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Snelling Farm Campsite

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 9.7 51 reviews

The campsite on a busy bank holiday weekend - still acres of space!

Small eco-friendly site on a family farm in the Dorset countryside
Pick your own pitch on an oak-lined field; campfires allowed
Close to The Tank Museum and beaches at Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door

If you’re in the mood for a secluded stay among unspoilt Dorset countryside, how does a farm in Wareham, a mile from the nearest road and on the edge of the River Frome, sound? From Snelling Farm Campsite you can see the sunrise through the mist of the river, take in the glorious countryside air and watch the abundance of roe deer grazing in the evening sunset. This is a real wildlife haven; keep your eyes peeled for swans, ducks and herons on the river, while catching glimpses of a passing kestrel, hare and perhaps a barn owl at dusk if you're lucky. Keen campers themselves, the owners like to keep things simple and relaxed. Back-to-basics camping is championed here, with stargazing and social meetups around a campfire encouraged. When you arrive, simply follow the signs to the field and pick your spot on the oak-lined 23-acre field to pitch up. There’s plenty of room to roam on the unrestricted, non-allocated pitches (particularly fab if you’re bringing your dog along), and the team will be over to say hi when they’ve finished tending to their animals. With sustainability in mind, facilities include electric hot showers and solar showers, washing-up sinks, eco-friendly compost toilets (please bring your own loo roll) and drinking water taps. The villages of Wool and Crossways (both three miles) have convenience stores for supplies.

Site type

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. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Campfires allowed in a firepit only; a small number are available to borrow on site on a first come first served basis, or please bring your own.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: unlimited

6 people maximum

One Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

unlimited

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Tent, Trailer tent

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.

Car 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Extras

Dog (2 max)		£3.50 (£3.50) per night
Log basket (max unlimited)		£6.50 (£6.50) per item
Log basket (max unlimited)		£10 (£10) per item

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Brilliant site clean toilets and showers flat field's

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peter b. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: We enjoyed this place immensely, with vast fields that were not overcrowded. You can have a tent in the family or one of the late nighters. To be fair, we stayed in the latter group, but even then it was quite peaceful. The toilets were eco-friendly and solar showers were available, along with electric ones. There was also a small shop where we could purchase meat and milk, as well as a few other items. The location was away from the main road, which made it quite serene. there were numerous stars and marshmallows over the fire which we all loved and we would return next year.

Disliked: Coming home

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very large pitches and warm showers. Peaceful site and friendly staff. Clean…

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Helen D. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Very large pitches and warm showers. Peaceful site and friendly staff. Clean toilets and showers.

Disliked: Nothing. All good

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with family.

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Anonymous Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Very well kept site. Lots of space and clean facilities. Good location in middle of nowhere! Highly recommend

Disliked: Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent basic camping. Clean and tidy and friendly staff.

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Anonymous Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: There is no set pitch’s and loads of space so great camping with friends, a nice little shop. All your basic needs without the fuss of a full commercial site.

Disliked: No disabled/ accessible bathroom but understand due to only being a part time site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really lovely site, level pitches and great family friendly camping

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Wifi	8

Claire R. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Gentle, friendly atmosphere, beautiful location, including the driveway in and good basic facilities. Not overbooked, so plenty of space for everyone. Lovely to hear and see the sheep and great insect biodiversity on site.

Disliked: Most nights there was some noise after 10pm, better than other campsites though. Swings need more regular upkeep please. Second sheepdog stories was cancelled which was sad for the kids.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything about the camping was fantastic. We enjoyed our stay.…

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Klodiana S. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Everything about the camping was fantastic. We enjoyed our stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would recommend to all ages

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
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Wifi	2

Anonymous Jul 2024

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Really lovely, friendly site in beautiful surroundings. Children absolutely loved it, made friends, hay bales a nice touch . Very eco friendly .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful and peaceful with eco showers and toilets! Hay bales, rope swings…

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Anonymous Jul 2024

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Beautiful and peaceful with eco showers and toilets! Hay bales, rope swings and swimming in the ford make it a magical family camping experience. Lovely, friendly owners run a cute shop too.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful, loads of space, friendly staff, well-kept compost loos, level ground, no…

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Alice A. Jul 2024

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Peaceful, loads of space, friendly staff, well-kept compost loos, level ground, no music.

