Thorncombe Farm
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- Small family-run farm deep in Hardy Country, two miles from Dorchester
- Less than 10 miles from the Jurassic Coast
- Firepits for hire, with wood supplied
Site type
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Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, 1 May to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass pitch
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 6.0m depth (19.7ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £17 1 night, 2 adults
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Bell tent (no pets)
6 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Arrival daysFrom £70 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 78% of visitors View breakdown
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Location was good with some great local walks from the campsite…
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Liked: Location was good with some great local walks from the campsite
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Wonderful site, can't fault it.
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Liked: Lovely facilities, good ground for pitching up, and all very reasonably priced, only a 45 minute walk to Dorchester.
Disliked: Nothing, it was exactly what we wanted.
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Toilet and shower facilities were clean and well looked after. Tent pitches…
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Liked: Toilet and shower facilities were clean and well looked after. Tent pitches were spacious and the staff were very friendly
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Lovely campsite fire/pit bbqs well worth the money to hire Ness welcoming and…
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Liked: Lovely campsite
fire/pit bbqs well worth the money to hire
Ness welcoming and helpful
Everything you need for a great stay
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Lovely site with everything you will need.
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Liked: Lovely peaceful site, had lots of space not close to other campers. Owner very nice & helpful. Not far from lots of things to do so a perfect base if you want the best of both. Basic but more than functional facilities. Shower/toilets/washing up. Loads of space for children to run around and play. Will definitely visit again.
Disliked: Very short timer on shower which made it hard to shower with kids & no temperature control. Very small issue. Our pitch was a little uneven however the field is very big and further down the pitches are apparently a bit more even. This would quite a walk to shower/toilets/washing up especially if you had small children but perfect if this isn't an issue for you. Many people either drove to them or rode bikes. Again a tiny tiny issue and not sure how many kids stay there but a small play park set would be ideal for kids & there would be space for this
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This was my 2nd visit to this campsite. Love it...it's just perfect!
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Liked: Clean facilities, lovely peaceful setting and perfect proximity to visit the wonderful sights of Dorset.
Disliked: There's absolutely nothing to dislike.
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Was a great place to stay and Ness was very friendly. Facilities…
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Liked: Was a great place to stay and Ness was very friendly. Facilities were clean and the fireplace was great.
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Beautiful little farm very quiet and clean. Goats and sheep on the…
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Liked: Beautiful little farm very quiet and clean. Goats and sheep on the farm which was lovely. We will definitely be coming back.
Disliked: Only electric hook up if you stay in a bell tent but it was really nice to get away from electronics and social media for a while.
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Friendly welcome Simple but nice facilities Good space Peaceful location…
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Liked: Friendly welcome
Simple but nice facilities
Good space
Peaceful location
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Great site, clean facilities, lovely host
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Liked: Facilities were clean and exactly what we would need. Site was peaceful and the sky at night was just gorgeous as no light pollution. Easy assess to Dorchester itself. Friendly host and all in all a great stay, if we are ever back this way we will definitely be staying again 😄
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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 Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. 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
Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
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
Medium (26-50 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Thorncombe Farm
Higher Bockhampton
Dorchester
Dorset
England
DT2 8QH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.72417°N
-2.39377°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 |
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| Bowleaze Cove | 6.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ringstead Bay | 6.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Weymouth Lodmoor | 7.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Weymouth Central | 8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Durdle Door West | 8.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Hardy's Birthplace 0.4 mi
The Tank Museum 6.9 mi
Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 7.2 mi
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 7.9 mi
Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 8.1 mi
National Trust
Hardy's Cottage 0.4 mi
Max Gate 1.7 mi
Clouds Hill 6.2 mi
White Mill 15.6 mi
Corfe Castle 15.9 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Higher Bockhampton - Puddletown Forest 0.3 mi
KINGSTON MAURWARD 0.4 mi
Beacon Hill - Hardy's Cottage - Stinsford - Beacon Hill 1.9 mi
TOWN WALKS, DORCHESTER 1.9 mi
BOROUGH GARDENS 2.2 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, Dorset 1.4 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Thorncombe Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Thorncombe Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Thorncombe Farm? The open woods of Thorncombe and Puddleton are next to Thorncombe Farm with miles of trails for walking, cycling and horse riding. Zorbing is available for the more energetic at the neighbouring … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Thorncombe Farm?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Thorncombe Farm? From £17 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.