Dapplewood Caravan Site

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Pitches at sunset
Pitches at sunset
Pitches in the evening light
Looking over farmland from the picnic area
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Site entrance
Summer evening sunset on site
Looking over farmland towards horton tower
The woodland in bluebell bloom in may
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Pitches in the evening light
Looking over farmland from the picnic area
Visitor image of autumn on site

  • Adults-only site in peaceful Dorset countryside
  • Top spot for slow-paced getaways
  • 30-minute drive from Bournemouth and the Dorset coast
At Dapplewood Caravan Site, an adults-only site in Dorset, less than a mile from the village of Holt and a 10-minute drive from the market town of Wimborne, you can let all those stresses melt away. Dapplewood is a great base if you want to slow things down with a stroll on Holt Heath less than five minutes’ drive from the site, explore Moors Valley, 10 minutes away, or centre yourself with a short drive to the coast. Back on site, you’re in a top spot to unwind. The site keeps distractions to a minimum, so you can be sure of some peace and quiet – take the dog for a walk off-lead in the two acres of ash and oak woodland or relax at the picnic area under the trees, gazing out over the fields next to the site. You can grab supplies from one of the shops in Wimborne or, if you’d prefer to have someone else do the cooking, venture across the fields to the local gastropub or nab a table at one of the many restaurants within 10 minutes of the site.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 5
Touring caravan pitches 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Reviews

9.6

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Peaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

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Perfect site

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked A gorgeous place to stay in the hot weather as the 'Dapple' sunlight throught the huge Oak trees makes a shade and more enjoyable stay.

Bridgette was very welcoming

Disliked No dislikes I'm pleased to say :-)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful site, nice pitches, helpful friendly owner.

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Jane B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked A real treasure of a find. A small and peaceful site back to basics. All the pitches looked lovely and I had a choice of 2. Bridgette came and greeted me once I'd pictched up and explained where everything was and also a contact number in case of needing help. A little private woodland was attached to the site for a 5-10 minute walk with my dog. Could walk across nearby fields to the local pub in Holt. Lovely to hear birdsong all day too.

Disliked Having to go home!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely little site, relaxing and peaceful. Would definitely stay again

Overall 9/10

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Victoria M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Lovely site, really quiet and peaceful. Tiny site of only 6 pitches but plenty of space around each pitch. Nice little woodland to let the dogs run around in. Most pitches are shaded by trees which is good for the dogs in the height of summer. Will definitely stay again!

Disliked Could do with a sign facing the directions of travel on entrance to the site as it’s easy to miss! There is one sign but it faces the road head-on.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you Victoria for your lovely review. I'm glad the dogs loved the woodland and kept nice and cool. Hope to see you again soon!

Fantastic quiet site, great pitch sizes!!

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Ian U. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Owner Bridgette made us welcome on arrival with lots of knowledge for surrounding areas, we were able to select our own pitch in a Very quiet and peaceful site within easy reach of great local public houses and villages. If you’re looking for small tranquil site in great surroundings Dapplewood is perfect.

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From the manager: Thank you Ian, it was great to meet you and we are so pleased that you had a lovely stay with us!

Excellent quiet site

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Lovely small quiet site , we slept so peacefully & the owner was so friendly & welcoming, lots of local places to eat & all dog friendly.
Good free WiFi

Disliked Nothing !

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, very quiet and small, just perfect

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Anne L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked The site was very beautiful, quiet and relaxing. The host met us on arrival and signpost us to disposal areas. Would totally recommend

Disliked Internet drops in and out as described

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From the manager: Thank you Anne for the lovely review. Hopefully we will see you again soon!

Fantastic site.

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Martin M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Just returned from a 6 night break at Dapplewood Camp site and would highly recommend it.Met by our host on arrival who was extremely helpful and approachable. Pitch sizes will suit everyone, even an American RV “bus” had its happy pitch. On site dog walking through the woods great treat for our spoilt pooch, but watch out for the Pheasant and other wildlife. Quite, clean and ideal base to explore the local area, hope to return soon , many thanks for an unforgettable holiday

Disliked Nothing to dislike about Dapplewood.

