Driftaway Camping Woodlands

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  • Secluded site available for exclusive bookings
  • Half an hour's drive from Jurassic Coast beaches and walks
  • Meadow glamping with campfires allowed and private bathrooms
Here’s a little Somerset smasher. Driftaway Camping Woodlands is a small and secluded site five minutes’ drive from Chard: so petite, in fact, that you and your group may be able to hire the whole place out to have this sweet rural retreat all to your deserving selves. Comfy but down-to-earth quarters are ready and waiting for guests as they arrive, and all kitted out too… so folk can throw their bags down, get out and explore a comely site of meadow and woodland: there's a stream to follow too, and a pond that’s home to newts and frogs. This isn't the place for you if you require posh trappings like fancy ovens and ensuite bathrooms; instead keep up the Famous Five vibe in the evenings with campfire cookouts. (Although if you fancy a rest, your friendly proprietors will deliver freshly cooked meals to your fireside, or knock up picnics for daytime wanderings). And what might those wanderings include? The local area has surfing, swimming and fossil digging on the beaches, hill walks and cliff climbs, journeys through the ancient and more recent history of the West Country, and encounters with deer and meerkats: you’ll certainly be busy…

Campground type

Rent a tent 2
Open now
Opens May 1
Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • 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.

Occupancy

  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

  • Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The tents do not have running water, however a water carrier is provided along with suitable washing up bowl.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 1 to

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What customers say

Driftaway Camping offers a peaceful escape with comfortable yurts and excellent amenities. Guests highlight the beautiful surroundings, friendly and helpful hosts, and well-equipped tents. The site is praised as a great base for exploring the Jurassic Coast and local areas. Many recommend the hosts' delicious meal and picnic basket offerings.

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Anonymous

Safari tent

Liked Deze camping is heerlijk om tot rust te komen in het groen, met alle comfprt! Prachtige plek en zeer vriendelijke host!

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Anna D. 4 reviews

Yurt

Liked Great set up, really helpful hosts, lots of beautiful land and great base for exploring. Our tent was well equipped for everything we needed.

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We Stayed in the yurt, peaceful,…

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Anonymous

Yurt

Liked We Stayed in the yurt, peaceful, clean, friendly.. highly recommend the picnic basket, breakfast and lasagna ❤️

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Wonderful stay at Driftaway Camping. We…

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 Sam O. 1 review

Yurt

Liked Wonderful stay at Driftaway Camping.

We stayed in the yurt for 6 nights and we were very comfortable, with comfy beds, camp fires and tree rope swings - all in beautiful surroundings.

25 mins to Lyme Regis and the Jurassic Coast and lots of things to see in the local area.

On the last night the host, Liz, cooked an incredible meal for us to cap off a fantastic week.

Recommended!

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 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 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 Wildlife haven

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

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Driftaway Camping Woodlands

Woodlands

Forton

Chard

Somerset

England

TA20 4HB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.85957°N
2.93421°W

Nearest transport

Bus
11.5 mi Coach Station
13.1 mi Bus Station
14.6 mi Yeovil Bus Station
Rail
6.4 mi Axminster Rail Station
6.9 mi Crewkerne Rail Station
11.9 mi Honiton Rail Station
Ferry
19.7 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
26.3 mi Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
26.4 mi Topsham Ferry Landing
Airport
22.9 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

The pretty flint and stone town of Chard, five minutes’ drive away, is your nearest port of call for shops, pubs and eateries. The museum is also worth a mooch, not least for the tale of local inventor John Stringfellow, whose steam aeroplane was the first vehicle to fly under its own power way back in 1848. Head further back in time at Dinosaurland Fossil Museum in Lyme Regis, and top it off with digging up your own ammonites and scaphites on Charmouth beach. For coastal walks interrupted by swims and paddles, Axmouth to Lyme Regis is a fine stretch that's home to birds and wildflowers, and occasionally swathed in sea mists. All are half an hour's drive from the site. Sidle over to Seaton, also within half an hour, if you’d prefer to see the sea from the comfort of an old electric tram, or trek across the nature-filled marshlands alongside the River Axe on a well-signed boardwalk. To view the coast from the crest of a wave Jacob’s Ladder beach outside Sidmouth (45 minutes) is where the surfers do it. Thrillseekers can screech their hearts out at the rides, go-karts and splash zone at Crealy Adventure Park (45 minutes) as well as taking more sedate trips on the miniature train, and meeting the meerkats for cute and furry encounters.

