Primitive grass tent campsite
From £25 (£25) 1 night, 2 adults
Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.
Site size
unlimited
Ground type
Grass
Suitable for
Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)
Features
Extras
Bring a pup tent (2 max) | £2 (£2) per stay | |
Dog (2 max) | £2 (£2) per stay | |
Extra car (1 max) | £2 (£2) per stay | |
Log basket (max unlimited) | £5 (£5) per item |
You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.
Availability
Your booking From £25 (£25) | |
Based on 1 night, 6 people |
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Edwards Farm
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Second time we've stayed here, friendly owners, just nice.
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No. 7 bell tent (wood-burning stove, six person)
Liked: A peaceful setting, good facilities and the owners were lovely.
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From the manager: Thanks so much for the review, lovely to see you and your children again. Hope to see you again next year - you always bring the weather! Best Alex
lovely spot
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: scenery was lovely, lots of wild flowers between the pitches. campsite owner checked in very briefly to make sure everything was okay and that I was settled in. Plenty of resources available detailing local walks and activities.
Disliked: The ground was a little wet, but I visited very early in the season, I'm sure this wouldn't be an issue later on.
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From the manager: Hi, I am sorry you could only rate the campsite 8/10, you have spoilt my two and a half year record of 10/10 of which I was so proud! But I guess it had to happen sometime. I respect your review as you have to review as you see it. But could I just answer a few of your comments: I hope this is the right person, but I think you booked last minute, arriving that afternoon mid week. This booking popped up on my phone, but unfortunately I was in hospital, having been admitted urgently over the weekend, all a bit of a shock as I am normally super fit. I phoned you immediately and mentioned that the site would not be prepared as usual and if you wanted to book elsewhere or have a refund I was perfectly happy to do so. You did not want either. So I arranged for a friend to pop down and make sure you were ok, sadly that was the best I could do in the circumstances. The site was wet because we have had the worst winter and wettest spring on record, I am sorry I really can not help that. Thank goodness it is so much better now. I had delayed a month from usual opening because of this. We do not offer wifi at the site, as we are entirely off grid, so we encourage people not to rate the wifi. Lastly, I see you rated your accommodation as 8/10 as well. As you brought your own tent , I would strongly urge a trip to the camping shop to treat yourself to an upgrade, get that tent you have always dreamed about! Sorry to have missed you. All Best Alex
Lovely quiet place…
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Lovely quiet place
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From the manager: Thanks Faye, very kind. I hope you have better luck with weather on the next trip. All Best Alex
Loved this beautiful site
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Bell tent (wood-burning stove)
Liked: The space around each pitch. The quietness. The kind owner, Alex. The walk up in to Shaftesbury, good for the leg muscles. The walk down from the nearest pub! View across the area. The siunsets
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From the manager: Thanks Anne, thank goodness the Tent stood up to the weather, but you guys know what you are doing around a tent! Pleasure to meet you both.
what camping shall be
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Liked: What a magical time, we were very lucky and got the campiste for ourselves. The view is georgous, the site is well maintained and very calm and quiet. We sadly didnt met Alex,the owner but he advised us very well about his campsite and activities in the area. We will defenetly return.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your review. Look forward to meeting you if, or hopefully when, you come again. I hope you get clear skies! Best Alex
We had a wonderful return trip to Edwards Farm. Small back to…
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: We had a wonderful return trip to Edwards Farm. Small back to basics site with lovely views and good sized pitches. Facilities are great with toilets, outdoor showers, a washing up area and a small field shelter which are always clean and tidy. Only a short walk up the hill to Shaftesbury and lots of good local walks from the campsite or within a short drive. Alex is a great host and communication was excellent, we were warned the field was rather wet and that there was a temporary issue with the hot water the day after we booked. This wasn't an issue for us but it was nice to know beforehand as other's may have let you get there first. This was our second trip here and we will definitely be back again!
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From the manager: Thanks Matt, much appreciated review, thank goodness there was a welcome break in the weather at least for a short time. Look forward to your return. Best Alex PS Sorry about the rugby!
A gem of a site. Peaceful with amazing views , clean and tidy.
