Salt Pig The Farm - Putlake
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- Family-friendly farm site on the Isle of Purbeck
- On the edge of Langton Matravers; five minutes' drive from Swanage
- Café; adventure farm (additional fee) with a petting zoo and soft play
Campground type
20
20
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- A charge of GBP0.50 ($1.05) applies for the use of the shower.
- Facilities/activities including entrance to the adventure farm and soft play are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- The grocery shop is open between 09/01 and 16/12.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The campground/park 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 21 or over.
- Minimum spacing of 4 metres between pitches.
- This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
- Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 4 July to
Reviews
91% would recommend this campground to a friend
91% would stay here again
What customers say
Awesome views, chill vibes, and heaps of room. Staff are legend, the cafe's a ripper, and it's dead handy for Swanage. Basic but clean loos, though some mention shower tokens. A few found pitches a bit sloped or busy, but most are chuffed and keen to come back.
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Great little site, very friendly, great hosts, perfect simple stay
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Liked Space, peaceful, location
Disliked Largely sloping site & a long way to the toilets!
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Lovely spacious campsite with amazing walks nearby, quick drive to swanage and…
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Liked Lovely spacious campsite with amazing walks nearby, quick drive to swanage and 20 min from quiet lovely beaches. We had local ice creams from the cafe which were very yummy. They serve also food but we have not tried it. The campsite staff are very friendly:)
Disliked It could be easier if there could be 2 more showers if it gets busy because 2 may not be enough during bank holidays but we have been very lucky to avoid the queues. One more sink for washing dishes would be a bonus too.
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Will come again… possibly further up the field tho…!
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Liked Lovely great field, not too many there, nice and quiet.
Disliked Not a dislike per say, more a heads up… if you’re a light sleeper, the cockerels start super early… 🤣
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Great price, great location, friendly owners, brilliant onsite cafe….
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Liked We liked Everything!! We booked the night before, me my 13y old and 2 dogs staying in our campervan. Really friendly and helpful owners. Stunning views, 40 minute walk in to Swanage or a bus from right outside the campsite. Lots of people there but very quiet with plenty of space. 2 Showers by token (50p for 4 mins) very clean and we did not have to wait at all for the 3 nights we stayed. The cafe open 8am - 6pm serves the best food, we also brought delicious local bacon and the hazelnut brownie was incredible. The local pub, less than 5 mins walk from the site, lovely food and great service. We will 100% be back
Disliked Nothing!!
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Great little spot
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Liked Freedom to choose where you wanted to go. Great walks from the pitch. Lovely cakes in the cafe. Easy bus to and from Swanage.
Disliked Not particularly flat
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Super farm site with little piggies to visit - don't miss breakfast!
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Liked Super spot in a lovely village - very short walk to an excellent pub and bus stop. We loved the little piggies and breakfast in the cafe was truly exceptional - every ingredient had been thoughtfully cooked and was delicious :)
Excellent farm shop and has wonderful countryside views, very near Swanage and Dancing Ledge.
Disliked Sloping field so probably only suitable for campervans not motorhomes.
Lack of hot water for washing up (maybe I was unlucky) and soap in the toilets.
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not a bad price but other sites of parallel cost more generous
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Liked lovely quiet field with great view of rolling purbeck hills
Disliked A bit mean spirited, with token system for showers, to purchase at farm shop (only available within daytime opening hrs.. and dragged its feet on opening while we hung about from 8am waiting for someone to appear), extra charges for kids of paying guests to see farm animals or access soft play area and "DO NOT.." signs up everywhere
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Not a great stay.
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Liked The location and views. Quad bike selling cold drinks in the evening.
Disliked Unfortunately there's a lot to mention here.
Firstly, the site ran out of water. For ages! Saturday and Sunday morning. Secondly, the toilet roll dispensers didn't work properly so there was no toilet roll. And no soap in the soap dispenser.
There were only 2 showers and one washing up sink and there was at least 50 tents in the field.
The camping reception and cafe was one in the same so whenever you went down there to get the obligatory shower tokens (if there was any water) you had to queue in amongst everyone getting food.
Lastly, and not the campsites fault at all, but the local pub ran out of food. Luckily not beer though.
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Lovely site, basic but clean facilities. Staff very friendly and helpful. Great…
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Liked Lovely site, basic but clean facilities. Staff very friendly and helpful. Great food in the cafe!
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Liked that you can pitch anywhere and weren't restricted for space. Very…
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Liked Liked that you can pitch anywhere and weren't restricted for space. Very friendly staff.
Disliked We went on a busy weekend the local carnival was on and we had no water for different periods of time so toilets didn't flush and no showers or washing up facilities. Maybe it would be better to limit pitches to enable everyone to have working toilets, showers and washing up facilities
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Features
Pop-up campground
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 Laundry 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 Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)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 Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Salt Pig The Farm - Putlake
High Street
Langton Matravers
Swanage
Dorset
England
BH19 3EU
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.60961°N
1.99919°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 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Studland Knoll House | 5.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Shell Bay North | 8.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Kimmeridge Bay | 9.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Sandbanks Peninsular | 9.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Swanage Railway 2.8 km
Corfe Castle 5.4 km
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 6.1 km
Brownsea Island 9.3 km
Dorset Cruises 14.7 km
National Trust
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 5.1 km
Corfe Castle 5.2 km
Brownsea Island 9.2 km
Clouds Hill 21.5 km
White Mill 22.1 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Herston - Worth Matravers - Corfe 1.4 km
Worth Matravers - Cliffs, Caves and Chapel 3 km
Worth Matravers - Winspit - Dancing Ledge 3 km
Swanage to Corfe Circular Walk 3.4 km
Durlston Castle Historic Landscape 3.6 km
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, England 32.6 km
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 campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Salt Pig The Farm - Putlake have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Salt Pig The Farm - Putlake dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Salt Pig The Farm - Putlake? With a long sandy beach and shallow waters, Swanage is a popular destination for a family day at the seaside. And when you’re all beached out, you can head to Prince Albert … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Salt Pig The Farm - Putlake?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 11 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Salt Pig The Farm - Putlake? From $41.03 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.