Food and drink

  • The Lordleaze Hotel 0.9 mi
  • A Lusitana Restaurant 1.7 mi
  • Fenocchi's 2.1 mi
  • Balti House 4.7 mi
  • Rajpoot 4.8 mi
  • Todays Menu 4.8 mi
  • Dragon Palace 4.8 mi
  • New Golden Ocean 4.8 mi
  • La Campagna Restaurant & Bar 5.4 mi
  • La Pisani 6.1 mi

Groceries

  • Tesco 1.4 mi
  • Lidl 1.4 mi
  • Sainsbury's 1.6 mi
  • Tesco 4.7 mi
  • Co-op Food 6 mi
  • Tesco 6.1 mi
  • The Co-operative Food 6.2 mi

Parks and play

  • Ashcroft Playground 1.1 mi
  • Halcombe Playground 1.2 mi
  • Jocelyn Park Playground 1.4 mi
  • Henson Park Playground 1.4 mi
  • Snowdon Park 1.8 mi
  • Bampton Avenue Playground 2.1 mi
  • Thorncombe Playground 3 mi
  • Dillington Park 5.4 mi
  • Dillington Park 5.6 mi

Family days out

  • Forde Abbey 1.5 mi

Public transport

  • Oscar Meyer 1.7 mi
  • Ship Inn 1.8 mi
  • Englands Way 1.9 mi
  • Thorndun Park Drive 1.9 mi
  • Hornsbury Mill 2.4 mi
  • Springfield (North) 4.4 mi
  • Springfield (South) 4.4 mi
  • Drimpton Netherhay Lane 4.5 mi
  • Canal Way 4.6 mi
  • Medical Centre 4.7 mi

What’s nearby

  • Cricket St Thomas Golf Course 2.2 mi

Local services

  • Tesco Fuel station 1.4 mi
  • Texaco Fuel station 1.5 mi
  • Morton's Pharmacy 1.5 mi
  • Morton's Pharmacy 1.6 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 1.7 mi
  • Kittwhistle Garage Fuel station 4 mi
  • Summervale Surgery Doctors 4.6 mi
  • Tesco Fuel station 4.7 mi
  • Minster Pharmacy 4.7 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 4.8 mi

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Must see

Mapperton House & Gardens 10.9 mi

Montacute House 11.5 mi

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 13.4 mi

Fleet Air Arm Museum 16.7 mi

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 18.2 mi

National Trust

Loughwood Meeting House 7.4 mi

Barrington Court 7.7 mi

Shute Barton 8.3 mi

Montacute House 11.5 mi

Priest's House 12.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

FORDE ABBEY 1.7 mi

CRICKET HOUSE 2.1 mi

Thorncombe – Forde Abbey and the River Axe 3.1 mi

WAYFORD MANOR 3.9 mi

HINTON HOUSE 5 mi

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 5, 2026 – Saturday, September 5, 2026)

    Dorchester, England 24.2 mi

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 23, 2027 – Wednesday, June 23, 2027)

    Glastonbury, England 25.7 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.

Offers

Tipi, yurt, wigwam, dome, bell tent
Safari tent

  • 10% off

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    Min. stay 7 nights
Tipi, yurt, wigwam, dome, bell tent
Yurt

  • 10% off

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    Min. stay 7 nights

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Driftaway Camping Woodlands have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Driftaway Camping Woodlands dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Driftaway Camping Woodlands? The pretty flint and stone town of Chard, five minutes’ drive away, is your nearest port of call for shops, pubs and eateries. The museum is also worth a mooch, not least … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Driftaway Camping Woodlands?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Driftaway Camping Woodlands? From $271.77 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.