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Pets campsites near Dorset

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Pets campsites near Dorset

Bring your best friend and find dog-friendly campsites in Dorset where your pooch is always allowed. From the sweeping Jurassic Coast and popular towns like Weymouth, to inland campsites in the hills that are ideal for dog-walking, discover your next dog-friendly break.

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Flowerdew Farm

8 units · Glamping, Tents2 acres · Bridport, DorsetFlowerdew Farm is a eco friendly two acre working alpaca and goat smallholding, glamping and camping site. Located in an area of outstanding natural beauty on West Dorset’s stunning Jurassic coast, surrounded by stunning views. Perfect for those that want to experience sleeping next to our alpacas and goats; go explore the beautiful Dorset beaches; of for those that want to adventure off on a hike. We also offer animal experiences for those that want to meet our animals.

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£25

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Glamping at Swanage by PitchingIt

4 units · Glamping1 acre · ENGCamping is all about horses for courses: some people want to stay somewhere so remote that it’s accessible only by car, while others prefer the convenience of getting to the site by train and then being able to reach everything within a short walk. If you belong in the second camp (and if you are after a holiday at the seaside), Glamping at Swanage Bijou by PitchingIt, in Dorset, might well be the answer to your prayers. You’ll have little need for your car at this family- and dog-friendly Swanage site, since it’s only a short stroll from the High Street (about 10 minutes) and an even shorter stroll from the beach (five minutes). Despite being so close to town, though, the site feels remarkably peaceful – likely thanks to the high hedges that surround it and make it feel more secluded than it is. Bell tents decorated with bunting and floral accents sit on a level grassy field that’s part of Kirkwood Park, an outdoor complex that includes an 18-hole golf course, plus foot and frisbee golf. There is also direct access to a well-equipped playground and to a skateboard park with multiple ramps where the kids can practise their kickturns and flips. Toilets and hot-water showers complete the picture, alongside an area where you can wash up after your barbecue. The nearest supermarket is a five-minute drive away (10 minutes on foot), but if you prefer to let someone else take care of the cooking, there are lots of restaurants and cafés within walking distance.

Glamping at Parley by PitchingIt

12 units · Glamping1 acre · ENGSet 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.

12 units · Glamping, Tents59 acres · Dorchester, DorsetNearly wild camping in a vast Dorset woodland

31 units · Glamping, Tents7 acres · Dorset, DorsetA charming Dorset campsite overlooking the Stour Valley and a short walk from both the river and the market town of Wimborne Minster

5 units · Glamping12 acres · Bridport, DorsetCosy en-suite yurts with acres of space, campfires, a hot tub and wild swimming on site.

Shilvington Barn Glamping

5 units · Glamping2 acres · Weymouth, DorsetBell tent glamping with views of Hardy's Monument, Chesil Beach and the sparkling Fleet

16 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents1 acre · Whitchurch Canonicorum, DorsetA peaceful, adult-only campsite 10 minutes' from the Jurassic Coast

30 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents1 acre · Dorset, DorsetSituated in the heart of the Dorset countryside, Thorncombe Farm offers a warm, friendly welcome. Our mostly flat campsite has beautiful views into the valley and comes with all the amenities you would expect from a small site, with the add bonus of fresh free range eggs and home produced meat, burgers and sausages available for pre order! Bell Tents For 2022, glampers and those that want to take the hassle out of pitching/buying a tent/less baggage in the vehicle or even those that want to try camping under canvas for the first time our site has 3 (5 metre) furnished bell tents each with a separate dining area complete with seating and table. The tents have been upgraded with deluxe double and 2 single beds, carpeting and rugs , storage cabinet and mirror. We have now supplied electricity to the tents so we can provide a small fridge, recharge points for devices, In addition each bell tent has a fire pit and barbeque and a double ring gas stove. Four settings of cutlery , plates and mugs are supplied with a wash bowl. The beds are supplied with a top sheet only. So please bring what you need or a sleeping bag. Each booking is for a minimum 2 night stay and is for up to 4 people. Priced from £70/night We can supply 2 additional Disco beds bunks to take the total to six guests . The additional guests would be subject to a supplemental charge.Any queries please contact us before booking if necessary. CAMPING All are grass pitches only. and we retain the same facilities. There will be 25 pitches available. Please note at Bank Holiday Weekends it is a minimum 3 night booking. Fri-Sunday.We allow fires and Barbecues. All we ask is the barbecue or fire pit is off the ground and does not burn the grass of the campsite.There are fire pits for hire on a first come first serve basis at £5 for the duration of your stay. There is firewood available for sale Showers are on a card system; please see staff to purchase cards. Absolutely no pets in our bell tents whatsoever on the grounds of hygiene, health and the welfare of other guests , guest will asked to leave if pets are found or seen in our bell tents. Pets welcome as per existing rules just not in our tents.

Chettle Orchard Campsite.

18 units · Glamping, Tents8 acres · Blandford Forum, DorsetRustic, quirky back-to-basics camping beside a Dorset village that time forgot

35 units · Motorhomes, Tents4 acres · Weymouth, ENGSituated 5 miles in from the stunning Jurassic Coast you'll find this little slice of tranquility that we call home. This peaceful site is ideally set close to not only the Jurassic coastline, but Dorchester too. A perfect retreat for those looking to explore nearby nature and see some amazing sunrises and sunsets. There are non electric and electric grass pitches for campers, featuring lovely countryside views that stretch for miles. There are also a couple of hardstanding picthes with electric hook up, suitable for caravans, campervans and motorhomes. Venture to Weymouth, just a 25 minute drive away and enjoy the golden sands beaches and incredible attractions, fun for all! Dogs are welcome and as there are so many nearby trails, this is a lovely retreat for you and your furry pals. The site is open on bank holidays and weekends between 29th July and 29th August.

30 units · Motorhomes, Tents10 acres · Fordingbridge, DorsetA spacious, off-the-beaten-track campsite that's still within striking distance of the New Forest

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£23

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Dog-friendly Dorset: Where to go

Dorset is the ideal dog-friendly destination for a camping holiday, with it providing plenty of locations to take your pup, be it beach-side or countryside. Given the laid-back lifestyle ever-present in the region, there are a number of campsites where pets are allowed, letting you take your furry friends away with you for a lovely break where they can enjoy as many walkies as their hearts desire.

There's a reason why holidaymakers descend upon Dorset every summer; from its historic Jurassic Park through to its popular seaside towns of Weymouth, Poole and Swanage, some of the UK's greatest sights are available to visit here. Many of these are also welcoming to dogs, including the infamous Durdle Door arch and beach, arguably the county's most recognisable landmark — you've likely seen it on a postcard or two! — which happily allows dogs all year round. Pull up a beach chair and watch the sunset with your pooch.

For many, Dorset is seen as a quieter alternative to Cornwall and could therefore be better suited to easily stressed doggies with the ample number of spacious, private campsites set up in the region. The towns of Dorchester and Weymouth are two of the most popular destinations for campsite owners, the former a market town with its history dating back to the Iron Age, while the latter is a vibrant seaside town with lively beaches and a harbour backed by terrific shops, pubs and restaurants. Elsewhere there's the likes of Poole, positioned to the east of the Jurassic Coast, and the coastal town of Swanage, which provides plenty of activities for a family-friendly getaway, dog in tow.

Wherever you choose to go in Dorset, there's no doubt that your four-legged friend will love it. Here are the best Hipcamp campsites that the sun-kissed county has to offer.