Coombe Farm Camping

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  • Peaceful site backed by woodland in rural Dorset
  • A five-minute drive to Swanage beach; Corfe Castle 10 minutes
  • Dark site with Swanage Railway and the South West Coast Path close by
Coombe Farm Camping is a simple, peaceful site on the outskirts of Swanage in Dorset. The site is set in a 13-acre field framed by oak woods, with exceptional views across the Downs and a real chance of spotting wildlife like deer and owls. One thing you’ll get here that’s certainly a novelty is steam locomotives chuffing along Swanage Railway at the bottom of the camping field – not everyone can say they’ve got a heritage railway line almost to themselves – and there’s even a footpath down to the railway track if you’d like to get a better view of the trains. Despite this field feeling wonderfully remote, it’s actually only a five-minute drive from Swanage, with its popular beach, great pubs and restaurants. And if you’d rather cook for yourselves, here you can pick up stuff to grill on the firepit back at base. If you’re into serious walking, you can jump on the South West Coast Path in five minutes’ drive, for bracing hikes along clifftops, and if you’re keen on your medieval history, drive to 11th-century Corfe Castle (10 minutes) to scramble around the hillside ruins. Basic facilities include a tap in the washing-up area and portable toilets, but what this site is all about is the chance to spend quiet evenings sitting under the stars with family and friends – and remember to bring that telescope so you can watch the Milky Way glittering above on clear nights.

Campground type

Tent sites 20
Rent a tent 2
RV sites 5
Open now
Opens July 23
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • 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).
  • Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet 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 Wed, Jul 23 to

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Reviews

9.4

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97% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Great location, simple campground with stunning views, spacious, and peaceful. Friendly staff. Basic but clean facilities. Good for families & solo travelers. Convenient for exploring Swanage. Minor drawbacks: uneven ground, no showers/hot water.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked We liked the fact that it was very basic! Just a field and exactly what camping should be. The toilets were clean despite the rain which was great and the walks for the dogs were lovely!

Disliked We actually didn’t like being able to pick ourselves where we go. We would much have preferred being told where to set up camp with things taken into account like party size, young children etc. so that way we were guaranteed to be away from bigger groups.

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John Q.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Cracking views, clean portaloo, nice andquiet and friendly host. Cold shower is invigorating!

Disliked Not much !

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Valerie T.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked We had a lovely time here, despite the weather lol. The views are lovely and the campsite, clean and friendly.

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A nice camp site with lovely views

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Very quiet and friendly. We felt very welcome

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Craig W.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely air freshener smelling portaloos! Excellent, jolly greeting from Oliver. Just a brilliant vibe. Nice and simple.

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Really friendly owners, great location. Really great site.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Super friendly, had everything for basic camping. Clean toilets. And really good location.

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Stripped back camping experience but with lovely and helpful staff.

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Asami O.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Very friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere. They were "fully booked" but they didn't pack people/ groups in so there was still plenty of privacy and space. Simple taps for water and washing up with portaloos on site. Gave us a nice tip about the local butchers and also lent us some bricks to raise our camping stove off the ground.

Disliked The only thing I wasn't a fan of were the portaloos but at least there were 7 or 8 of them available so you never had to wait.

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Natasha W.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Absolutely lovely back to basics camping, beautiful surroundings. Owners/wardens were friendly, helpful and kept the portaloos very clean. No annoying noise, music etc..... wood for the fire was cheap, stocked and made for an excellent weekend. We would love to come back.

Disliked Some all the gear no idea types liked to camp a little closer to us than we would of liked... but noise was incredibly minimal and a huge field to pick your spot.

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An excellent site, very friendly & helpful staff, with clean toilets.

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Anna C.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great location for accessing Swanage with a bus stop at the end of the track.
Very peaceful, if you camp away from the entrance, with a beautiful view & lots of space so you don't feel like you are on top of others.
The toilets were kept immaculately clean and were pleasant to use.

Disliked No hot shower - but there is a cold one if you're willing to brave it!

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Emily T.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely simple quiet campsite.

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

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 Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available 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 Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Site close to accessible bathrooms

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Coombe Farm Camping

Coombe

Swanage

Dorset

England

BH19 3DW

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.61177°N
1.99276°W

Nearest transport

Bus
1.4 mi Bus Station
3.3 mi East Street
3.3 mi East Street
Rail
7.4 mi Poole Rail Station
7.8 mi Wareham Rail Station
7.8 mi Holton Heath Rail Station
Ferry
5.1 mi Shell Bay Ferry Terminal
5.3 mi Sandbanks Ferry Terminal
5.5 mi Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
13.5 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Swanage beach: five minutes’ drive - Swanage Railway: five minutes - South West Coast Path: five minutes - Corfe Castle: 10 minutes - Durlston Country Park and National Nature Reserve: 10 minutes - Studland Bay: 15 minutes - Spyway Dinosaur Footprints: 15 minutes - Hartland Moor National Nature Reserve: 15 minutes - Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park: 25 minutes - Lulworth Castle and Park: 25 minutes

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Swanage Central 1.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Studland Knoll House 3.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Shell Bay North 5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Sandbanks Peninsular 5.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Kimmeridge Bay 6.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Swanage Railway 1.4 mi

Corfe Castle 3.5 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 3.5 mi

Brownsea Island 5.5 mi

Dorset Cruises 8.8 mi

National Trust

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 2.9 mi

Corfe Castle 3.4 mi

Brownsea Island 5.5 mi

Clouds Hill 13.5 mi

White Mill 13.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Herston - Worth Matravers - Corfe 0.6 mi

Swanage to Corfe Circular Walk 1.9 mi

Durlston Castle Historic Landscape 2 mi

Worth Matravers - Cliffs, Caves and Chapel 2.2 mi

Worth Matravers - Winspit - Dancing Ledge 2.2 mi

Local events

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

    Dorchester, England 20.4 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Coombe Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Coombe Farm Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Coombe Farm Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Swanage beach: five minutes’ drive - Swanage Railway: five minutes - South West Coast Path: five minutes - Corfe Castle: 10 minutes - Durlston Country Park … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Coombe Farm Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3:30 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Coombe Farm Camping? From $24.33 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.