Downshay Farm

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  • 12 pitch farm caravan site
We offer you 12 lawned pitches, all with EHU, on a tiered caravan site located in the heart of the Isle of Purbeck. Run by the Pike family who have farmed here since 1956. Fabulous views of Corfe Castle can be seen from the caravan site. We have a 2 showers and 3 toilets in our garden block. A friendly welcome is guaranteed.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 6
Motorhome pitches 6

Languages spoken

English

Nearest sites

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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

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

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

Location

Downshay Farm

Haycrafts Lane

Swanage

Dorset

England

BH19 3EB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.61565°N
-2.02651°W

Route directions

Take the A351 through Corfe Castle. Turn right at the crossroads in Harmans Cross into Haycrafts Lane. Continue over the railway bridge and up the hill. Downshay Farm is second turning on the right.

Nearest transport

Coach
2 mi East Street
2 mi East Street
2.9 mi Bus Station
Rail
6.6 mi Wareham Rail Station
7 mi Holton Heath Rail Station
7.4 mi Poole Rail Station
Ferry
5.6 mi Shell Bay Ferry Terminal
5.8 mi Sandbanks Ferry Terminal
5.9 mi Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
14.1 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

Four miles from the sandy beaches and small seaside town of Swanage. Overlooks Corfe Castle which is 3 miles away. Ideally located for exploring the Jurassic coast World Heritage Site coast. Studland beach and Shell bay are a 20 minute drive away. For walkers, footpaths lead to Corfe Castle and to the rocky coves of Worth Matravers and surrounding coastline.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Swanage Central 3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Studland Knoll House 4.1 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Kimmeridge Bay 4.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Shell Bay North 5.5 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Poole Sandbanks Peninsular 6.4 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Corfe Castle 2.2 mi

Swanage Railway 2.9 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 4.1 mi

Brownsea Island 5.9 mi

Lulworth Castle & Park 8.2 mi

National Trust

Corfe Castle 2 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 3.8 mi

Brownsea Island 5.8 mi

Clouds Hill 12.1 mi

White Mill 13.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Worth Matravers - Cliffs, Caves and Chapel 1.3 mi

Worth Matravers - Winspit - Dancing Ledge 1.3 mi

Herston - Worth Matravers - Corfe 2.1 mi

Corfe - Nine Barrows Down - Swanage 2.1 mi

The Purbecks - Castle and Coastal 2.3 mi

Local events

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)

    Wareham, Dorset 8.1 mi

  • Tankfest (Friday 28 June 2024 – Friday 28 June 2024)

    Wareham, Dorset 10.9 mi

  • Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday 19 July 2024 – Friday 19 July 2024)

    Dorchester, Dorset 15 mi

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday 7 September 2024 – Saturday 7 September 2024)

    Dorchester, Dorset 19 mi

  • New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday 30 July 2024 – Tuesday 30 July 2024)

    Brockenhurst, Hampshire 24.8 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 Downshay Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Downshay Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Downshay Farm? Four miles from the sandy beaches and small seaside town of Swanage. Overlooks Corfe Castle which is 3 miles away. Ideally located for exploring the Jurassic coast World Heritage Site coast. Studland … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Downshay Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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