Woodfrys Farm

Fra 25 £ For 1 natt, 2 voksne 9.8 16 vurderinger
View of the Water Meadow (added by manager 15 May 2022)
Paddle out of your front door in the clear chalk stream (added by manager 23 dec 2022)
The long grass in the water meadow gives space and privacy between pitches (added by manager 15 may 2022)
Space around the withy hut (added by manager 23 dec 2022)

Try a true taste of rural Dorset at Woodfrys Farm – pick a pitch at this 25-acre smallholding in Melbury Abbas and you’ll be joining owners Hannah and Liam, their kids and a resident gang of pedigree rare breeds including Hereford cattle and British Lop pigs. This site at the foot of Melbury Hill also has a lake and a clear chalk stream so it’s no wonder that it’s also a popular spot for wildlife – keep your eyes out for herons and ducks by day, or tawny owls and pipistrelle bats by night. Wild animals and guests alike come along here for the peaceful atmosphere so cars are kept in a car park away from the accommodation areas and everyone’s asked stay quiet after 10pm. Being here is all about relaxing and taking advantage of the natural surroundings – you’re welcome to have a paddle in the stream, have a barbecue or light up a campfire for a traditional outdoor evening (logs and firelighters are available to buy on site to make things easy). Dogs are welcome too, but please do remember that this is a working farm so you’ll need to keep them on leads and clean up after them (free biodegradable poo bags are provided for that job). Eco-friendly measures are at the fore here, so you’ll spot touches like handmade compost toilets (spread around the site so they're never far away) and eco toiletries in the showers. Recycling is available too, as are a couple of washing-up stations with lovely views and eco washing-up liquid. There’s much to do in the surrounding area, including walks, beach days and National Trust properties, not to mention the lovely town of Shaftesbury, which you can drive to in five minutes or walk in a bit over an hour along footpaths and lanes.

Type campingplass

Teltplasser 6
Hytter, stuer eller småhytter 1
Lei et telt 1
Åpen nå
Legg merke til
  • Personer under 18 år må være i følge med sine foreldre eller verge.
  • Ingen adgang på campingplassen for raser/blandingsraser som er på listen over farlige hunder.
  • Ingen utdrikningslag tillatt via Pitchup.com.
  • Campingplassen er kun for familier (nære familiemedlemmer) og par – bestillinger for alle andre gruppetyper vil bli avslått.
  • Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
  • Dette er en rolig campingplass. Musikk er ikke tillatt.
  • Hvis man vil lage bål må opptenningsvæske, vedkubber og/eller kull kjøpes på stedet.
  • Da deler av campingplassen er uopplyst oppfordres gjester til å ha med seg en lommelykt av god kvalitet.
  • Bading i innsjøen er ikke tillatt.
  • Åpen ild og/eller grilling er ikke tillatt under tørre, vindfulle og/eller varme værforhold.

Språk som snakkes

Fransk

Spansk

Åpent fra fre. 26. apr. til

Enhetsyper og tilgjengelighet

Vurderinger

100%

ville anbefalt denne campingplassen til en venn

100%

ville overnattet her igjen

  • 87 %
    10
  • 0 %
    9
  • 12 %
    8
  • 0 %
    7
  • 0 %
    6
  • 0 %
    5
  • 0 %
    4
  • 0 %
    3
  • 0 %
    2
  • 0 %
    1

Viser bare vurderinger for de siste 30 månedene.

Really beautiful site, friendly manager…

Alt i alt 10/10
Beliggenhet 10
Valuta for pengene 10
Innkvartering 10
Fasiliteter / aktiviteter 8
Kundeservice 10
Barnevennlighet 10
Renslighet 10
Wifi Ingen vurdering
Sam W. Anmelder bestilte via Pitchup.com

Plass for telt, campingbil eller for tilhengertelt (Ridge) på gressplen , uten strøm

Likte: Really beautiful site, friendly manager

Anbefal til venner Besøker gjerne igjen

Lovely withy hut and cooking area with private shower and toilet.…

Alt i alt 8/10
Beliggenhet 10
Valuta for pengene 8
Innkvartering 10
Fasiliteter / aktiviteter 6
Kundeservice 8
Barnevennlighet 8
Renslighet 10
Wifi Ingen vurdering
Helga S. Anmelder bestilte via Pitchup.com

Gjeterhytte The Withy

Likte: Lovely withy hut and cooking area with private shower and toilet.

Likte ikke: Solar lights didnt work 2nd evening. Also had a noisy camper arrive on the saturday opposite us with a dog that was left to roam the site.

