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Huntick Retreat

84%

would recommend

Lytchet Matravers, Poole, Dorset

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Huntick Retreat offers adults (16+) and dogs a warm welcome to the Dorset countryside. Whether a tent, caravan or motorhome, this site makes for a great base with both grass and hardstanding pitches. The location couldn't be better with views of the surrounding fields and only 15 minutes to the seaside town of Poole. Enjoy the local wildlife with hedgehogs, deer and more spotted on site as well as the roaming free-range chickens too!

Why choose Huntick Retreat


Offers camping and touring with countryside views

Pet friendly with an onsite dog walking field and woodland

A great location with ideal access to explore the Jurassic coast just 15 minutes from Poole

About the site


This is a warm, welcoming and adult-only site (16+) set close to the village of Lytchett Matravers. A chance to relax amongst nature and wildlife with views from all pitches over the surrounding countryside. There are three areas on the site with grass pitches, fully serviced hardstanding and a selection of seasonal pitches. All pitches are equipped with optional 10 amp electric and suit units up to eight metres long. The grass pitches are ideal for tents, campervans and caravans for a more traditional camping feel whereas the fully serviced hardstanding pitches are complete with water and drainage, suitable for caravans and campervans. The farm boasts a convenient location, just off the A35, a short drive takes you to many South Coast attractions and the Jurassic Coast. Perfect for days on the beach or exploring the local area. Your dog is bound to love it here too with a dog walking field and woodland area to stretch their paws and many dog friendly attractions nearby. The site is home to an array of wildlife from hedgehogs and deer to badgers and foxes so please do keep your dogs on leads.

"The toilet and shower facilities were spotless"

Darren W

"Extremely clean and well maintained facilities"

Julie H

"Perfect for us and our three dogs. Toilet and shower block were immaculate"

Nicola T

"Very peaceful and quiet and set in a beautiful location"

Craig A

Grass pitches are available April to October. Hardstanding pitches are available all year.


Facilities and amenities

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

Adult only

Communal BBQ

Dog exercise area

Electric hookups

Fires allowed

Laundry

Near beach

Open year round

Peaceful

Water hookups

The site's facilities include fully insulated and heated toilets and showers with a unisex changing room, plus launderette and dishwashing facilities. There is a large paddock ideal for dog walking and the site also offers caravan storage, repairs and servicing. Free Wi-Fi is available. A security barrier provides access to pitches.

The site is just a mile from Lytchett Matravers where you will find a Tesco Express for essentials as well as a few pubs, including the Rose and Crown and the Chequers Inn Lytchett Matravers, both of which are dog friendly.


A note from the site themselves...

We pride ourselves on offering a genuinely warm welcome to all our guests. We are on hand to offer a helpful service so please ask us any questions whether it's about the site or the local area. We are so lucky to have the location we do and can't wait to share it with you all!


Map and address

Park address

Huntick Retreat,

Huntick Road, Lytchet Matravers, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6BB

Coordinates

50.7525, -2.0612 | SY 95 94

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Huntick Retreat is ideal for...

Couples

Peace and quiet

Rallies


There are 32 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

18 x Serviced Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric)

Max 6 people

Hardstanding pitches with water and drainage as well as optional 10 amp electric. Measuring 10m x 10m.

14 x Grass Pitches (Optional Electric)

Max 6 people

Grass pitches with optional 10 amp electric hook up for tents, roof tents, trailer tents, motorhomes, campervans and caravans. Measuring 10m x 10m.


Huntick Retreat reviews

4.46 /5

45 reviews

84%

would recommend

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Lovely Stay, Dogs made to feel very welcome

Emma B

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Single Axle Caravan - Grass Pitches (Optional Electric)Jul 2025

Had a lovely stay, great site and dogs made to feel very welcome. Would definitely stay again

Really lovely but need better facilities for exercising dogs

Nic D

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Motorhome - Serviced Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric)Jul 2025

Really lovely site, lady on reception is wonderful and very welcoming. But struggled to find anywhere to exercise my dogs. Nowhere to throw a ball about for my dogs and only a small dog walk area no suitable for letting dogs off lead burn off some energy. For this reason alone I would not revisit. I do not consider keeping dogs on leads exercise. Great site if you don't have dogs.

Lovely friendly site

Kerry B

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VW-Type Campervan - Grass Pitches (Optional Electric)Jul 2025

Best overnight stay so far for us lovely and friendly, peaceful and pretty surroundings would stay again. Owner super helpful and smiley.

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FAQ

Gazebos are permitted providing they are securely fasten to the ground. Pup tents are only permitted alongside your main tent, not with caravans or motorhomes. Awnings are permitted as long as it fits within your pitch.

The site provides free WiFi to all of its guests. There is also good phone coverage. However, this does depend on your provider.

The site is pet-friendly! Yes, small pets, including dogs and cats are welcome to Huntick Retreat.

Yes, free parking is available to guests.

Check-in is available from 1pm until 6pm. Please advise the site if you are delayed. If the site has not heard from you by 10am the day after expected arrival, they reserve the right to re-let your stay. Departure is due before 11am on your last day.

Yes, BBQs and fire pits are welcome. However, BBQs must not be turned into an open fire after use and both must be kept off the ground with a water tray underneath. Blocks and bricks are available at reception for you to borrow during your stay. Fire pits must be at least 1m away from a source of ignition (e.g., gas locker, awning, etc).

Your caravan or motorhome must not exceed 8m long.

There are laundry and dishwashing facilities on site. As well as shower blocks and unisex showers with changing rooms.

The closest bus stop is a 20 minute walk away. The closest train stations are Hamworthy (9 minutes) and Holton Heath (10 minutes).


Things to do on site and in the Poole area

The park is conveniently located just off the A35, only a short drive from plenty of places and attractions to keep you busy during your stay.

Venture to Poole (15 minutes) and visit the harbour where you can take a boat trip to Brownsea Island, or down to one of the famous beaches along the Jurassic Coast! Durdle Door (30 minutes) is a must-see, take a walk along Lulworth cove to admire the coastal views.

For those wanting to explore the scenic countryside, there are many beautiful areas nearby, head to Cranbourne Chase (35 minutes) or the New Forest National Park (40 minutes).

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Farmer Palmer's Farm Park (10 minutes)
  • Corfe Castle Model Village (20 minutes)
  • Swanage Railway (30 minutes)
  • Durlston Country Park and National Nature Reserve (40 minutes)
  • Highcliffe Castle (45 minutes)
  • Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway (1 hour)
The listing for Huntick Retreat was last updated on July 24th, 2025 at 12:14 AM

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