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Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for all things camping! If you're looking for a unique and cosy accommodation option, you're in luck. With 49 bell tent options available in the stunning Dorset AONB, you're sure to find the perfect spot to relax and unwind. Whether you're a seasoned camper or new to the great outdoors, our top campsites have got you covered. Check out Coppet Hill (22 reviews), Shilvington Barn Glamping (7 reviews), and Dorset Farm Camping @ Dewflock Farm (6 reviews) for some highly recommended options. With facilities like potable water, campfires, and pet-friendly spaces, you'll have everything you need for a memorable camping experience. And if you're feeling adventurous, Dorset AONB offers a range of exciting activities including snow sports, whitewater paddling, and boating. So pack your bags and get ready to embark on your next camping adventure in Dorset AONB!

97% (376)

Top-rated campgrounds

Charisworth Farm

1. Charisworth Farm

37 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Dorset, South West England

A spacious campsite in a traditional parkland setting, with campfires allowed and farm animals to meet

Grass Pitch

2. Teddy's Farm

95 units · Tents, Glamping · Hampshire, South East England

Family-friendly pop-up camping in the heart of the New Forest.

Forest Edge

3. Forest Edge

44 units · Tents, Glamping · Devon, South West England

A welcoming and wild-ish camping and glamping site on the edge of a forest in East Devon

Secret Garden Glamping

4. Secret Garden Glamping

1 unit · Glamping · Lymington, Hampshire, South East England

A tucked-away bell tent within walking distance of Lymington railway station, near the coast and the New Forest.

Just minutes from the M27, the motorway gives way to moorland, drivers reduce speed in homage to the grazing gardeners of the New Forest – the wild ponies – and time slows down in step with the traffic.

5. Tom's Field (New Forest)

40 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Fordingbridge, Hampshire, South East England

Small, family-run camping in the New Forest National Park, brought about by popular demand

Coppet Hill

6. Coppet Hill

18 units · Tents, Glamping · Bridport, England

Wildlife-friendly camping and glamping with private loos at each pitch, 15 minutes' drive from the coast

Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping

7. Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping

12 units · Tents, Glamping · Sidmouth, Devon, South West England

Nearly-wild camping in a Devon cider orchard, 5 miles from the Jurassic Coast

Deer Barn Retreats

8. Deer Barn Retreats

3 units · Glamping · Taunton, England

Dog-friendly glamping on the Somerset-Devon border

Family-friendly, traditional New Forest camping with a pub next door and footpaths leading directly from the gateway.

9. Harry's Field New Forest

63 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Fordingbridge, Hampshire, South East England

Family-friendly, traditional New Forest camping with a pub next door and footpaths leading directly from the gateway

With options for camping or for hire of the bell tents on site, there were plenty of choices for a stay at Haddon Copse.

10. Haddon Copse Farm

10 units · Tents, Glamping · Dorset, South West England

Simple camping and glamping in an unspoilt location with glorious views of the Dorset Downs

Buckland Farm Camping - campsite view. Spacious pitches, over 5acres and just 15 pitches total.

11. Buckland Farm Camping

12 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Somerset, South West England

Dog-friendly camping on the edge of the Blackdown Hills

Harry's Meadow

12. Harry's Meadow

63 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Fordingbridge, Hampshire, South East England

Back-to-basics camping with campfires in a spacious wildflower meadow, set on a beautiful New Forest estate

Glamping and Camping near Bath

13. Glamping and Camping near Bath

15 units · Tents, Glamping · England

Piccadilly Caravan and Camping Park is nestled in the countryside, just a ten minute walk from the historic National Trust village of Lacock. The site offers beautifully maintained grounds and welcomes tents and tourers with both non electric and electric grass and hardstanding pitches, along with a bell tent for glamping. Enjoy a taste of rural life, surrounded by country pubs, independent shops, walking routes and only five minutes from Lacock Abbey!

The Old Airfield

14. The Old Airfield

114 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Hampshire, South East England

A New Forest airfield that's been overtaken by nature, less than 10 minutes' drive from the coast

Flowerdew Farm

15. Flowerdew Farm

22 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Bridport, Dorset, South West England

Bell tents and camping with alpacas near Dorset’s Jurassic Coast

Bulstone Springs Devon Eco-Glamping

16. Bulstone Springs Devon Eco-Glamping

1 unit · Glamping · Devon, South West England

A unique combination of off-grid glamping and spa days in Devon

Liberty Farm Camping

17. Liberty Farm Camping

22 units · Tents, Glamping · England

This is a small family farm, which has been organic for over 15 years. Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, it's a lovely tranquil spot with wonderful views, only half an hour from the Jurassic Coast, yet away from the bustle of the coastal traffic and caravan parks. Campers can get organic milk from the dairy and sausages and bacon from the farm. Halstock, Corscombe and Evershot villages and pubs are close by.