Anbefal til venner Besøker gjerne igjen

Fra bestyreren: Hi. We're really sorry to hear other guests affected your stay. We wish you'd let us know during your stay as we would have acted on this immediately. We're also sorry you had issues with the lights. They are actually electric lights, powered by a power-bank, which is charged by a solar panel. The power bank, if not used for a while, powers itself down to save energy and needs powering on again before using. We always run through this in our arrival talk but appreciate it's not always easy to remember everything. Again wish you'd let us know as we'd have been able to fix this in a flick of a switch. We hope you'll come and give the hut another go. Many Thanks Hannah & Liam

Liam and Hannah were the perfect hosts. The site was immaculate.…

Alt i alt 10/10
Beliggenhet 10
Valuta for pengene 10
Innkvartering 10
Fasiliteter / aktiviteter 8
Kundeservice 10
Barnevennlighet 10
Renslighet 10
Wifi 8
Lyndon k. Anmelder bestilte via Pitchup.com

Plass for telt, campingbil eller for tilhengertelt (Water Meadow) på gressplen , uten strøm

Likte: Liam and Hannah were the perfect hosts. The site was immaculate. I was working in the area so sitting in the evening surrounded by green fields and a gorgeous lake was exactly what I needed.

Anbefal til venner Besøker gjerne igjen

Magical place to visit with great ammeties and friendly hosts. 5-stars

Alt i alt 10/10
Beliggenhet 10
Valuta for pengene 8
Innkvartering 10
Fasiliteter / aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Barnevennlighet 8
Renslighet 10
Wifi Ingen vurdering
Lucy J. Anmelder bestilte via Pitchup.com

Gjeterhytte The Withy

Likte: Magical location, great ammeties in the Withy Hut and outdoor kitchen and a thoughtfully set up campsite. I received a text before arrival to let me know about some road closures which was really helpful. The outdoor kitchen was such a great option when it rained, we could stil eat, drink, and play games on the table, staying dry. It was also beautiful in the dark with lights. It was great to be able to charge our phones and also have a fridge (felt like cheating to be honest BUT with a 12 year old boy in tow, it worked so well for us!) We had a lovely first evening weather-wise and enjoyed the fire pit and toasted marshmallows. We took a short walk around the site and the pitches were really well maintained with lots of space around them. If you're much over 6 foot the bed might be on the tight side for two, but it's very comfortable. We also pitched a tent and there was ample space. If you're considering Woodfrys (and/or the Withy Hut), get it booked, it's wonderful 😊

Likte ikke: Nothing! (As an FYI, the roads coming in near the farm are very tight but little traffic so wasn't an issue.)

Anbefal til venner Besøker gjerne igjen

Best site I've visited anywhere in England.

Alt i alt 10/10
Beliggenhet 10
Valuta for pengene 10
Innkvartering 10
Fasiliteter / aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Barnevennlighet Ingen vurdering
Renslighet 10
Wifi Ingen vurdering
Chris M. Anmelder bestilte via Pitchup.com

Plass for telt (Water Meadow) på gressplen , uten strøm

Likte: Superb quiet location within a small working farm, in sheltered 'wild' water meadow complete with its own lake and chalk stream. The valley abounds with wildlife and I was serenaded to sleep by the owls and rose in the morning to lots of birdsong. Loved the green dry-composting toilets. Our hosts are both friendly and welcoming and enthusiastic about combining their farming with nature.

Anbefal til venner Besøker gjerne igjen

Lovely surroundings nice pond and wildlife.…

Alt i alt 10/10
Beliggenhet 10
Valuta for pengene 8
Innkvartering 8
Fasiliteter / aktiviteter 8
Kundeservice 10
Barnevennlighet 8
Renslighet 10
Wifi Ingen vurdering
Assheton G. Anmelder bestilte via Pitchup.com

Plass for telt, campingbil eller for tilhengertelt (Water Meadow) på gressplen , uten strøm

Likte: Lovely surroundings nice pond and wildlife.

Anbefal til venner Besøker gjerne igjen

This place was an unexpected and lovely surprise. I had selected the…

Alt i alt 10/10
Beliggenhet 8
Valuta for pengene 8
Innkvartering Ingen vurdering
Fasiliteter / aktiviteter Ingen vurdering
Kundeservice Ingen vurdering
Barnevennlighet Ingen vurdering
Renslighet Ingen vurdering
Wifi Ingen vurdering
Anonym Anmelder bestilte via Pitchup.com

Plass for telt, campingbil eller for tilhengertelt (Ridge) på gressplen , uten strøm

Likte: This place was an unexpected and lovely surprise. I had selected the campsite purely on location but we found it's not like any other campsite we've been to. The owners are very helpful and patiently explain all the eco loos, showers and other facilities to every new guest. Not only are the pitches very generously sized but they are also well spread out and separated from each other by areas of unmown wild meadow. For many of them belongings have to be transported by wheelbarrow leaving a large and welcome car-free area. We spent a lot of time just chilling out there, walking around the pond, along the grassy paths through the meadow and it's a fantastic place for wildflowers, birds, dragonflies, moths and butterflies etc. My husband didn't want to leave! There is also a useful little shop, place to freeze freezer blocks, a place to charge phones and local maps that you can borrow. It is all very well thought out. Many thanks.

