Chalke Valley Camping

Bowerchalke, Salisbury, Wiltshire

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A small boutique campsite situated on a picturesque working farm in the Wiltshire Chalke Valley. The area is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is an idyllic part of the West Wiltshire Downs and Cranborne Chase. The farm is cradled in the border between two counties and is also only a few miles from the New Forest in Hampshire, which is perfect for day trips.

Why you'll love it at Chalke Valley Camping

Luxury glamping site nestled in the West Wiltshire Downs Area Of Natural Beauty

Family friendly site with beautiful countryside views and an onsite fishing lake

Plenty to do nearby including hiking nearby Marleycombe Hill, 30 minutes from Salisbury

About the site

Sleep in top quality canvas bell tents or safari tents that are completely weatherproof and can comfortably sleep four people. It's perfect for groups of friends, families, or couples looking for some space! The accommodation provides mosquito-proof windows and on a sunny day just roll the sides up and feel the breeze from the downs on your skin. Settle down for a starry evening in your candle-lit tent with a glass of wine or beer, looking out to the beautiful scenery. Or if the fancy takes you, get seated around a blazing log fire to toast hotdogs and take in the panoramic views. Each tent has a comfy double bed and two single futons. Inside there are plenty of luxury touches, such as hot water bottles, some good reads, playing cards, and some morning essentials, like a French press. The site does not accept dogs due to nearby livestock, but there is parking adjacent to the site and each of the tents has a private campfire for evening cookouts. Due to the rural and idyllic nature of the site, there is no electricity, but that's no barrier, with gas supplied and solar electricity, plus the possibility of renting a generator for groups who are booking the entire site. The neighbouring village of Broad Chalke has a good pub, an excellent shop with local fare and a great cafe. There you also have the chance to buy fresh watercress and free range eggs at any time of day. There is a good selection of traditional pubs right down the valley and in the surrounding area. A beautiful walk over farmland and footpaths leads to the Horseshoe Inn, for some hearty meals and real ales.

Open from 1 May to 30 September

Facilities and amenities

Accessible facilities

Adult only

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Fires allowed

Shop

Showers

Toilets

WiFi

Glamping

Near pub

Peaceful

Inside the tents are a double bed and two futons, along with hot water bottles, solar lighting and dining essentials. Outside you will find a firepit (for each tent), a shared cooking shed with a hob and all other cooking supplies. There are proper flushing toilets and hot showers very nearby.

Map and address

Park address

Chalke Valley Camping,

Woodminton Farm, Bowerchalke, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 5DD

Coordinates

51.0009, -1.9882 | SU 0 22

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Chalke Valley Camping is ideal for...

Couples

Large same-sex groups

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children

There are 6 accommodation options on-site

4 x Bell Tents

Max 5 people

Beautifully furnished tough canvas bell tents that each sleep up to 4 people. They are 5m in diamteter with a double bed inside and two futons.

2 x Safari Tents

Max 5 people

Safari tents with a gas heater, decking, private loo and shower.

Site tariff

Interested in staying at Chalke Valley Camping?

Unfortunately Chalke Valley Camping doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.

Site rules and policies

Unfortunately we do not allow dogs (we had too many chasing sheep!)

Check in is at 3.30pm onwards (if you could kindly let us know roughly what time you arrive, it would be a great help). Check out is at 11am prompt.

Things to do on site and in the Salisbury area

The neighbouring village of Bowerchalke is a pretty, meandering village with a church and cricket playing field. On Saturday mornings there is a weekly market in the village hall where you can taste all the home-grown flavours of the area and stock up on anything you might need.

A visit to Salisbury is not to be missed, for the impressive Salisbury Cathedral and some great dining options. Not far outside, in Amesbury, you'll find the legendary Stonehenge circle. A bus service operates from Bowerchalke to Salisbury.

Further afield is the Jurassic Coast able to captivate tourists with its well-known Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. The setting makes for charming walking and hiking activities in fresh sea breezes.

The seaside town of Weymouth, Longleat House and Wildlife Park, Cheddar Gorge and attractions such as Bovington Tank Museum are all within an hour's drive of Chalke Valley. Wookey Hole caves deserve a full day, thanks to their immense range of activities, from crazy golf to 4D cinema experiences, it's a a real treat for families.

In the summer, don't miss these incredible local events:

The Chalke Valley History Festival
The Larmer Tree Festival
The Great Dorset Steam Fair
The Shaftesbury and Gillingham Show

Interested in staying at Chalke Valley Camping?

Unfortunately Chalke Valley Camping doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.

The listing for Chalke Valley Camping was last updated on September 26th, 2024 at 11:33 AM