Dorset Country Holidays

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Set in beautiful rural Dorset in the heart of Hardy country, Dorset Country Holidays offers a respite from the rat race with glamping accommodation set around the common. Guests can choose whether they wish to come glamping in a yurt, bell tent, vintage caravan, tipi, shepherd's hut or the UK's first Stargazer wooden Unidome. Most glamping accommodation includes an electric light, cooler/fridge, double bed, electric sockets, carpet/rugs, cutlery and crockery, gas stove, chimenea, barbecue and picnic bench. Located on a three-star AA park, guests have full access to amenities such as showers and toilets. We welcome couples, families, same sex groups and dogs. We can even help plan that special celebration, stag or hen break offering a wide range of activities and catering.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 12
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub 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 Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

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

Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Dorset Country Holidays

Sherborne Causeway

Shaftesbury

Dorset

England

SP7 9PX

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.0096°N
-2.23872°W

Route directions

Dorset Country Holidays is easily accessible by both road and train. We are located two miles west of Shaftesbury on the A30. By train: Gillingham (Dorset) train station is located only three miles away. This station has direct hourly services to Salisbury, London Waterloo and Exeter St Davids. By road: From London/south-east Take the M3 until you reach the A303. Stay on the A303 until you pass the signpost indicating Hindon. Come off the A303 on to the A350 signposted Longleat, Shaftesbury and Warminster. Follow the road signposted to Shaftesbury (7 miles). When you reach the large roundabout take the fourth exit signposted Sherborne/Yeovil (A30). We are located two miles down the road on your right. From the Midlands Travelling from the M4, take the A34 exit towards Winchester until you reach the A303 on to the A350 signposted Longleat, Shaftesbury and Warminster. Follow the road signposted to Shaftesbury (7 miles). When you reach the large roundabout take the fourth exit signposted Sherborne/Yeovil A30. We are located two miles down the road on your right. From the south-west Take the A38 heading towards the M5 at junction 29, exit onto the A30/Honiton road. Continue on the A303 (signposts for Ilminster), and take the exit toward Penselwood/A350/B3081. Head towards Gillingham, turn right at the B3081/Le Neuborg Way. Continue to follow the B3081, go through two roundabouts and turn right at Lox Lane. Turn left at A30/Sherborne Causeway. We are located ¼ mile on your left.

Nearest transport

Coach
2.9 km The Town Hall
2.9 km The Town Hall
11.7 km Virginia Ash
Rail
3.6 km Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station
12.6 km Tisbury Rail Station
12.6 km Templecombe Rail Station
Ferry
37.6 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
37.7 km Poole Ferry Terminal
40.9 km Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
38.5 km 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

Activities: Horse riding Clay shooting Fishing Foraging (advance booking required) Paintballing (advance booking required) Attractions: Stonehenge Longleat Safari Park Bournemouth and Poole beaches Gold Hill Tank Museum

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands 35.2 km Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Poole Harbour Lake 36.1 km Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Poole Branksome Chine 40.9 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Poole Canford Cliffs Chine 41 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Bournemouth Alum Chine 41 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Stourhead House and Garden 12.2 km

Longleat 19.9 km

Haynes International Motor Museum 22.6 km

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 26.2 km

Wilton House 27.8 km

National Trust

Stourhead 12.1 km

Philipps House and Dinton Park 19.4 km

Little Clarendon 19.7 km

White Mill 25.9 km

Kingston Lacy 26.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Duncliffe Wood 2 km

Shaftesbury – Kingsettle Wood – Motcombe - Shaftesbury 3.1 km

Todber - Fifehead - Stour Provost - Todber 4.9 km

The Donheads - Wincombe - Gutch Common - Barkers Hill 8.5 km

Donhead St Andrew and the Wardour Castles 8.5 km

Local events

  • Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday, 19 July 2024 – Friday, 19 July 2024)

    Dorchester, England 29.2 km

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, 7 September 2024 – Saturday, 7 September 2024)

    Dorchester, England 34.5 km

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, 25 July 2024 – Thursday, 25 July 2024)

    Wareham, England 41.4 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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  • Does Dorset Country Holidays have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Dorset Country Holidays dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Dorset Country Holidays? Activities: Horse riding Clay shooting Fishing Foraging (advance booking required) Paintballing (advance booking required) Attractions: Stonehenge Longleat Safari Park Bournemouth and Poole beaches Gold Hill Tank Museum Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Dorset Country Holidays?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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    Depart by:  10 a.m.

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