Anbefal til venner Besøker gjerne igjen

Best campsite we have stayed in!

Alt i alt 10/10
Beliggenhet 10
Valuta for pengene 10
Innkvartering 10
Fasiliteter / aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Barnevennlighet 10
Renslighet 10
Wifi Ingen vurdering
Anonym Anmelder bestilte via Pitchup.com

Plass for telt, campingbil eller for tilhengertelt (Water Meadow) på gressplen , uten strøm

Likte: Without a doubt the nicest campsite we have stayed in. Stunning location, quite and each pitch has its own private area so you aren’t cramped. The family had thought of absolutely everything, eco friendly products available to everyone, very well organised and we actually extended our stay we enjoyed it so much. Would recommend to anyone!

Anbefal til venner Besøker gjerne igjen

Just a fantastic place to stay

Alt i alt 8/10
Beliggenhet 10
Valuta for pengene 10
Innkvartering 10
Fasiliteter / aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Barnevennlighet 6
Renslighet 10
Wifi 4
Anonym Anmelder bestilte via Pitchup.com

Plass for telt, campingbil eller for tilhengertelt (Ridge) på gressplen , uten strøm

Likte: The relaxed friendly feel . The delicious steak from the on site farm shop and the peace and tranquility

Likte ikke: Nothing to dislike

Anbefal til venner Besøker gjerne igjen

Isolation of individual pitches The lake The fire pits General relaxing feeling of the site…

Alt i alt 10/10
Beliggenhet 10
Valuta for pengene 10
Innkvartering 10
Fasiliteter / aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Barnevennlighet Ingen vurdering
Renslighet 10
Wifi Ingen vurdering
Mark L. Anmelder bestilte via Pitchup.com

Plass for telt (Water Meadow) på gressplen , uten strøm

Likte: Isolation of individual pitches The lake The fire pits General relaxing feeling of the site

Anbefal til venner Besøker gjerne igjen

Fra bestyreren: Thanks Mark. Hope to see you again soon. Many thanks Hannah & Liam


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

Badekar tilgjengelig

Bilparkering ved plassen/enheten

Bærbart toalett

Dusj tilgjengelig

Familietoaletter

Fasiliteter for bevegelseshemmede

Gratis WiFi

Henting fra offentlig transport

Hundepark

Internettilgang

Ispakkekjøling

Kompost-toaletter

Lokalprodukter

Matbutikk

Myntvaskeri

Offentlig telefon

Oppvaskområde

Piknikbord

Pub-toaletter

Toalettblokk

Tørkerom

WiFi

Grupper velkomne

Familievennlig

Grupper av samme kjønn velkomne

Motorsykkelvennlig

Skoleklasser velkomne

Studentgrupper velkomne

Regler

Bål tillatt

Griller tilgjengelig

Grilling tillatt

Hunder tillatt

Hunder tillatt hele året

Nyttekjøretøy tillatt

Temaer

Fredelig

Gastronomiske fornøyelser

Innsjø og/eller fjell

Naturparadis

Paradis for vandringsfolk

Spektakulært landskap

Villmarkscamping

Tjenester

Felles fryser

Fornybar energi

Gassflasker tilgjengelig

Ladefasiliteter

Ladestasjoner for el-biler

Resirkulering tilgjengelig

Tømming av kjemisk avfall

Bekvemmeligheter i nærheten

Bar i nærheten

Hundelufteområde i nærheten

Type

Bondegård

Mini (1-10 plasser)

Fritidsaktiviteter i nærheten

Fisking i nærheten

Golf i nærheten

Kano/Kajakk i nærheten

Restaurant i nærheten

Sykkelutleie i nærheten

Sykling i nærheten

Utendørs basseng i nærheten

Vannaktiviteter i nærheten

Beliggenhet

Woodfrys Farm

Redmans Lane

Melbury Abbas

Shaftesbury

Dorset

England

SP7 0DB

Veibeskrivelse

Tidssone

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

GPS

50,98436°N
−2,17424°V

Veibeskrivelse av ruten

Putting the postcode into a sat nav may send you to nearby houses so it's best to use the farm name in Google Maps. Please be aware that the local lanes are narrow but they have passing places. The site is at the bottom of the hill on Mill Hollow Lane. Let yourself in the gate, then pull up the drive to the signposted car parking area on the left and shut the gate behind you.

