Crooked Willows Farm
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- Rural site on a working farm 10 minutes' drive from Wimborne Minster
- Bournemouth beach, Poole and the New Forest within a half-hour drive
- On the edge of the Holt Heath National Nature Reserve
Site type
Languages spoken
English
Nearest sites
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Features
Pop-up campsite
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
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
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
Peaceful
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Farm
Pop-up campsite
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Location
Crooked Willows Farm
Mannington
Wimborne
Dorset
England
BH21 7LB
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.84436°N
-1.91625°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Bournemouth Pier | 9.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
Bournemouth Durley Chine | 9.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Bournemouth Boscombe Pier | 9.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
Bournemouth Alum Chine | 9.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Bournemouth Manor Steps | 9.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 5.6 mi
Adventure Wonderland 5.7 mi
The Bournemouth Balloon 8.8 mi
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum 9 mi
Bournemouth Pier Beach 9 mi
National Trust
Kingston Lacy 5.6 mi
White Mill 6.9 mi
Brownsea Island 11 mi
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 13.9 mi
Corfe Castle 15.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Holt Heath - Horton Tower - Holt Heath 1.1 mi
CRICHEL HOUSE 4.3 mi
AVON HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 19/05/1998) 4.5 mi
ST GILES' HOUSE 4.8 mi
Pamphill - Eye Bridge - Lambs Green - Wimborne 5.1 mi
Local events
- New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday 30 July 2024 – Tuesday 30 July 2024)
Brockenhurst, Hampshire 14.6 mi
- Tankfest (Friday 28 June 2024 – Friday 28 June 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 17.7 mi
- Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday 19 July 2024 – Friday 19 July 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 17.8 mi
- Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 19.2 mi
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 7 September 2024 – Saturday 7 September 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 23.8 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.
Reviews
Voted 76% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Clean facilities. If there are any problems Richard is on hand straight…
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Liked: Clean facilities. If there are any problems Richard is on hand straight away. Great firepit and able to buy wood for it too. Cheap too!
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Friendly owner, basic facilities but perfect for an off grid stay
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Liked: Very quiet site. Back to nature.
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I would definitely stay there again
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Buttercup non-electric grass pitch
Liked: Very basic cheap camp site
Disliked: Only a toilet no showers but I knew that before I booked
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Brilliant definitely an 11/10
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Liked: Amazing. Very clean. Very friendly farmer. We love the idea of compost toilets, very clean and convenient. The fireplace is brilliant. My children loved being free to play and explore. We absolutely enjoyed walking through the countryside and exploring. Beautiful horses in a nearby field. Nature at its finest. This is our 2nd time visiting and we will definitely be returning. Love not having electric, means no devices and can really get back to basics. No street lights meant you can really appreciate and see the stars. But don't forget your torch you will need it!
Disliked: The local pub is never open.
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Peace and tranquility of a basic site which was just what we…
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Liked: Peace and tranquility of a basic site which was just what we wanted to give a new tent a run out and visit relatives in the area. Large grassy field with plenty of space to pitch and sufficient hedge shelter to protect against 45mph winds we experienced on one day. 2 clean and basic composting toilets and a sink with water supply nearby, we brought our own shower. Very friendly and easy going site owner, Richard, who made us very welcome. Field is full of wild flowers, clover, plantain, daisies, vetch and even birds foot trefoil. Site is away from all but country lanes and within walking distance of Holt Heath. Probably best visited by car but it is possible to walk or cycle to a couple of nearby convenience stores in Three Legged Cross, with a large Morrisons only 3 miles away in Verwood. Camping shop and great branch of Mountain Warehouse on the outskirts of Three Legged Cross. Lovely site for visiting the lesser known areas of east and north Dorset and a short car ride to the beaches around Poole and Bournemouth. Great site
Disliked: Nothing
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Nice area with good walks right from the sire over heath and…
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Liked: Nice area with good walks right from the sire over heath and moorland
Disliked: It’s a tiny bit hard to find (make sure you follow the directions they text) Also it’s not particularly level
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Compost toilets very clean and didn't smell. Richard was very friendly and helpful Quiet…
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Liked: Compost toilets very clean and didn't smell. Richard was very friendly and helpful Quiet and peaceful
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Basic quiet site.
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Liked: Lovely large field with plenty of space. Fire pits and some picnic tables supplied. Two composting toilets that we didn't use as we had our own facilities. Lovely walk around fishing lake with lilies, dragonflies etc a short walk from camping field. Only a short walk via NT path to Holt Heath which was beautiful with Ling in flower and Swallows circling. About 20 minute drive to Wimborne Minster that is a vibrant pretty town. Cross Keys Inn in walking distance of camping field but not able to comment as we didn't visit. Lovely spot. Would definitely return.
Disliked: Nothing.
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Excellent site, clean, friendly , welcoming
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Liked: Crooked willows farm was perfect. It was so quiet you couldn’t hear anything for miles, unless someone was driving past the field but it wasn’t a bother and didn’t happen often. Richard qas a great host and always came by to see if you and other campers were okay, if you was about. He would also make sure your stay felt welcoming. The compost toilets were always kept clean too with regular checks. If you have dog like me and my partner then the field is perfect too! Our dog Dobby loved her stay and was worn out every night. There were some nice walks too, but if you wanted to go to anywhere touristy then you would have to drive it, which is pretty normal :) overall fantastic ! Thank you Richard.
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Location Quietness Friendly pub few minutes walk away Toilets were clean…
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Liked: Location Quietness Friendly pub few minutes walk away Toilets were clean
Disliked: No tap or antibacterial soap by toilets
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- Does Crooked Willows Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Crooked Willows Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Crooked Willows Farm? This is a fab area for fresh air activities: bring your rod licence for day tickets to fish in the Holt Heath National Nature Reserve, opposite the site, or pack your clubs … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Crooked Willows Farm?
Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m.