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Farrs Meadow

From £35 For 1 night, 4 adults Last booked 22 hours ago 8.5 4 reviews

Green gypsy caravan with lovely rural views behind (added by manager 28 Jul 2023)

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Shepherd's huts and gypsy caravans (added by manager 01 jul 2023)

Large yurt exterior (added by manager 28 jul 2023)

Table outside the green gypsy caravan (added by manager 06 jul 2023)

Peaceful rural Dorset site a short walk from Eye Bridge on the Stour
Wimborne 20 minutes' walk away; half an hour to Bournemouth beach
Barbecue provided on site; village pub 10 minutes' walk away

If you like to be able to wander out of your site and find a pretty footpath – and/or one leading to a pub or a place to eat – then a Dorset break at Farrs Meadow should suit you rather well. This peaceful site is in a hillside spot surrounded by woodland, and it’s only a few minutes’ walk along a footpath to get to the banks of the River Stour, where guests can picnic, paddleboard, go fishing or venture into the water for a swim or a paddle. Set off in a different direction across the fields and as promised you’ll soon arrive at a pub in the cute village of Pamphill. There’s a fab range of beers here but it’s drinks only so if you’re after something to eat you’ll want to carry on into Wimborne (20 minutes’ walk), a market town that’s got plenty of choice for food pubs, restaurants and cafés. Alternatively you may like to hit the shops and supermarket while you’re in town and pick up supplies for some cooking back at base – there’s a shared barbecue provided, but you’re also welcome to bring your own along if you prefer. A shared fridge and freezer are on hand to keep all your provisions fresh, and there’s also a washing-up area to deal with the aftermath. If all this sounds like something you think your dog might enjoy too, there’s good news – dogs are welcome to join you on a break at Farrs Meadow.

Site type

Opens 24 May

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 24 May to Mon, 23 Sept 2024

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Rustic

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	No rating

Mark S. Sept 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: This campsite is a great choice if you like your camping rustic. David who owns the site was really nice and helpful too. Tents are pitched in a lovely field with nice views away from the cars, and David took our stuff up to the field in his 4x4. The facilities are very basic. Hot showers in horse boxes, long drop composting toilets, fridges, freezers and plugs for charging in an outhouse. Lots of fire pits and logs available. The site is within walking distance of the river for swimming and kayaking and one can also walk to Kingston Lacey. A great wild camping experience for the kids!

Disliked: The washing up station had no hot water. There were no washroom facilities for shaving or teeth brushing.

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Well presented yurt with friendly and helpful staff. Many thanks!…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	6
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	6

Mike V. Jul 2023

Yurt (large)

Liked: Well presented yurt with friendly and helpful staff. Many thanks!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location not far from the town and very close to the…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	10

Anonymous Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Great location not far from the town and very close to the river. Walk into town along the river was delightful. Was quiet on the days we were there so nice and peaceful. Warm showers worked great.

Disliked: Would benefit from running water up the top where the tents are. Compost toilets are fine but no hand washing facilities (do have anti bac dispensers). No lights in the toilets and banged my head on the way in and out as they are in horse boxes with half doors. Better access up and down the hill as a bit dodgy in the rain!

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A hidden gem in Dorset Countryside. Woods and open fields. Very warm…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Jul 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: A hidden gem in Dorset Countryside. Woods and open fields. Very warm and friendly greeting from David who showed us around the facilities. David happy to help in any way he could (including driving our gear to the top field). Lovely, picturesque campsite, close to local pub, river and even a short walk to the beach. Really pleased to have found this campsite and will definitely go again. Many thanks....

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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

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

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

Forest

Peaceful

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Communal freezer

Communal fridge

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

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Farrs Meadow

Farrs Lodge

Cowgrove Road

Wimborne

Dorset

England

BH21 4EL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.80001°N
-2.01452°W

Nearest transport

Coach

5.9 mi St Johns Church

5.9 mi Seldown Coach Station

Rail

5.2 mi Hamworthy Rail Station

5.7 mi Poole Rail Station

6.1 mi Parkstone (Dorset) Rail Station

Ferry

6.2 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing

6.4 mi Poole Ferry Terminal

8.1 mi Brownsea Island Ferry Landing

Airport

8.1 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

Wimborne is a handy central location for all sorts of days out around Dorset – perhaps a day on the beach in Bournemouth, a trip to Brownsea Island from Poole Harbour or a wildlife-spotting walk through the New Forest National Park (all about half an hour’s drive away). There are family attractions galore too – the likes of Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park (25 minutes), Adventure Wonderland (35 minutes) and the Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park (25 minutes) are perennial favourites. Heading towards the Isle of Purbeck, The Tank Museum and Monkey World-Ape Rescue Centre (both half an hour) are also good options. A little closer to home, you can head up into the lower stretches of the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to see the Iron Age hillfort at Badbury Rings (10 minutes) or explore the National Trust’s Kingston Lacy estate (five minutes), home to a grand Italianate mansion and a Japanese garden. Wimborne (five minutes) is worth a wander too, to see the minster and the model village.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands	5.7 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poole Harbour Lake	6 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poole Branksome Chine	7.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poole Canford Cliffs Chine	8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Bournemouth Alum Chine	8.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 1.2 mi

Adventure Wonderland 7.6 mi

Brownsea Island 8.1 mi

The Bournemouth Balloon 8.3 mi

Bournemouth Pier Beach 8.4 mi

National Trust

Kingston Lacy 1.1 mi

White Mill 2.1 mi

Brownsea Island 8.1 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 11.1 mi

Corfe Castle 11.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Pamphill - Eye Bridge - Lambs Green - Wimborne 0.4 mi

KINGSTON LACY 1.2 mi

Canford Heath 3 mi

Holt Heath - Horton Tower - Holt Heath 4.2 mi

CHARBOROUGH PARK 4.2 mi

Local events

Tankfest (Friday 28 June 2024 – Friday 28 June 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 12.4 mi
Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday 19 July 2024 – Friday 19 July 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 12.8 mi
Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 14.1 mi
Dorset County Show (Saturday 7 September 2024 – Saturday 7 September 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 18.7 mi
New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday 30 July 2024 – Tuesday 30 July 2024)
Brockenhurst, Hampshire 19.1 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.

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Does Farrs Meadow have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Farrs Meadow dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Farrs Meadow? Wimborne is a handy central location for all sorts of days out around Dorset – perhaps a day on the beach in Bournemouth, a trip to Brownsea Island from Poole Harbour or … Read more