Howard's Wood

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Aerial view of Dorset countryside
Campsite
Campsite and shower
Woodland clearing

There’s getting away from it all – and then there’s really getting away from it all. If you feel the need to do the latter, then do it somewhere like Howard’s Wood, an almost wild pop-up site on the outskirts of Netherbury in Dorset. Here you can escape into a 25-acre woodland – planted in 2003 by the landowners – and truly relax in the middle of a wildlife haven. Bring your dogs and exercise them while exploring the woods, and let the kids run around within earshot on the playing fields next to the pitches. The pretty basic setup here consists of composting toilets and hot showers, and is suitable for anyone and everyone looking for a simple camping experience out in nature yet near to some big-name Dorset attractions. For at Howard’s Wood, you can wake up to mornings filled with birdsong, with the chance of spotting deer and squirrels roaming around near your tent. After a day out at the mysterious National Trust - Cerne Giant (35 minutes’ drive) or scouring for fossils along the Jurassic Coast (half an hour), return to base for relaxing times cosying up around a firepit or cooking up a barbecue – pick up food in Beaminster or Bridport (both about 10 minutes’ drive). Alternatively you can wander down to the local pub (15 minutes’ walk), which has luscious country views, a beer garden for warmer evenings and good home-cooked food.

Type campingplass

Teltplasser 10
Bobilplasser 6
Lei et telt 1
Åpen nå
Åpner juli
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Språk som snakkes

Engelsk

Åpent fra fre. 18. juli til

Enhetsyper og tilgjengelighet

Vurderinger

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Beliggenhet
10
Valuta for pengene
10
Innkvartering
10
Fasiliteter / aktiviteter
9
Kundeservice
10
Barnevennlighet
10
Renslighet
10
Wifi
6

97% ville anbefalt denne campingplassen til en venn

97% ville overnattet her igjen

Dette sier kundene

Rolig campingplass i skog med rustikke fasiliteter som varme dusjer. Romslige, private plasser med bålplass. Venneglige og hjelpsomme verter. Utmerket valuta for pengene, perfekt for en naturnær og enkel ferie.

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Ankomstdato (seneste først)

Loved it

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Beliggenhet
10
Valuta for pengene
10
Innkvartering
9
Fasiliteter / aktiviteter
9
Kundeservice
9
Barnevennlighet
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Renslighet
10
Wifi
Ingen vurdering
HAYLEY B.

Plass for telt på skogbunn , uten strøm

Likte Loved it! Had my own pitch in a wood, it was so quiet and peaceful. I felt safe
Firepits and cheap wood available on site.
The little kitchen area had hot water, washing up liquid etc

Likte ikke Nothing

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Could be lovely, but….

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7 av 10
Beliggenhet
7
Valuta for pengene
9
Innkvartering
7
Fasiliteter / aktiviteter
8
Kundeservice
9
Barnevennlighet
6
Renslighet
7
Wifi
Ingen vurdering
Liz S.

Plass for telt på skogbunn , uten strøm

Likte Friendly welcome. Hot shower. Supplies like washing up liquid and loo roll.

Likte ikke I’m not a dog fan and there were loads of local dog walkers. One asked me what the signs with numbers were. He was totally taken aback when I said it was a camp site! I even had a dog come into my tent. Given the number of people just wandering around it didn’t feel safe to leave stuff in and around my tent. I felt like an exhibit in the zoo as I sat outside my tent eating my breakfast with all these people walking past.
Tough to find a spot where the ground was even enough to sleep on a mat. On an inflatable bed or camp cot it would have been fine.

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Forest/wood setting was fantastic and exactly what we wanted: quieter, a little…

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Beliggenhet
9
Valuta for pengene
10
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10
Fasiliteter / aktiviteter
8
Kundeservice
10
Barnevennlighet
8
Renslighet
9
Wifi
Ingen vurdering
Brad S.

