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Bell tent (wood-burning stove)

From £50 1 night, 2 adults

2 people maximum

Bring all camping equipment minus the tent (linen, sleeping bags, pillows, cooking equipment, etc.)

Dimensions

4.0m width x 4.0m length (13.1ft width x 13.1ft length) Calculated area: 16.0m² (172.2ft²)

1 room

Open space 2 x Bring your own bed

No toilets in the unit: shared facilities available.

No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.

Features

Car 2 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.
Car parking by pitch/unit
Firepit
Heating
Patio
Wood-burning stove

Other restrictions

Bed linen not provided

Availability

Your booking From £50
Based on 1 night, 2 adults

Choose your dates and party size to see pricing and availability.

Edwards Farm

View prices & book 10 38 reviews
Bell tent (added by manager 27 Oct 2022)
Stunning views. (added by abigail_h267673 05 jun 2021)
Stunning sunsets. (added by abigail_h267673 05 jun 2021)
Views from the bench. (added by visitor 04 aug 2020)

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Lovely quiet place…

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

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Lovely quiet place

Recommend to friends Visit again

what camping shall be

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

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: What a magical time, we were very lucky and got the campiste for ourselves. The view is georgous, the site is well maintained and very calm and quiet. We sadly didnt met Alex,the owner but he advised us very well about his campsite and activities in the area. We will defenetly return.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your review. Look forward to meeting you if, or hopefully when, you come again. I hope you get clear skies! Best Alex

We had a wonderful return trip to Edwards Farm. Small back to…

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

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: We had a wonderful return trip to Edwards Farm. Small back to basics site with lovely views and good sized pitches. Facilities are great with toilets, outdoor showers, a washing up area and a small field shelter which are always clean and tidy. Only a short walk up the hill to Shaftesbury and lots of good local walks from the campsite or within a short drive. Alex is a great host and communication was excellent, we were warned the field was rather wet and that there was a temporary issue with the hot water the day after we booked. This wasn't an issue for us but it was nice to know beforehand as other's may have let you get there first. This was our second trip here and we will definitely be back again!

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From the manager: Thanks Matt, much appreciated review, thank goodness there was a welcome break in the weather at least for a short time. Look forward to your return. Best Alex PS Sorry about the rugby!

A gem of a site. Peaceful with amazing views , clean and tidy.

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

Bell tent (wood-burning stove)

Liked: We stayed for 3 nights in the 6 man Bell tent with a wood burner. It was great not having to worry about pitching and striking a tent. Lovely site, tucked away in a corner of Dorset with amazing views across the countryside. Facilities are basic but kept clean and tidy. Alex is a great host providing extra information before we areived to help us find the site and popping over during out stay to make sure everything was OK. We'd planned to use the site as a base to do other things, but ended up changing plans so we could spend more time there to enjoy the views and some stargazing. Lots to do in the surrounding area, spent an afternoon in Shaftesbury visiting the Abbey and Gold Hill, its a steep hill to get there but not very far and plenty of pubs and cafes to reward yourself when you get there. We didn't have children with us so havent provided a rating and there is no WiFi, but data signal was fine when I needed it.

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From the manager: Thanks for the lovely review and for being so speedy with it! Very much appreciated. You managed to pick the weather perfectly, arrived just after a storm and left before one. I could do with you booking every week, as a guarantee for others. Hopefully see you again. Best Alex

Book it! You won't regret it.

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

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: I loved the location and the layout of the camp. I absolutely loved the outdoor showers, I had 3 showers during our 2 night stay!! So perfect. The washing up area was nice and clean and I loved all the little touches, like the welcome leaflet, the firepit wall, the jars and tealights. The communication with Alex prior to arrival was amazing & so, so helpful. Thank you! Also the town if Shaftesbury is a 20 min walk and such a gorgeous town. Can't wait to stay again!

Disliked: Nothing

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From the manager: Thanks so much for the review, and great artwork! I am getting a good collection from the season, as someone who can't even draw a stickman properly, I am always amazed at drawing and painting. Really glad you had a good time. Best Alex

Beautifull little campsite with the best host ever!

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

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: We had a wonderfull stay at Edwards Farm! It is small with beautifull view and you find there everything you need, simple and clean. The shower runs on sunlight so you might need to take a cold shower....;). Alex is a wonderfull host, very helpfull, friendly, fulltime of story's and a perfect guide to help you find the most beautiful sides and pubs and restaurants.

Disliked: Cannot think of anything...

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From the manager: Thank you for the review. It was great to meet you both, and your lovely dogs. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip to the UK. Obviously Dorset is the best County, but I might be biased! Best Alex

Beautiful, peaceful site

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

No. 7 bell tent (six person, wood-burning stove)

Liked: Beautiful, peaceful setting with lots of space. Everything well thought-through, from location and spacing of pitches to the showers and other facilities. We had a lovely couple of days here.

