Acres Meadow
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- Self-contained shepherd’s hut in Maiden Newton, Dorset
- A 20-minute drive to Dorchester; 25 minutes to Weymouth beach
- Glamping pod with woodburner and firepit, close to the Frome river
Site type
Languages spoken
English
Nearest sites
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Features
Portable toilet
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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
No hot water
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sailing nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Acres Meadow
Frome Lane
Maiden Newton
Dorset
England
DT2 0DY
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.77408°N
-2.57091°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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hive | 8.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
West Bay (West) | 9.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Eypemouth | 10.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Bowleaze Cove | 11.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Seatown | 11.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Mapperton House & Gardens 6.1 mi
Abbotsbury Swannery 8 mi
Hardy's Birthplace 8.5 mi
Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 11.6 mi
Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 12 mi
National Trust
Max Gate 7.9 mi
Hardy's Cottage 8.4 mi
Montacute House 13.7 mi
Clouds Hill 14.5 mi
Tintinhull Garden 15.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
CHANTMARLE 3 mi
Eggardon Hill and Powerstock 3.5 mi
Beneath The Feet Of Cerne's Giant 4.8 mi
BRIDEHEAD 5.1 mi
South from Little Bredy 5.2 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 7 September 2024 – Saturday 7 September 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 7.3 mi
- Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday 19 July 2024 – Friday 19 July 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 12.1 mi
- Tankfest (Friday 28 June 2024 – Friday 28 June 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 15.3 mi
- Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 18.5 mi
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday 26 June 2024 – Wednesday 26 June 2024)
Glastonbury, Somerset 26.6 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 Acres Meadow have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Acres Meadow dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Acres Meadow? You’ll see evidence of ancient life all around Dorset. From the site, you can walk across the Downs to the Cerne Abbas Giant in 90 minutes, or stretch your legs on Chesil … Read more
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