The Homestead
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- Small family-run site with six acres of fields and a woodland
- A quarter of an hour's drive from Bournemouth; Sandbanks 25 minutes
- Fully-furnished luxury four-metre bell tents in Dorset
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Languages spoken
English
8.9/10
Reviews
89% would recommend this site to a friend
87% would stay here again
What customers say
This well-maintained campsite offers spacious, level pitches and a relaxed atmosphere, with many praising the exceptional cleanliness of the facilities, including modern shower blocks. Guests enjoyed the natural surroundings, proximity to amenities, and the friendly, helpful owners. While some noted occasional aircraft noise due to its location near Bournemouth Airport and potential road noise, the overall experience is highly positive, with many visitors expressing a desire to return.
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Good
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked Toilets and shower were spotless everything you needed was there.very close to airport but not many flights
Disliked Nothing
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Enjoyable stay. Appreciated the help with my…
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked Enjoyable stay.
Appreciated the help with my vehicle breakdown
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Great location. Everything you need…
The Hut shepherd's hut
Liked Great location. Everything you need in a small space. Very cosy. Great use of space. Clean and well kept.
Disliked It was in an urban location near to a main road and the airport so not very peaceful
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The location is great for exploring…
Willow bell tent
Liked The location is great for exploring the local area. There is a garden centre with cafe, pub, Lidl, Tesco Express, fish and chips and play park all within 10 mins walk.
The shower block is really clean, plenty of hot water and we never had to wait for a shower.
It's a nice green site with plenty of mature trees.
We had a furnished bell tent. It had everything we needed. There's a double bed and 2 futon beds. The futons are just a soft mattress that folds up into a chair. These were fine for our young children but may be not be that comfy for anyone older.
Disliked There is only 1 sink for the whole site to wash up and it doesn't have any hot water. I think this facility could be improved.
The bell tents are near the road end of the site and so we didn't sleep well due to the road noise. It starts up pretty early as well, due to people getting to the airport for early morning flights I guess. The campsite is next to the airport but we didn't mind the noise of the aeroplanes landing and taking off, as much as we minded the road noise which is more constant. The pitches for caravans/tents are at the much quieter end of the campsite.
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What a lovely spot to take…
Willow bell tent
Liked What a lovely spot to take a breakaway from it all!
My kids loved the location and had so much fun. I would recommend The Homestead to my friends and family.
Great facilities and spotless
Disliked None
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The bell tent was very clean…
Willow bell tent
Liked The bell tent was very clean when we arrived. The beds were comfy and the surroundings were lovely and well kept. The toilets and showers were also very clean.
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Great site, reasonable price, great for aviation fans like me!
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked Lovely flat site, plenty of choice of where to go in the fields with a mixture of shade from the oak trees, or more sunny bits. The facilities are great - showers are decent and are checked regularly throughout the day and cleaned.
Right near the airport so you can watch the planes take off and land from the campsite, or walk 10 minutes up the road to watch them at the airport !
Disliked There is only 1 washing up sink which can have a bit of a queue but not an issue for us.
The cleaner works tirelessly to keep the toilets and showers clean but unfortunately, both times we have stayed this has not been respected by quite a lot of other guests and they end up in a mess very quickly afterwards (doesn't last long as the lovely lady comes back to sort it out again)
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Lovely site. Have now been a couple of times.
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked The cleanliness, and the relaxed feel. As my son is an aviation fan, the proximity to the airport was a plus point for him. Even more so as we saw the Red Arrows take off and land!
Disliked Nothing really. Would benefit from more washing up stations.
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Definitely recommend, great value for money!!!
Willow bell tent
Liked Great place to stay, especially for the price!
Disliked Can be a bit noisy but that’s camping/ glamping…
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Excellent site
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked Good big site
Excellent shower/toilet block- very clean, well ventilated and large cubicles.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
LuxuryUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
The Homestead
355 Christchurch Road
West Parley
Bournemouth
Dorset
England
BH22 8SH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.78032°N
1.87039°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Boscombe Pier | 4.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Bournemouth Manor Steps | 4.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
| Bournemouth Pier | 4.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Bournemouth Durley Chine | 4.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bournemouth Fisherman`S Walk | 4.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Adventure Wonderland 1.2 mi
The Bournemouth Balloon 4.1 mi
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum 4.3 mi
Bournemouth Pier Beach 4.4 mi
Oceanarium, The Bournemouth Aquarium 4.4 mi
National Trust
Kingston Lacy 7.4 mi
Brownsea Island 7.4 mi
White Mill 8.5 mi
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 10 mi
Corfe Castle 12.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Throop Mill - Parley Green - Nature Reserve - Berry Hill 1.8 mi
WIMBORNE ROAD CEMETERY 3.2 mi
AVON HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 19/05/1998) 3.7 mi
LOWER CENTRAL GARDENS, UPPER CENTRAL GARDENS AND COY POND GARDENS 4 mi
Holt Heath - Horton Tower - Holt Heath 4.5 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, Dorset 24.6 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does The Homestead have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Homestead dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Homestead? With the coast and the New Forest National Park so close, you’ll have a big choice of activities before you. Perhaps horse riding, cycling or canoeing on the Beaulieu river in the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Homestead?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Homestead? From £30 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.