Thorncombe Farm
View prices & book- Small family-run farm deep in Hardy Country, two miles from Dorchester
- Less than 10 miles from the Jurassic Coast
- Firepits for hire, with wood supplied
Site type
- Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed, 01 May to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass pitch
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 6.0m depth (19.7ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £17 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookBell tent (no pets)
4 people maximum No dogs allowed Arrival daysFrom £70 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 78% of visitors View breakdown
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would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
A great place to stay, conveniently located near Dorchester.
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Liked: Location, wel maintained grass fields, very clean toilets and showers 🥰
Disliked: Nothing
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Great camping space, clean showers and toilets and good washing up facilities.…
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Liked: Great camping space, clean showers and toilets and good washing up facilities. The host Ness was very welcoming and friendly. Would definitely stay again
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Clean facilities. Peace and qquiet. Baby goats!…
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Liked: Clean facilities. Peace and qquiet. Baby goats!
Disliked: Nothing
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Excellent, friendly, back to basics site
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Liked: Lovely site, clean facilities. Goats just adorable. Kids very welcomed. Lovely family run the site, Ness always around to help
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Amazing Bell tent ⛺️ and facilities. The goats were very funny! Ness…
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Liked: Amazing Bell tent ⛺️ and facilities. The goats were very funny! Ness the host was great and very friendly.
Disliked: Nothing
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Beautiful place, very clean showers and toilets. Very good location.…
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Liked: Beautiful place, very clean showers and toilets. Very good location.
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Excellent value, perfect host and stunning views
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Liked: 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
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Liked: Price Dog price Quiet Plenty of room
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Cheap and cheerful. Bring fire lighters and kindling for the logs. Goat…
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Liked: 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
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Liked: 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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Features
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
Local produce
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Tents for hire
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
D. of E. 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
Luxury
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Thorncombe Farm
Higher Bockhampton
Dorchester
Dorset
England
DT2 8QH
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.72417°N
-2.39377°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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Bowleaze Cove | 10 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Ringstead Bay | 10.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Weymouth Lodmoor | 11.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Weymouth Central | 12.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Durdle Door West | 14 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
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
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
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
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, 7 September 2024 – Saturday, 7 September 2024)
Dorchester, England 2.2 km
- Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday, 19 July 2024 – Friday, 19 July 2024)
Dorchester, England 7.4 km
- Tankfest (Friday, 28 June 2024 – Friday, 28 June 2024)
Wareham, England 11.1 km
- Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, 25 July 2024 – Thursday, 25 July 2024)
Wareham, England 16.3 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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Want to know more about camping in Dorset?
- Does Thorncombe Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Thorncombe Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Thorncombe Farm? 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 … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Thorncombe Farm?
Camping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Thorncombe Farm? From R396.07 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.