Shaftesbury Country Touring Park
From £15 For 1 night, 6 adults- Dog-friendly site surrounded by the peaceful Dorset countryside
- Half an hour’s drive from Longleat; an hour from the Jurassic Coast
- Fishing lake on site; plenty of restaurants, shops and pubs nearby
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- 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.
- 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).
- Single-sex bookings of 2 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The grocery shop is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
- Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
German
Open from Thu, 28 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent pitch (two person)
2 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £15 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookNon-electric grass tent pitch (four person)
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookNon-electric grass tent pitch (six person)
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookElectric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (six person)
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookNon-electric grass touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookElectric grass touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookRamblers' Retreat camping pod
2 people maximum Dimensions: 2.8m width x 2.3m length (9.2ft width x 7.5ft length) Calculated area: 6.4m² (69.3ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £40 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookLittle Lodge 1 bedroom lodge
2 people maximum No dogs allowed 1 bedroom Arrival daysFrom £95 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & book
Reviews
Voted 79% of visitors View breakdown
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Lovely setting in a large grass mowed field. A peaceful place to…
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Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked: Lovely setting in a large grass mowed field. A peaceful place to enjoy the sunset and stars. Only 5 minutes from the town. Clean and tidy shower block
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From the manager: Hi Joe, Thank you very much for your review, we do appreciate that you have taken the time out to write one. Look forward to seeing you again. Carl, Steph, Elaine & Graham
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Electric grass touring pitch
Liked: Great little place
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From the manager: Hi Colin. Thank you very much for your review, we think its a great place too Carl, Steph, Graham & Elaine
We have amazing 2 night stay in the little lodge will be…
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Little Lodge 1 bedroom lodge
Liked: We have amazing 2 night stay in the little lodge will be definitely returning next year such a warm friendly welcome and very well priced with plenty to do with longleat only 25/30 minute drive away
Disliked: Could fault anything
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From the manager: Hi Thank you for your review, Little Lodge is cute isn't it. Look forward to seeing you again Carl, Steph, Graham & Elaine
Lovely size pitch.
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Electric grass touring pitch
Liked: Loved the size of the pitches, nice and clean, nice toilets and showers, husband like the fishing, good stocked shop.will definitely be going back.Take a torch.
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From the manager: Hi Nikki Thank you for your review. We are campers ourselves and we appreciate large pitches and a nice clean toilet/shower block, so we endeavour to mirror that on our campsite. Carl, Steph, Graham & elaine
Large pitches
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Non-electric grass tent pitch (six person)
Liked: Pitch size was massive, large field so plenty of room for the kids to play. Toilets and showers clean.
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From the manager: Hi Thank you for your review, we do appreciate the time you have taken out to write it. We are so pleased our guests comment on the large pitches. Hope to see you again Carl, Steph, Graham & Elaine
Size of pitches, and the size of the field. Perfect for kids…
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Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (six person)
Liked: Size of pitches, and the size of the field. Perfect for kids to run around. Also likes having the garage 2 mins walk for any extra we forgot to buy
Disliked: The cleanliness off the toilets and shower block. I know it's camping but it seemed as those only the floors were mopped, and the sinks weren't washed down. Sometimes a lot of noise at night, we heard arguing at times and swearing from the attached 'trailer park' on site.
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From the manager: Hi Amy Thank you for your comments but we are a little confused reference the trailer Park as we don't have a trailer park on site. Are you sure you have reviewed the correct campsite. Also we are very surprised about the comments on the toilet/shower block as a lot of our reviews and feedback comment on the cleanliness of them. Carl, Steph, Elaine & Graham
Quiet peaceful well kept pitches. Pitches spacious.…
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Non-electric grass tent pitch (four person)
Liked: Quiet peaceful well kept pitches. Pitches spacious.
Disliked: Only one washing up station.
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From the manager: Hi Thank you so much for your review. As I have mentioned in a previous comment, we actually have 2 wash stations, must get Carl to mention both on arrival. Look forward to seeing you again Carl, Steph, Graham & Elaine
Excellent all round
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Non-electric grass tent pitch (two person)
Liked: Had an excellent welcoming to the site, pitch size perfect, excellent facilities that were well maintained - was the ideal campsite
Disliked: Nothing
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From the manager: Hi Alfie Thank you very much for your review and so pleased that you enjoyed your visit to our campsite. We look forward to seeing you again Carl, Steph, Graham & Elaine
Sad to say middle aged couple 🙈 but yeah we had a…
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Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (six person)
Liked: Sad to say middle aged couple 🙈 but yeah we had a fantastic weekend, so relaxed, being a couple with no kids with still had a fantastic weekend, other kids loved playing with our dog, everyone was so friendly and the site was very clean 10/10 in my experience and I’d definitely be spreading had great the site is xx
Disliked: Ummmmmmm the only dislike I had was the stinging nettles around the water tap lol. I must say, I’ve had a resent operation on my knee and I did slip and hurt myself on the decking going to the toilet/shower room
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From the manager: Hi Sharon, Thank you for your review and so pleased you had a fantastic weekend albeit the stinging nettles and your slip on the decking, I hope your knee is okay. We ask anyone on arrival that if they have any issues whatsoever. please let us know straight away, we are on site and at the end of a phone 24/7. We look forward to seeing you again. Carl, Steph, Elaine & Graham
Very large pitches, clean well stocked facilities, nice to have a shop…
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Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked: Very large pitches, clean well stocked facilities, nice to have a shop onsite, staff were very polite and helpful.
Disliked: Lack of mirrors in bathroom, washing up area was a tad small for tall people and water was cold. Lack of chemical disposal point was unusual compared to other sites.
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From the manager: Hi Thank you very much for your review, we do appreciate them. We do listen to feedback and try to rectify where possible. We always say on arrival if you have any issues at all please let us know, we are available 24/7. 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
Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
51.00944°N
-2.23856°W
Nearest transport
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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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.
Want to know more about camping in Dorset?
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- Is Shaftesbury Country Touring Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
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- 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.