Longthorns Farm Reviews
Longthorns Farm offers the perfect place for camping or glamping in the heart of Dorset and close to the famous Jurassic Coast. Spacious pitches offer a relaxed atmosphere with campfires, star gazing and much needed quiet time - with the odd tank rumbling by or morning call from the gibbons next door at Monkey World. The site is on a small working alpaca and cattle farm and has plenty of woodland walks.
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Rebekah N
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This was our 2nd time staying here and we will definitely return again. The campsite is run by a lovely family who keep the site extremely clean. On site, there's a small shop, bar, woodland area, alpaca's and the added bonus of a large field to run your dog off their lead. Food can also be ordered for an evening meal. The campsite location is perfect if you like to explore and enjoy days out. There is so much to do all within minutes from the campsite. Monkey World, The Tank Museum, Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove & Castle, Kimmeridge, Corfe Castle and Swanage are just a few to name. We are happy to say we have had another fab stay here.
Perfect camping
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Dawn M
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Lovely setting, well set out, extremely clean, quiet and a great location. Excellent.
Fabulous
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Lucy M
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Lovely site, cute sheep and alpacas! Clean, well managed and friendly staff/team! Will be back!
Friendly, peaceful and charming campsite
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Samantha C
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Everyone we met was really friendly and helpful. They came and checked on us as well to make sure that we had everything we needed. The tipi was clean and well stocked. We loved that we had enough wood, kindling and firelighters to last us for our stay. A cool box is provided with frozen packs to keep food cool. We loved cooking on the open fire, but there was a convenient gas stove as well, so we could make a quicker cup of coffee in the morning. My son loved the alpacas, goats, piglets, bunnies and geese, and the campsite was calm and beautiful. The showers were warm, and there was a shop on site for any emergencies. A bonus was the hammocks that came next to the tipis, and loads of space to run around and play football. We loved it here, and will definitely come back.
Spring stay
Christoph H
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Thank you very much for letting us stay at your campsite! It was a wonderful experience for us!
2 night stay
Danielle C
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We stayed for two nights Thursday-Saturday and booked a tepee. Before we arrived, the owner contacted us and offered us to change our accommodation to a shepherd's hut due to bad weather coming in, which we did. A lovely lady greeted us and showed us to our accommodation. The shepherd's hut was clean and comfortable and really nice to have the wood burner as the weather was awful. So we were warm and dry. We were the only ones on the glamping field and only a few tents and caravans on the other fields, so very quiet. There was a sink and water next to us and eco toilets but they weren't for me! The shower block and normal toilets are a bit of a walk from the glamping field in bad weather, but as it was quiet, we just drove down to them. There are solar lights and two power points for charging in the shepherd's hut that came on at just before 8, but you could probably do with bringing another light before that, as it was quite dark in there before the door lights came on. Before we arrived, we got an email saying when the shop/cafe would be open. It said 8-8 each day for the shop, but it wasn't open at these times and was more only opened if you asked, but that may be due to it being quiet. It also said there would be hot pastries from 8am each day, but there weren't. There is a number you can call but it also says for emergencies or disturbances, so you don't really feel you can call it for other things. We did however call and ask about pastries for breakfast and someone came and made some for us and said they aren't usually available until 10am, so could do with the info/signs being updated. We also did the alpaca walk, which myself and my son really enjoyed, just wish the walk was slightly longer as it was said it was a 90min experience, but it was more 30min walk with a info talk at the start and feeding at the end. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and owners were friendly and helpful, I just think some of the info could be updated.
Beautiful place
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Paul W
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Loved the place, really friendly and helpful couple that run it. Would definitely recommend it.
Lovely site and amazing communication, recommend!
Graeme B
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Lovely stay and amazing communication. Got to see the Alpacas and the site owners then let us get close to their own small holding of animals. Site is lovely and quiet. Facilities were great. Hot water took a while but once it was on, it was on. No complaints at all. Will stay again.
Enjoyable stay
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Patricia C
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Had a lovely stay. Only issue was that the showers were only tepid and the washroom sinks had cold water. Everything else was great, loved the alpacas.
