South West Glamping

Yurt at sunset

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  • Glamping on a secret willow field close to Dorset's Jurassic Coast
  • A 15-minute drive from Lyme Regis, Bridport and Axminster
  • Foraging walks, yoga classes and massages available on site
Countryside, coast and classy accommodation all come together in one rather gorgeous package at South West Glamping, where upscale units have been set up in a peaceful willow field just outside the Dorset village of Whitchurch Canonicorum. This is a quiet rural spot within the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, but it’s easily reached from the A35 about a mile away. The Jurassic Coast is close by too – Charmouth and the South West Coast Path are 10 minutes’ drive away, and the towns of Lyme Regis and Bridport 15 minutes. That location opens up all sorts of options for days out, including walks and horse riding in the surrounding hills or paddleboarding, mackerel fishing and fossil hunting down at the coast. Attractions like Forde Abbey and the Axe Valley Wildlife Park are close by too – but if you’ve got something rather more relaxing in mind you may prefer to stick around on site and sign up for a massage, a yoga class, a meditation session or a foraging walk. Don’t worry if you don’t pick up enough for a full meal while foraging – there's a farm shop about a mile away for prepared meals or ingredients to take back to the campers’ kitchen. Dinner and breakfast are offered, and off site there are plenty of award-winning eateries to try out – this area is home to celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s famed River Cottage (15 minutes’ drive), after all. As well as the kitchen, other shared facilities on site include a hot shower and a compost toilet.

Campground type

Rent a tent 1
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Opens

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 Scouts welcome 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

Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

South West Glamping

Bonhays Farm

Whitchurch Canonicorum

Dorset

England

DT6 6RF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.75214°N
-2.86161°W

Route directions

The nearest postcode is DT6 6RF, but don't rely on this on its own. To find the site by car take the double wooden gate with three horseshoes on it (the one that’s not signposted Bonhays retreat centre). The centre is almost opposite Cross Farm on the outskirts of Whitchurch and on the road signposted to Lyme Regis on Berne Lane.

Nearest transport

Bus
4.5 mi Coach Station
16.7 mi Yeovil Bus Station
18.8 mi South Station
Rail
6.5 mi Axminster Rail Station
9.1 mi Crewkerne Rail Station
12.9 mi Maiden Newton Rail Station
Ferry
20.7 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
26.4 mi Exmouth Ferry Landing
27 mi Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
Airport
24.4 mi Exeter 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

Walks around the local area are likely to take you through some lovely scenery and have you spotting a variety of wildlife too. If the kids are keen to meet cute farm animals as well, take them along to Foxdown Children’s Farm (15 minutes’ drive), where they can feed and pet a small group of friendly animals. Axe Valley Wildlife Park (15 minutes) is also a good option, with more exotic beasts like wallabies and lemurs. For more grownup days out, perhaps a stroll around Forde Abbey (25 minutes) or Montacute House (45 minutes) is your style? Alternatively, choose a meal or cooking course at River Cottage (15 minutes) for foodies, or a tour of Palmers Brewery (15 minutes) for beer drinkers. There’s something for all ages down at the coast, of course, whether you choose a good hike at Golden Cap (10 minutes), crazy golf and boat trips in Lyme Regis (15 minutes) or the Sea Life Centre and sandy beach in Weymouth (45 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Charmouth West 2.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Seatown 2.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lyme Regis Front Beach 3.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Eypemouth 4.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Bay (West) 5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mapperton House & Gardens 7.4 mi

Abbotsbury Swannery 13.1 mi

Montacute House 15.2 mi

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 17.4 mi

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 19.6 mi

National Trust

Shute Barton 8.9 mi

Loughwood Meeting House 9 mi

Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 12.8 mi

Barrington Court 14.4 mi

Montacute House 15.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Langdon Hill - Golden Cap - Langdon Hill 1.7 mi

North Chideock - Symondsbury and More. 2 mi

Fishpond Bottom - Wootton Fitzpaine and River Char 2.1 mi

Seatown - Golden Cap - Ridge Barn - Stanton St Gab 2.6 mi

Champernhayes - Monkton Wyld - Wootton Fitzpaine 2.7 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 South West Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is South West Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near South West Glamping? Walks around the local area are likely to take you through some lovely scenery and have you spotting a variety of wildlife too. If the kids are keen to meet cute farm … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of South West Glamping?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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