Martha's Down

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  • Family- and dog-friendly rural site two minutes' drive from the A303
  • Within half an hour's drive of Stonehenge, Longleat and Salisbury
  • Two village pubs and village shop 15 minutes' walk away
Fancy a bit of wild-style camping but without a wild and complicated journey to get there? Make for Martha's Down, in a cracking Wiltshire countryside spot a couple of minutes’ drive from the A303, just south of Chicklade. Such a handy location makes this a top spot for cross-country stopovers, but those that choose to stick around for a little longer should be richly rewarded with fine views (as it’s in the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) and places to go for day trips (what with Salisbury, Shaftesbury, Stonehenge, Stourhead and Longleat all being within a half-hour drive…) The vibe here at Martha’s* place is ‘wild-style’ rather than completely wild camping – that means all the relaxed atmosphere and peace of a rural site but with the added comfort of hot showers and ample toilets (there’s also a chemical waste disposal point if you’re in possession of your own toilet facilities). This is a place that’s keenly family friendly, so it allows well-behaved dogs and has a strict quiet time from 10pm to 8am that all guests are asked to keep to. Family gatherings round a barbecue are most welcome too: there’s a village shop 15 minutes’ walk away for picking up the bits, although you may just choose to stick around in the village to eat at one of the two pubs instead. (*Martha being, of course, the owners’ favourite sheep that they hand-reared after she was orphaned as a lamb. See if you can spot her now among the small flock of ewes on site…)

Site type

Tent sites 32
Caravan sites 5
Motorhome sites 5
Open now
Opens 10 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • 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.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 10 Apr to

Open from Wed, 1 Apr to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 375 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Peaceful, spacious site with great views. Clean loos & showers. Appreciated the quiet & short walk to pubs. Well-organised, easy access for a relaxed stay. Some found the open field exposed to weather.

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‘wild style’…..with facilities!

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Andrew D.

Powered grass site

Liked It’s states it’s ’Wild style’, but you still have facilities, separate showers and Loos, EHU, drinking water, so really, for me, I need nothing else! It’s a lovely pleasant spot, quiet countryside, super friendly helpful staff, Rob in particular, easy to check in. Ha, I spent one night last night, went off for the day, ended up coming back again tonight!! Until next time, I will
Be back!

Disliked Nothing, you get what your told you get!

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Perfect if you want a quiet site Make sure you phone up for gate code

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Nicola H.

Powered grass site

Liked Beautiful countryside setting.
Nice quiet site
Clean facilities

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Great all round facilities

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Jessica M.

Unpowered grass site

Liked Very easy to get to from A303. Perfect over night stop. Brilliant view, very clean toilets and showers. Walking distance to pub.

Disliked Nothing

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Great views, wonderful location with 2…

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Joy G.

Powered grass site

Liked Great views, wonderful location with 2 good pubs near by , lots of space and clean toilets / showers !
Easy check in !
We will be definitely be back 🤩

Disliked Nothing !

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5 mins from Fonthill estate which was per location for us.

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John G.

Powered grass site

Liked Choose your own, nice sized pitches. Toilets are clean, well kept. Didn’t try the showers. Relaxed on leaving day, allowed me to stay a few extra hours at no charge.

Disliked Not much to dislike. Entrance and exit via a padlock gate is a bit of a pain but not a showstopper.

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Plenty of space to chose from,…

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David M.

Powered grass site

Liked Plenty of space to chose from, quiet, toilets and showers were clean.

Disliked The weather!!

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A little gem

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Andy F.

Unpowered grass site

Liked Super place to stay. Quiet, tranquil, feels like it is off the beaten track, yet still only a few moments from the main road! Facilities perfect, loads of space ... I'll definitely be back, many thanks.

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Loads of space, convenient location 5…

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Andrew F.

Powered grass site

Liked Loads of space, convenient location 5 mins from the A303, lovely countryside. Friendly staff.

Disliked The site is open and a bit exposed so can be windy.

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Location, facilities, security. Good stop over…

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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked Location, facilities, security. Good stop over site.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Would stay there again

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Gayle S.

Unpowered grass site

Liked Just off the A303. Beautiful 360 view across fields. Village with pubs and village shop just 10 mins down the road, via a pathway.

Quiet, dog friendly and basic.

It’s essentially a grass field, with temporary showers and toilets, the ones you’d find at festivals, yet very clean.

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Features

Portable toilet

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 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 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

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Restaurant nearby

Location

Martha's Down

Chicklade Road

Hindon

Wiltshire

England

SP3 5SU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.10342°N
2.12612°W

Nearest transport

Coach
11.8 km Market Place
11.8 km Market Place
11.9 km The Town Hall
Rail
5.8 km Tisbury Rail Station
12 km Warminster Rail Station
12.8 km Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station
Ferry
44.7 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
44.9 km Poole Ferry Terminal
47.6 km Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
41.7 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

Whether you’re taking the dog for a wander or sloping off for a well-earned pint in the pub you’ve come to the right place for country walks – there are oodles of paths to pick from in the local area. If you'd rather pedal, have a chat with the folk at local outfit Cranks and Planks for e-bike hire. For a rather grander backdrop to your rambles, aim for the gorgeous gardens at Stourhead (15 minutes’ drive) or the lakeside Old Wardour Castle (20 minutes) – this latter is in a ruined state but still intact enough for youngsters to play at being knights. Surely no visit to this area would be complete without stopping by at Stonehenge (20 minutes) to see the ancient circle up close, and taking a stroll around Salisbury (half an hour) to explore its market and gaze up at the cathedral’s 123-metre spire. A full day out should certainly be planned at Longleat (20 minutes) as well – alongside the drive-through safaris are friendly farm animals, a mini railway to ride on, a castle-themed playground and one of the biggest hedge mazes in the world (plus a very smart house with formal gardens and art collection, if that’s more your thing…)

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands 43.1 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Harbour Lake 43.9 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bournemouth Durley Chine 46.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bournemouth Alum Chine 46.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bournemouth Pier 46.6 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Stourhead House and Garden 13.5 km

Longleat 14 km

Wilton House 19 km

Stonehenge 22.4 km

Old Sarum 22.8 km

National Trust

Philipps House and Dinton Park 9.8 km

Little Clarendon 10.4 km

Stourhead 13.6 km

Mompesson House 23.2 km

Stonehenge Landscape 23.5 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Hindon - Wessex Ridgeway - Tisbury - Greenwich 1 km

FONTHILL 2.8 km

The Green and Around West Knoyle 4.8 km

Chilmark - Monarch's Way - Fonthill Bishop - Ridge 5.8 km

HATCH HOUSE 5.9 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 Martha's Down have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Martha's Down dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Martha's Down? Whether you’re taking the dog for a wander or sloping off for a well-earned pint in the pub you’ve come to the right place for country walks – there are oodles of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Martha's Down?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    Please call the site just before arrival with your name and registration number so you can be given the gate access code.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Martha's Down? From $57.17 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.