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Whitchurch Canonicorum, Bridport, Dorset

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The Dorset Hideaway is in an ideal location for exploring Dorset, within 15 minutes of Lyme Regis, Bridport and Charmouth Beach. There are a range of grass and hardstanding pitches, including options with electric and private fire pits. Adult only glamping includes yurts, domes and a cabin, all with private hot tubs. Unwind at the onsite spa or try a spot of fishing in the private ponds. Free tractor trailer rides run during peak times too!

Why you'll love it at The Dorset Hideaway


Family and dog friendly camping and touring, plus luxury adult only glamping with private hot tubs!

Great facilities including a spa, beauty treatments, fishing ponds and seasonal tractor rides

Within 15 minutes of the Jurassic Coast, Lyme Regis, Bridport and Charmouth Beach

About the site


Tucked away in peaceful countryside, this spacious park offers something for everyone. There is a luxury onsite spa with beauty and massage treatments, plus fishing ponds, an indoor games barn and fun tractor trailer rides during the high season. A range of spacious pitches welcome tents, trailer tents, campervans, roof tents, caravans and motorhomes. If you want to pitch up on grass, there are electric 20m x 10m pitches, or electric 15m x 15m pitches with private water taps, picnic tables and fire pits! Or, there are fully serviced grass pitches which some with electric, water taps, LED lights and a grey waste drain. These pitches include a wooden decked area where you can set up your table and chairs, or fix your awning. There are also 6m x 8m non electric pitches for tents only. Or, for tourers, there are 10m x 10m hardstanding pitches with electric, water taps, grey waste drains and LED lights. All of the pitches allow a maximum of five guests, with each electric hook up being 16 amps. Adults can enjoy a peaceful glamping experience with a choice of stylish yurts, cosy domes or a fully equipped cabin, each sleeping two. Bedding and towels are included, and the yurts and domes have access to a nearby private bathroom and a large shared glamping kitchen/diner with cooking and washing-up facilities. Yurts and domes both feature a king-size memory foam bed, two-seater sofa, tea and coffee facilities, a small fridge, and a picnic bench with a swing seat outside. Yurts offer USB charging sockets, while domes include full electric sockets, an ensuite toilet with underfloor heating, an electric log burner, and a dining area. To top it all off, each unit comes with a fire pit and a private luxury electric hot tub, perfect for relaxing under the stars. The Lookout glamping cabin enjoys views over the countryside, with a private double bedroom. There is a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge/freezer, hob, oven/grill and microwave, along with a TV, heating, dining area, sofa and a full ensuite bathroom. Outside, there is a seating area, a fire pit and a hot tub. The camping pitches are dog friendly, allowing up to two pups per pitch. There is also a dog exercise area, a dog wash and a drying area. Do note, the glamping units are pet free. Fire pits are available to hire (if your unit/pitch doesn't already include one), and BBQs are permitted too. Only fire pits from the site are allowed.

Fully serviced pitches are open all year. Electric grass pitches are open from April to November.

Visit England (4 Star)Green Tourism (Silver)David Bellamy AwardLoo of the YearBH & HPA

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

Caravan storage

Dog exercise area

Dog wash

Electric hookups

EV charging

Fishing

Glamping

Hot tubs

Laundry

Near beach

Open year round

Peaceful

W.C. disposal

Wash up area

Water hookups

Camping and touring facilities include a toilet and shower block with underfloor heating, a disabled wetroom, washing up area and a laundry room. For glampers, there are private, allocated bathrooms with towels provided.

A shared glamping kitchen/diner includes a fridge/freezer with labelled shelves, an oven, grill, hob, washing up area, free to use washing machine, dining area, free ice packs and a coin operated tumble dryer.

For dogs, there is a dog wash, a fenced off exercise area and drying room. There is an open field for games, plus a weather friendly games barn. An onsite spa offers beauty and massage treatments, along with a hot tub to hire. Fishing is available in the private ponds. Tractor rides run on bank holidays and in the school summer holidays.

A visiting takeaway van is available on bank holiday weekends and on weekends in the school summer holidays. The Shave Cross Inn is within a 30 minute walk for some tasty pub food. Felicity's Farm Shop and a Spar are a ten minute drive away for picking up essentials.


A note from the site themselves...

