Thorncombe Farm

Fra 17 £ For 1 nat, 2 voksen 9.5 76 anmeldelser
Visitor image of the peaceful and good-sized pitch (added by manager 06 Sep 2022)
Bell tent (added by manager 17 oct 2022)
Bell tents (added by manager 17 oct 2022)
Main camping field (added by visitor 29 jun 2023)

  • Lille familiedrevet bondegård der, hvor Thomas Hardys romaner foregår
  • Under 16 kilometer fra Jurakysten
  • Bålsteder kan lejes: Brænde leveres
If you're a Thomas Hardy fan, you'll know about Dorchester: it was where the Tess-writing dude lived and was his inspiration for the town of Casterbridge. And if you're taking the trail, settle down afterwards in a bell tent at Thorncombe Farm – it might be the perfect setting to reread Tess…? Thorncombe is a small family-run livestock farm in Dorset countryside, near the hamlet of Bockhampton where Thomas Hardy was born, and two miles from the county town of Dorchester. Weymouth, Durdle Door, Chesil Beach and the Jurassic Coast are less than 10 miles away. The five-metre bell tents here have been set up for those who want a bit less hassle on hol and who don't want to be faffed with putting up and taking down tents. Each is furnished with a separate dining area with seating and table, as well as a deluxe double and two single beds, carpeting and rugs, a storage cabinet and a mirror. There's electricity to power lighting, a small fridge and recharging points for devices. Each bell tent also has a firepit barbecue (if you'd rather eat out, try Yalbury Cottage Restaurant or Pine Lodge Farm, both in Bockhampton, the Wise Man pub in West Stafford or the Blue Vinny at Puddletown). The Thorncombe team supplies firepits, wood and charcoal – read The Mayor of Casterbridge along with marshmallows, maybe…?

Pladstype

Lej et telt 5
Campingpladser for kørende campingvogne 25
Autocamperpladser 25
Teltpladser 25
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Amazing Bell tent ⛺️ and facilities. The goats were very funny! Ness…

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi Ingen bedømmelse
Anonym Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

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Syntes om: Amazing Bell tent ⛺️ and facilities. The goats were very funny! Ness the host was great and very friendly.

Syntes ikke om: Nothing

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Beautiful place, very clean showers and toilets. Very good location.…

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi 10
michal m. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: Beautiful place, very clean showers and toilets. Very good location.

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Excellent value, perfect host and stunning views

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi Ingen bedømmelse
Anonym Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: Wonderful host, Ness. Multiple recycling areas including food scrap/compost Immaculate and beautiful site Goats 🐐 Hot washing up water

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Not for pubs or shops

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt Ingen bedømmelse
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi Ingen bedømmelse
Anonym Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: Price Dog price Quiet Plenty of room

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Cheap and cheerful. Bring fire lighters and kindling for the logs. Goat…

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 8
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi 10
Jessica C. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: Cheap and cheerful. Bring fire lighters and kindling for the logs. Goat products amazing. Good showers. Bit of noise from from the road, but who goes camping without ear plugs?

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Beautiful Farm setting with great facilities

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 8
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi Ingen bedømmelse
Darren V. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

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Syntes om: Loved staying in the bell tents which were fully equipped with beds, fridge, BBQ/Firepit and a gas cooker! The setting was beautiful, despite the rain on one of the days, and the goat herd was particularly enjoyed by our little one who went to pet them each day and feed them grass. The owner was lovely and made us feel welcome. The farm also supplies meat for the BBQ and the Goat burgers are a must try for those that like their meat fresh and tasty! We decided that this would be our annual camping trip location as it met all of our needs and was a trip we thoroughly enjoyed.

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Thorncombe is a lovely place to stay - friendly and helpful hosts,…

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 8
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 8
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 8
Renlighed 8
Wi-fi Ingen bedømmelse
Victoria R. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

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Syntes om: Thorncombe is a lovely place to stay - friendly and helpful hosts, the bell tents are excellent, comfy beds, and the covered picnic tables make a huge difference

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Lovely farm campsite close to amenities, very welcoming and kind owners. Delicious…

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 8
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt Ingen bedømmelse
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi Ingen bedømmelse
LISA D. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: Lovely farm campsite close to amenities, very welcoming and kind owners. Delicious sausages and other meats available at the farm!

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Clean showers and toilets, very friendly and welcoming owner.

Samlet 8/10
Beliggenhed 8
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 6
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi 10
Hayley B. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: The friendly owner Ness, the animals and the proximity to Dorchester and Weymouth. We came as a family and the fire pits for the bell tents and seating area were a great touch! Our family booked 3 bell tents and we pitched a tent alongside them. The children liked the very friendly goats on the farm! the children were able to play ball games and run around but it is a very basic site, the addition of a small play area would be great for visiting families! Dorchester is a ten minute drive and Weymouth is around 20 minutes. We drove to Durdle door which was lovely. If you could walk to a little pub that would of been lovely but you needed to jump in the car for any amenities.

Syntes ikke om: The site is very basic. The road behind the tents is very noisy from very early in the morning and disturbed our sleep.

