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General
- Small eco-friendly site on a family farm in the Dorset countryside
- Pick your own pitch on an oak-lined field; campfires allowed
- Close to The Tank Museum and beaches at Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door
If you’re in the mood for a secluded stay among unspoilt Dorset countryside, how does a farm in Wareham, a mile from the nearest road and on the edge of the River Frome, sound?
From Snelling Farm Campsite you can see the sunrise through the mist of the river, take in the glorious countryside air and watch the abundance of roe deer grazing in the evening sunset. This is a real wildlife haven; keep your eyes peeled for swans, ducks and herons on the river, while catching glimpses of a passing kestrel, hare and perhaps a barn owl at dusk if you're lucky.
Keen campers themselves, the owners like to keep things simple and relaxed. Back-to-basics camping is championed here, with stargazing and social meetups around a campfire encouraged. When you arrive, simply follow the signs to the field and pick your spot on the oak-lined 23-acre field to pitch up. There’s plenty of room to roam on the unrestricted, non-allocated pitches (particularly fab if you’re bringing your dog along), and the team will be over to say hi when they’ve finished tending to their animals.
With sustainability in mind, facilities include electric hot showers and solar showers, washing-up sinks, eco-friendly compost toilets (please bring your own loo roll) and drinking water taps.
The villages of Wool and Crossways (both three miles) have convenience stores for supplies.
Open from 27/05/2024 to 01/06/2024
Open from 27/06/2024 to 01/07/2024
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
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 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
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.
Campfires allowed in a firepit only; a small number are available to borrow on site on a first come first served basis, or please bring your own.
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- Choose the 'Multiple units per pitch' filter in the search results.
- Break your booking down into smaller groups and book multiple pitches.
- Click the button ‘Make another booking like this’ on the confirmation page to easily rebook.
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Max. persons: 6 x
One Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size: unlimited
Ground type: Grass
Reviews
As ever, a beautifully chilled weekend stay at Snelling Farm, … Nat I.Confirmed
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I would definitely recommend Rebecca L.Confirmed
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Friendly welcome. Large enough site with a good ethos. Well … Paul U.Confirmed
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Nice place, away from the main traffic, cosy, good for … Laurynas T.Confirmed
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A fab family friendly, remote site in beautiful settings. Barry C.Confirmed
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I hadn’t booked anywhere and found Snelling Farm after searching … Peter H.Confirmed
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Recommended 100% Wojciech R.Confirmed
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Great site, friendly , quiet spacious and great location , Tom S.Confirmed
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Features
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
D. of E. 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
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
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Farm
Large (51-200 pitches)
Pop-up campsite
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Post Office
— 7.0 miles
Red Lion — 7.0 miles
South Station — 7.5 miles
- Train stations
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Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station
— 2.1 miles
Wool Rail Station — 2.6 miles
Wareham Rail Station — 6.7 miles
- Ferry ports
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Weymouth Ferry Terminal
— 10.4 miles
Poole Ferry Terminal — 12.0 miles
Poole Quay Ferry Landing — 12.3 miles
- Airports
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Bournemouth International Airport
— 19.7 miles
Do not follow your satnav as it will try and take you through a deep river. When you pass the left-hand turning for Clouds Hill/Bovington Tank Museum, start to slow down as you are taking the next left in 100 yards. Continue down this forest track for about a mile. Take the only turning left (footpath signposted Bovington), which takes you between two fields. On the bend, continue straight through the farm gate and you will see the pitch fields.
Local attractions
There’s fresh air aplenty here; the farm is set on the Lawrence of Arabia Trail, which has more than six miles of family-friendly cycling and walking through Moreton and Bovington forest. Your adventures can continue into the neighbouring Affpuddle forest, too.
A 10-minute walk from the farm is Moreton Ford, a scenic spot for a picnic by the water, paddling and (maybe) catching a small fish. Slightly further on, you can get your hands (and mouths) on tasty breakfasts and cream teas in Moreton village (15-minute walk), and a visit to the church of St Nicholas and the grave of author TE Lawrence comes recommended.
Despite its rural location, the site is within a short drive of many attractions. The Tank Museum and Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre are both about a 10-minute drive, and Warmwell Leisure Centre (15 minutes) is another good choice, with an indoor pool with wave machine and flume, a dry ski slope and an indoor soft play area to amuse the whole gang.
You can also have a walk or swim at nearby Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door beaches (both 25 minutes' drive). Or take your pick of historical and impressive buildings at Athelhampton House & Gardens (15 minutes), Lulworth Castle (20 minutes), Corfe Castle (20 minutes) or Kingston Lacy estate (half an hour).
Must see
- The Tank Museum (1.2 miles)
- Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre (2.2 miles)
- Lulworth Castle & Park (5.2 miles)
National Trust
- Clouds Hill (1.0 miles)
- Hardy's Cottage (5.7 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
Camping and touring | ||
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Arrive: | 12 p.m. – | 8 p.m. |
Depart by: | 12 p.m. |
Snelling Farm Campsite cancellation policy
No refunds within 10 days of arrival date.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. Snelling Farm Campsite will debit the balance from your card 10 days before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 10 days then the balance will be taken immediately.
You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.
Payment methods accepted on the park
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Site booking terms and conditions- Does Snelling Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Snelling Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Snelling Farm Campsite? There’s fresh air aplenty here; the farm is set on the Lawrence of Arabia Trail, which has more than six miles of family-friendly cycling and walking through Moreton and Bovington forest. Your … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Snelling Farm Campsite?
Camping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Snelling Farm Campsite? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.