Huntick Retreat

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Hardstanding pitches
Hardstanding pitches
Huntick retreat reception and the koi pond
A sunny day on site
The neighbours coming to say hello
Huntick retreat site office
Fully-serviced hardstanding pitch
Happy campers on an extra-large grass pitch
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Huntick retreat reception and the koi pond
A sunny day on site
The neighbours coming to say hello

  • Well-located adults-only Dorset touring park near the A35
  • Poole Quay, Corfe Castle and Monkey World within 20 minutes’ drive
  • Dogs welcome; Lytchett Matravers pubs and shops a mile away
Have a look at this for a conveniently located place to stay in the Dorset countryside – Huntick Retreat is only a little way off the A35, the main road running across the county, and it’s a mere mile from the shops and pubs of Lytchett Matravers. Not that it’s all about the location, handy though it is… this is a site that’s surrounded by lovely views and offers a warm welcome and helpful service to all its guests. It’s an adults-only (16+) setup here, but dogs are welcome and provided with a designated exercise area for a proper stretch of the paws. There are plenty of dog-friendly pubs and attractions nearby too, so they’ll be able to join you on your outings – just ask on site for tips. Dogs will need to be kept on a lead at all times on site, however, because it’s not just human guests that like to pitch up here – the park is also popular with passing wildlife like deer – including a resident stag – badgers, buzzards and hedgehogs, so the owners are keen to make sure they’re not disturbed. Facilities at Huntick Retreat have been well thought out to make life easy for guests – you’ll have access to a launderette and drying room, a washing-up area, a wifi connection, chemical disposal and bathrooms with toilets and showers. Poole (15 minutes’ drive) is your nearest large town for anything you can’t get in Lytchett Matravers.

Campground type

Tent sites 14
Camper sites 32
RV sites 32
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 16 are not allowed on site.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Units longer than 7.9 metres are not allowed.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 72 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

97% would recommend this campground to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful, well-kept campsite with friendly, helpful staff. Guests rave about clean facilities & spacious, level pitches. Appreciated for its quiet, adult vibe & rural views. Wi-Fi & extra facilities during peak times are minor points. Many want to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Lovely campsite.

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Christine K.

Big Field power optional grass campsite

Liked Such a lovely quiet campsite. Well kept and clean. The pitch was large and level and the shower and toilet facilities were excellent. The staff were really friendly and we are definitely going back there again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful site with clean facilities and large pitches

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Anonymous

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Peaceful and quiet. Large pitches with good facilities. Toilet and shower block clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Back to basics campsite. Friendly staff. Clean amenities

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Hazel N.

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Fantastic showers and clean toilets. Quiet site with no frills or kids.

Disliked The fact there were no kids or entertainment.

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review – it’s greatly appreciated. As an adult-only site, we aim to provide a peaceful and relaxing environment. While children are welcome to visit during the day (between 10am and 6pm), we do not offer entertainment, in keeping with the tranquil ethos of the site.

Kind Regards
The Team @ Huntick Retreat

Lovely, well maintained, quiet site

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Dave L.

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Well maintained grounds with hedges and rustic fences dividing site into sections giving it a "small site" feel. Toilets/showers kept very clean. The level hard-standings a little narrow, but the grass area for each pitch very generous - plenty of room for an large awning.
Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Nice touch was the subtle clusters of fairy lights in the shrubs along the paths, which came on at dusk, maintaining the gentle countryside feel.
A short, straightforward drive into Poole and it's attractions.

Disliked Not a dislike as such but be aware:
Travelling north on Huntick Road, from Randells Hill end, it is on the left, just after the cross-roads to the school. Sat-nav using post-code directed us that is was on the right, half a kilometre further om!!

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Friendly welcome at reception very helpful.Very clean toilets and showers.Lovely views across…

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Anonymous

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Friendly welcome at reception very helpful.Very clean toilets and showers.Lovely views across fields towards Poole.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good level site, great hosts, great base to explore from

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rebecca E.

