How much does it cost to stay at Shaftesbury Country Touring Park?

From £15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Electric grass touring pitch

From £35 (£35) 1 night, 2 adults

6 people maximum

One Trailer tent or Campervan or Motorhome or Touring caravan allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Min 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Trailer tent, Campervan, Motorhome, Touring caravan, (Tent not allowed)

Features

Electric: 10 amp included

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.

Car 2 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Chemical disposal point

Availability

Your booking From £35 (£35)
Based on 1 night, 6 people

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

Shaftesbury Country Touring Park

View prices & book Last booked one day ago 9.4 151 reviews

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Reception and pitches (added by manager 04 aug 2022)

Grass pitches (added by manager 04 aug 2022)

Ramblers retreat pod (added by manager 05 may 2022)

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Perfect for a chilled get away

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

Natalie P. May 2024

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (six person)

Liked: What a beautiful and peaceful site. No overcrowding (even on bank holiday) and clean, well stocked facilities. The fishing pond was the icing on the cake. The owners are cheerful and helpful and always on hand. We will definitely be returning.

Disliked: Don’t miss the turning…. It’s behind the petrol station but not signposted.

Recommend to friends Visit again

All round lovely laid back campsite. Large pitches in lovely areas. Owners…

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

Benjamin H. May 2024

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: All round lovely laid back campsite. Large pitches in lovely areas. Owners are also lovely people who are happy to help with anything.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Greeted by the owner who was friendly and showed the amenities on…

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

Anonymous May 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch (two person)

Liked: Greeted by the owner who was friendly and showed the amenities on site. Pitch was a good size and there is a local garage for bits and pieces.

Disliked: Road slightly noisy but that’s due to the wind direction and how quiet the pitch field was.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good site with clean facilities and level pitches

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

Deborah c. May 2024

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Lovely clean site. Ample pitches. Liked how the pitches were cut out of wild meadow field. Toilets were clean. Owners were friendly and helpful. Nice little fishing lake. Thank you, will be back.

Disliked: Main road was a little noisy but got used to it.

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From the manager: Hi Deborah Thank you so much for your review. We do appreciate you taking the time out to write it as it gives future guests an insight to what to expect. Look forward to seeing you again Carl, Steph, Graham and Elaine

Sorry but wouldn't stay at this site again.

Overall	6/10
Location	6
Value for money	6
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	2

Kevin J. May 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch (two person)

Liked: The owner was friendly, level pitch, clean toilets and showers with hot water, well stocked garage shop next door

Disliked: The owner was friendly although he never gave me or my mate who also booked a pitch our change even if it was only 75p and 50p, the site gets a lot of road noise late into the night which was a bit annoying when your tired and trying to sleep, we didn't get a choice of pitches either so we could choose where we wanted to be, we were just shown to an area cut amongst the long grass, we had a pitch right next to us with two indian families with young children who were noisy played indian music for hours which was driving us nuts,so to drown out the din we put on our own, one of their children screamed his lungs out all night long into the early hours, my friend packed up and left a day early as he'd had a gut full of them, sorry to say we wouldn't stay at this site again as we went to get away from all noise and worries after my recent bad diagnosis, unfortunately only to leave more tired then when we arrived.

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From the manager: Hi Kevin Thank you very much for taking the time out to write an informative review. We pride ourselves on our toilet/showers as we realise this is an important factor for our guests. It was a very busy and we apologise about forgetting to give you your change. We understand these are very difficult times and what a financial loss this amount can be. If you can let us have your bank details we will gladly transfer you the £0.75 and £0.50. In response to the Indian families next to you, Carl does say if you have a problem with anything including noisy campers please give him a call or knock on our door, that is why we are on duty 24/7. And if we do not know about the problem we cannot resolve it Carl, Steph, Elaine & Graham

Would highly recommend to anyone who wants clean. Friendly and peace

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

Michelle Q. May 2024

Ramblers' Retreat camping pod

Liked: A warm friendly welcome Immaculate showers and toilets Truly dog friendly Everyone on site friendly and helpful Guaranteed to go back for longer 10/10 for the owners

Disliked: Coming home

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From the manager: Hi Michelle Thank you for your review, we are so glad you enjoyed our small pod, Ramblers Retreat. See you again soon Carl,Steph, Elaine & Graham

Good comunication rang me to inform me as to the state of…

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

Anonymous May 2024

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Good comunication rang me to inform me as to the state of pitch re bad weather alert

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From the manager: Hi Thank you for your review. I think we have all suffered with this bad weather and we have to make decisions as to whether we advise people to arrive in such bad conditions. On the other hand we do not want to disappoint people and cancel their holidays, so we try and communicate with them so they can make their own decision. Hopefully the sun will shine soon and we will see you again Carl,Steph, Graham & Elaine

Excellent staff

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

Angela T. Apr 2024

Ramblers' Retreat camping pod

Liked: Friendly relaxed calm site

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Angela. Thank you so much for your review, we do appreciate that people take the time out to write them. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay in our little pod, Ramblers Retreat. We look forward to seeing you again Carl, Steph, Graham & Elaine

Great site definitely recommend

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

kevin H. Apr 2024

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Everything! Great facilities, good company and a great pub down the road!!

