Dapplewood offers a peaceful, adult only stay surrounded by the Dorset countryside, just 20 minutes from the New Forest National Park and Cranborne Chase AONB. Park up on one of the five electric hardstanding pitches, and explore the two acres of woodland walks the site has to offer. The South Coast can be reached within 30 minutes, including sandy Bournemouth Beach! Open all year and dog friendly.

Why choose Dapplewood

Small and peaceful, adult only touring site with electric touring pitches and free WiFi

Just 20 minutes from the New Forest National Park and Cranborne Chase AONB for outdoor activities

25 minutes from award-winning beaches, including Bournemouth and Poole Beach

About the site

For those seeking a peaceful and adult only getaway, this site is nestled just ten minutes from Wimborne and Moors Valley Country Park. Ideal for nature lovers, the New Forest National Park and Cranborne Chase AONB can be reached within 20 minutes for scenic trails, wildlife, and more. There are five electric and level hardstanding pitches with a 10 amp hook up, suitable for caravans, campervans, and motorhomes. Each includes access to a large grassed area. Pup tents, gazebos, and awnings are permitted. The site features two acres of oak woodland paths with picnic benches to stop by, and evenings can be spent cosied around a fire pit. A local pub can be reached within a 20 minute walk for a hearty meal and a refreshing drink. For days out, Poole can be reached within 25 minutes, offering boat trips along the Jurassic Coast, Poole Museum, and other sightseeing. Dogs are welcome to join your stay. BBQs and fire pits are permitted, provided they are raised off the ground.

Dapplewood is open on the following dates for 2025: 01/01 to 31/10, 20/11 to 22/11, 26/11 to 20/12 and 27/12 to 31/12 and the following dates for 2026: 01/03 to 31/10. Pitches from £27/night for 2 people.

"A wonderful spot for those seeking the peace and quiet of the countryside"

Kieran O

"Dapplewood is a hidden gem … We loved the site so much we stayed an extra day"

Joanne R

"A great place to fully unwind"

Andy F

What facilities are at Dapplewood?

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

(Included)

Adult only

Communal BBQ

Dog exercise area

Electric hookups

Fires allowed

Near pub

Open year round

Peaceful

RV pitches

Please note that there are no showers or toilets onsite, so guests must make use of their own. A Kadai firebowl is available for use, ideal for BBQs. There are also two acres of woodland to explore, great for walks with four-legged friends! Dog sitting is also available for those dog-free days out, £5 per two hours.

For essentials, a Co-op Food is a five minute drive away. Gulliver's Farm Shop is ten minutes away by car, featuring a cafe and shop that sell organic produce. The dog friendly Old Inn pub can be reached in 20 minutes, serving food and drinks.

There are 5 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

Electric hardstanding pitches at Dapplewood

Electric hardstanding pitches with 10 amp electric hook up

Motorhomes on electric hardstanding pitches

Caravan on electric hardstanding pitches with 10 amp electric hook up

5 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches

Max 4 people

Level hardstanding pitches with 10 amp electric and a grassed area beside each pitch.

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Susanne T

VW-Type Campervan - Electric Hardstanding PitchesJul 2025

Lovely small site, welcomed by Bridgette. Pub close by and lovely dog walk through the woods. Very quiet and felt very safe. No toilets but aware of this before booking. Everything we expected. Thank you Dapplewood.

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Jill C

Sprinter-Type Campervan - Electric Hardstanding PitchesJun 2025

It is a lovely shaded site. Ideal if you have animals.

Lovely small, quiet site

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James P

Motorhome - Electric Hardstanding PitchesJun 2025

Lovely small site, friendly welcome by the owner. Would recommend and use again.

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Site rules

Is Dapplewood dog friendly?

Up to three dogs are welcome per pitch, and they must be kept on a lead whilst on the site and well-supervised. Dogs can walk off-lead in the two acre woodland nearby and there is also a dog wash onsite.In consideration of all our guests seeking a peaceful and relaxing stay, the site asks that dogs who are anxious, reactive, aggressive, or prone to repeated barking are not brought to the site. If your dog is unable to settle calmly, for any reason, Dapplewood may not be the right environment for them. In such cases, the site respectfully suggests choosing an alternative location better suited to their needs.

Are BBQs/campfires allowed at Dapplewood?

You're welcome to bring a BBQ, provided it is kept raised off the ground (blocks are available to borrow from the site) or you can use the Kadai firebowl onsite - open campfires are not permitted.

What time is check-in/out at Dapplewood?

Check-in is from noon, and you must leave your touring pitch by 11am on day of departure.

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Can I bring an awning, gazebo or pup tent with me to Dapplewood?

Awnings, gazebos and pup tents are welcome free of charge.

What's nearby

What attractions are nearby Dapplewood?

Take a trip to Dorset's famed Studland Bay and spend the day by the Jurassic Coast, perhaps even wandering the seven mile stretch at Sandbanks.Alternatively, treat the kids with a visit to New Forest Water Park featuring an aqua park, plus a range of watersports including kayaking, wakeboarding and more.Make time to admire the incredible collection of vehicles at the Beaulieu Motor Museum, including the World of Top Gear. And if you want to kick back, find a picnic spot at Exbury Gardens whilst exploring the 200 acre woodland.

Things to do on site and in the Holt area

The coast can be reached within a 25 minute drive, including Poole and Bournemouth Beach, offering golden sands, watersports, arcades, and charming cafes and eateries. Popular Sandbanks is also 35 minutes away by car.

Located near the New Forest, it's not only wildlife and scenic walks on offer! New Forest Water Park is 25 minutes away, offering an ideal location for outdoor adventures, including wakeboarding, an inflatable water obstacle course, and more.

For history lovers, Kingston Lacy is a ten minute drive away, home to an Italian-style manor filled with artefacts, an art collection, and Japanese gardens. Highcliffe Castle and Corfe Castle are a 35 minute drive from the site.

Upton Country Park is 20 minutes away, and Hamworthy Park is 30 minutes away, with a sandy beach on the harbour and a fishing pier.

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