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This is our forth time stay here we love ness the owner…

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi 10
Leanne W. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

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Syntes om: This is our forth time stay here we love ness the owner she amazing anything u need ness is there to help my son love the goats and sheep roll on May when we stay again

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Faciliteter

Fritidsaktiviteter på stedet

Aftenunderholdning

Bar eller klubhus

Børneklub

Cykelleje

Fiskeri

Fitnesscenter

Fjernsynsrum

Indendørs swimmingpool

Legeplads

Restaurant/Bar på pladsen

Spillerum

Takeaway

Tennis

Udendørs swimmingpool

Vandsport

Faciliteter på stedet

Afhentning fra offentlig transport

Bad til rådighed

Bilparkering ved campingarealet/enheden

Bruser til rådighed

Familietoiletter

Fryser med køleelement

Gratis wi-fi

Handicapfaciliteter

Hundepark

Internet-adgang

Komposttoilet

Købmandsbutik

Lokale produkter

Møntvaskeri

Offentlig telefon

Offentlige toiletter

Opvaskeområde

Portabelt toilet

Telte til leje

Toiletblok

Tørrerum

Wi-fi

Grupper er velkomne

Familievenlig

Grupper af samme køn velkomne

Grupper af studerende velkomne

Motorcyklister velkomne

Skoleklasser velkomne

Regler

Bål tilladt

Erhvervskøretøjer tilladt

Grill kan lånes

Grill tilladt

Hunde tilladte

Hunde tilladte hele året rundt

Temaer

Fredfyldt

Luksus

Naturparadis

Paradis for vandringsfolk

Spektakulært landskab

Service

Gasflasker til rådighed

Genbrug tilgængeligt

Grøn energi

Kemisk bortskaffelse

Ladestationer til elbiler

Opladningsfaciliteter

Faciliteter i nærheden

Bar i nærheden

Bondemarked i nærheden

Butik i nærheden

Hundevenligt område

Offentlig transport i nærheden

Type

Mellem (26-50 arealenheder)

Fritidsaktiviteter i nærheden

Cykelleje i nærheden

Cykling i nærheden

Fiskeri i nærheden

Fritids-/forlystelsespark i nærheden

Golf i nærheden

Indendørs swimmingpool i nærheden

Mountainbike-ruter i nærheden

Restaurant i nærheden

Ridning i nærheden

Sejlads i nærheden

Tennis i nærheden

Vandsport i nærheden

Beliggenhed

Thorncombe Farm

Higher Bockhampton

Dorchester

Dorset

England

DT2 8QH

Rutevejledning

Tidszone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50,72417°N
-2,39377°V

Nærmeste transport

Bus
3,5 km South Station
13,3 km Marks and Spencer
20,5 km Post Office
Jernbane
3,5 km Dorchester South Rail Station
3,7 km Dorchester West Rail Station
6,2 km Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station
Færge
13,5 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
28,3 km Poole Ferry Terminal
28,9 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
Lufthavn
40,1 km Bournemouth International Airport

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Lokale seværdigheder

The open woods of Thorncombe and Puddleton are next to Thorncombe Farm with miles of trails for walking, cycling and horse riding. Zorbing is available for the more energetic at the neighbouring farm – ask the Thorncombe team for details – and fishing, sailing and golf are all available locally too. Dorchester is two miles away and well worth at least a day to browse its museums – the Dinosaur Museum is a definite must and also much recommended are the Dorset County Museum, the Tutankhamun Exhibition, and Thomas Hardy's townhouse Max Gate. Plenty of pubs, shops and cafés are in town as well. Weymouth and the Jurassic Coast are a short drive from the farm: go for the long sandy beach, marina and harbour at Weymouth, the castle at Portland and the famed Chesil Beach stretching for about 18 miles to the west towards Lyme Regis. Other nearby Dorset days out could be had at The Tank Museum, the Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, Maiden Castle and Abbotsbury Gardens and its swannery.

Vandkvalitet for nærliggende badevand

Navn Afstand Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Bowleaze Cove 10 km Hav Ikke Relevant Fremragende Fremragende Fremragende
Ringstead Bay 10,8 km Hav Ikke Relevant Fremragende Fremragende Fremragende
Weymouth Lodmoor 11,4 km Hav Ikke Relevant Fremragende Fremragende Fremragende
Weymouth Central 12,9 km Hav Ikke Relevant Fremragende Fremragende Fremragende
Durdle Door West 14 km Hav Ikke Relevant Fremragende Fremragende Fremragende

Datakilde: Det Europæiske Miljøagentur

Bør opleves

Hardy's Birthplace 0,7 km

The Tank Museum 11,1 km

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 11,6 km

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 12,8 km

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 13 km

National Trust

Hardy's Cottage 0,6 km

Max Gate 2,7 km

Clouds Hill 10 km

White Mill 25,1 km

Corfe Castle 25,5 km

Cykelruter

Find lokale ruter på det nationale cykelnet - over 19,000 kilometer cykelruter.

Andet

Higher Bockhampton - Puddletown Forest 0,5 km

KINGSTON MAURWARD 0,6 km

Beacon Hill - Hardy's Cottage - Stinsford - Beacon Hill 3 km

TOWN WALKS, DORCHESTER 3 km

BOROUGH GARDENS 3,5 km

Lokale begivenheder

  • Dorset County Show (lørdag den 7. september 2024 – lørdag den 7. september 2024)

    Dorchester, England 2,2 km

  • Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (fredag den 19. juli 2024 – fredag den 19. juli 2024)

    Dorchester, England 7,4 km

  • Tankfest (fredag den 28. juni 2024 – fredag den 28. juni 2024)

    Wareham, England 11,1 km

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (torsdag den 25. juli 2024 – torsdag den 25. juli 2024)

    Wareham, England 16,3 km

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