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The Hut shepherd's hut

From £150 (£150) 1 night, 2 adults

4 people maximum No dogs allowed

Please bring your own towels.

Dimensions

4.9m width x 2.4m length (16.0ft width x 8.0ft length) Calculated area: 11.9m² (128.0ft²)

Year of manufacture: 2022

3 rooms

Bathroom 1 x Shower

Toilet 1 x Toilet

Living room 1 x Bunk bed, 1 x Sleeping platform

Features

Bed linen 3 included, 3 max.
Car 1 included, 1 max.
Duvets and pillows 3 included, 3 max.
Fridge 1 included, 1 max.
TV 1 included, 1 max.
Car parking by pitch/unit
Central heating
Cooking equipment
Dining table and chairs
DVD player
Electric heater(s)
Freeview
Gas and electricity included
Heating
Kettle
Kitchen corner or kitchenette
Microwave
Outdoor furniture
Picnic table
Power socket(s)
Shower
Shower room with WC
Toaster

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed

Availability

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Based on 1 night, 4 people

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The Homestead

View prices & book 9 48 reviews
Bell tents (added by manager 18 Aug 2022)
The hut
Shepherd's hut
Luxury bell tent

Reviews

90%

would recommend this site to a friend

88%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Such a wonderful campsite. On first drive in you know it is…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Willow bell tent

Liked: Such a wonderful campsite. On first drive in you know it is going to be fairly special. So much care taken to the grounds. Showed to our tent on check in despite really busy and could have easily pointed it was so close. Great clean facilities plenty of space and very roomy showers! Someone popped by on our 2nd night to check everything was ok and whether we needed anything at all. Good location. Planes fly over from Bournemouth airport but very few in the 2nights we stayed over, the kids found them fun to see! Thank you for a lovely stay, we will be back!

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The accessibility and convenience to everything around you for activities and things…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Morgan G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Willow bell tent

Liked: The accessibility and convenience to everything around you for activities and things to do. The site was clean, easy to find and super comfy beds which aided in a better camping experience.

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Great time

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Rebecca F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Willow bell tent

Liked: We loved our stay at the homestead. The facilities were clean and nice and close. The site was clean and everyone was lovely including the family that run it. It was perfect and not far from everything we wanted to do on our break. It’s close to the airport which the kids loved watching them fly over- it’s not a busy airport so the noise really wasn’t an issue at all. Was one of the most reasonably priced sites I found and we are already planning our next visit here again - hopefully in a few weeks!

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campsite nice and friendly, excellent shower blocks…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
christopher h. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Willow bell tent

Liked: campsite nice and friendly, excellent shower blocks

Disliked: close to airport so you get aircraft flying over

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Great place we have been there twice. In glamping and in our…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
mohammed h. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Willow bell tent

Liked: Great place we have been there twice. In glamping and in our tent will definitely come again. Extra thing they have a lovely shop with hats for ladies that extra bit is very special for me esp Stayed two night clean showers nice people perfect 👍

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Great showers Cozy Bell tent…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Shelley S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Willow bell tent

Liked: Great showers Cozy Bell tent

Disliked: No play park

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Bell tent was lovely with a comfy bed and the facilities that…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Willow bell tent

Liked: Bell tent was lovely with a comfy bed and the facilities that came with it - crockery, cutlery, kettle, washing up stuff, water container etc - were really useful as you save on packing! The shower facilities were spacious and clean throughout the day. Although there aren’t any play areas or activities, there is space for kids to play and a picnic table with each tent for them to do things at. The site is very near the airport so we took earplugs but didn’t use them and the sound of the planes didn’t really bother us.

Disliked: There wasn’t any hot water for washing up.

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The tent was clean and well-appointed. The facilities were modern and…

Overall 4/10
Location 4
Value for money 4
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 4
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Zishan A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Willow bell tent

Liked: The tent was clean and well-appointed. The facilities were modern and clean.

Disliked: The road and airport noise was very loud and constant. Earplugs and eye masks would be a nice touch. Also no hairdryers in the ladies shower block. No signage on arrival about how to check in.

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The site was very spacious and the new toileting and showering facilities…

Overall 6/10
Location 4
Value for money 4
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: The site was very spacious and the new toileting and showering facilities are lovely. If you're looking for somewhere for a weekend and need facilities close by and access to Bournemouth than this place is great.

Disliked: The only thing that I believe is a negative is the location, this place is very close to Bournemouth airport and has a few main roads close by. The air traffic is very loud and cars can be heard from the site which really does take away the whole nature escape feel.

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Lovely site with a wild feel in the trees lots of space and facilities

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 4
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 8
Matt S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Lots of space wooded area gave a great wild feel and the new toilet block was very modern, clean and spacious. Plenty space for the dog to explore and lovely town and pub nearby.

Disliked: Is close to the Airport so planes are quite loud overhead. We are both heavy sleepers so didn’t affect us but may be an issue for others? Found it hard to contact someone working there no one at reception and no answers on phone numbers provided?

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Luxury

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse 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

The Homestead

355 Christchurch Road

West Parley

Bournemouth

Dorset

England

BH22 8SH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.78032°N
-1.87039°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.6 km Bournemouth University
6 km Bournemouth Station
6.8 km County Gates
Rail
5.9 km Bournemouth Rail Station
6.3 km Pokesdown Rail Station
6.9 km Branksome Rail Station
Ferry
8 km Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing
8.4 km Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing
8.5 km Wick Christchurch Ferry Landing
Airport
2.7 km Bournemouth International Airport
40.6 km Southampton 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

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.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Bournemouth Boscombe Pier 7 km Sea N/A Good Good Excellent
Bournemouth Manor Steps 7.2 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent N/A
Bournemouth Pier 7.2 km Sea N/A Excellent Good Good
Bournemouth Durley Chine 7.6 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Bournemouth Fisherman`S Walk 7.6 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Adventure Wonderland 1.9 km

The Bournemouth Balloon 6.7 km

Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum 7 km

Bournemouth Pier Beach 7.1 km

Oceanarium, The Bournemouth Aquarium 7.1 km

National Trust

Kingston Lacy 11.9 km

Brownsea Island 12 km

White Mill 13.7 km

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 16.1 km

Corfe Castle 20.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Throop Mill - Parley Green - Nature Reserve - Berry Hill 2.9 km

WIMBORNE ROAD CEMETERY 5.2 km

AVON HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 19/05/1998) 6 km

LOWER CENTRAL GARDENS, UPPER CENTRAL GARDENS AND COY POND GARDENS 6.5 km

Holt Heath - Horton Tower - Holt Heath 7.3 km

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 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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Homestead? From R3,470.92 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.