Tin Barn
View prices & book- Stays in a nine-acre grazing field close to public rights of way
- Dorchester and West Bay within a half-hour drive
- A half-hour drive from fossil-hunting days out on the Jurassic Coast
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
Languages spoken
English
British Sign Language (BSL)
Open from Thu, May 9 to
Reviews
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Friendly owner, nice level pitches, brilliant shower and amenities.
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Liked: Tony was an excellent host; warm and friendly, and nothing was too much trouble. He even sent us a picture of the site entrance prior to arrival. It's evident that he's a discerning chap and takes pride in this small site. The view is stunning and the location is very peaceful. Only wished he'd had more time to explore the surrounding area. We look forward to returning :-)
Disliked: Nothing!
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Great campsite
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Liked: Great location with spacious pitches and lovely view. Friendly and welcoming owner. The shower is the best I've had in a UK campsite. It's like a hotel bathroom in a barn and the cockerel cock-a-doodle-doos if you stay in the shower too long. The shelter in the middle of the field is useful to keep things/people dry during less clement weather.
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Great views, great host, very clean facilities!
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Liked: Everything! Tony is the most welcoming host we ever had the pleasure of meeting! I have never felt so relaxed after a camping trip! My daughter loved playing with Tony’s daughter and didn’t want to come home!! We will 100% be back! Thank you again!
Disliked: Absolutely nothing!!
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Amazing
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Liked: Owners are lovely. Great feel and countryside. This place is special!
Disliked: Leaving!
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Tranquil haven in beautiful surroundings!
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Liked: The whole set up is just amazing. Pitches are huge, the view is beautiful and the site is so tranquil. Tony is an exceptional host, very welcoming and lovely to chat to. You can tell he take great pride in his site. Recycling facilities provided and the portaloo is exceptionally clean. If you want a piece of natural tranquility just outside Yeovil, this is the place for you!
Disliked: Nothing not to like.
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Liked: Amazing views and great facilities! Friendly hosts.
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Nice quiet getaway with beautiful views
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Liked: The pitches are absolutely enormous! It's nice and quiet, with amazing views over the hills. There's a portaloo close to the tents and a proper bathroom in part of the barn, along with fridges, a freezer, a washing machine and a kettle. Tony was extremely friendly and accommodating, they have fire pits and wood you can buy as well.
Disliked: There aren't any pubs in the immediate vicinity, but there are two that can easily be included as part of a walk.
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Small and exceptionally friendly site with useful facilities, spectacular views and a…
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Liked: Small and exceptionally friendly site with useful facilities, spectacular views and a horse. We had a wonderful few days in the Dorset sun!
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Loved our stay!! The view was spectacular! Thank you Tony!
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Liked: Clean facilities, very friendly and accommodating host, beautiful grounds!
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Fantastic pleasure it was to find this place. And I will be going back
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Liked: Like all about here. And Tony was such a happy friendly person and happy to sit and chat with you over a coffee. And is shower and toilet and portaloo's was great and all clean and tidy and he also as a horse a couple of Chickens and a couple of piglets was nice to see. In fact I could go on and on, with how good it was to be there. I would just say. Book yourself in there for a nice getaway and enjoy.
Disliked: Lot one thing I can think of 👍
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Features
No dogs allowed
Portable toilet
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Playground
Recreation room/arcade
TV room
Takeout
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on park
Bath available
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Free wifi
Grocery store
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundromat
Parent & baby washroom
Payphone
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Restrooms
Shower available
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue grills allowed
Barbecue provided
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
No dogs allowed
Utilities
Charging facilities
Communal fridge
Dump station
Electric car charging point(s)
Propane/gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Tiny (1-10 sites)
Location
Tin Barn
Closworth Road
East Chelborough
Dorset
England
DT2 0QA
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.86135°N
-2.63831°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 |
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West Bay (West) | 19 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Eypemouth | 19.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Hive | 19.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Seatown | 20.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Charmouth West | 23.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Mapperton House & Gardens 8.9 km
Montacute House 11.4 km
Fleet Air Arm Museum 17.1 km
Haynes International Motor Museum 20.7 km
Abbotsbury Swannery 22.6 km
National Trust
Montacute House 11.3 km
Tintinhull Garden 13.6 km
Barrington Court 19.2 km
Lytes Cary Manor 19.6 km
Priest's House 21.6 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
MELBURY PARK 2.8 km
CHANTMARLE 6.2 km
BARWICK PARK 7.4 km
NEWTON SURMAVILLE 8.4 km
BEAMINSTER MANOR 8.4 km
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 7, 2024 – Saturday, September 7, 2024)
Dorchester, England 21.5 km
- Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday, July 19, 2024 – Friday, July 19, 2024)
Dorchester, England 27.1 km
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 26, 2024 – Wednesday, June 26, 2024)
Glastonbury, England 33.4 km
- Tankfest (Friday, June 28, 2024 – Friday, June 28, 2024)
Wareham, England 33.4 km
- Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, July 25, 2024 – Thursday, July 25, 2024)
Wareham, England 39.2 km
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.
Nearest sites
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RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Tin Barn? From $43.68 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.