Hardyes Countryside Camping
From £25 For 1 night, 5 adults
- Rural site in Dorset overlooking open countryside by an old Roman road
- A quarter of an hour's drive from Maiden Castle and Abbotsbury
- Barbecues and dogs welcome; wheelchair-accessible facilities
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 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.
Languages spoken
English
French
Open from Fri, 29 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 6.0m depth (19.7ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 6.0m depth (19.7ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 9.0m depth (19.7ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 54.0m² (581.3ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 85% of visitors View breakdown
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Excellent. Everything was spot on
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Liked: Amazing location, peaceful. Views were amazing. The perfect campsite
Disliked: N/a
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Cannot wait to come again
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Liked: Absolutely stunning park. The facilities were always clean and plentiful The additional facilities for dogs and the places we could take her in were amazing There is a bus stop right on the outskirts of the park making it simple for travel We will definitely be returning
Disliked: The only thing which could be improved on is the wifi- on wet and rainy days the lack of wifi in the touring pitches made things awkward - some extenders would not go amiss
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Would definitely recommend, Chris was amazing and we had a great time
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Liked: Simple site - just what we wanted Chris the owner was onsite a few times a day Clean toilets and showers Level open pitches great mix of families
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Great campsite and owner is really friendly and helpful.
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Liked: Campsite, facilities, site owner, cleanliness, location.
Disliked: Only downside is there could be more toilets (3) and showers (2).
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Lovely site, extremely helpful staff. Wouldn't hesitate to come back
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Liked: Everything about the site. Good location, toilet block and showers nice and clean. Chris was really helpful and working incredibly hard as it was so busy
Disliked: Water was sometimes a little cold and occasionally had to put water down the toilet to flush it but signs were put up and it was fixed pretty quickly. So not really an issue.
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Good location,great basic toilet/shower block,great staff,sloping site
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Liked: The owner chris alw about to sort any problems, Compactness, not too many pitches, fairly central for the Jurassic coast. No road noise at night time. Probably great for star gazing as no light pollution (take a head light/ torch, unfortunately we had a wet weekend so loads of cloud cover. Toilet/Shower block basic but very clean. I think the site is a ongoing up grade .
Disliked: Not so much a dislike but future information, The whole site is on the side of a hill so the site is on a slope.
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Very well managed, clean facilities although limited in number. Perfect for a…
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Liked: Very well managed, clean facilities although limited in number. Perfect for a weekend getaway. Great atmosphere.
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Had a lovely time - they were very attentive
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Liked: Beautiful spot by pond and cornfield
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Great views and very helpful, friendly staff.
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Liked: Chris was extremely helpful and made sure we had everything we needed along with lots of knowledge on where to visit
Disliked: The pitches were small (only 1-2m between tents) and site was overbooked over the weekend meaning facilities were stretched. (Would stay again but not at the weekend)
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Chris, manages the site, is excellent. He is ready to help…
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Liked: Chris, manages the site, is excellent. He is ready to help to make your stay worthwhile and enjoyable. Clean toilets, showers, and wash areas. Electric hook ups available for convenience. Good value for money and one of the best camp site to explore Dorset area, McDonald’s nearby, good mobile signal for your own internet tariffs and calls as there are campsite in other areas with poor connectivity. Sweeping views of rolling hills. Sun flower farm nearby. Quiet and safe area, away from main roads
Disliked: No fridge
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Features
Pop-up campsite
Dogs 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
Picnic table
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
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
Type
Farm
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Pop-up campsite
Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Tennis nearby
Location
Hardyes Countryside Camping
Higher Hogleaze Farm
Town Hill
Dorchester
Dorset
England
DT2 9ET
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.72596°N
-2.5547°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Hive | 7.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Weymouth Lodmoor | 8.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bowleaze Cove | 8.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Weymouth Central | 8.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| West Bay (West) | 9.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Abbotsbury Swannery 5 mi
Hardy's Birthplace 7.2 mi
Mapperton House & Gardens 8.1 mi
Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 8.4 mi
Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 8.7 mi
National Trust
Max Gate 5.9 mi
Hardy's Cottage 7.2 mi
Clouds Hill 13.2 mi
Montacute House 17 mi
Tintinhull Garden 18.5 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
BRIDEHEAD 1.9 mi
South from Little Bredy 2.2 mi
Hardy Monument Circular 2.7 mi
A Chess Piece Visit 3 mi
Eggardon Hill and Powerstock 4.2 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 7 September 2024 – Saturday 7 September 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 5.7 mi
- Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday 19 July 2024 – Friday 19 July 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 11.4 mi
- Tankfest (Friday 28 June 2024 – Friday 28 June 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 13.8 mi
- Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 16.4 mi
- Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)
Sidmouth, Devon 30 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 Hardyes Countryside Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Hardyes Countryside Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Hardyes Countryside Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Dorchester: 10 minutes' drive - Maiden Castle: 15 minutes - Abbotsbury: 20 minutes - Cerne Abbas Giant: 20 minutes - Weymouth: 25 minutes - Lyme Regis: … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Hardyes Countryside Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 8:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Hardyes Countryside Camping? From £25 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.