Bell tent camping near Merley
97% (300) • 220 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Merley
Charisworth Farm
1. Charisworth Farm
97%
(99)
16km from Merley · 37 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A spacious campsite in a traditional parkland setting, with campfires allowed and farm animals to meet
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£24
/ night
Andrea's Farm Breaks Bell Tent
2. Andrea's Farm Breaks Bell Tent
97%
(17)
19km from Merley · 1 unit
A bell tent on a Dorset farm campsite with views of Corfe Castle
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£90
/ night
Harry's Field New Forest
3. Harry's Field New Forest
92%
(60)
21km from Merley · 63 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family-friendly, traditional New Forest camping with a pub next door and footpaths leading directly from the gateway
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£32
/ night
Tom's Field (New Forest)
4. Tom's Field (New Forest)
99%
(44)
24km from Merley · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Small, family-run camping in the New Forest National Park, brought about by popular demand
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£35
/ night
Harry's Meadow
5. Harry's Meadow
97%
(73)
26km from Merley · 63 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Back-to-basics camping with campfires in a spacious wildflower meadow, set on a beautiful New Forest estate
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£31
/ night
Teddy's Farm
6. Teddy's Farm
99%
(154)
29km from Merley · 95 units · Tents, Glamping
Family-friendly pop-up camping in the heart of the New Forest.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Haddon Copse Farm
7. Haddon Copse Farm
99%
(49)
29km from Merley · 11 units · Tents, Glamping
Simple camping and glamping in an unspoilt location with glorious views of the Dorset Downs
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£14
/ night
Marshwood Farm Camping
8. Marshwood Farm Camping
100%
(53)
34km from Merley · 15 units · Tents, Glamping
Quiet, family-friendly camping and glamping on a farm in rolling Wiltshire countryside
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£12
/ night
Dorset Farm Camping @ Dewflock Farm
9. Dorset Farm Camping @ Dewflock Farm
100%
(21)
36km from Merley · 12 units
Shepherd's huts and bell tents on the farm with a prime location between historic Dorchester and seaside Weymouth
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£90
/ night
Flowerdew Farm
10. Flowerdew Farm
100%
(18)
50km from Merley · 23 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Bell tents and camping with alpacas near Dorset’s Jurassic Coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£27
/ night
Coppet Hill
11. Coppet Hill
100%
(88)
60km from Merley · 18 units · Tents, Glamping
Wildlife-friendly camping and glamping with private loos at each pitch, 15 minutes' drive from the coast
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£65
/ night
Oakhill Ponds
12. Oakhill Ponds
96%
(13)
62km from Merley · 8 units
A uniquely peaceful Somerset glamping site set around two ponds in its own beautiful wildlife garden.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£125
/ night
Hollington Park Glamping
13. Hollington Park Glamping
95%
(11)
75km from Merley · 6 units
Pod and bell tent glamping in woodland on the edge of the North Wessex Downs
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£105
/ night
Gurt Yurts
14. Gurt Yurts
100%
(23)
84km from Merley · 9 units · Tents, Glamping
Off the beaten track on top of the Mendips in an area of outstanding natural beauty. A mixture of four acres of wild woodland, orchard and field set on a hillside.
Our Yurt is set up in the trees giving you peaceful seclusion and a clear view across the sea to Wales and the mountains of the Brecon Beacons. The Yurt is big and sleeps up to four very comfortably. It has its own stove and outside is a washroom just for you with hot shower , toilet and sinks. Your own meadow allows you to just relax and be.
Up on the campfield you can bring your own tent or hire a Belle tent from us with all the fittings to camp contentedly. Our new Wash House has hot showers, flushing toilets and basins. You can light a fire and cook up a BBQ or maybe just watch the world go by.
A huge range of activities are possible or you can lie in the hammock with a good book. We have very friendly dogs and rescue chickens who may come and visit. Wild deer wander past in the early morning mist and the odd buzzard picks an argument with a bunch of crows but nothing much else should disturb you.