Highly recommend
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Paul D
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What a beautiful site, so peaceful yet close to things you'd want to do and see. Very clean and the hosts were fantastic. There was a gorgeous selection of animals too.
Weekend at Longthorns
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Tracey S
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A lovely site with friendly helpful owners and clean facilities. We will come back in the summer.
Great weekend
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Mark T
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A great place to stay for the weekend with close proximity to Monkey World and the Tank Museum. A lovely little working farm which the kids would enjoy. The owners were friendly and helpful, we would definitely stay again.
Memorable experience
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Christine S
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The owners are friendly, welcoming and provided a memorable experience. We will definitely return in the summer and would thoroughly recommend this site to anyone. It has excellent facilities, it is clean and well kept.
Great facilities and well kept grounds in a great location
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Fiona R
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Really well-kept campsite with great facilities. We had our dog and were pleasantly surprised to find a secure dog field and a small woodland walk on site. Would recommend!
Fantastic
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Claire R
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Stayed in a basic little pod. Clean, comfortable, lovely facilities, showers etc and easy booking. Only negative was we felt it needs a nice coffee / drinks service with maybe a few choices and basic breakfast items. They had pizzas to order but you have to order the previous day. 10 mins from Wareham, pet and family friendly. A small children's park would be a bonus but kids would love the alpacas on site. Highly recommended.
Great campsite
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Louise L
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Great campsite. Ideally located a short drive from the coast, a short walk from Monkey World, around the corner from the tank museum but also with plenty of features on site including food, a bar, alpaca walks etc. Only minor consideration with the pods we stayed in is that they are basic and quite rustic. They were fine for us as long as you wrap up warm at night but that's the same for all types of camping, I assume. We will try and get back one day for sure.
Stunning little camping stay
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Alexis S
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This little piece of heaven and was just what me and my daughter needed! We stayed in the eco pod and has the best time! The owners are welcoming, friendly and hard working! All the staff are amazing and the llamas are just gorgeous, as well as Rocky the pony! We will be back! Thanks for an amazing weekend.
Lovely stay
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Linzi A
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Had a lovely couple of days away with the family. The farm is clean and well kept. We loved every minute of it, will definitely go back.
Lovely, peaceful campsite
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Hannah M
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Peaceful campsite with great facilities. Lovely woodland walk around the site. Will definitely be coming back.
Clean and welcoming campsite
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Helen H
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A clean and well-run campsite where the management were reliably on-hand. The alpacas add charm to the clean and tidy campsite; guests abided by the rules and were polite and respectful of each other. An army base is nearby, as is a road, so it's not without noise at times. Would still recommend.
Great glamping spot - alpacas were a bonus!
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Elisabeth M
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Very pleased with our 3 night weekday stay. Had the place almost to ourselves. Reception/Store was only open at the weekend while it's still quiet, but close enough to go to Wareham for provisions. Host super friendly and welcoming, just called when we needed to check in. Ship Inn was recommended for dinner the first night - close and hit the spot. Tipi tent was roomy with high ceilings. Needed to bring bedding but kitchen had everything we needed to BBQ supper. Highlight for our 4 year old was definitely petting the alpacas and the friendly pony. Even saw fox in the field. Very quiet, except for when the tanks and helicopters were training at the base nearby. Parachutes and a wave from the helicopter pilot was quite exciting. Great base to go fossil hunting at the beach one day and explore Corfe Castle the next. Highly recommend!
Lovely, clean site
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Katherine H
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Lovely, clean and neat fields. Friendly staff.
Fabulous
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Georgina K
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Beautiful location, particularly loved the woodland walk. The staff were very helpful and the facilities were very clean. Definitely would come again.
Great location
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Colin T
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Great location close to lots of places of interest. The campsite hosts and staff were welcoming and helpful. I would definitely recommend a stay here.
Friendly campsite, well maintained
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Justyn P
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Great, quiet campsite, with modern clean showers, toilets and washing area. Site owners are always happy to help. Short drive to local villages with shops and pubs.