Marshwood Farm Camping

18. Marshwood Farm Camping

15 units · Tents, Glamping · Wiltshire, South West England

Quiet, family-friendly camping and glamping on a farm in rolling Wiltshire countryside

Lower Marlpits Farm Campsite

19. Lower Marlpits Farm Campsite

2 units · Glamping · Devon, South West England

A well-connected family farm, near Honiton and the Jurassic Coast.

Oakhill Ponds

20. Oakhill Ponds

8 units · Glamping · Somerset, South West England

A uniquely peaceful Somerset glamping site set around two ponds in its own beautiful wildlife garden.

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for all things camping! If you're looking for a unique and cosy accommodation option, you're in luck. With 49 bell tent options available in the stunning Dorset AONB, you're sure to find the perfect spot to relax and unwind. Whether you're a seasoned camper or new to the great outdoors, our top campsites have got you covered. Check out Coppet Hill (22 reviews), Shilvington Barn Glamping (7 reviews), and Dorset Farm Camping @ Dewflock Farm (6 reviews) for some highly recommended options. With facilities like potable water, campfires, and pet-friendly spaces, you'll have everything you need for a memorable camping experience. And if you're feeling adventurous, Dorset AONB offers a range of exciting activities including snow sports, whitewater paddling, and boating. So pack your bags and get ready to embark on your next camping adventure in Dorset AONB!

97% (376)

Top-rated campgrounds

Charisworth Farm

1. Charisworth Farm

37 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Dorset, South West England

A spacious campsite in a traditional parkland setting, with campfires allowed and farm animals to meet

Grass Pitch

2. Teddy's Farm

95 units · Tents, Glamping · Hampshire, South East England

Family-friendly pop-up camping in the heart of the New Forest.

Forest Edge

3. Forest Edge

44 units · Tents, Glamping · Devon, South West England

A welcoming and wild-ish camping and glamping site on the edge of a forest in East Devon

Secret Garden Glamping

4. Secret Garden Glamping

1 unit · Glamping · Lymington, Hampshire, South East England

A tucked-away bell tent within walking distance of Lymington railway station, near the coast and the New Forest.

Just minutes from the M27, the motorway gives way to moorland, drivers reduce speed in homage to the grazing gardeners of the New Forest – the wild ponies – and time slows down in step with the traffic.

5. Tom's Field (New Forest)

40 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Fordingbridge, Hampshire, South East England

Small, family-run camping in the New Forest National Park, brought about by popular demand

Coppet Hill

6. Coppet Hill

18 units · Tents, Glamping · Bridport, England

Wildlife-friendly camping and glamping with private loos at each pitch, 15 minutes' drive from the coast

Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping

7. Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping

12 units · Tents, Glamping · Sidmouth, Devon, South West England

Nearly-wild camping in a Devon cider orchard, 5 miles from the Jurassic Coast

Deer Barn Retreats

8. Deer Barn Retreats

3 units · Glamping · Taunton, England

Dog-friendly glamping on the Somerset-Devon border

Family-friendly, traditional New Forest camping with a pub next door and footpaths leading directly from the gateway.

9. Harry's Field New Forest

63 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Fordingbridge, Hampshire, South East England

Family-friendly, traditional New Forest camping with a pub next door and footpaths leading directly from the gateway

With options for camping or for hire of the bell tents on site, there were plenty of choices for a stay at Haddon Copse.

10. Haddon Copse Farm

10 units · Tents, Glamping · Dorset, South West England

Simple camping and glamping in an unspoilt location with glorious views of the Dorset Downs

Buckland Farm Camping - campsite view. Spacious pitches, over 5acres and just 15 pitches total.

11. Buckland Farm Camping

12 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Somerset, South West England

Dog-friendly camping on the edge of the Blackdown Hills

Harry's Meadow

12. Harry's Meadow

63 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Fordingbridge, Hampshire, South East England

Back-to-basics camping with campfires in a spacious wildflower meadow, set on a beautiful New Forest estate

Glamping and Camping near Bath

13. Glamping and Camping near Bath

15 units · Tents, Glamping · England

Piccadilly Caravan and Camping Park is nestled in the countryside, just a ten minute walk from the historic National Trust village of Lacock. The site offers beautifully maintained grounds and welcomes tents and tourers with both non electric and electric grass and hardstanding pitches, along with a bell tent for glamping. Enjoy a taste of rural life, surrounded by country pubs, independent shops, walking routes and only five minutes from Lacock Abbey!

