Where are the best places to go glamping in Dorset? With stunning scenery and miles of award winning coastline, a glamping holiday in Dorset in south west England is a great choice. Dorset is famous for being an area of outstanding natural beauty, with landmarks such as Durdle Door.
Perhaps you’re not a fan of camping but like peaceful surroundings and lots of fresh air. Glamping is a great luxury camping alternative for a unique short break.
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Friendship Cottage Glamping
Highwood, Wareham BH20 6AR
Glamping options at Friendship Cottage include one shepherd’s hut, and camping pods. If you’re looking for dog friendly glamping in Dorset, you’re in luck as they welcome dogs
The shepherd hut sleeps two people, includes a barbecue area, patio and wood burner. The bathrooms facilities are communal on the glamping site.
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Shilvington Barn Glamping
Portesham, Weymouth DT3 4HN
Located ten minutes from Chesil beach and fifteen minutes from Weymouth beach, you will find one of three safari tents at East Shilvinghampton Farm. The safari tents have flushing toilets, a mix of communal and private showers.
There are plenty of things to keep you busy on the farm including alpacas, goats, pigs and chickens. You can even hire the jacuzzi for a private soak after a long day exploring the stunning Dorset coastline.
Site facilities include a farm shop, pizza oven, outdoor seating and plenty of space to relax and enjoy the fresh air.
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Golden Cap Holiday Park
Mill Ln, Seatown, Bridport DT6 6JX
Golden Cap glamping pods offer luxury glamping in Dorset. They sleep up to four people, and have electric heating, a kitchen area and a microwave.
Some of the pods have electric sockets and USB ports, as well as an en suite wash room with shower. Also on site, you’ll find a shop, takeaway pizza, children’s play area and a fishing lake.
Forest Yurts
Sopley Farm, Sopley, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 7AZ
Forest Yurts is located close to the New Forest National Park. You’ll discover yurts sleeping two and also larger yurts sleeping up to twelve people. The perfect large family break in Dorset if you’re thinking of glamping.
Each yurt has private facilities including bathrooms and showers which include flushing toilets, a cooking area, fridge, wood burner and covered outside dining with hammocks.
Horders Farm
Horders Farm, FrenchMill Ln, Shaftesbury SP7 0LU
There are two shepherd huts at Horders Farm. The two huts cannot be seen from each other, which is great for a romantic glamping break in Dorset. However if you’re booking as a larger group, the huts are just a short walk from each other.
Angels Hut includes a wood fired hot tub outside, as well as your own private bathroom and a wood burning stove.
Badgers Hut offers luxury glamping in Dorset with a comfortable bed, patio area and a fully equipped kitchen.
Waterside Safari Tents
Bowleaze Coveway, Weymouth DT3 6PP
In the heart of Weymouth in one of the popular holiday parks you’ll find some luxury safari tents to stay in. Some of the tents even have a private hot tub! Dog friendly glamping in Weymouth is also possible with a stay at Waterside.
There is a lot of choice for food and drink onsite including the Southside Bar and Grill, The Waterside Venue, The Waterside Sports Bar, The Shack Bar, The Dog House and a takeaway service.
Additional facilities include indoor and outdoor pools, a 3G arena, outdoor play parks and an arcade.
Walnut Farm Glamping
West Milton Lane, Melplash, Bridport DT6 3WB
Walnut Farm has three en-suite yurts which all have hot showers, king size beds, sofas, wood burners and fireside chairs. Outside each yurt you’ll find a decking area with bbq and fire pit facilities.
Glamping in Dorset with a hot tub is a great choice, and you’ll find everything you need at Walnut Farm.
Durdle Door Holiday Park
Main Rd, West Lulworth, Wareham BH20 5PU
Camping pods at Durdle Door holiday park are dog friendly, and sleep up to four people. They each have a lockable door and covered porch area, picnic table, electricity, heating and comfy beds.
You’ll find this holiday park in Dorset located right at the top of the cliff along the South West coastal path. Additional site facilities include an adventure playground, restaurant, and convenience store. There is also free WIFI available at selected areas in the park.
Dogs are welcome around the park including the bar and restaurant. If you’re looking for a dog friendly break in Dorset, glamping at Durdle Door is a great base for your adventures along the Jurassic Coast.
Longthorns Farm
Longthorns, Wareham BH20 6HH
Why not stay in an eco pod in Dorset, perfect for a night under the stars but with beds instead of sleeping on the floor.
The pods have solar lighting, table and chairs with a fire pit available to hire for sitting outside at night.
Longthorns Farm is conveniently located close to Monkey World, Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door.
Caalm Camp
Dover St, Stour Row, Shaftesbury SP7 0QH
There are six yurts on site at Caalm Camp in Shaftesbury, each sleeping up to six people. The yurts all have beds, electricity, linen, lighting, small kitchen area and wood burner.
Free wood is provided for the wood burner, but if you’d like to use the on site pizza oven, then additional wood can be purchased.
Site facilities include access to private showers, and an individual fridge located in the Haybarn. In the communal Old Haybarn area, you will also find a TV and games room, dining area and a fully equipped kitchen.
This family friendly glamping site in Dorset also has access to an outside play area for children.
Dorset Forest Garden Glamping
Beaminster Bottom Farm, Beaminster DT8 3SG
Choose from one of three different themed shepherd huts at Dorset Forest Garden Glamping. You can stay in The Astronomer, The Artisan or The Forager, each sleeping two people.
The huts all have fully equipped kitchens, ensuite shower and flushing toilets, wood burning stoves and an outdoor barbecue area. There’s plenty of peace and quiet with great scenery. If you want to use the hot tub, this can also be added to your booking.
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Higher Moor Farm Campsite
Nottington, Weymouth DT3 4BW
There is a choice of glamping pods sleeping either two or four people at Higher Moor Farm campsite. The pods have ensuite bathroom facilities as well as lounge area, equipped kitchen and outside deck with furniture.
You can also enjoy bell tent glamping which has luxury inflatable beds and power sockets if you don’t want to go completely off grid.
Onsite facilities include a farm shop, award winning toilet blocks, hot showers, and in the Summer months a pizza from the wood fired pizza oven.
Also included are play areas for the children, a dedicated dog walking area if you’re bringing the dog, 4G phone coverage, free WIFI and bike hire.
Mount Pleasant Farm
Blandford Forum, DT11 0EX
If a farm stay in Dorset is on your wishlist, check out the six person safari tent with private en suite shower and flushing toilet. There is everything you could think of included right down to towels being provided.
On the farm you can enjoy seeing cattle, horses, pigs and poultry. Glamping facilities include a pizza oven and an honesty shop.
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