grid eco-cabin in secluded Dorset countryside
  • A 10-minute drive to Cerne Abbas Giant; 40 minutes to Chesil Beach
  • Well-equipped wooden pod with a foodie pub in five minutes’ walk
Is it time for a (dog-friendly and very stylish) digital detox? Rock Pits Farm will give you just that: this totally off-grid experience near Plush village in the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is so peaceful that it’s hard to believe you’re just a couple of hours from London. So what’s on offer here? A cool, sustainably made wooden cabin with a woodburner to keep you cosy, simple but comfy furniture, and best of all, a double bed set next to vast glass windows looking out on a wonderfully quiet landscape. Chances are you’ll want to stay there all day looking down the valley… breakfast in bed may well become a necessity. Everything is ready for you (bedding, cooking stuff, a fridge, kindling for the firepit and woodburner) so all you need to bring with you is food – pick up supplies from local farm shops (there are several within 20 minutes’ drive) or the handy store in Piddletrenthide (10 minutes). With no phone signal and no wifi connection to distract you, you’ll have all the time in the world to chill out, read a book, write a journal or meditate in nature. Should you rouse yourself to get out and about from this peaceful spot, treat yourself to the best of regional produce in the local pub (five minutes’ walk), or go wild swimming in the River Stour (20 minutes’ drive) – your dog will probably love that too.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Single-sex bookings of 2 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 30 consecutive nights.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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Features

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 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

Remote location

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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Location

Rock Pits Farm

Plush

Dorset

England

DT2 7RL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.81864°N
-2.40091°W

Nearest transport

Bus
7.7 mi South Station
10.5 mi Greenhill
10.5 mi Coldharbour
Rail
7.7 mi Dorchester West Rail Station
7.7 mi Dorchester South Rail Station
7.8 mi Maiden Newton Rail Station
Ferry
14.7 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
19.4 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
19.6 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
25.1 mi Bournemouth International 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

In Dorset, ancient history is all around you, and there’s no better place to start exploring than at the Cerne Abbas Giant (10 minutes’ drive). A vast chalk figure inscribed into the hillside, it's thought to date back to Saxon times. Close by is an even older find; Nettlecombe Tout Hillfort (five minutes) was built in the Iron Age and sprawls over several acres. If you’re keen to get out and about on foot, head to Dorsetshire Gap (20 minutes), where five ancient drover roads meet. Become part of history and sign your name in the book under the signpost – it’s been there since 1972 – and whichever trail you decide to follow, keep your eyes peeled for ancient barrows and the remains of a medieval village. Down on the coast, poke around on the beach at Charmouth (50 minutes) for prehistoric fossils. There’s something other-worldly about Chesil Beach (40 minutes) too, as you amble along shingle that has shifted shape for centuries, while at Bowleaze Cove (35 minutes) you can take a dip in the sea and inspect ancient ruins that dot the area.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Bowleaze Cove 12.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ringstead Bay 13.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Lodmoor 13.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Central 14.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Durdle Door West 14.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Hardy's Birthplace 6.1 mi

The Tank Museum 11 mi

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 11.6 mi

Mapperton House & Gardens 13.5 mi

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 13.5 mi

National Trust

Hardy's Cottage 6.2 mi

Max Gate 7.7 mi

Clouds Hill 9.6 mi

White Mill 14.9 mi

Kingston Lacy 16.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Piddlehinton - Buck Hill - Piddletrenthide - Piddlehinton 2.9 mi

Beneath The Feet Of Cerne's Giant 3.3 mi

BINGHAM'S MELCOMBE 3.4 mi

MINTERNE 3.7 mi

WATERSTON MANOR 4.5 mi

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)

    Dorchester, England 6.7 mi

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 25, 2025 – Wednesday, June 25, 2025)

    Glastonbury, England 24.9 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Rock Pits Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Rock Pits Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Rock Pits Farm? In Dorset, ancient history is all around you, and there’s no better place to start exploring than at the Cerne Abbas Giant (10 minutes’ drive). A vast chalk figure inscribed into the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Rock Pits Farm?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
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