Salt Pig The Farm - Putlake

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Great views and not busy midweek in august 2023.
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  • Family-friendly farm site on the Isle of Purbeck
  • On the edge of Langton Matravers; five minutes' drive from Swanage
  • Café; adventure farm (additional fee) with a petting zoo and soft play
A family-friendly site with grassy field pitches on a working farm, Salt Pig The Farm - Putlake sits on the outskirts of the peaceful Dorset village of Langton Matravers, on the Isle of Purbeck. This is an excellent base to unwind or explore the Purbecks, whether it's walking, cycling, climbing, kayaking, coasteering or visiting tourist attractions. When you roll up here, you're free to pick any spot you like. This site is all about unwinding and soaking in the countryside views, so off-ground firepits and barbecues are welcome. On-site amenities include toilets, token-operated showers and a washing-up point. You’ll never be far from the sea on this scenic stretch of land: the site is a five-minute drive from Swanage beach and 15 minutes from Studland beach. Walks through fields to the South West Coast Path are directly accessible from the site; once there, you're on the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and can get to spectacular views like the Dancing Ledge (check out the small sea pool…) and the caves at Winspit Quarry. The site has a small shop and an on-site café serving local produce, including breakfast and lunch. In the evenings, it sometimes opens up an offset smoker barbecue or pizza oven. Salt Pig The Farm - Putlake also has an adventure farm (an additional fee applies) with a petting zoo, a large indoor soft play area, a playground and pedal go-karts. With a bus stop and a range of footpaths just outside the site, it's easy to explore the area on foot, by bus or by car. There are car-free trails to the historic village of Corfe Castle (one hour and 15 minutes on foot or a 10-minute drive). And just in case this all-round top location wasn’t already great enough, it's also less than 500 metres from the local pub, which has a cosy beer garden. Another popular pub is a five-minute drive away – although, after a few ciders, the bus might come in handy.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 20
Open now
Opens 4 July
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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.
  • A charge of £0,50 (R12,13) applies for the use of the shower.
  • Facilities/activities including entrance to the adventure farm and soft play are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • The grocery shop is open between 09/01 et 16/12.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 04 Jul to

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Reviews

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91% would recommend this site to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

Great views, peaceful vibe, and ample space. Friendly staff, tasty cafe food, and good base for Swanage. Basic but clean facilities (some mention shower tokens). A few minor points on slopes/crowding, but most loved it and would come back.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We stayed on the main field. we liked the rural feel.

Disliked Shower token system is brutal. Worst of all worlds - a timer - no heat adjustment - and you can only buy tokens at certain times of the day. Consistently no soap in men's bathroom for 48 hours.
No organisation of pitches. Getting on and off in late august was tricky - people were getting pushed on and off site because of the slope and the mud. Hosts seemed absent - no one around after 6pm. Rules for noise etc are different on pitchup (no music) to on site (no music after 10pm).
I'm sorry to seem like a downer on it, but after a summer of camping at around 12 different sites, this is the first one that has disappointed.
Great cafe though.

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Paul B.

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Liked Friendly staff and good food in the cafe(although a bit pricey)

Disliked Camping field very sloped, difficult to get campervan level

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Clean facilities friendly staff

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Anonymous

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Liked Toilets and showers clean.
Cafe lovely, good range of food options and camping gear if you need tent pegs, sleeping bag etc they have it. The breakfasts looked amazing.

Disliked There is a slight incline but its not impossible to find a flat area on outside of field. Can't really say its a dislike. But that is the only thing that comes to mind.

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Amy S.

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Liked Excellent site with clean facilities and amazing views! Will 100% be back.

Disliked No complaints!

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The breakfasts are brilliant and great coffee. Clean showers and wc

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Mark L.

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Liked The cafe is brilliant and the staff can't do enough for you.
We had a great stay

Disliked Nothing

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Emma A.

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Liked Exllect site!! cute pigs!! Friendly staff lovely farm shop/ cafe!! Clean facilities

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Cafe was really lovely. We had…

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Abi P.

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Liked Cafe was really lovely. We had a very yummy breakfast

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Fantastic site. We loved it here.

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David H.

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Liked Great scenery. Massive field just pick you spot on arrival. Lovely working farm with animals. Friendly owners staff here. Very clean and hot showers. Clean toilets. Peaceful place and a great location close to Swanage. Fair prices for the location. We loved this site.

Disliked Nothing.

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David G.

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Liked Lovely remote location however still close enough to Swanage and an excellent pub next door.

Disliked Nothing

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Fabulous last minute stay in our…

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Julie L.

Non-electric grass and earth campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Fabulous last minute stay in our camper van.

Easy to get to. Amazing views at the top of the camping field - lots of space and incredibly friendly staff.

We didn’t know what to expect and just envisaged a field but there is a lovely little cafe on site with gorgeous homemade food and an added bonus of onsite showers, toilet blocks and and outside kitchen/washing up facility.

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Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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 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

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

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 pitches)

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 Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Salt Pig The Farm - Putlake

High Street

Langton Matravers

Swanage

Dorset

England

BH19 3EU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.60961°N
1.99919°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.8 km Bus Station
5 km East Street
5.1 km East Street
Rail
12.3 km Poole Rail Station
12.4 km Wareham Rail Station
12.6 km Holton Heath Rail Station
Ferry
8.6 km Shell Bay Ferry Terminal
8.9 km Sandbanks Ferry Terminal
9.3 km Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
22.1 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

With a long sandy beach and shallow waters, Swanage is a popular destination for a family day at the seaside. And when you’re all beached out, you can head to Prince Albert Gardens for views of the Victorian pier and Swanage Bay, or take a ride on the Swanage Railway's heritage trains all the way to Corfe Castle and beyond. Overlooked by the ruins of 11th-century Corfe Castle, Dorset Adventure Park (10 minutes’ drive) is the place to get wet (at the inflatable water park) and/or muddy (at the assault course with cargo nets, monkey bars and mud slides). If you’re into militaria, you'll likely appreciate the displays at The Tank Museum (25 minutes), which include armoured vehicles from both World Wars, plus other conflicts like the wars in the Gulf and Afghanistan. Iconic Jurassic Coast destinations Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door are half an hour's drive away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Swanage Central 3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Studland Knoll House 5.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Shell Bay North 8.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Kimmeridge Bay 9.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Sandbanks Peninsular 9.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Swanage Railway 2.8 km

Corfe Castle 5.4 km

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 6.1 km

Brownsea Island 9.3 km

Dorset Cruises 14.7 km

National Trust

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 5.1 km

Corfe Castle 5.2 km

Brownsea Island 9.2 km

Clouds Hill 21.5 km

White Mill 22.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Herston - Worth Matravers - Corfe 1.4 km

Worth Matravers - Cliffs, Caves and Chapel 3 km

Worth Matravers - Winspit - Dancing Ledge 3 km

Swanage to Corfe Circular Walk 3.4 km

Durlston Castle Historic Landscape 3.6 km

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, 6 September 2025 – Saturday, 6 September 2025)

    Dorchester, England 32.6 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 Salt Pig The Farm - Putlake have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Salt Pig The Farm - Putlake dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Salt Pig The Farm - Putlake? With a long sandy beach and shallow waters, Swanage is a popular destination for a family day at the seaside. And when you’re all beached out, you can head to Prince Albert … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Salt Pig The Farm - Putlake?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Salt Pig The Farm - Putlake? From R477,25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.