Rock Pits Farm

From £130 For 1 night, 2 adults
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  • Fully furnished off-grid eco-cabin in secluded Dorset countryside
  • A 10-minute drive to Cerne Abbas Giant; 40 minutes to Chesil Beach
  • Well-equipped wooden pod with a foodie pub in five minutes’ walk
Is it time for a (dog-friendly and very stylish) digital detox? Rock Pits Farm will give you just that: this totally off-grid experience near Plush village in the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is so peaceful that it’s hard to believe you’re just a couple of hours from London. So what’s on offer here? A cool, sustainably made wooden cabin with a woodburner to keep you cosy, simple but comfy furniture, and best of all, a double bed set next to vast glass windows looking out on a wonderfully quiet landscape. Chances are you’ll want to stay there all day looking down the valley… breakfast in bed may well become a necessity. Everything is ready for you (bedding, cooking stuff, a fridge, kindling for the firepit and woodburner) so all you need to bring with you is food – pick up supplies from local farm shops (there are several within 20 minutes’ drive) or the handy store in Piddletrenthide (10 minutes). With no phone signal and no wifi connection to distract you, you’ll have all the time in the world to chill out, read a book, write a journal or meditate in nature. Should you rouse yourself to get out and about from this peaceful spot, treat yourself to the best of regional produce in the local pub (five minutes’ walk), or go wild swimming in the River Stour (20 minutes’ drive) – your dog will probably love that too.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open all year
Please note
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 30 consecutive nights.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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

Adults only

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Remote location

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

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Location

Rock Pits Farm

Plush

Dorset

England

DT2 7RL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.81864°N
-2.40091°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.7 mi South Station
10.5 mi Greenhill
10.5 mi Coldharbour
Rail
7.7 mi Dorchester West Rail Station
7.7 mi Dorchester South Rail Station
7.8 mi Maiden Newton Rail Station
Ferry
14.7 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
19.4 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
19.6 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
25.1 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

In Dorset, ancient history is all around you, and there’s no better place to start exploring than at the Cerne Abbas Giant (10 minutes’ drive). A vast chalk figure inscribed into the hillside, it's thought to date back to Saxon times. Close by is an even older find; Nettlecombe Tout Hillfort (five minutes) was built in the Iron Age and sprawls over several acres. If you’re keen to get out and about on foot, head to Dorsetshire Gap (20 minutes), where five ancient drover roads meet. Become part of history and sign your name in the book under the signpost – it’s been there since 1972 – and whichever trail you decide to follow, keep your eyes peeled for ancient barrows and the remains of a medieval village. Down on the coast, poke around on the beach at Charmouth (50 minutes) for prehistoric fossils. There’s something other-worldly about Chesil Beach (40 minutes) too, as you amble along shingle that has shifted shape for centuries, while at Bowleaze Cove (35 minutes) you can take a dip in the sea and inspect ancient ruins that dot the area.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Bowleaze Cove 12.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Ringstead Bay 13.1 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Weymouth Lodmoor 13.4 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Weymouth Central 14.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Durdle Door West 14.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Hardy's Birthplace 6.1 mi

The Tank Museum 11 mi

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 11.6 mi

Mapperton House & Gardens 13.5 mi

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 13.5 mi

National Trust

Hardy's Cottage 6.2 mi

Max Gate 7.7 mi

Clouds Hill 9.6 mi

White Mill 14.9 mi

Kingston Lacy 16.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Piddlehinton - Buck Hill - Piddletrenthide - Piddlehinton 2.9 mi

Beneath The Feet Of Cerne's Giant 3.3 mi

BINGHAM'S MELCOMBE 3.4 mi

MINTERNE 3.7 mi

WATERSTON MANOR 4.5 mi

Local events

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

    Dorchester, Dorset 6.6 mi

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

    Dorchester, Dorset 6.7 mi

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

    Wareham, Dorset 11 mi

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

    Wareham, Dorset 15.1 mi

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday 26 June 2024 – Wednesday 26 June 2024)

    Glastonbury, Somerset 24.9 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 Rock Pits Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Rock Pits Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Rock Pits Farm? In Dorset, ancient history is all around you, and there’s no better place to start exploring than at the Cerne Abbas Giant (10 minutes’ drive). A vast chalk figure inscribed into the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Rock Pits Farm?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Rock Pits Farm? From £130 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.