Tiny houses near Poole

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Perched on the shores of Poole Harbour, one of the largest natural harbors in the world, there are plenty of ways to get on the water in Poole. Swim and build sandcastles at the 3-mile long Sandbanks beach, take a wildlife-watching cruise around Brownsea Island, or try kitesurfing, windsurfing, or stand-up paddleboarding around the harbor. Even camping comes with a view of the water, and there are several holiday parks and camping grounds along the seafront. Away from the coast, explore miles of cycling trails, picnic in the gardens of Upton Country Park, or enjoy wine tasting at a Dorset vineyard.

50% (8) 10 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Poole

Gatcombe Park Farm Glamping

1. Gatcombe Park Farm Glamping

85%
(17)
124km from Poole · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Adult-only camping and glamping within striking distance of Totnes and the South Devon coast.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£25
 / night
Cowleaze Farm

2. Cowleaze Farm

83%
(6)
99km from Poole · 1 unit · Glamping
A unique glamping pod with a hot tub and views of the Uffington White Horse
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£135
 / night
Nettle and Dock Farm

3. Nettle and Dock Farm

100%
(7)
129km from Poole · 3 units · Glamping
Glamping in natural surroundings near Dartmoor
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£117
 / night
Korkhouse

4. Korkhouse

40km from Poole · 1 unit · Glamping
KorkHouse is an off-grid cozy, sustainable tiny house for two, made with eco-friendly cork cladding and a plywood interior. The cabin features it's own outdoor hot tub/bath, private mini island, solar power, a kitchenette, memory foam bed, wood burner, TV, shower, and it is surrounded by restaurants, art galleries and fun things to do even on a rainy day. Located at the crossroads of Dorset, Somerset, and Wiltshire, it's perfect for creatives seeking inspiration. Near Bruton, Glastonbury, and Frome, with easy access from London. 4 min Taxi & 10 min Bike from Gillingham station. 4min drive & 30 min walk to nearest pub.
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£162
 / night
The Hobbit House and Secret Garden

5. The Hobbit House and Secret Garden

100%
(4)
76km from Poole · 1 unit · Glamping
Your own private retreat with cosy furnished Hobbit House and quirky features set in your own large private mature gardens. You have an outdoor under cover kitchen with sink and gas hob and prep area, campfire with tripod grill. You have you're own flushing toilet and hot shower. You have your own entrance to the garden. The house is approx 3x3m. We provide cutlery, cooking utensils and wood for the log burner and campfire. There is an electric socket in the house next to the bed suitable for charging purposes. Arrival 3pm and vacate by noon. The surrounding Somerset Levels aren’t just out in the sticks – they also produce them. Willow cane has been cultivated the traditional way in this part of the county for hundreds of years and can be seen growing within a mile of 5 Acres. The Levels are also a wildlife haven, making them an all-round top choice for country walks along the many trails nearby. And while this may be a rural retreat, it's also one that's easy to get to as it's just off the A378 (no winding country lanes to negotiate for this one…) Taunton town centre, with its wide range of shops and supermarkets, is a 15-minute drive away. The closest pub and coffee shop are five minutes away by road. Access is across our campsite which is flat grass. During wet periods it can get slippery so if conditions are against us for your stay, we'll come up with a plan on the day.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£95
 / night
South Downs Hideaway

6. South Downs Hideaway

100%
(4)
101km from Poole · 1 unit · Glamping
A stylish oak-beamed bolthole for two – just off the South Downs Way
Pets
Showers
Wifi
from 
£152
 / night
Little Dunley Cottages

7. Little Dunley Cottages

100%
(2)
120km from Poole · 1 unit · Glamping
The Tiny House is a delightful, bijou holiday accommodation for adults only, and as its name suggests, is a compact house – however, you will be astounded to see what we have managed to fit inside! If you are looking for a romantic holiday for two, or simply wish to escape the hustle and bustle of life and enjoy some peace and quiet in a serene countryside location in Devon, this house is the ideal choice.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£100
 / night
South Downs Offgrid Cabin