Disliked: Nothing we didn’t like!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great quiet eco place to stay. Great way to escape from it all.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Donna S. Jul 2024

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Everything - great site, quiet, spacious, loved the option to have a noisier filed and a quiet field, lovely campsite shop, loved the compost toilets. nice to have fires, great to walk to tank fest

Disliked: nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 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

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

Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping 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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Snelling Farm Campsite

Clouds Hill

Wareham

Dorset

England

BH20 7NQ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.70521°N
-2.26639°W

Route directions

Do not follow your satnav as it will try and take you through a deep river. When you pass the left-hand turning for Clouds Hill/Bovington Tank Museum, start to slow down as you are taking the next left in 100 yards. Continue down this forest track for about a mile. Take the only turning left (footpath signposted Bovington), which takes you between two fields. On the bend, continue straight through the farm gate and you will see the pitch fields.

Nearest transport

Coach

11.2 km Post Office

11.2 km Red Lion

12.1 km South Station

Rail

3.4 km Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station

4.1 km Wool Rail Station

10.8 km Wareham Rail Station

Ferry

16.8 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal

19.3 km Poole Ferry Terminal

19.9 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing

Airport

31.7 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

There’s fresh air aplenty here; the farm is set on the Lawrence of Arabia Trail, which has more than six miles of family-friendly cycling and walking through Moreton and Bovington forest. Your adventures can continue into the neighbouring Affpuddle forest, too. A 10-minute walk from the farm is Moreton Ford, a scenic spot for a picnic by the water, paddling and (maybe) catching a small fish. Slightly further on, you can get your hands (and mouths) on tasty breakfasts and cream teas in Moreton village (15-minute walk), and a visit to the church of St Nicholas and the grave of author TE Lawrence comes recommended. Despite its rural location, the site is within a short drive of many attractions. The Tank Museum and Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre are both about a 10-minute drive, and Warmwell Leisure Centre (15 minutes) is another good choice, with an indoor pool with wave machine and flume, a dry ski slope and an indoor soft play area to amuse the whole gang. You can also have a walk or swim at nearby Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door beaches (both 25 minutes' drive). Or take your pick of historical and impressive buildings at Athelhampton House & Gardens (15 minutes), Lulworth Castle (20 minutes), Corfe Castle (20 minutes) or Kingston Lacy estate (half an hour).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Durdle Door East	9.3 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	N/A	Excellent
Durdle Door West	9.3 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Lulworth Cove	9.7 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Ringstead Bay	10.2 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Bowleaze Cove	13.4 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The Tank Museum 2 km

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 3.6 km

Lulworth Castle & Park 8.4 km

Hardy's Birthplace 9.1 km

Lulworth Heritage Centre 9.7 km

National Trust

Clouds Hill 1.7 km

Hardy's Cottage 9.2 km

Max Gate 11.1 km

Corfe Castle 16.5 km

White Mill 18.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Clouds Hill - Moreton 1.6 km

ATHELHAMPTON 6.3 km

Beacon Hill - Hardy's Cottage - Stinsford - Beacon Hill 7.9 km

LULWORTH CASTLE 8.3 km

West Lulworth Circular 8.8 km

Local events

Dorset County Show (Saturday, 7 September 2024 – Saturday, 7 September 2024)
Dorchester, England 11.4 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).

Safety

Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Occupancy

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Safety

Please do not touch or feed the animals.

General

Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Arrivals and departures

Please pick any available site on arrival.

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m..
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Dogs

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

General

This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Pitches

You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Additional terms

Campfires allowed in a firepit only; a small number are available to borrow on site on a first come first served basis, or please bring your own.

Payment terms

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Frequently asked questions

Does Snelling Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Snelling Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Snelling Farm Campsite? There’s fresh air aplenty here; the farm is set on the Lawrence of Arabia Trail, which has more than six miles of family-friendly cycling and walking through Moreton and Bovington forest. Your … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Snelling Farm Campsite?

Camping and touring

Arrive: noon – 8 p.m.

Depart by: noon

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