Campings in West Dorset District

Parsons Pen - stay in beautiful isolation

Parsons Pen offers different type of camping. Set in a copse, with a flat grassed clearing, nestled on a sheltered hill on a working family farm. You rent the entire site, which is yours alone, ideal for families and groups of friends. There will be no other guests unless you decide to invite them to join you. Located in West Dorset near the Jurassic coast, Bridport & Beaminster. The site has extensive views of rolling valleys and deciduous woodlands, a short walk gives glimpses of the sea.

'Tanglewood' Safari Tent the perfect rural retreat

Tanglewood is a stunning Safari Tent situated in a private setting adjacent to an old wood The tent is very comfortable, an ideal retreat away from every day pressures, your only neighbours will be the local wildlife, if you are looking for peace and quiet this is perfect The tent is fully equipped to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. Cooking by BBQ or gas hob & oven. Gas heater & hot water bottles for chilly nights Inside WC & hand basin Outside gas shower NO ELECTRIC Dogs welcome

Esmerelda, a cosy restored 1958 caravan

Esmerelda is a cosy 1958 vintage caravan from an era of beautiful curved wood, glass windows and lantern rooflights. She's romantic, quirky and unique. The caravan has a table & seating at one end and a comfortable Queen-size bed at the other, plus washbasin & electric heating. The private bathroom and outdoor kitchen are a few metres across the garden. Set in a spacious secluded garden. Suitable for 1-2 adults. Bridport high street is a 20 minute walk along a footpath, or short drive away.

Hambury Hideaway - Lulworth Cove. Dog friendly.

A lovingly created Shepherds hut for two, in walking distance of Lulworth Cove and all the village amenities. This is one of 2 huts each with off road parking and shared access path down steps to private facilities. Next to our garden and our neighbours. All of which are family homes. A fully self contained hut including a double bed, kitchen with multi cooker, wood burner and en-suite bathroom including hot shower and state of the art composting toilet. Small enclosed garden; dog friendly.

“Rex the Bus” Quirky and fun bus conversion.

"Rex the Bus" is unique, fun and just a little bit quirky. This double decker bus has been converted to the highest standard and connected to mains electricity, water and drainage. Enjoy panoramic views of the countryside from the windows, watch the sunrise from your double bed or cabin bunk bed. Heating and a wood-burner will keep you warm and snug, whilst the kitchen area provides plenty of space to cook up a delicious meal. There is a shower downstairs and a loo and basin upstairs.

Magic Bus RV nr coastal Durdle door play garden

Escape to a beautiful vintage bus, set in the enchanting grounds of a 13th-century moated manor house. Fully equipped with kitchen, wood burner, solar power, and private shower & compost toilet nearby. Enjoy a private garden with fire pit, plus access to a huge shared garden, treehouse, trampoline & fire pit. Just 10 mins from the Jurassic Coast & 15 mins from Weymouth Beach. A perfect family getaway, and well-behaved pets are welcome! Also available: vintage horsebox, woodland hut & yurt.

Woodbox Somerset -a quirky secluded woodland cabin

Welcome to our quirky little space in the Quantocks. A renovated wooden horsebox set in its own private ancient woodland, far from the madding crowd. Complete privacy with wood fired hot tub and outdoor shower. Full plumbed bathroom by July 2025. A huge deck and swing from which to watch the wildlife and the sunset. Waking distance to dog friendly award winning gastro- pub and direct access onto the hills - ideal for walkers, cyclists and dog owners. Quirky, rustic, peaceful and beautiful.

Our delightful bell tent bumble bee.

Lower marlpits Farm campsite is set on our 50 acre working farm on the outskirts of Honiton in the Blackdown hills AONB. We have 4 glamping units along with tent pitches. Bumble bee bell tent is set high up in the field to make the most of the stunning views. Our site is a Greener Camping club certified site. In order to stay on site at least 1 member of each booking has to become a member of the club. You simply need to send me your email address so that I can enrol you as a member.

The Tree Tent

If you are desperate for a change of scene and are yearning for some fresh countryside air, look no further. The Tree Tent is a suspended spherical structure strung between two trees overlooking the gorgeous Mendip Hills. It offers the ultimate escape into the outdoors. It’s an absolutely magical retreat which captures the true romance and cosiness of a camping but in a luxurious and unique way.