8. South Downs Offgrid Cabin

50%
(4)
79km from Poole · 1 unit · Glamping
Escape to a truly romantic off-grid getaway, offering views over the South Downs National Park that will leave you breathless. Experience absolute serenity as the twinkling stars illuminate the night sky, creating a mesmerizing ambiance with the warmth of a crackling wood fireplace. Nestled within the South Downs National Park our secluded retreat provides pure tranquility close to historic picturesque towns. In The Guardian's list of the Top 10 Best UK Off-Grid Retreats (Dog Friendly)
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£106
 / night
Riding Gate Lodge

9. Riding Gate Lodge

47km from Poole · 1 unit · Glamping
A lodge with a hot tub in the Somerset countryside
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£250
 / night
Wild Offgrid Cabin w/ Unspoilt View

10. Wild Offgrid Cabin w/ Unspoilt View

33%
(3)
32km from Poole · 2 units · Glamping
In The Guardians Top 10 Best UK Off-Grid Retreats *Dog Friendly* Is it time for an escape from too much concrete and too many commitments? Escape Off The Grid will give you just that: this totally off-grid experience in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty is so peaceful that it’s hard to believe you’re just one-two 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 – or eat at the rural pubs in the quaint local villages. 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, hike the unknown, or meditate in nature.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£133
 / night

Perched on the shores of Poole Harbour, one of the largest natural harbors in the world, there are plenty of ways to get on the water in Poole. Swim and build sandcastles at the 3-mile long Sandbanks beach, take a wildlife-watching cruise around Brownsea Island, or try kitesurfing, windsurfing, or stand-up paddleboarding around the harbor. Even camping comes with a view of the water, and there are several holiday parks and camping grounds along the seafront. Away from the coast, explore miles of cycling trails, picnic in the gardens of Upton Country Park, or enjoy wine tasting at a Dorset vineyard.

50% (8) 10 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Poole

Gatcombe Park Farm Glamping

1. Gatcombe Park Farm Glamping

85%
(17)
124km from Poole · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Adult-only camping and glamping within striking distance of Totnes and the South Devon coast.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£25
 / night
Cowleaze Farm

2. Cowleaze Farm

83%
(6)
99km from Poole · 1 unit · Glamping
A unique glamping pod with a hot tub and views of the Uffington White Horse
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£135
 / night
Nettle and Dock Farm

3. Nettle and Dock Farm

100%
(7)
129km from Poole · 3 units · Glamping
Glamping in natural surroundings near Dartmoor
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£117
 / night
Korkhouse

4. Korkhouse

40km from Poole · 1 unit · Glamping
KorkHouse is an off-grid cozy, sustainable tiny house for two, made with eco-friendly cork cladding and a plywood interior. The cabin features it's own outdoor hot tub/bath, private mini island, solar power, a kitchenette, memory foam bed, wood burner, TV, shower, and it is surrounded by restaurants, art galleries and fun things to do even on a rainy day. Located at the crossroads of Dorset, Somerset, and Wiltshire, it's perfect for creatives seeking inspiration. Near Bruton, Glastonbury, and Frome, with easy access from London. 4 min Taxi & 10 min Bike from Gillingham station. 4min drive & 30 min walk to nearest pub.
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£162
 / night
The Hobbit House and Secret Garden

5. The Hobbit House and Secret Garden

100%
(4)
76km from Poole · 1 unit · Glamping
Your own private retreat with cosy furnished Hobbit House and quirky features set in your own large private mature gardens. You have an outdoor under cover kitchen with sink and gas hob and prep area, campfire with tripod grill. You have you're own flushing toilet and hot shower. You have your own entrance to the garden. The house is approx 3x3m. We provide cutlery, cooking utensils and wood for the log burner and campfire. There is an electric socket in the house next to the bed suitable for charging purposes. Arrival 3pm and vacate by noon. The surrounding Somerset Levels aren’t just out in the sticks – they also produce them. Willow cane has been cultivated the traditional way in this part of the county for hundreds of years and can be seen growing within a mile of 5 Acres. The Levels are also a wildlife haven, making them an all-round top choice for country walks along the many trails nearby. And while this may be a rural retreat, it's also one that's easy to get to as it's just off the A378 (no winding country lanes to negotiate for this one…) Taunton town centre, with its wide range of shops and supermarkets, is a 15-minute drive away. The closest pub and coffee shop are five minutes away by road. Access is across our campsite which is flat grass. During wet periods it can get slippery so if conditions are against us for your stay, we'll come up with a plan on the day.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£95
 / night
South Downs Hideaway

