Purbeck Valley Farmhouse
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- Family-run farm site with fab Corfe Castle and Purbeck Hills views
- Spacious pitches a 10-minute drive from Swanage and Wareham
- A five-minute walk to Harman’s Cross steam railway train station
Site type
40
40
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Bookings must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.
- Minimum spacing of 10 metres between pitches.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 27 Jun to
Open from Fri, 4 Jul to
Open from Fri, 11 Jul to
Open from Wed, 20 Aug to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
6 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £24 1 night, 2 adults
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £24 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Overall rating from 219 Pitchup.com customers 
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93% would recommend this site to a friend
89% would stay here again
Nice spacious site in a lovely location.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Space - site is never packed full so always plenty of space around each pitch.
Location - close to Swanage, Corfe Castle and Wareham. Short drive to each, and a good bus service very close by.
Disliked Showers in tent field could be improved (and one was out of order when I was there.)
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Stuning viewing. Shower with hot water and toilets in a good condition.…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Stuning viewing. Shower with hot water and toilets in a good condition.
Disliked Uneven terrain with a type of manure all over the field
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I loved the location, the flexibility of the host. The chilled nature…
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked I loved the location, the flexibility of the host. The chilled nature of the site generally. The weather was excellent which always helps.
The showers were great, can't be described as luxurious, but I loved them, maybe a couple more hooks for towels etc. I actually loved the system of how the water system worked. Yes I'm sad...
Massive fields so you're not on top of each other.
The most amazing value for money, in my opinion.
Disliked Only cold water for washing up.....that's all I can think...
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Lovely view from the top field towards Corfe castle…
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked Lovely view from the top field towards Corfe castle
Disliked Facilities were basic. Portaloo toilets,though one was sealed up, corrugated metal shower cubicles, no sign of grey waste or toilet waste disposal point .
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From the manager: I am sorry that you did not enjoy your stay. We have flushing
Toilets, the portaloos were for staff only. We also have toilet waste facilities.
Amazing site and great facilities
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked The site. The staff. The facilities.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for your review
Loved it here. Lush facilities and friendly staff.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Lovely and clean toilets and nice warm showers.
Washing up facilities were lovely but are cold water.
Lovely view of corfe castle from the top field. I stayed on the bottom field so had no view, but it was lovely and peaceful. And let's be honest, it's not like anyone's whole trip is gonna hinge on seeing the castle from their tent 😂.
Staff were lovely and friendly, you need to phone when you get their to check in, this was nice and efficient and there is a large sign on the gate as you go in with the phone number on.
Staff also come around in the evening if you want to rent a fire pit or buy fire wood.
There's lots to do nearby too. Corfe castle, monkey world, tank museum and lots of beaches too all within a 20 minute drive.
I really liked it here and will be coming back.
Disliked Pitches were quite slanted, but as it's pick your own pitch i could've put the effort in to set up somewhere flatter.
Toilet lights only come on when its very dark outside, so in the evenings, before the lights turn on it can be very dark in the loos. Easily solvable by bringing a torch though.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review
Love it!
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked I particularly liked the peace and quiet of this camping spot.
At a few minutes walk, one can spot the Corfe Casle in the distance, a nice picture opportunity!
I also appreciate the facilities: clean toilets and showers, hot water, a dish washing spot. What else can I wish for?
I will be back!
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From the manager: Thank you for your review
Great little spot, very relaxed. Would stay again
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked Unmarked pitches, plenty of space. Logs brought round every night. Good facilities.
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a good find and very quiet
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked a quiet site with qite a few options to pitch up, very near to getting the lovely steam train to swanage
Disliked a lot of the site was at a bit of an angle so drove around for a bit to find somewhere a bit flatter to park the camper van but it was great when we found it. it could have done with a few more toilets dotted around maybe as well as bins and taps for drinking water etc
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Lovely basic site.
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked Really lovely basic site.
Missed the large sign on way in asking us to call them to check in as there's no reception.
The site is down round to the right.
Toilets good.
30mins walk through fields to Corfe castle.
Bus stop at entrance to swanage
2adults 1 child return was £17.70 tho!!!
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From the manager: Thank you for your review
Features
No 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 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
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 No dogs allowedThemes
Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm 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 Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearbyLocation
Purbeck Valley Farmhouse
Valley Road
Corfe Castle
Wareham
Dorset
England
BH20 5HU
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.62623°N
-2.0397°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanage Central | 3.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Kimmeridge Bay | 4.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Studland Knoll House | 4.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Shell Bay North | 5.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Harbour Lake | 6.1 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Corfe Castle 1.2 mi
Swanage Railway 3.7 mi
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 4 mi
Brownsea Island 5.6 mi
Lulworth Castle & Park 7.5 mi
National Trust
Corfe Castle 1.1 mi
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 4.1 mi
Brownsea Island 5.6 mi
Clouds Hill 11.2 mi
White Mill 12.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Corfe - Nine Barrows Down - Swanage 1.2 mi
The Purbecks - Castle and Coastal 1.4 mi
Corfe - East Creech - West Hill 1.4 mi
West From Corfe Castle 1.4 mi
Norden - Scotland - Blue Pool - Corfe 1.6 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, Dorset 18.2 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
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Purbeck Valley Farmhouse have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Purbeck Valley Farmhouse dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Purbeck Valley Farmhouse? If you’re in Dorset for a beach break but fancy seeking out quieter shores than the particularly popular Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove (half an hour’s drive), check out Winspit Quarry, Seacombe … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Purbeck Valley Farmhouse?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Purbeck Valley Farmhouse? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.