The Old Airfield

14. The Old Airfield

114 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Hampshire, South East England

A New Forest airfield that's been overtaken by nature, less than 10 minutes' drive from the coast

Flowerdew Farm

15. Flowerdew Farm

22 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Bridport, Dorset, South West England

Bell tents and camping with alpacas near Dorset’s Jurassic Coast

Bulstone Springs Devon Eco-Glamping

16. Bulstone Springs Devon Eco-Glamping

1 unit · Glamping · Devon, South West England

A unique combination of off-grid glamping and spa days in Devon

Liberty Farm Camping

17. Liberty Farm Camping

22 units · Tents, Glamping · England

This is a small family farm, which has been organic for over 15 years. Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, it's a lovely tranquil spot with wonderful views, only half an hour from the Jurassic Coast, yet away from the bustle of the coastal traffic and caravan parks. Campers can get organic milk from the dairy and sausages and bacon from the farm. Halstock, Corscombe and Evershot villages and pubs are close by.

Marshwood Farm Camping

18. Marshwood Farm Camping

15 units · Tents, Glamping · Wiltshire, South West England

Quiet, family-friendly camping and glamping on a farm in rolling Wiltshire countryside

Lower Marlpits Farm Campsite

19. Lower Marlpits Farm Campsite

2 units · Glamping · Devon, South West England

A well-connected family farm, near Honiton and the Jurassic Coast.

Oakhill Ponds

20. Oakhill Ponds

8 units · Glamping · Somerset, South West England

A uniquely peaceful Somerset glamping site set around two ponds in its own beautiful wildlife garden.

Camper favorites in and near Dorset AONB

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Glamping and Camping near Bath

15 units · Tents, Glamping · England

Piccadilly Caravan and Camping Park is nestled in the countryside, just a ten minute walk from the historic National Trust village of Lacock. The site offers beautifully maintained grounds and welcomes tents and tourers with both non electric and electric grass and hardstanding pitches, along with a bell tent for glamping. Enjoy a taste of rural life, surrounded by country pubs, independent shops, walking routes and only five minutes from Lacock Abbey!

The Old Airfield

114 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Hampshire, South East England

A New Forest airfield that's been overtaken by nature, less than 10 minutes' drive from the coast

Flowerdew Farm

22 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Bridport, Dorset, South West England

Bell tents and camping with alpacas near Dorset’s Jurassic Coast

Bulstone Springs Devon Eco-Glamping

1 unit · Glamping · Devon, South West England

A unique combination of off-grid glamping and spa days in Devon

Liberty Farm Camping

22 units · Tents, Glamping · England

This is a small family farm, which has been organic for over 15 years. Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, it's a lovely tranquil spot with wonderful views, only half an hour from the Jurassic Coast, yet away from the bustle of the coastal traffic and caravan parks. Campers can get organic milk from the dairy and sausages and bacon from the farm. Halstock, Corscombe and Evershot villages and pubs are close by.

Marshwood Farm Camping

15 units · Tents, Glamping · Wiltshire, South West England

Quiet, family-friendly camping and glamping on a farm in rolling Wiltshire countryside

Lower Marlpits Farm Campsite

2 units · Glamping · Devon, South West England

A well-connected family farm, near Honiton and the Jurassic Coast.

Oakhill Ponds

8 units · Glamping · Somerset, South West England

A uniquely peaceful Somerset glamping site set around two ponds in its own beautiful wildlife garden.

Stories from the community

Charisworth Farm

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Hubert

August 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Charisworth Farm

I had the most amazing camping experience here after not camping for 10 years, and it couldn’t have been better! 🏕️ The view is absolutely stunning, and the bell tent was a great size – clean, comfortable, and really cosy. The toilets and showers are quite basic, but honestly perfect for this kind of stay. The host was super helpful with excellent communication throughout, which made everything easy and stress-free. I especially loved the firepit, and wood was available, which made the evenings extra special. 🔥✨ Overall, this place exceeded my expectations and gave me the perfect return to camping. Highly recommended!

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Charisworth Farm

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Jade

August 2025

With kids

3 nights at Charisworth Farm

Great little campsite! Richard welcomed us and asked if we needed anything. We asked for a firepit and logs which he brought over straight away. Showed us where everything was and we saw him round the site regularly. We saw many animals from sheep to cows, to geese. It was a quiet site when we first arrived midweek.

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Teddy's Farm

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Kelvin

August 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Teddy's Farm

Teddy was an amazing host, and was so helpful on every occasion. I thouroughly enjoyed cooking the lamb sausages made at the farm. Well deserving of any campsite awards they earn.

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Teddy's Farm

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Benjamin

August 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Teddy's Farm

Great spot. Teddy and Mrs Teddy (sorry!) were incredibly welcoming and helpful. Massive fields. Load of space. Good showers and toilets. 👍

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Glamping and Camping near Bath

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Hannah

May 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Glamping and Camping near Bath

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the Fox Talbot Glamping tent at Piccadilly campsite! Everywhere was spotlessly clean, we didn't have to queue to use any of the facilities and my children loved the play area. The tent itself was beautiful! Freshly cut flowers! The beds were comfortable and warm, the biscuits were delicious and I breathed a sigh of relief seeing a electric kettle for the tea and coffee (I hate boiling water on a camping stove) Thank you Rachel for a lovely stay!