6. South Downs Hideaway

100%
(4)
101km from Poole · 1 unit · Glamping
A stylish oak-beamed bolthole for two – just off the South Downs Way
Pets
Showers
Wifi
from 
£152
 / night
Little Dunley Cottages

7. Little Dunley Cottages

100%
(2)
120km from Poole · 1 unit · Glamping
The Tiny House is a delightful, bijou holiday accommodation for adults only, and as its name suggests, is a compact house – however, you will be astounded to see what we have managed to fit inside! If you are looking for a romantic holiday for two, or simply wish to escape the hustle and bustle of life and enjoy some peace and quiet in a serene countryside location in Devon, this house is the ideal choice.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£100
 / night
South Downs Offgrid Cabin

8. South Downs Offgrid Cabin

50%
(4)
79km from Poole · 1 unit · Glamping
Escape to a truly romantic off-grid getaway, offering views over the South Downs National Park that will leave you breathless. Experience absolute serenity as the twinkling stars illuminate the night sky, creating a mesmerizing ambiance with the warmth of a crackling wood fireplace. Nestled within the South Downs National Park our secluded retreat provides pure tranquility close to historic picturesque towns. In The Guardian's list of the Top 10 Best UK Off-Grid Retreats (Dog Friendly)
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£106
 / night
Riding Gate Lodge

9. Riding Gate Lodge

47km from Poole · 1 unit · Glamping
A lodge with a hot tub in the Somerset countryside
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£250
 / night
Wild Offgrid Cabin w/ Unspoilt View

10. Wild Offgrid Cabin w/ Unspoilt View

33%
(3)
32km from Poole · 2 units · Glamping
In The Guardians Top 10 Best UK Off-Grid Retreats *Dog Friendly* Is it time for an escape from too much concrete and too many commitments? Escape Off The Grid will give you just that: this totally off-grid experience in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty is so peaceful that it’s hard to believe you’re just one-two 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 – or eat at the rural pubs in the quaint local villages. 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, hike the unknown, or meditate in nature.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£133
 / night

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Tiny houses near Poole guide

Where to go

Isle of Purbeck

Forming the southern coast of Poole Harbour, the Purbeck peninsula is fringed by steep limestone cliffs and spectacular coastal walks. Hike across the sea cliffs of Old Harry Rocks, discover the atmospheric ruins of Corfe Castle, or admire the views from the Swanage steam railway. Camping along the peninsula takes you back to nature, whether staying in a forest lodge or parking your motorhome on a working farm.

Jurassic Coast

West of Purbeck, Dorset’s UNESCO-listed Jurassic Coast—so-called for the dinosaur fossils found on its beaches—stretches all the way to Orcombe Point. The coastal hikes here are some of the most impressive in the UK, with soaring cliffs, crumbling castle ruins, and sandy coves. Marvel at landmarks such as the Durdle Door, stay at ocean-view campsites along the way, and don’t forget to sample the region’s famous ale, a staple in local pubs.

Cranborne Chase

Escape to the countryside in the Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Area AONB, just a 30-minute drive north of Poole. Enjoy leisurely walks or bike rides through the downlands, admire wildflowers and rare orchids, and camp amid patchwork farmlands. To the north, the ancient stone circle of Stonehenge is within day-trip distance, while to the south, the Moors Valley Country Park and Forest is a favorite for families.

When to go

May through October has the most pleasant weather for camping in Poole, and the beaches draw big crowds in July and August. Be sure to book ahead if you plan to visit at this time. Winter campers can keep Poole on their itinerary, too. Temperatures rarely drop below freezing and sunny days are still common—just swap your tent for a motorhome or caravan.

Know before you go

  • Poole has several camping and outdoors stores where you can pick up supplies for your camping trip. 
  • Poole has public transport links to many of the surrounding towns and attractions, but it is handy to have your own transport, especially if staying at rural campsites.
  • Most campsites require advance booking, and many ask for the full payment in advance. Be sure to check opening dates, as many campsites close in the winter months.
  • Wild camping is illegal throughout Dorset.