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From the manager: Thank you, it was lovely to see the children having a good time, and I hope the birthday went well. I never did find out whose it was. Thank you for great ratings. Best Alex

Excellent site, beautiful surroundings

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

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Beautiful location, great camping field with traditional set up - not commercial! Lovely sunsets which can be viewed from the bench at the top of the hill behind the camping field

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: So glad you enjoyed your stay, thanks for the great review. Best Alex

Perfect nook in the countryside

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

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Fantastic place for a family camping trip! Plenty of space on the pitch and surrounding. Great facilties - clean toilets, even hot water from the solar heating to save time washing up. Beautiful walks and parks nearby. Stunning night sky 4G accessible from the bench at the top of the field for any last mintue downloads, whole enjoying the view :) Friendly, helpful owners too. Thank you

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From the manager: It is a bit of a nook in the countryside, I like that. Thanks for pointing out that there is 4G around but that sometimes you need to find it. Some people love being off grid, others can not live with out it. But having choice is great. Thanks so much for the positive comments and great review. Best Alex

spacious back to nature camping with added extras

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

No. 7 bell tent (six person, wood-burning stove)

Liked: Beautiful rural campsite with amenities needed, plenty of space for the children to run and play securely. We stayed in Bell tent no.7 and loved the tent decking and log fire

Disliked: None

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From the manager: Thanks for the review, much appreciated. Apologies I only caught up with you on the last day, but I am so glad you had a good time. Best Alex


Features

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

Disabled facilities

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

Budget/backpacker

Peaceful

Remote location

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

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

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Edwards Farm

Foyle Hill

Shaftesbury

Dorset

England

SP7 0PT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.99946°N
-2.21511°W

Route directions

The campsite is located at the bottom of Foyle Hill. The entrance is by a field gate and not the farmhouse. The field gate is located two gates up on the right from the farmhouse entrance in the direction of Shaftesbury.

Nearest transport

Coach
0.9 mi The Town Hall
0.9 mi The Town Hall
8.1 mi Virginia Ash
Rail
3.5 mi Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station
7.3 mi Tisbury Rail Station
8.8 mi Templecombe Rail Station
Ferry
22.3 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing
22.3 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
24.3 mi Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
22.7 mi 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

A visit to Shaftesbury is sure to be on the cards when staying at this site – the historic town is a mere mile away, so you can easily go off on a wander around the shops or get up to Gold Hill in the centre for views across the vale. If stretching the legs isn’t really for you, admire animals instead at Longleat House (half an hour’s drive) and Monkey World (40 minutes). Those more culturally curious can navigate their way towards National Trust attractions like Stourhead (20 minutes), King Alfred's Tower (half an hour) and Montacute House (45 minutes) or skedaddle to the ancient site of Stonehenge (35 minutes) to gaze at the granddaddy of all things historical. Keen for the coast? Peruse the seaside around Poole (50 minutes) and Bournemouth (an hour), perhaps heading off on an amble between the two; urban explores are to be had around Bath’s Roman ruins (55 minutes), at Salisbury’s high-spired cathedral (50 minutes) or closer by at the abbey in the pretty settlement of Sherborne (half an hour).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands 20.8 mi Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Poole Harbour Lake 21.4 mi Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Poole Branksome Chine 24.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Bournemouth Alum Chine 24.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Poole Canford Cliffs Chine 24.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Stourhead House and Garden 8.7 mi

Longleat 13.2 mi

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 15.1 mi

Haynes International Motor Museum 15.2 mi

Wilton House 16.5 mi

National Trust

Stourhead 8.6 mi

Philipps House and Dinton Park 11.5 mi

Little Clarendon 11.7 mi

White Mill 15 mi

Kingston Lacy 15.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Shaftesbury – Kingsettle Wood – Motcombe - Shaftesbury 1.1 mi

Duncliffe Wood 2.1 mi

Todber - Fifehead - Stour Provost - Todber 3.6 mi

The Donheads - Wincombe - Gutch Common - Barkers Hill 4.5 mi

Donhead St Andrew and the Wardour Castles 4.5 mi

Local events

  • Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday 19 July 2024 – Friday 19 July 2024)

    Dorchester, Dorset 17.6 mi

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday 26 June 2024 – Wednesday 26 June 2024)

    Glastonbury, Somerset 19.5 mi

  • Tankfest (Friday 28 June 2024 – Friday 28 June 2024)

    Wareham, Dorset 21.1 mi

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday 7 September 2024 – Saturday 7 September 2024)

    Dorchester, Dorset 21.2 mi

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)

    Wareham, Dorset 25 mi

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.

Want to know more about camping in Dorset?

  • Does Edwards Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Edwards Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Edwards Farm? A visit to Shaftesbury is sure to be on the cards when staying at this site – the historic town is a mere mile away, so you can easily go off on … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Edwards Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  2 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Edwards Farm? From £25 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.