Flowerdew Farm

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Stay with the alpacas
The alpacas
From the shower and toilet veiw

  • Eco-friendly off-grid campsite 10 minutes’ drive from Bridport, Dorset
  • Jurassic Coast beaches five minutes’ drive; Dorchester 20 minutes
  • Smallholding with alpacas and goats; animal meets-and-greets available
Alpacas and goats ever featured in your holiday plans? Well, now they can, for Flowerdew Farm is an eco-friendly working alpaca and goat smallholding tucked among hills in the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. When you rock up to stay at this two-acre site, the owners of the furry troops are happy to offer feeding sessions, alpaca meet-and-greets and lots of other animal-inspired activities – you get to sleep on camping fields right next to the animals too. As the place is run on sustainable lines, facilities (shared flushing toilets, one hot shower, rain-harvested water at drinking points) are off grid wherever possible and completely environmentally friendly. The vibe is basic but comfy chic, with lots of upcycling of building materials to be as kind to the environment as possible. Please take eco-friendly products with you so you don’t put anything toxic on to the land. For safety reasons, you'll also need to raise any barbecues off the ground (firepit rental is available), and the owners ask that you buy their clean-burning logs rather than bring your own. If there’s a weather warning, drought or fire ban, barbecuing will be put on hold. Luckily there’s a decent pub in Puncknowle village (five minutes’ walk) that will sort you out a meal if it's not barbecue weather. The camping fields are car-free zones, and wheelbarrows are on hand for lugging your gear to your pitch. If you’re exploring locally and don’t want to use the car, e-bikes are available for hire.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Rent a tent 6
Motorhome pitches 3
Open now
Opens 1 February
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Group bookings of 5 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • Please note that due to limited turning space on site, only short wheelbase campervans are permitted.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 1 Feb 2025 to

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91% would recommend this site to a friend

84% would stay here again

What customers say

Flowerdew Farm is praised for its friendly, relaxed atmosphere and eco-friendly ethos. Visitors highlight the clean facilities, welcoming owner, and the appeal of on-site animals, particularly alpacas and goats. Its rural location is well-regarded, offering proximity to pubs and walks. Minor drawbacks noted include limited shower and toilet facilities when busy, and occasional noise from neighbouring farms or the road. Some guests found pitches to be close together.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Going to be a successful venture for all involved.

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6 out of 10
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Anonymous

Bell tent (basic, four person)

Liked The way the site was set out - including the cabin.

Disliked The overall cost of a bell tent that had nothing in it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, with lots of space.

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9 out of 10
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10
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10
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10
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9
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8
Jenny T.

Barry bell tent (comfort, four person)

Liked Peaceful location, good amount of space inside and outside the tent. Friendly and approachable owner. Loved having the animals to look at.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful farm site in amazing location

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Anonymous

Short stay non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Beautiful scenery, close to the coast and multiple beaches, lovely quaint feel to the site, animals onsite was nice for the children, owner very helpful

Disliked We struggled with the portaloos/compost toilet, but survived 2 nights with them but would struggle with a longer stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, well run, eco-rustic and funky.

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10 out of 10
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Hamish R.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Lovely owner
Great location, walkable to the local pub and close to beaches and South Dorset Ridgeway walk
Facilities decent
Other campers friendly
Sunset was amazing over the hills
Lamas and Pigmy Goats were cool

Disliked The presence of cows next door may not be your thing!

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Charming campsite, great place for Young children to run free

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8 out of 10
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Sarah H.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Aplacas
Car free campsite
The barn

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall a great site with some thoughtful extras

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8 out of 10
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James F.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Competitively priced, cute alpacas and goats, friendly owner, fridge and freezer access plus phone charging was a real bonus plus sofas and a proper table to eat at were much appreciated.

Disliked Some noise from the road, other pitches quite close so noise was an issue at times, washing up area needs a new tap, wi-fi was very flakey

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Lovely little campsite - great vibes. Hostess was super nice and friendly.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Lovely little campsite - great vibes. Hostess was super nice and friendly. Nice area for washing up. Showers and toilets were clean. Fun to watch the little goats. We don't have kids, but there were quite a few families with young kids and everyone seemed to be having a good time. Definitely a well looked after site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutly excellent camping place !

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Fiona R.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked We loved staying at flowerdew farm! We were welcomed by such a lovely lady who showed us around and made us feel very at home. It was quirky and beautiful with clean showers , clean compost loos, fridges and a lovely lounge to chill in plus lovely goats and alpacas!
Just our sort of place !
I cannot recommend this place enough and we will be back many times!

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Mooie plek…

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Anonymous

Short stay non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Mooie plek

Disliked Composttoilet en dixie voor mannen

Recommend to friends Visit again

Mooie grote tent…

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8 out of 10
Location
8
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8
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8
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5
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8
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5
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Mar K.

Barry bell tent (comfort, four person)

Liked Mooie grote tent

Disliked Vloer was nat

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Dedicated quiet space Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Flowerdew Farm

Hazel Lane

Puncknowle

Dorchester

Dorset

England

DT2 9BU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.70041°N
2.66448°W

Route directions

what3words: squashes.wacky.cliff

Nearest transport

Coach
4.9 mi Coach Station
10 mi South Station
11.2 mi Marks and Spencer
Rail
6.9 mi Maiden Newton Rail Station
9.4 mi Upwey Rail Station
9.8 mi Dorchester West Rail Station
Ferry
11.4 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
29.5 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
29.8 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing

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.

Local attractions

Local walks start right at your pitch, or you can join the South West Coast Path at Hive Beach (five minutes’ drive) for some serious clifftop yomps with spectacular views along the Jurassic Coast clifftops. Get out for bracing walks along Chesil Beach from West Bexington, admire the colourful wild flowers backing Cogden beach (both five minutes), or go fossil-hunting in West Bay (10 minutes). If your kids (and indeed you) enjoyed making friends with the livestock at Flowerdew Farm, they’d probably also love to say ‘hi’ to the donkeys, reindeers and emus at Vurlands Animal Farm (five minutes). To watch turtles, sharks and rays flit around aquariums instead, head for Sea Life Centre Weymouth (half an hour). For town time, Weymouth (25 minutes) is a pretty Georgian-era seaside town packed with historic pubs and with a yachting harbour to stroll around; lively Bridport (10 minutes) is known for its seafood dining scene and antiques quarter, and Dorchester (20 minutes) is Dorset’s capital of culture, with lots of sights associated with the famed local-born author Thomas Hardy.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Hive 2.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Bay (West) 4.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eypemouth 5.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seatown 7.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Charmouth West 10.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Abbotsbury Swannery 4 mi

Mapperton House & Gardens 6.7 mi

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 10.7 mi

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 10.9 mi

Hardy's Birthplace 12.2 mi

National Trust

Max Gate 10.6 mi

Hardy's Cottage 12.1 mi

Montacute House 17.5 mi

Shute Barton 18.1 mi

Clouds Hill 18.1 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

ABBOTSBURY GARDENS 3.4 mi

South from Little Bredy 3.6 mi

Eggardon Hill and Powerstock 3.6 mi

Dorset and East Devon Coast 3.8 mi

Abbotsbury - West Bexington - Chesil Beach - Abbotsbury 4 mi

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)

    Dorchester, Dorset 10.6 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Flowerdew Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Flowerdew Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Flowerdew Farm? Local walks start right at your pitch, or you can join the South West Coast Path at Hive Beach (five minutes’ drive) for some serious clifftop yomps with spectacular views along the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Flowerdew Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Flowerdew Farm? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.