We were a 250-year-old dairy farm, with me being the 7th generation. We diversified into a campsite and since then have never looked back, our goal is to bring peace and quiet and a digital detox to those who live busy and taxing city and town lives.


Map and address

Park address

The Dorset Hideaway,

Bridge Farm, Gassons/Cardsmill Lane, Whitchurch Canonicorum, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6RW

Coordinates

50.7770, -2.8549 | SY 39 97

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The Dorset Hideaway is ideal for...

Couples

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 42 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

Camping field by the fishing pond

15 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 5 people

Grass 6m x 8m pitches without electric. Suitable for tents and trailer tents only.

4 x Large Electric Grass Pitches

Max 5 people

Large grass 20m x 10m pitches with 16 amp electric hooks ups. Suitable for tents, trailer tents, campervans, roof tents, caravans and motorhomes.

9 x Large Electric Grass Pitches with Picnic Benches and Fire Pits

Max 5 people

Grass 15m x 15m pitches with 16 amp electric hook ups, water taps, picnic tables and fire pits. Logs are available as an extra. Suitable for tents, trailer tents, campervans, roof tents, caravans and motorhomes.

7 x Fully Serviced Grass Pitches

Max 5 people

Grass 10m x 10m pitches with 16 amp electric, water taps, LED lights and a grey waste water drain. To put an awning up, you will need a screw driver to fix through the wood. For tents, trailer tents, campervans, roof tents, caravans and motorhomes.


Electric hardstanding pitches

4 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches

Hardstanding 10m x 10m pitches with 16 amp electric, water taps, grey waste drain and LED lights. Suitable for caravans, campervans, roof tents and motorhomes.

Lookout cabin interior

Lookout Glamping Cabin with Hot Tub (Adult Only)

Max 2 people

Glamping cabin with a double bedroom and bedding. Equipped kitchen with a hob, combi grill/oven, microwave, kettle and fridge/freezer. Includes a sofa, TV, dining area and ensuite bathroom with towels. Outdoor seating area, fire pit and hot tub.

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FAQ

Check-in is available from 2pm until 6pm, if you are delayed please let the site know. Check out is due before 11am on your last day.

Up to two dogs are permitted to join you for a small extra charge. Please note that dogs must be kept on the lead at all times and not left unattended. Breeds and crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act are not permitted.

Open fires are only permitted in raised fire pits, BBQs must also be raised from the ground. Fire pits are available to hire and firewood is available to purchase from the site.

Awnings and gazebos are welcome free of change, just please ensure that you select this option when booking.

Group bookings are not accepted at this site.

Cars can be parked beside your pitch, but please note that in extreme weather conditions parking on grass will be prohibited. If you arrive between 10:30pm and 8am your car must be parked in the designated late-night area.

The pitches have a 16 amp electric hook up.

There is no WiFi access onsite.


Things to do on site and in the Bridport area

Beauty and therapy treatments at the onsite Hideaway Spa are very popular. You can also hire one of the hot tubs or book a day or half day session, giving you access to the sauna, steam room, hot tub, changing rooms and the Zen room.

For the children, there is a play barn with a table tennis table, pool table and table football, as well as open space to play outdoors. Kids also love the tractor-trailer rides, which are available during peak times!

The seaside town of Lyme Regis is 15 minutes away, known for its scenic beach, historic harbour, and famous fossil-filled cliffs. You can enjoy local shops and cafés, or even join a fossil hunting tour and try to find a prehistoric treasure.

When the sun is shining, a trip to Charmouth Beach (15 minutes) is a must. The beach is part of the Jurassic Coast, offering a great spot for swimming and sun bathing.

West Bay, around 20 minutes away, is well known for its golden cliffs and was even featured on the TV show Broadchurch. You can enjoy the views, explore the beach, or grab some tasty fish and chips at the harbour. There are often boat trips running too, perfect for seeing the coastline from the water.

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Dinosaurland Fossil Museum (15 minutes)
  • Forde Abbey and Gardens (15 minutes)
  • Seaton Tramway (30 minutes)
  • Beer Beach (35 minutes)
  • The Donkey Sanctuary (35 minutes)
The listing for The Dorset Hideaway was last updated on May 7th, 2025 at 12:01 PM

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