Park Farm
From £60 For 1 night, 2 adults
- Comfortable shepherd's hut in a quiet location on a small farm
- On the edge of Milton Abbas, 30 minutes' drive from Poole Harbour
- Self-contained unit with a shower room, kitchenette and gas barbecue
Site type
1
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).
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Tue, 2 Apr to
Open from Tue, 2 Jul to
Reviews
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Basic glamping in a wonderful part of the country
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Shepherd's hut
Liked: The location, scenery, friendliness of host, views, ease to find, dog friendly, basic necessities included, log burner was super warm in the windy evenings, shower and loo attached. Sun from dawn to dusk so perfect placement, lots to do and see within an hours drive.
Disliked: Quite small and has a lean so feels like you're going to roll out of bed, maybe sunk into the ground a little over time. The bed is also no more than 5 ft 5/6 so if you're tall you'll struggle to lay properly.
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Lovely original shepherds hut, cosy, comfortable bed. Idyllic setting, with great vista,…
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Shepherd's hut
Liked: Lovely original shepherds hut, cosy, comfortable bed. Idyllic setting, with great vista, owls, night jar, etc. Everything provided for a wonderful, peaceful, back-to-nature break. Friendly, helpful hosts who couldn't do enough to make this a perfect holiday retreat.
Disliked: Having to go home!
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Beautiful view, peaceful setting, everything you need provided. Affordable price compared to…
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Shepherd's hut
Liked: Beautiful view, peaceful setting, everything you need provided. Affordable price compared to other shepherd's huts, so those wanting 5 star luxury glamping might be disappointed but certainly a more comfortable, private treat than our usual tent experience! Warm welcome from owner who was very helpful.
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Nice peaceful relaxing, loads of nice walks nearby. Nice to have private…
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Liked: Nice peaceful relaxing, loads of nice walks nearby. Nice to have private bathroom and kitchenette available with fridge/freezer.
Disliked: Everything was great
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Beautiful hut near tranquil village
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Shepherd's hut
Liked: The shepherds hut is idyllic; in the middle of nowhere with fantastic views down on fields with grazing sheep and horses. You can walk straight from the hut right down into acres of forest. We very much enjoyed the barbecue on the deck and the kitchen was well equipped with tools. We also slept very well, found the mattress very comfortable and as it is so quiet we slept very soundly indeed. The shower had good pressure and was lovely and hot. The eco toilet was certainly an experience but was part of the adventure.
Disliked: Unfortunately there was construction work taking place on the farm during the majority of our stay and we were not advised at time of booking or check-in. It appeared that a new dwelling was being constructed and the road leading up to the main road was dug up in order from early in the morning to access pipes. This road was only wide enough for a single vehicle to pass. Therefore, when we attempted to leave the farm on at least two of the days, we had to politely ask the builders whether we could be let out. The builder who was operating the digger was quite rude and only begrudgingly moved it, saying that we should have parked our vehicle past the road works. Unfortunately, given that we had no knowledge that the building work was taking place and the shepherds hut is so far down the track that we didn’t have visibility of the road, we wouldn’t have known to do this. This spoilt what would have been an absolutely lovely stay. It made us feel quite awkward coming and going and meant that we spent more time away from the lovely shepherds hut so that we didn’t have to deal with the builders. On our last day we even made the decision to leave at 7:30 so that we would be able to get out before any builders had arrived. A friendly text from the host advising us of building works or suggesting we move our vehicle when he/his family did, would have been much appreciated.
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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
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Farm
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Restaurant nearby
Location
Park Farm
Milton Abbas
Dorset
England
DT11 0AX
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.82476°N
-2.26955°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Poole Harbour Rockley Sands | 12.4 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Harbour Lake | 13.1 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ringstead Bay | 13.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Durdle Door East | 14 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | N/A | Excellent |
| Durdle Door West | 14 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Hardy's Birthplace 8.4 mi
The Tank Museum 9 mi
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 9.1 mi
Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 10.3 mi
Lulworth Castle & Park 13.1 mi
National Trust
Clouds Hill 7.5 mi
Hardy's Cottage 8.4 mi
White Mill 9.2 mi
Kingston Lacy 10.4 mi
Max Gate 10.5 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
MILTON ABBEY 1 mi
BINGHAM'S MELCOMBE 2.4 mi
Ibberton Hill – Coombe Bottom – Ibberton Hill 2.9 mi
ANDERSON MANOR 5.6 mi
Hod Hill Fort - Iwerne Minster - Hambledon Hill - Coombe Bottom 5.8 mi
Local events
- Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday 19 July 2024 – Friday 19 July 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 5.3 mi
- Tankfest (Friday 28 June 2024 – Friday 28 June 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 9.1 mi
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 7 September 2024 – Saturday 7 September 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 9.8 mi
- Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 13.2 mi
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday 26 June 2024 – Wednesday 26 June 2024)
Glastonbury, Somerset 26.9 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?
- Does Park Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Park Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Park Farm? Local attractions and activities include: - Wessex Fly Fishing: 15 minutes' drive - Blandford Forum: 15 minutes - The Tank Museum: 20 minutes - Monkey World: 20 minutes - Monart Spa Poundbury: … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Park Farm?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Park Farm? From £60 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.