Spisstelt

Likte Forest/wood setting was fantastic and exactly what we wanted: quieter, a little more private, and sheltered from the sun and rain as needed.

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Really lovely stay

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10
Barnevennlighet
10
Renslighet
10
Wifi
10
Deanna J.

Plass for telt på skogbunn , uten strøm

Likte Beautiful forest location, definitely planning to return

Likte ikke Nothing

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Perfect site away from the bustle of modern life. Staff are amazing!

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10 av 10
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10
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10
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Kundeservice
10
Barnevennlighet
10
Renslighet
10
Wifi
2
Cliff S.

Plass for telt på skogbunn , uten strøm

Likte Great woodland site. Great facilities for the smaller group of travellers, including the amazing hot shower! Loved the firepit and supply of logs provided. No wifi means a perfect chance to switch off from modern life. A fantastic back to basics experience. Steph and her partner are incredibly friendly, helpful, and go the extra mile to ensure you have a great stay! I'm looking forward to going back soon.

Likte ikke Nothing bad to say. Loved it!

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Wild camping with showers and peace and quiet. Great value

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10 av 10
Beliggenhet
8
Valuta for pengene
10
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10
Fasiliteter / aktiviteter
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Kundeservice
10
Barnevennlighet
10
Renslighet
10
Wifi
Ingen vurdering
Matt H.

Plass for telt på skogbunn , uten strøm

Likte The peace and quiet.
Shower and sink area was well done. With hot running water and all the spare things you might have forgotten.
Perfect little get away. We were lucky to have the site all to ourselves for the majority of our stay.

Likte ikke Not really a dislike as no body else was there. Some of the pitches were fairly close to one and other. I was looking to be in almost hidden away deep in a forest without seeing people 😆 which I know is a massive ask of any camp site. But for the price you honestly can't complain.

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Excellent, quiet forest camp, outstanding value for money

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10 av 10
Beliggenhet
10
Valuta for pengene
10
Innkvartering
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Fasiliteter / aktiviteter
10
Kundeservice
10
Barnevennlighet
10
Renslighet
10
Wifi
Ingen vurdering
Daniel W.

Plass campingbil på skogbunn , uten strøm

Likte Owner was very friendly, provided plenty of information by email and even texted us beforehand to recommend a pitch.
Large, secluded forest pitches which were perfect for the quiet getaway we needed.
Very quiet and peaceful spot.
Shower and toilet facilities, as well as a sink, drinking water, tea and coffee.
Firepits available along with firewood and firelighters.
Absolute bargain for £10 a night! Definitely will return.

Likte ikke Nothing, genuinely this is perfect for £10 a night!

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This is a rare find

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10
Wifi
Ingen vurdering
Jane H.

Plass for telt på skogbunn , uten strøm

Likte The space, the wildlife, the peace and quiet. I will definitely be returning to this gem of a place. Everything for a get away from it all camp is here!
I can't say whether it's child friendly, it depends on the child. If they like wildlife and nature they'll love it, if they want entertainment they won't.
As for WiFi it didn't even cross my mind!

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As close to wild camping with extras

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Renslighet
10
Wifi
10
Adam B.

Plass for telt på skogbunn , uten strøm

Likte Howard's wood is very unique a cross between wild camping and camping with the basics
We pitched up in the woods two tents and a dining shelter plenty of room and with the campsite full I swear we all felt we were alone camping in the woods with the rining of the church bell and all manners of nature including the rain we loved every moment.
The added extra of the fire pits made snuggling up around the fire with smores and a wash up hut with a few extra bits just in case you forgot to pack the sauce pan or a tea towel.
the best way to spend the last few days of the summer holidays and one I will remember for putting a smile on all the family

Thank you Howard's wood for offering a unique experience

Likte ikke No dislikes as it was exactly what we were looking for

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We had a great stay this weekend with our two children (5…

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10 av 10
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Valuta for pengene
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Fasiliteter / aktiviteter
8
Kundeservice
10
Barnevennlighet
10
Renslighet
8
Wifi
Ingen vurdering
Jane E.

