Our postcode is DT6 6RW, this is only geographic and will NOT bring you directly to The Dorset Hideaway. You will need to either
Use the map grid reference number: SY 39823 97842 or enter the longitude and latitude points into your satnav: 777016, -2.8548574 or print off the directions from the Contact/find us page of this website and follow these instructions once nearby.
We are only 3 miles from the main A35 road into the region.
There are signs along the lanes to help you too.
Our telephone numbers are:
Please go to Reception in the Hub building at the entrance to the site, here you will be asked to confirm your name, address, booking details and any booking anomalies, (things that might have changed, extra people etc.) Tea & coffee are available.
You will be given a welcome pack with site rules, WiFi code, shop/reception opening times, a site plan, spa price list, ideas for what to do and where to go and things that may be on, important telephone numbers and when the food vans are on site. (It is a good idea to keep this handy in your unit to refer to from time to time.) You will then be shown to your pitch.
Unfortunately due to the small size of the campsite we have to limit the number of large group bookings so they are kept to a minimum as they tend to disturb the overall ambience of peace and quiet on site. That said we do however allow family groups to pitch together but please do call and make these bookings direct with us. All group bookings carry a £100 security deposit.
There are currently 98 EHU pitches made up of a mix of Fully serviced, hard standing, mixed and grass. There are 4 luxury glamping pitches, and 3 rent a bell tent pitches. They are spread out over 2 acres of open farmland and there is a further 4 acres of open space around the site. There are 20 seasonal pitches on site.
You can arrive anytime from 2pm onwards up to 6pm with a manned reception/shop (Hub building). If you arrive between 6pm & 8pm, reception will be closed, so you will need to text an ETA to this mobile 07825 958822 and you will be briefly shown to your pitch. To cover out of hours staff costs we charge £5 for arrives between 6pm – 8pm. For full site information please call into reception the next morning. Strictly no arrivals after 8pm. The main entrance vehicle and pedestrian access gates are alarmed after midnight. Please arrange your day accordingly.
A maximum of 2 dogs can be brought onto site per booking
There is a small fenced dog exercise area on site.
Dogs can also be taken along the public bridlepaths that cross the site but must be on a lead at all times and we have 50 acres of our own traffic free farmland you can enjoy. When within the site fence boundary or in the wider open spaces dogs must be on a SHORT lead at ALL times and all fouling cleared up IMMEDIATELY. Dogs are NOT allowed in the play areas or in the Grub Pub Barn Dogs are NOT ALLOWED to be left alone in units. Dogs are NOT ALLOWED around the Amenity building, overflow shower block or Camp Kitchen areas.
The shop and reception are open and manned in high season from 8am – 6pm with a lunch break from 12-2:30pm. In mid season the hours are slightly shorter and in low season it is on demand.
Whilst we wait for the digital revolution to arrive in our beautiful corner of Dorset, we trust you find the service we are able to provide suitable for your holiday & basic day to day needs.
Yes we do! Please see the storage page of this website for full details.
There is a seasonal ‘pop-up’ bar with ad hoc entertainment – all closes at 11pm prompt so everyone can get back to their pitches and settle down by a sensible time.
NO kites are not allowed to be flown on site but if you contact reception we can show you where you can fly a kite safely away from overhead power cables.
NO unfortunately no bikes/scooters/trikes are allowed to be ridden around the site roads due to the small nature of the site and its access roads our risk assessment suggested it would be safer not to allow them. They can be ridden in the field but the grass can be quite long, They can obviously be ridden on the surrounding lanes but with adult supervision as visibility over the hedges is not good. They are not allowed around the shower block at all in case someone were to be knocked over.
The TEXACO garage in Bridport is the nearest petrol station or Morrisons store
Our site can accommodate tents/trailer tents, touring caravans and motor homes/campervans.
We aim to ensure all our guests, regardless of age or mobility, enjoy their stay with us and we will assist in any way we can both with planning a visit and during your stay with us.