Disliked: Nothing

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From the manager: Hi Kevin Thank you so much for your review. We wish the weather had been better for your stay. We look forward to seeing you again in the future Carl, Steph, Graham & Elaine

Brilliant affordable stay

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

Gail C. Apr 2024

Ramblers' Retreat camping pod

Liked: Camped here last year & loved it. Decided to book the ramblers retreat this year & when we arrived we’d been upgraded to the little lodge & again loved it. The couple that run the site are lovely the lodge was lovely & very warm & clean with everything we needed.. Although the weather was overcast we still had a great weekend & will go back.

Disliked: None

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From the manager: Hi Gail Thank you so much for your lovely review. We do enjoy reading them all. So pleased you enjoyed your stay in Little Lodge. We look forward to seeing you again. Carl. Steph, Graham & Elaine

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

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

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby

Location

Shaftesbury Country Touring Park

1-14 Sherborne Causeway

Shaftesbury

Dorset

England

SP7 9PX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.00944°N
-2.23856°W

Nearest transport

Coach

1.8 mi The Town Hall

7.3 mi Virginia Ash

Rail

2.3 mi Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station

7.8 mi Tisbury Rail Station

7.8 mi Templecombe Rail Station

Ferry

23.4 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing

23.4 mi Poole Ferry Terminal

25.4 mi Brownsea Island Ferry Landing

Airport

23.9 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

Take a detour into the animal world for a little while… there are several animal-orientated activities within reach of the site, including the family-friendly Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park (45 minutes’ drive) for hands-on farm activities and the Bush Farm Bison Centre (15 minutes), home to bison and elk and woodland walks. On a bigger scale, Longleat (half an hour) has a drive-through safari packed with wild animals. However, it has more than just animals – there’s also an adventure park and over at Longleat House (35 minutes), you can ogle over an Elizabethan house through tours, exhibitions and walks around the formal and pleasure gardens. There are more trips into history at hand too, whether it’s inside Old Wardour Castle (20 minutes), Stourhead’s mansion and landscaped gardens (20 minutes) or Stonehenge (45 minutes). If you want energy-packed afternoons instead, the New Forest National Park (50 minutes) and its hiking and cycling trails may be worth the little longer drive. There are opportunities for watersports in Bournemouth (an hour) or a scenic coastal walk at Durdle Door (an hour) on the Jurassic Coast.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands	21.8 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poole Harbour Lake	22.4 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poole Branksome Chine	25.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poole Canford Cliffs Chine	25.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Bournemouth Alum Chine	25.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Stourhead House and Garden 7.6 mi

Longleat 12.4 mi

Haynes International Motor Museum 14.1 mi

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 16.2 mi

Wilton House 17.3 mi

National Trust

Stourhead 7.5 mi

Philipps House and Dinton Park 12.1 mi

Little Clarendon 12.3 mi

White Mill 16.1 mi

Kingston Lacy 16.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Duncliffe Wood 1.2 mi

Shaftesbury – Kingsettle Wood – Motcombe - Shaftesbury 1.9 mi

Todber - Fifehead - Stour Provost - Todber 3.1 mi

The Donheads - Wincombe - Gutch Common - Barkers Hill 5.2 mi

Donhead St Andrew and the Wardour Castles 5.3 mi

Local events

Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday 19 July 2024 – Friday 19 July 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 18.1 mi
Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday 26 June 2024 – Wednesday 26 June 2024)
Glastonbury, Somerset 18.3 mi
Dorset County Show (Saturday 7 September 2024 – Saturday 7 September 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 21.4 mi
Tankfest (Friday 28 June 2024 – Friday 28 June 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 21.8 mi
Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 25.7 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

If the reception is closed on arrival, please check in at the Entrance to the campsite.
Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
There is no reception at this site. Please check in at the At entrance to campsite instead.
The site will send you further check-in information 5 day(s) before your arrival.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.
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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The fishing lakes are stocked with carp.
The grocery shop is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This site does have a catch-and-return fishing policy in place.
You'll need an Environment Agency rod licence (you'll need to apply for this beforehand).

Occupancy

Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
Group bookings of 2 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).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 2 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Pitches

A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.
Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.
You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Open fires are prohibited.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
No vehicle movement between 8 a.m. and 10:30 p.m..

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 10:30 p.m..

Payment terms

Does Shaftesbury Country Touring Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Shaftesbury Country Touring Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Shaftesbury Country Touring Park? Take a detour into the animal world for a little while… there are several animal-orientated activities within reach of the site, including the family-friendly Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park (45 minutes’ drive) for … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Shaftesbury Country Touring Park?

Camping and touring
Arrive:	12:30 p.m. –	8 p.m.
Depart by:	12 p.m.
On-site accommodation
Arrive:	1 p.m. –	7 p.m.
Depart by:	10 a.m.

How much does it cost to stay at Shaftesbury Country Touring Park? From £15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.