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Bell tent (wood-burning stove)
Liked: We stayed for 3 nights in the 6 man Bell tent with a wood burner. It was great not having to worry about pitching and striking a tent. Lovely site, tucked away in a corner of Dorset with amazing views across the countryside. Facilities are basic but kept clean and tidy. Alex is a great host providing extra information before we areived to help us find the site and popping over during out stay to make sure everything was OK. We'd planned to use the site as a base to do other things, but ended up changing plans so we could spend more time there to enjoy the views and some stargazing. Lots to do in the surrounding area, spent an afternoon in Shaftesbury visiting the Abbey and Gold Hill, its a steep hill to get there but not very far and plenty of pubs and cafes to reward yourself when you get there. We didn't have children with us so havent provided a rating and there is no WiFi, but data signal was fine when I needed it.
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From the manager: Thanks for the lovely review and for being so speedy with it! Very much appreciated. You managed to pick the weather perfectly, arrived just after a storm and left before one. I could do with you booking every week, as a guarantee for others. Hopefully see you again. Best Alex
Book it! You won't regret it.
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: I loved the location and the layout of the camp. I absolutely loved the outdoor showers, I had 3 showers during our 2 night stay!! So perfect. The washing up area was nice and clean and I loved all the little touches, like the welcome leaflet, the firepit wall, the jars and tealights. The communication with Alex prior to arrival was amazing & so, so helpful. Thank you! Also the town if Shaftesbury is a 20 min walk and such a gorgeous town. Can't wait to stay again!
Disliked: Nothing
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From the manager: Thanks so much for the review, and great artwork! I am getting a good collection from the season, as someone who can't even draw a stickman properly, I am always amazed at drawing and painting. Really glad you had a good time. Best Alex
Beautifull little campsite with the best host ever!
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: We had a wonderfull stay at Edwards Farm! It is small with beautifull view and you find there everything you need, simple and clean. The shower runs on sunlight so you might need to take a cold shower....;). Alex is a wonderfull host, very helpfull, friendly, fulltime of story's and a perfect guide to help you find the most beautiful sides and pubs and restaurants.
Disliked: Cannot think of anything...
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From the manager: Thank you for the review. It was great to meet you both, and your lovely dogs. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip to the UK. Obviously Dorset is the best County, but I might be biased! Best Alex
Beautiful, peaceful site
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No. 7 bell tent (wood-burning stove, six person)
Liked: Beautiful, peaceful setting with lots of space. Everything well thought-through, from location and spacing of pitches to the showers and other facilities. We had a lovely couple of days here.
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From the manager: Thank you, it was lovely to see the children having a good time, and I hope the birthday went well. I never did find out whose it was. Thank you for great ratings. Best Alex
Features
Portable toilet
Dogs allowed
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Edwards Farm
Foyle Hill
Shaftesbury
Dorset
England
SP7 0PT
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.99946°N
-2.21511°W
Route directions
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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Poole Harbour Rockley Sands | 20.8 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Poole Harbour Lake | 21.4 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Poole Branksome Chine | 24.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Bournemouth Alum Chine | 24.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Poole Canford Cliffs Chine | 24.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Stourhead House and Garden 8.7 mi
Longleat 13.2 mi
Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 15.1 mi
Haynes International Motor Museum 15.2 mi
Wilton House 16.5 mi
National Trust
Stourhead 8.6 mi
Philipps House and Dinton Park 11.5 mi
Little Clarendon 11.7 mi
White Mill 15 mi
Kingston Lacy 15.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Shaftesbury – Kingsettle Wood – Motcombe - Shaftesbury 1.1 mi
Duncliffe Wood 2.1 mi
Todber - Fifehead - Stour Provost - Todber 3.6 mi
The Donheads - Wincombe - Gutch Common - Barkers Hill 4.5 mi
Donhead St Andrew and the Wardour Castles 4.5 mi
Local events
- Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday, July 19, 2024 – Friday, July 19, 2024)
Dorchester, England 17.6 mi
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 26, 2024 – Wednesday, June 26, 2024)
Glastonbury, England 19.5 mi
- Tankfest (Friday, June 28, 2024 – Friday, June 28, 2024)
Wareham, England 21.1 mi
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 7, 2024 – Saturday, September 7, 2024)
Dorchester, England 21.2 mi
- Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, July 25, 2024 – Thursday, July 25, 2024)
Wareham, England 25 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.
Want to know more about camping in Dorset?
- Does Edwards Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Edwards Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Edwards Farm? A visit to Shaftesbury is sure to be on the cards when staying at this site – the historic town is a mere mile away, so you can easily go off on … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Edwards Farm?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 2 p.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Edwards Farm? From $31.61 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.