Nærmeste transport

Buss
2,9 km The Town Hall
2,9 km The Town Hall
15,8 km Virginia Ash
Jernbane
8,8 km Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station
10,8 km Tisbury Rail Station
17,2 km Templecombe Rail Station
Ferge
33,1 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
33,2 km Poole Ferry Terminal
36,3 km Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Flyplass
33,3 km Bournemouth International Airport

Legg merke til: Alle avstander på siden er beregnet i luftlinje – undersøk faktisk avstand basert på transportmetode og Få veibeskrivelse-knappen over.

Lokale attraksjoner

Shaftesbury (five minutes’ drive) is well known for its steep and scenic Gold Hill, and it’s just one of the pretty towns and cities to visit nearby. Sherborne (half an hour), Salisbury (40 minutes) and Dorchester (45 minutes) are all worth a visit too, and of course there’s Weymouth (an hour) – home to one of Dorset’s finest sandy beaches. For other bits of scenery admiring, take yourselves to the National Trust properties Kingston Lacy and Stourhead (both 25 minutes) or head to the Jurassic Coast to snap pics of the famous stone arch Durdle Door (50 minutes). Alternatively, head out to spot animals at Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre (35 minutes) and Abbotsbury Swannery (an hour), or see what you can see on a walk through Duncliffe Wood (10 minutes).

Vannkvaliteten ved nærliggende badevann

Navn Avstand Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands 30,9 km Elvemunning N/A Utmerket Utmerket Utmerket
Poole Harbour Lake 31,9 km Elvemunning N/A Utmerket Utmerket Utmerket
Poole Branksome Chine 36,1 km Hav N/A Utmerket Utmerket Utmerket
Bournemouth Alum Chine 36,1 km Hav N/A Utmerket Utmerket Utmerket
Bournemouth Durley Chine 36,2 km Hav N/A Utmerket Utmerket Utmerket

Datakilde: European Environment Agency

Må oppleves

Stourhead House and Garden 17 km

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 21,5 km

Longleat 23,6 km

Wilton House 24,6 km

Breamore House 27,3 km

National Trust

Stourhead 16,9 km

Philipps House and Dinton Park 17,2 km

Little Clarendon 17,4 km

White Mill 21,5 km

Kingston Lacy 21,8 km

Sykkelruter

Finn lokale ruter i National Cycle Network - over 19000 km med sykkelruter.

Annet

Shaftesbury – Kingsettle Wood – Motcombe - Shaftesbury 3,1 km

Win Green and Tollard Royal 4,4 km

The Donheads - Wincombe - Gutch Common - Barkers Hill 5,8 km

Donhead St Andrew and the Wardour Castles 5,8 km

Duncliffe Wood 6,4 km

Lokale begivenheter

  • Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (fredag 19. juli 2024 – fredag 19. juli 2024)

    Dorchester, England 27,5 km

  • Tankfest (fredag 28. juni 2024 – fredag 28. juni 2024)

    Wareham, England 32,7 km

  • Dorset County Show (lørdag 7. september 2024 – lørdag 7. september 2024)

    Dorchester, England 34 km

  • Glastonbury Festival (onsdag 26. juni 2024 – onsdag 26. juni 2024)

    Glastonbury, England 34,8 km

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (torsdag 25. juli 2024 – torsdag 25. juli 2024)

    Wareham, England 38,7 km

Legg merke til: Alle avstander på siden er beregnet i luftlinje – undersøk faktisk avstand basert på transportmetode og Få veibeskrivelse-knappen over.

Nærmeste campingplasser

Vi har dessverre ingen campingplasser med ledige enheter i nærheten.

Vil du vite mer om camping i Dorset?

  • Har Woodfrys Farm et svømmebasseng? Nei Se alle funksjoner
  • Er Woodfrys Farm hundevennlig? Ja Se alle funksjoner
  • Hvilke attraksjoner finnes i nærheten av Woodfrys Farm? Shaftesbury (five minutes’ drive) is well known for its steep and scenic Gold Hill, and it’s just one of the pretty towns and cities to visit nearby. Sherborne (half an hour), Salisbury … Les mer
  • Når kan jeg sjekke inn på og sjekke ut av Woodfrys Farm?
    Camping og reising
    Ankomst:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Avvreise innen:  11 a.m.
    Innkvartering på stedet
    Ankomst:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Avvreise innen:  11 a.m.
    Les mer
  • Hvor mye koster et opphold på Woodfrys Farm? Fra 340,45 kr (for 1 natt, 2 voksne) - prisene kan endres avhengig av valgt dato og antall personer.