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Great value great price no showers or toilets but price reflects this

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Jon B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Just back from a lovely weekend great surroundings ,lovely local pub food was fantastic ,definitely visit again 👍

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quite site with just small number of pitches, host very friendly and…

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Quite site with just small number of pitches, host very friendly and helpful. Great walk to the pub!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for the lovely review. Hopefully we can welcome you back to Dapplewood again soon.

A small quiet site for adults only .

Overall 10/10

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Richard G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked I liked everything about this site . The owner was helpful and friendly.
The site small and quiet. Beautiful surroundings. Just what we were looking for .

Disliked Nothing .

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Richard, It's lovely to hear that you had a great stay with us here at Dapplewood!

Features

Adults only

Dogs 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

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

Rules

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

Themes

Forest Peaceful Spectacular scenery 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 Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Dapplewood Caravan Site

Lodge Road

Holt

Wimborne

Dorset

England

BH21 7DW

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.84373°N
-1.96619°W

Nearest transport

Coach
12.2 km Bournemouth University
12.3 km Meeting House Lane
12.9 km St Johns Church
Rail
13.4 km Branksome Rail Station
13.5 km Parkstone (Dorset) Rail Station
13.7 km Hamworthy Rail Station
Ferry
14.7 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
15.1 km Poole Ferry Terminal
17.3 km Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
12 km Bournemouth International Airport
44.2 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

What’s a holiday without some sun, sea and sand? At Dapplewood, at least two of those are within easy reach – Highcliffe, Bournemouth and Sandbanks beaches are each within 40 minutes’ drive of the site, and are top spots for watersports, sailing and visits to the stunning coast. At Dapplewood, you’re well placed for exploration of this part of the country. There are plenty of cycling routes passing close to the site – take your pick and follow it around historic sites, soaking in the scenic Dorset countryside. Let yourself be transported back in time with a trip to the stunning Kingston Lacy, 15 minutes from Dapplewood, where you can poke around the Egyptian artefacts, wander through the Japanese Gardens and imagine what it must feel like to have an IOU from a king. There are loads more stately piles close to the site, including Little Clarendon, Mompesson House, Max Gate and Mottisfont. History enthusiasts who are craving a little more can see the Cerne Abbas Giant hillside carving and Stonehenge, both less than an hour from the site. The shops, theatres, restaurants, museums and galleries of Bournemouth are 30 minutes away – Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and the Oceanarium are must-sees, and the more adventurous might like to try the climbing walls, vertical drop slide and ziplines at the Bournemouth Pier.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands 14.8 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Harbour Lake 15 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bournemouth Durley Chine 15.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bournemouth Alum Chine 15.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bournemouth Pier 15.6 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 5.9 km

Adventure Wonderland 11.4 km

The Bournemouth Balloon 15.2 km

Bournemouth Pier Beach 15.5 km

Oceanarium, The Bournemouth Aquarium 15.6 km

National Trust

Kingston Lacy 6 km

White Mill 7.9 km

Brownsea Island 17.3 km

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 22.1 km

Corfe Castle 23.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Holt Heath - Horton Tower - Holt Heath 2.6 km

CRICHEL HOUSE 4 km

Pamphill - Eye Bridge - Lambs Green - Wimborne 5.4 km

KINGSTON LACY 5.9 km

ST GILES' HOUSE 7.3 km

Local events

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

    Dorchester, England 35 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Dapplewood Caravan Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Dapplewood Caravan Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Dapplewood Caravan Site? What’s a holiday without some sun, sea and sand? At Dapplewood, at least two of those are within easy reach – Highcliffe, Bournemouth and Sandbanks beaches are each within 40 minutes’ drive … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Dapplewood Caravan Site?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Dapplewood Caravan Site? From R630,57 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.