Plass campingbil på skogbunn , uten strøm

Likte We had a great stay this weekend with our two children (5 and 8) and dog. Really nice woodland pitch for our van with an area to sit around a fire pit cleared in the woodland. Friendly vibes all round and a play park and playing field a stone’s throw away! Would stay again.

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Funksjoner

Fritidsaktiviteter på stedet

Bar eller klubbhus Barneklubb Fisking Innendørs basseng Kveldsunderholdning Lekeplass Restaurant/Kafé på plassen Spillerom Sykkelutleie TV-rom Takeaway Tennis Treningssenter Utendørs basseng Vannsport

Bekvemmeligheter på stedet

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Grupper velkomne

Familievennlig Grupper av samme kjønn velkomne Motorsykkelvennlig Skoleklasser velkomne Studentgrupper velkomne

Regler

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Temaer

Avsidesliggende Budsjett/backpacker Fredelig Naturparadis Paradis for vandringsfolk Skog Villmarkscamping

Tjenester

Fornybar energi Gassflasker tilgjengelig Ladefasiliteter Ladestasjoner for el-biler Resirkulering tilgjengelig Tømming av kjemisk avfall

Bekvemmeligheter i nærheten

Bar i nærheten Butikk i nærheten Hundelufteområde i nærheten Offentlig transport i nærheten

Type

Pop-up-camping Små (11-25 plasser)

Fritidsaktiviteter i nærheten

Restaurant i nærheten Sykling i nærheten Vannaktiviteter i nærheten

Beliggenhet

Howard's Wood

Netherbury

Bridport

Dorset

England

DT6 5RT

Veibeskrivelse

Tidssone

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

GPS

50,78721°N
2,75317°V

Nærmeste transport

Buss
6 km Coach Station
19,4 km Yeovil Bus Station
23,9 km South Station
Jernbane
9,8 km Crewkerne Rail Station
13 km Maiden Newton Rail Station
15,4 km Chetnole Rail Station
Ferge
29,3 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
43 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
Flyplass
47,2 km Exeter International Airport

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Lokale attraksjoner

Dorset packs a mighty historical punch, and there are several Iron Age sites to see locally. Hike up to the fort at Rawlsbury Camp (50 minutes) for spectacular views over Bulbarrow Hill and Blackmore Vale, or glimpse the sea from the top of the burial mounds at Eggardon Hill Fort (25 minutes). Time-travel forward to Saxon times to see the National Trust-owned Cerne Giant (35 minutes’ drive) etched into the chalk hillside above thatched Cerne Abbas village (half an hour). A day on a Jurassic Coast beach may be in the sightseeing schedule too; choices include the fossil hub of Dorset at Charmouth (25 minutes) or the soft sandy town beach at popular Lyme Regis (half an hour). Heading east, Seatown Beach (20 minutes) is a quiet shingle spot for solitary walks, while trips to the West Dorset Heritage Coast repay with scenic hikes along Chesil Beach (40 minutes) and the chance to feed the swans at Abbotsbury Swannery (35 minutes). If you’d rather stay closer to home base, tour the orchards and taste a drop or two of local scrumpy at Dorset Nectar Cider (five minutes), and if the kids have been well behaved, reward them with cuddly donkey encounters at Donkey Walking Adventures (10 minutes).

Vannkvaliteten ved nærliggende badevann

Navn Avstand Type 2020201920182017
Eypemouth 8,2 km Hav N/AUtmerketUtmerketUtmerket
West Bay (West) 8,5 km Hav N/AUtmerketUtmerketUtmerket
Seatown 8,8 km Hav N/AUtmerketUtmerketUtmerket
Hive 10,3 km Hav N/AUtmerketUtmerketUtmerket
Charmouth West 12,2 km Hav N/AUtmerketUtmerketBra

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