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Deer Barn Retreats

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Astrid

May 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Deer Barn Retreats

Beautiful field, really idyllic and peaceful. Huge tent with a comfy bed, and handy having power points in the kitchen hut. The provisions for cooking are quite basic (could have done with an extra saucepan and a colander), but the outside stove worked well and our 3 year old loved the whole experience.

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Dog-friendly getaways

Glamping at Parley by PitchingIt

12 units · Glamping · Bournemouth, England

Set on the Parley Estate near Bournemouth, with a Georgian mansion sitting in four-acres of lovely Dorset parkland, Glamping at Parley by PitchingIt offers pre-erected bell tents on level grass meadows. No fuss, no puzzling tent poles to mess around with. Just arrive on site, move in and your holiday has started. Local attractions and activities include: - Bournemouth Beach & town centre for shops and restaurants 5min drive - Golf: on site 18 hole course and driving range! - Local pub short 10 min walk - Adventure Wonderland (kids’ theme park): five minutes’ drive - Snowtrax Alpine Activity Centre: 10 minutes - Go Ape Moors Valley (tree-top zipwires): 15 minutes - Bournemouth Beach: 15 minutes - Splashdown (water park): 20 minutes - Moors Valley Country Park and Forest: 20 minutes - Mudeford Sandbank: 20 minutes - Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum: 20 minutes - Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park: 25 minutes.

Toghill House Farm

1 unit · Glamping · Bristol , England

A pair of exclusive-hire bell tents on the edge of the Cotswolds, near Bath

Knowle Meadow Camping

4 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · England

Knowle Meadow Camping is a multi-award winning lavish camping and glamping site in a tree-enclosed meadow located in the heart of south Somerset, eight minutes from Ilminster. The site offers a small, intimate number of camping pitches as well as fantastic glamping options, including a Shepherd's Hut and Lotus Stargazer Belle tents. The site has a Scandinavian wood-fired barrel sauna available for all guests at set times, with a half-moon window showcasing the beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. There are hotel-style washrooms, with powerful rainfall showers. With ten generously sized pitches available for tents or small campervans, the site offers a memorable and intimate camping experience. The camping pitches are all individual, surrounded by wildflowers and long grass, creating a picturesque setting for all campers. There is also an all-weather barn with seating, and campers have access to a fridge freezer. The Yarrow Shepherd's Hut is a two person hut made locally in Merriott. It boasts a superbly comfortable double bed, warming log burner, mini kitchen, and private Scandinavian woodfired hot tub. Yarrow's private hedge-enclosed garden has a firepit with a grill and outside seating, offering stunning views of the surrounding area. The site also offers two Lotus Stargazer Belle Tents (each sleeps up to two adults and two children), Bluebell and Foxglove, each with its own unique style. Both tents are six metres in diameter with skylight windows, providing uninterrupted views of the night sky. Each tent has a king-size bed and two single "camp" beds suitable for children. There are log burners, fire pits and outdoor kitchens. Electricity is available too. There are a wealth of walks direct from the campsite to a number of local pubs and other attractions. Further down our lane is a cycle path which links to Ilminster, Chard and beyond. The Jurassic Coast (and Lyme Regis) can be reached within 25 minutes. Knowle Meadow Camping won gold for the New Tourism Business of the Year and silver for Campsite of the Year at the Bristol, Bath & Somerset Tourism Awards 2024/25.

Wild About Campers

5 units · Glamping · Stockland, Devon, South West England

Wild About Campers is a peaceful retreat amid spectacular hiking country in the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and 25 minutes’ drive from cliff-top treks along the South West Coast Path. The Jurassic Coast at Lyme Regis is within 25 minutes’ drive, and if you feel a major shopping expedition coming on, the historic cathedral city of Exeter (35 minutes) will see you right. Both Exmoor and Dartmoor national parks are less than an hour’s drive away, while the pretty neighbouring town of Honiton (10 minutes) offers pubs and tearooms as well as antique shops to browse. But if it’s a rural retreat you’re after, well, this is the place. The camping paddock is surrounded by peaceful farmland and borders the River Otter (look out for the resident beavers, otters and kingfishers, which occasionally appear), so you can fall asleep lulled by the burble of the river along with the distant hoot of barn owls – and wake up fresh in the morning to the sound of birdsong. A popular family-run pub is five minutes’ stroll from the campsite, and you can pick up emergency supplies from a well-stocked village shop run by volunteers (five minutes’ drive).

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