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General
- Small family-run site with six acres of fields and a woodland
- A quarter of an hour's drive from Bournemouth; Sandbanks 25 minutes
- Fully-furnished luxury four-metre bell tents in Dorset
Tear off whichever chunk of Hampshire and Dorset you fancy… with the small, family-run site at The Homestead as your base, you’ll have easy access to a wide range of attractions across the two counties, including the New Forest National Park, Bournemouth beach and the Jurassic Coast.
Where exactly is this splendid place? Well, it’s on the edge of the small village of West Parley near Ferndown and it’s full of greenery, mature oaks, flowering plants and local wildlife. All of the site’s handy amenities are kept to a high standard, including shared toilet and shower blocks and a washing-up area.
In terms of the accommodation here, you can look forward to the chance to stay in a luxury four-metre, fully-furnished bell tent that's sure to be cosy whatever the weather. Inside, one double bed, two single convertible futon beds, a wicker table and two bedside tables are included; a water container, glasses, and a wicker basket of cutlery and crockery are also provided for when mealtimes roll around.
The Homestead is just over the road from a popular garden centre and a quarter of a mile from the nearest pub (handy for any urgent tummy grumbles). With a bus stop a few minutes' walk away, it’s also simple to leave the car behind, as there regular services into Bournemouth town centre.
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
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Max. persons: 4 x
Dimensions: 1.5m width x 1.5m length (5.0ft width x 5.0ft length) Calculated area: 2.3m² (25.0ft²)
Bed linen
Max. persons: 4 x
Dimensions: 4.9m width x 2.4m length (16.0ft width x 8.0ft length) Calculated area: 11.9m² (128.0ft²)
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Features
Coronavirus
Deep cleaning of accommodation units between guests
Disinfectant sprays and wipes provided
Masks/gloves available
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
No dogs allowed
Camping 2.0
Bell tents
Themes
Luxury
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
Small (11-25 sites)
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
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Bournemouth University
— 4.6 kilometres
Bournemouth Station — 6.0 kilometres
County Gates — 6.8 kilometres
- Train stations
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Bournemouth Rail Station
— 5.9 kilometres
Pokesdown Rail Station — 6.3 kilometres
Branksome Rail Station — 6.9 kilometres
- Ferry ports
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Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing
— 8.0 kilometres
Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing — 8.4 kilometres
Wick Christchurch Ferry Landing — 8.5 kilometres
- Airports
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Bournemouth International Airport
— 2.7 kilometres
Southampton Airport — 40.6 kilometres
Local attractions
With the coast and the New Forest National Park so close, you’ll have a big choice of activities before you. Perhaps horse riding, cycling or canoeing on the Beaulieu river in the New Forest National Park (from 15 minutes’ drive)? Swimming, sea kayaking, kitesurfing or jetskiing in Poole waters, such as Sandbanks beach (25 minutes)?
For somewhere that’s even closer by, you could tear up the go-karting tracks at South Coast Karting (five minutes) or work on perfecting your swing at the Dudsbury Golf Club (five minutes). Adventure Wonderland (five minutes) is another spot nearby with a whole load of family-friendly rides from a swinging pirate ship to spinning teacups.
With Bournemouth beach (15 minutes) and Go Ape Moors Valley (15 minutes) a short drive away, there are many more ways to break a sweat. However, for anyone keen to look back on former times, you could opt for a walk and a brew at the National Trust’s Kingston Lacy (20 minutes), a 17th-century country house that’s still going strong.
Must see
- Adventure Wonderland (1.9 kilometres)
- The Bournemouth Balloon (6.7 kilometres)
- Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum (7.0 kilometres)
National Trust
- Kingston Lacy (11.9 kilometres)
- Brownsea Island (12.0 kilometres)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| On-site accommodation | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arrive: | 2 p.m. – | 6 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 11 a.m. | |
The Homestead cancellation policy
No refunds within 2 weeks of arrival date.
Modifications are subject to a £5,00 (R105,77) fee.
Bookings cannot be amended within 14 day(s) of arrival.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. The Homestead will debit the balance from your card 2 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 2 weeks then the balance will be taken immediately.
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. Cancellations due to COVID-19 for bookings made before 1 March 2022 can transfer deposits to a future stay booked within 3 months of your arrival date. Read more.You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking.
Payment methods accepted on the park
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Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does The Homestead have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Homestead dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near The Homestead? With the coast and the New Forest National Park so close, you’ll have a big choice of activities before you. Perhaps horse riding, cycling or canoeing on the Beaulieu river in the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Homestead?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Homestead? From R1 907,08 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
Dear Mr Taylor Smith,
We are sorry you were unhappy with your stay, the images you have provided are from our private fenced compound not visible from the campsite and the RSJs are being used for the construction of new facilities for our campers at much cost to us.
The teenagers were only on site for one night as my son had finished his end of year exams; this was a one-off, we do not usually allow for this. Additionally, the member of staff we had on-site supervising them told us that they were very quiet.
All tents are thoroughly cleaned and bedding changed before any new arrivals!