We moved here after an 18 month search 8 years ago. It was close to everything we wanted and we've spent some time getting a bit closer.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Lower Marlpits Farm Campsite
15. Lower Marlpits Farm Campsite
95%
(10)
85km from Merley · 2 units
A well-connected family farm, near Honiton and the Jurassic Coast.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£68
/ night
Buckland Farm Camping
16. Buckland Farm Camping
95%
(21)
86km from Merley · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Dog-friendly camping on the edge of the Blackdown Hills
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£22
/ night
Forest Edge
17. Forest Edge
100%
(24)
89km from Merley · 44 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A welcoming and wild-ish camping and glamping site on the edge of a forest in East Devon
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£20
/ night
Oxwick Farm
18. Oxwick Farm
100%
(79)
93km from Merley · 14 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and glamping on an eco-friendly re-wilded farm on the southern side of the Cotswolds.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£30
/ night
Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping
19. Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping
98%
(20)
94km from Merley · 12 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly-wild camping in a Devon cider orchard, 5 miles from the Jurassic Coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£22
/ night
Deer Barn Retreats
20. Deer Barn Retreats
94%
(33)
101km from Merley · 3 units
Dog-friendly glamping on the Somerset-Devon border
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£81
/ night
97% (300) • 220 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Merley
Charisworth Farm
1. Charisworth Farm
97%
(99)
16km from Merley · 37 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A spacious campsite in a traditional parkland setting, with campfires allowed and farm animals to meet
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£24
/ night
Andrea's Farm Breaks Bell Tent
2. Andrea's Farm Breaks Bell Tent
97%
(17)
19km from Merley · 1 unit
A bell tent on a Dorset farm campsite with views of Corfe Castle
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£90
/ night
Harry's Field New Forest
3. Harry's Field New Forest
92%
(60)
21km from Merley · 63 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family-friendly, traditional New Forest camping with a pub next door and footpaths leading directly from the gateway
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£32
/ night
Tom's Field (New Forest)
4. Tom's Field (New Forest)
99%
(44)
24km from Merley · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Small, family-run camping in the New Forest National Park, brought about by popular demand
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£35
/ night
Harry's Meadow
5. Harry's Meadow
97%
(73)
26km from Merley · 63 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Back-to-basics camping with campfires in a spacious wildflower meadow, set on a beautiful New Forest estate
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£31
/ night
Teddy's Farm
6. Teddy's Farm
99%
(154)
29km from Merley · 95 units · Tents, Glamping
Family-friendly pop-up camping in the heart of the New Forest.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Haddon Copse Farm
7. Haddon Copse Farm
99%
(49)
29km from Merley · 11 units · Tents, Glamping
Simple camping and glamping in an unspoilt location with glorious views of the Dorset Downs
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£14
/ night
Marshwood Farm Camping
8. Marshwood Farm Camping
100%
(53)
34km from Merley · 15 units · Tents, Glamping
Quiet, family-friendly camping and glamping on a farm in rolling Wiltshire countryside
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£12
/ night
Dorset Farm Camping @ Dewflock Farm
9. Dorset Farm Camping @ Dewflock Farm
100%
(21)
36km from Merley · 12 units
Shepherd's huts and bell tents on the farm with a prime location between historic Dorchester and seaside Weymouth
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£90
/ night
Flowerdew Farm
10. Flowerdew Farm
100%
(18)
50km from Merley · 23 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Bell tents and camping with alpacas near Dorset’s Jurassic Coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£27
/ night
Coppet Hill
11. Coppet Hill
100%
(88)
60km from Merley · 18 units · Tents, Glamping
Wildlife-friendly camping and glamping with private loos at each pitch, 15 minutes' drive from the coast
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£65
/ night
Oakhill Ponds
12. Oakhill Ponds
96%
(13)
62km from Merley · 8 units
A uniquely peaceful Somerset glamping site set around two ponds in its own beautiful wildlife garden.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£125
/ night
Hollington Park Glamping
13. Hollington Park Glamping
95%
(11)
75km from Merley · 6 units
Pod and bell tent glamping in woodland on the edge of the North Wessex Downs
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£105
/ night
Gurt Yurts
14. Gurt Yurts
100%
(23)
84km from Merley · 9 units · Tents, Glamping
Off the beaten track on top of the Mendips in an area of outstanding natural beauty. A mixture of four acres of wild woodland, orchard and field set on a hillside.
Our Yurt is set up in the trees giving you peaceful seclusion and a clear view across the sea to Wales and the mountains of the Brecon Beacons. The Yurt is big and sleeps up to four very comfortably. It has its own stove and outside is a washroom just for you with hot shower , toilet and sinks. Your own meadow allows you to just relax and be.
Up on the campfield you can bring your own tent or hire a Belle tent from us with all the fittings to camp contentedly. Our new Wash House has hot showers, flushing toilets and basins. You can light a fire and cook up a BBQ or maybe just watch the world go by.
A huge range of activities are possible or you can lie in the hammock with a good book. We have very friendly dogs and rescue chickens who may come and visit. Wild deer wander past in the early morning mist and the odd buzzard picks an argument with a bunch of crows but nothing much else should disturb you.
