The Rising Sun Coffee Tavern












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- Secluded pub garden setting
Site type
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, 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.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
- Bookings must not be for more than 2 consecutive nights.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- No gas barbecues allowed.
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
French
Open from Fri, 08 Aug to
Pitch types & availability
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Features
Dogs allowed
Adults only
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpackerUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No hot water No running water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Pub campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Level site, no steep slopes Step-free or level accessNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Tennis nearbyLocation
The Rising Sun Coffee Tavern
Salisbury Road
Donhead St Mary
Shaftesbury
Dorset
England
SP7 9LT
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.00095°N
2.15224°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands | 32.3 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Poole Harbour Lake | 33.1 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Bournemouth Alum Chine | 36.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Poole Branksome Chine | 37 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Bournemouth Durley Chine | 37 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Stourhead House and Garden 16.6 km
Wilton House 22.4 km
Longleat 22.4 km
Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 22.5 km
Salisbury Cathedral 25.8 km
National Trust
Philipps House and Dinton Park 14.8 km
Little Clarendon 15 km
Stourhead 16.5 km
White Mill 22.7 km
Kingston Lacy 22.8 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Shaftesbury – Kingsettle Wood – Motcombe - Shaftesbury 3.1 km
The Donheads - Wincombe - Gutch Common - Barkers Hill 3.4 km
Donhead St Andrew and the Wardour Castles 3.4 km
Win Green and Tollard Royal 3.5 km
WARDOUR CASTLE AND OLD WARDOUR CASTLE 5.3 km
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, 6 September 2025 – Saturday, 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, England 36.4 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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Frequently asked questions
- Does The Rising Sun Coffee Tavern have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Rising Sun Coffee Tavern dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Rising Sun Coffee Tavern? Historic town of Shaftesbury Cranborne Chase National Landscape Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Rising Sun Coffee Tavern?
Camping and touring Arrive: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Rising Sun Coffee Tavern? From R237,89 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.