Troytown Farm
From £15 For 1 night, 2 adults
- Tucked-away shepherd's hut on a farm 10 minutes’ drive from Dorchester
- A 20-minute drive to Weymouth and the Cerne Abbas Giant
- Barbecues allowed; shops and pubs 10 minutes’ drive
Site type
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This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Mon, 5 Feb to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass touring pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7.5m width x 7.5m depth (24.6ft width x 24.6ft depth) Calculated area: 56.3m² (605.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £15 1 night, 2 adults
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1 bedroom shepherd's hut
2 people maximum 
No dogs allowed
1 bedroomDimensions: 6.0m width x 2.5m length (19.7ft width x 8.2ft length) Calculated area: 15.0m² (161.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £90 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 70% of visitors View breakdown
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Great site.
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Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked: Lovely quiet site, perfect for visiting my sister in law Was clearly described that there was no facility so we were happy with bringing our chemical loo.
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Sarah was very helpful, and we had a nice quiet night. Great…
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Liked: Sarah was very helpful, and we had a nice quiet night. Great vista over the fields. Ideal stopover after arriving on the ferry.
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Well looked after site, owners were lovely and helpful..we would definitely re…
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Liked: Well looked after site, owners were lovely and helpful..we would definitely re vist
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Lovely rural, well kept site
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Liked: Lovely well kept site. Went to sleep with the hooting of an owl and woke up with the jenny wren. A bit of noise from the dual carriageway in the distance.
Disliked: Dual carriageway in the distance
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Rural location with lots of unusual animals.…
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Liked: Rural location with lots of unusual animals.
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Perfect overnight base.
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Liked: Well maintained small basic site.Easy checkin.Nice touch, the free bottle of water.
Disliked: Nothing to dislike,as it ticked every box for our needs.
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Lovely quiet location
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Liked: The location and facilities, the short mown lawn and the beautiful surroundings and the selection of farm animals grazing nearby, with easy access to many towns and villages.
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nice site
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Liked: Easy to find, nice grass pitch's however they did sightly slop toward the hedge so may need your ramps. Overlooks fields and trees and very quiet. We cycled into Puddletown which was about 1 mile to the pub. Not best suited to walk. It was about 2.5 miles to Athelhampton House which we drove to because it was raining otherwise we would have cycled there.
Disliked: sloping pitch's. and not much within walking distance,
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Lovely views and a bonus of sheep and Augustus the alpaca as…
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1 bedroom shepherd's hut
Liked: Lovely views and a bonus of sheep and Augustus the alpaca as neighbours. The hut was immaculately clean with a lovely bathroom, kitchen and very comfortable bed. The host Sarah was very friendly and accommodating. If you are looking for a basic site with a stunning hut and fire pit look no further. Get booking!
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Small peaceful site, perfect
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Liked: Small tranquil site. Lovely and peaceful, just what we were looking for. Perfect.
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Features
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
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
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No drinkable water point
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Farm
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Location
Troytown Farm
Dorchester
Dorset
England
DT2 8QF
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.74444°N
-2.372°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Bowleaze Cove | 7.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ringstead Bay | 7.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Weymouth Lodmoor | 8.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Durdle Door West | 9.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Durdle Door East | 9.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | N/A | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Hardy's Birthplace 1.3 mi
The Tank Museum 6.6 mi
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 7.5 mi
Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 8.8 mi
Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 9.7 mi
National Trust
Hardy's Cottage 1.3 mi
Max Gate 3.3 mi
Clouds Hill 5.6 mi
White Mill 14.2 mi
Kingston Lacy 15.5 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Beacon Hill - Hardy's Cottage - Stinsford - Beacon Hill 0.5 mi
WATERSTON MANOR 0.7 mi
Higher Bockhampton - Puddletown Forest 1.4 mi
ATHELHAMPTON 2 mi
KINGSTON MAURWARD 2 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 7 September 2024 – Saturday 7 September 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 2.8 mi
- Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday 19 July 2024 – Friday 19 July 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 3.3 mi
- Tankfest (Friday 28 June 2024 – Friday 28 June 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 6.6 mi
- Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 10.3 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 Troytown Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Troytown Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Troytown Farm? Don the walking boots and step out into the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (10 minutes’ drive) for family rambles, or cycle bike routes that take in Corfe Castle (25 minutes’ … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Troytown Farm?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Troytown Farm? From £15 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.