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Great hosts, easy check in clean, tidy facilities

Disliked Shower seemed a little temperamental could get it to warm up but in the 30 degree heat appreciated a cold shower tbh. Being in the centre of the park, next time will as to book on the edge of site instead

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Great little campsite, will definitely be back

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Gary F.

Big Field power optional grass campsite

Liked A great little campsite ideally located near the south coast in a charming village. Spotless bathrooms and nice big pitches

Disliked Nothing really, I understand the owners are new so things will take time

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From the manager: Thank you for your review. We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay here at Huntick Retreat, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Kind Regards
Huntick Retreat

Found the site was just what be wanted for our stay.…

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Ann W.

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Found the site was just what be wanted for our stay. Personal friendly and pitch good. Would certainly recommend to friends and would certainly stay again if that way.

Disliked Nothing really

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From the manager: Thank you for your review. We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay here at Huntick Retreat, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Kind Regards
Huntick Retreat

Rustic & Rural

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Deborah S.

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Fantastic base for the area
Lovely to meet Becca & Sean who were an absolute mind of information as they have lived in the area .... so thank you 😀
Lovely small dog walk
All facilities adequate
As told its a work in progress with new owners so I would say this would then be an amazing site

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Excellent site great facilities and friendly staff…

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Nigel J.

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Excellent site great facilities and friendly staff

Disliked Nothing

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Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Level campground, no steep slopes

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Gray water hook-up for caravans Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Huntick Retreat

Huntick Road

Lytchett Matravers

Poole

Dorset

England

BH16 6BB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.75274°N
2.06161°W

Nearest transport

Bus
4.4 mi Seldown Coach Station
5 mi Post Office
5.1 mi Red Lion
Rail
2.7 mi Hamworthy Rail Station
2.9 mi Holton Heath Rail Station
4.1 mi Poole Rail Station
Ferry
4.3 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
4.4 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing
6.4 mi Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
10.2 mi 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

Dorset is, of course, well known for its gorgeous landscapes – and it should be pretty easy to check out some of the top spots from here. Both the atmospheric ruins of Corfe Castle and the sparkling waters of the Blue Pool are about 20 minutes’ drive away; alternatively you could set off to the Jurassic Coast for a day at Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door (half an hour), or head for the miles of sandy beach at Studland Peninsula (half an hour). If you fancy a bit of activity among this scenery, perhaps play a round at Bulbury Woods Golf Club (five minutes) or have a go at the madcap floating assault course at Dorset Adventure Park (20 minutes). For more leisurely strolls, board a boat at Poole Quay (15 minutes) for a wildlife trail around Brownsea Island, wander around the National Trust’s Kingston Lacy estate (15 minutes) or set off to see birds at Abbotsbury Swannery (45 minutes). Don’t write off Dorset’s favourite family attractions either – places like Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre (20 minutes), The Tank Museum (25 minutes) and the Swanage Railway (half an hour) have plenty to offer for grown-up days out.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands 2.5 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Harbour Lake 3.1 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Sandbanks Peninsular 7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Shore Road Beach 7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Shell Bay North 7.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 4.3 mi

Brownsea Island 6.3 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 7.6 mi

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 7.8 mi

Corfe Castle 7.9 mi

National Trust

White Mill 3.6 mi

Kingston Lacy 4.2 mi

Brownsea Island 6.4 mi

Corfe Castle 8 mi

Clouds Hill 8.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

CHARBOROUGH PARK 2.9 mi

WAREHAM MEADOWS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 02/08/2004) 3.4 mi

Canford Heath 3.7 mi

Pamphill - Eye Bridge - Lambs Green - Wimborne 4.2 mi

KINGSTON LACY 4.3 mi

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)

    Dorchester, England 16 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Huntick Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Huntick Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Huntick Retreat? Dorset is, of course, well known for its gorgeous landscapes – and it should be pretty easy to check out some of the top spots from here. Both the atmospheric ruins of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Huntick Retreat?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Huntick Retreat? From $33.53 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.