We moved here after an 18 month search 8 years ago. It was close to everything we wanted and we've spent some time getting a bit closer.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Lower Marlpits Farm Campsite
15. Lower Marlpits Farm Campsite
95%
(10)
85km from Merley · 2 units
A well-connected family farm, near Honiton and the Jurassic Coast.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£68
/ night
Buckland Farm Camping
16. Buckland Farm Camping
95%
(21)
86km from Merley · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Dog-friendly camping on the edge of the Blackdown Hills
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£22
/ night
Forest Edge
17. Forest Edge
100%
(24)
89km from Merley · 44 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A welcoming and wild-ish camping and glamping site on the edge of a forest in East Devon
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£20
/ night
Oxwick Farm
18. Oxwick Farm
100%
(79)
93km from Merley · 14 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and glamping on an eco-friendly re-wilded farm on the southern side of the Cotswolds.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£30
/ night
Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping
19. Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping
98%
(20)
94km from Merley · 12 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly-wild camping in a Devon cider orchard, 5 miles from the Jurassic Coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£22
/ night
Deer Barn Retreats
20. Deer Barn Retreats
94%
(33)
101km from Merley · 3 units
Dog-friendly glamping on the Somerset-Devon border
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£81
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Gillian
September 2025
With kids
A very warm welcome from Nigel at the site, with explanation of the site.
We loved staying in one of the pre-pitched bell tents, so cosy and warm with very comfy beds! Warm shower and clean composting loo. Helpful little things like the - rechargeable lanterns for use and bottle lanterns when it got dark. A plus too, lots of kitchen ware and crockery.
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Hubert
August 2025
With kids
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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Lucy
August 2025
With kids
The glamping tents are cosy and spacious, the beds were incredibly comfortable and clean. The tents are well spaced out so there is privacy and peace. We had a BBQ and a firepit provided. Facilities were fabulous with a well-stocked kitchen and lovely hot shower. Excellent, friendly hosts. My teenage nieces and nephew loved it and well hopefully be back.
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Jade
August 2025
With kids
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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Nicole
August 2025
With kids
We had a wonderful 2 nights stay in a Bell tent. The tent is well equipped and the shared kitchen is a very nice and comfortable area. Electrical devices can be charged here. Nigel was very friendly and helpful and we loved his dog. The house of the owners is a beautiful, old building and adds a special atmosphere! Can recommend staying here!
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Kelvin
August 2025
With kids
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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Benjamin
August 2025
With kids
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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Lauren
August 2025
Group trip
Lovely campsite, great facilities and close to the Jurassic coast. The cafe is lovely for a morning coffee too!
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Katherine
July 2025
With kids
Yes great spot for a walk to the pub, and facilities - the bell tent had everything we needed thank you
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Rachael
July 2025
With kids
We had an absolutely fantastic time staying in the bell tent. We were already familiar with the field, having camped there with our own tent in the past. But it was so nice to just arrive and have everything set up, including really comfortable beds, particularly travelling with a young child. It makes life much easier. The tent is surprisingly spacious, so can imagine that even in bad weather it would be a really pleasant experience. Everything we needed was provided and the plug sockets were very handy for charging phones, etc. There were even extra blankets in case we got cold. The views are stunning, the toilet and shower facilities are very clean and well maintained. It is a great location for a family holiday, close to Corfe, Swanage and Studland. Andrea was an excellent host and incredibly helpful and responsive to messages before we arrived. I would wholeheartedly recommend the bell tent and look forward to returning in the future.
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Alice
July 2025
Weekend Trip to Oxwick Farm
We really enjoyed camping here, the tent was beautiful and the area felt private from the rest of the campsite. Nigel was a lovely host, made us feel welcome and had great knowledge of the local area.
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Sonia
June 2025
Weekend Trip to Oxwick Farm
Rustic, peaceful vibes for a quiet break from life!
Quirky amenities but by no means in adequate, the host, Nigel was extremely welcoming and friendly.
Stayed in Sir Galahad bell tent, which had a large comfy bed and even though it was warm when arrived, once we had opened up the tent there was a lovely cool breeze and feeling at one with nature.
We had a quiet and secluded plot with our bench table and BBQs available although we’d brought our own and cooked a lovely steak from the local butchers only a few miles away in the quaint town of Chipping Sodbury.
Would Definately recommend for something different and peaceful.
Thank you, we hope to return!
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Astrid
May 2025
With kids
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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