Starlight Glamping
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- Luxury glamping near the Dorset village of Stourton Caundle
- North Dorset Trailway 10 minutes’ drive; beaches about an hour
- Beds with real mattresses; village pub a three-minute walk away
On the outskirts of Stourton Caundle village, surrounded by the splendid countryside of north Dorset, Starlight Glamping is an intimate family- and dog-friendly site that will suit those who are looking for a peaceful holiday with a few luxury touches.
You’ll be staying in spacious bell tents with interior lighting, and sleeping in beds with real mattresses; no need to schlep bed linen, pillows and duvets from home, as they’re supplied by owners Debbie and John. Each bell tent has outdoor seating and fairy lights, so you can linger outside of an evening in a whimsical setting.
The North Dorset Trailway (trailhead 10 minutes’ drive away), which stretches for about 14 miles along an old railway track, can be explored on foot, by bike or on horseback. Alternatively, you could spend a day on the links at Sherborne Golf Club (20 minutes), with its 18-hole course, or go angling at Todber Manor Fisheries (15 minutes), where 11 lakes over a 20-acre area are home to carp and catfish. The Dorset coast and swimming beaches like Bowleaze Cove are less than an hour away.
On the other hand, you might just want to stay on site and engage in nothing more strenuous than the five-minute stroll to the local pub (less if you cut across the field), in the village. A local supermarket in Stalbridge (five minutes) sells sensibly priced groceries and quality produce from over 100 local growers, makers and bakers.
Campground type
3Opens 2 July
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).
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- No stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed, 2 July to
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Features
Pop-up campground
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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
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 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 nearbyType
Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Golf nearbyLocation
Starlight Glamping
c/o The Trooper Inn
Stourton Caundle
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
England
DT10 2JW
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.93482°N
-2.40476°W
Nearest transport
Coach5 km Virginia Ash
5 km Virginia Ash
5.2 km Queens Head
Rail7.5 km Templecombe Rail Station
7.7 km Sherborne Rail Station
12.5 km Thornford Rail Station
Ferry36.4 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
38.4 km Poole Ferry Terminal
38.6 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
Airport43.9 km Bournemouth International Airport
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
Spread over 35 acres, Alners Gorse Butterfly Reserve (10 minutes’ drive) sits in what was once a royal forest. Today, the blackthorn and gorse thickets punctuating its grasslands attract large populations of butterflies and moths, plus birds like woodpeckers, nightingales and kestrels.
Sherborne Castle & Gardens (15 minutes) was built in the 16th century by none other than Sir Walter Raleigh. In addition to elegant rooms filled with period furniture, artworks and decorative arts, the property is renowned for its grounds, landscaped in the 1700s by Capability Brown.
On the western edge of Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the hilltop market town of Shaftesbury (25 minutes) has far-reaching views of the Blackmore Vale. You can pretend to be in a famed bread commercial on cobbled Gold Hill lane, visit the remains of an abbey destroyed by Henry VIII, and stroll through streets lined with independent shops and restaurants.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowleaze Cove | 33.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ringstead Bay | 34 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Weymouth Lodmoor | 34.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Hive | 34.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Harbour Rockley Sands | 35.1 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Haynes International Motor Museum 16 km
Fleet Air Arm Museum 18.7 km
Stourhead House and Garden 20 km
Montacute House 21.8 km
Hardy's Birthplace 22.8 km
National Trust
Stourhead 19.8 km
Montacute House 21.8 km
Lytes Cary Manor 21.9 km
Tintinhull Garden 22 km
Hardy's Cottage 22.8 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
VEN HOUSE 4.6 km
SHERBORNE CASTLE 5.9 km
Sturminster Newton - Cutt Mill - Stour Valley Way 7 km
Sherborne Two Castles Walk 7.6 km
Fiddleford Mill - Sturminster Newton - Fiddleford 8.6 km
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, England 23.7 km
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday 25 June 2025 – Wednesday 25 June 2025)
Glastonbury, England 28 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Starlight Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Starlight Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Starlight Glamping? Spread over 35 acres, Alners Gorse Butterfly Reserve (10 minutes’ drive) sits in what was once a royal forest. Today, the blackthorn and gorse thickets punctuating its grasslands attract large populations of … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Starlight Glamping?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m.