Dapplewood Caravan Site

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Pitches at sunset (added by manager 14 Sep 2022)
Pitches at sunset
Pitches in the evening light
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Summer evening sunset on site
Looking over farmland towards horton tower
The woodland in bluebell bloom in may
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  • 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

Touring caravan pitches 5
Motorhome 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

Overall rating based on 123 reviews View breakdown

Peaceful

Voted 84% of visitors View breakdown

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would recommend this site to a friend

93%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Quiet small site. Lovely welcoming owner.…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Quiet small site. Lovely welcoming owner.

Disliked: None

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From the manager: Thank you guys for the lovely review. It really was lovely to meet you.

Excellent site

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
karen b. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Friendly and quiet and a lovely little wood for my doggies

Disliked: Nothing

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From the manager: Hi Karen, Thank you so much for your lovely review and we hope to see you again soon!

Quiet no frills, full of nature - lovely!

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Nic M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Lovely site! Really friendly welcome by Bridgette. Dappled sunlight, plenty of shady spots too. Quiet, well spaced places, no frills and full of nature - just the way we like it. Watch out for the falling acorns - to keep you guessing.

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From the manager: Hi Nic, We are delighted that you had a lovely stay with us here at Dapplewood. and appreciated the birds and the woodland. I hope you had a safe journey home and that we will see you next year perhaps!

We loved the location of Dapplewood, it’s close to Wimborne and a…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Kat H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: We loved the location of Dapplewood, it’s close to Wimborne and a gorgeous local pub that is only a 10 minute walk. We had a lovely welcome from the host of the site and she explained everything to us. It’s a small and peaceful place, but perfect if you want a chilled time away and close to lots of places to visit. We will definitely be back!

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From the manager: Hi Kat, I'm really pleased you had the lovely peaceful stay on site with us that you wanted and enjoyed the pub! Looking forward to welcoming you bak again soon.

Lovely quiet site

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Alan R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Really quiet site with only 6 pitches. Lovely location. No toilets or showers but we knew that before we booked not a problem as our motorhome is geared up for wild camping. Nice walks locally plus lovely wooded area on site. Would definitely stay here again.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike here.

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From the manager: Hi Alan, Thank you so much for your lovely review and we would be delighted to welcome you back to Dapplewood.

A lovely, quiet, child free site with basic facilities. Ideal.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Stephen B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Very quiet, no children, basic but adequate facilities. The owner introduced herself, explained the layout and left us to it. Would highly recommend for a quiet getaway from it all.

Disliked: Nothing.

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From the manager: Hi Stephen, Thank you for the lovely review

Very pleasant little site.

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
John G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Spacious, clean, nice welcome and quiet.

Disliked: Website needs updating with the correct information.

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From the manager: Hi John, It's good to hear you had a lovely quiet stay with us here at Dapplewood

Quiet, simple. Pitch had WiFi. Just as advertised.…

Overall 6/10
Location 2
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 8
Jill S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Quiet, simple. Pitch had WiFi. Just as advertised.

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From the manager: Glad you had a lovely peaceful night away with us Jill

Nice and quiet, lots to see and do with car, super pub…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 8
Gary B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Nice and quiet, lots to see and do with car, super pub and food with a 15 min walk

Disliked: Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you Gary, I'm so glad you had a great time in Dorset and enjoyed the lovely walk up to the pub.

A jewel of Dorset

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Cavin G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Friendly people in a quiet surroundings. Plenty of local facilities and attractions Just an all round fantastic week Bridgette is a kind happy host. Thank you for a great week

Disliked: Absolutely nothing

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From the manager: Hello Gavin, thank you for your lovely review. I am so delighted that you had a fabulous holiday and loved Dorset

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 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)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

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 2020 2019 2018 2017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands 14.8 km Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Poole Harbour Lake 15 km Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Bournemouth Durley Chine 15.5 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Bournemouth Alum Chine 15.6 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Bournemouth Pier 15.6 km Sea N/A Excellent Good Good

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

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.

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 R601.63 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.