Tent holiday accommodation in Dorset

The bell tents were lovely, very spacious with 5 beds inside and lots of lovely touches like tea lights and useful camping things you’d never think to bring. Thanks Nicky and the team for a lovely stay, highly recommended!

The quality of the accommodation is excellent and of a high standard, with the attention to detail plainly evident. We found all the essentials were supplied, tea, coffee, toiletries etc and a lovely touch. We are a family of six and found the quality of the beds, bedding, shower, towels, kitchen amenities, furnishings superb. The accommodation was roomy and comfortable even when it was chilly outside, with lots of heating options including a log burner to keep warm. Jono was on hand to check us in and give advice on local attractions. Thank you. This is an absolute gem and we had a wonderful stay. We hope to see you again. Jason & Denise

We enjoyed our stay. The safari tent was comfortable, had all of the amenities we needed and held up very well during a storm on one of the nights. It's a fantastic location if you're visiting The Watercress Line.

The most perfect place!!! Could not have had a more enjoyable time. The views, the facilities, the showers, the beautiful tipis and the local pub ❤️❤️❤️ thank you

Beautiful bell tent, well equipped kitchen and the kids play tipi was great! Pub a few minutes walk away was also lovely and great food! Perfect location for the beautiful Jurassic coast. Thanks for a lovely stay, Lauren, Alex and Rosie x

Just incredible. Perfect for the dog and the toddler and us adults! We had such a fab time and will be back next year for sure. Chloe was awesome 😎

Amazing Glamping spot with 5 friends. The tent was amazing, spacious, comfortable and had everything we needed for a weekend of relaxing. Loved the fire pit for sitting around in the evening. Dawn chorus of animals in the morning sunshine! 15 minute walk to the local pub for lunch. Would highly recommend to groups or Families who want some R&R. Would definitely go back. Trudie is a great host.

The tent was amidst nature and felt peaceful throughout, 4 of us in our mid-20s stayed together although it would better suited for a family in terms of the sleeping situation. There was a seating area outside the tent along with a campfire area for cooking (ps: bring your own charcoal and cooking utensils) There is a coastal path near the property (15min walk), although you get there via road crossing the ferry. We had to leave before the 2nd night due to our return ferry timing but we enjoyed the time spent on site.

We stayed for 6 nights in May half term in one of the Safari tents for our first glamping holiday (we had done camping before we had kids), it is idyllic. We are a family with 2 young children (5 and 18 months) in addition my 79 year old father came with us as well as our dog. There was plenty of room for us all in the tent and the facilities were perfect, everything was immaculately presented when we arrived and we had everything we needed. We were out doing something everyday so only used the accommodation during the morning and evening, our only issue was that we couldn't spend a little more time enjoying it! We got lucky with the weather as it only rained on 1 day and that day we were out on Brownsea Island which had good weather, so although it was wet when we returned to the campsite it didn't affect us all that much. The only issue was that since it had been raining during the day and again overnight, that night was noticeably colder than the other nights so we had to start the fire in the wood burner earlier, but we used 2 slow burning bricks in there as per each night and it wasn't really an issue. All instructions and information was clearly laid out, living on a farm is great for the children to enjoy and the honesty shop works really well to allow you to get the basics that you need when you need them. We opted to have some of the homemade pizzas on the first night for convenience, which you need to preorder by 4pm the day before and I would definitely recommend trying these. The staff were incredibly helpful pre, during and post arrival as I enquired if they knew of any local dog boarders since we wanted to spend 2 days doing activities we could not do with our dog. They provided 2 recommendations the one we picked was perfect and allowed us to enjoy our 2 days without worrying about how our dog was. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending the Safari tents at Gambledown Farm as a fantastic glamping experience for anyone who wants a great staycation with a bit of rustic charm and fantastic access to the New Forest and surrounding attractions.

What a beautiful setting to relax and have fun with the children. We had a wonderful first night, unfortunately we had to cut our stay short due to personal reasons but we will definitely be staying again and have recommended to family and friends.

Beautiful location, very private and incredibly clean and tidy inside and out, Hollie is a very friendly and helpful host, will definitely visit again!

We had a wonderful stay here with our children (5 and 2). It was their first experience of glamping and we couldn't have hoped for better. Beautiful yurt with spotlessly clean facilities in an idyllic location. We'll be back! Colin was a great host. Thank you!

Fantastic place to stay in Somerset countryside whilst visiting friends. A stones throw away from Bruton and 10 min walk into Wincanton. Charlie and Paul were extremely helpful, friendly hosts and I had everything I needed for a very cosy, comfortable stay, with beautiful view across the meadow. Very tastefully styled and well equipped too. Charlie organised a yoga class in the big chill out tent for a few of us which was extra special and the hot tub was especially magical at nighttime under the stars.

The most perfect weekend in beautiful the countryside Nick was a fantastic host so knowledgeable about the local area and gave us some great recommendations The bell tent was perfect Great night sleeps bed is super comfortable Wood burner and candles make the most perfect evening Facilities as so well done Fresh towels and dressing gown when we arrived. Amazing weekend can’t wait to return Thank you so much both!

We stayed with a group of adults and children for the weekend. Nancy and Richard provided everything you could possibly need in the kitchen, bathroom, and for the kids and dogs. Met us on site, gave great local recommendations and were flexible with check in and out times. Nancy visited daily to stock up on ice packs and have a chat. We’ll be back in the not too distant future hopefully!

Peter was very friendly, helpful and attentive, and facilitated some extra needs due to having a young son. All the amenities were clean and tidy, including the kitchen space. We all thoroughly enjoyed our time at Lightfoot's farm, would definitely recommend!

A great night with the family here and made to feel very welcome. Great secluded spot up on the hill and near the pub for a rainy night! Gorgeous sunny views in the morning too.

we are excited to return and had an amazing stay. exactly like the photos if not better and the area is beautiful to just switch the mind off and relax x

Amazing! Beautiful, peaceful, like our own little slice of paradise! Laura has done an amazing job making this lovely little spot. The glamping was indeed glam, everything we could have possibly needed was there. The kids loved helping with the eggs and playing with the dogs. Laura was so helpful and welcoming and it was great that friends could join us for a couple of nights. We will definitely be back.

Had the most beautiful trip! Very last minute booking and we couldn’t be any more thankful that Alex let us book with little notice! Absolutely beautiful location and bell tent. The decking area makes it look absolutely stunning also. So much room for the children to run! Alex was super responsive to questions/queries, sadly we didn’t get to physically meet as we missed each other both days. Toilet/shower area was very clean and looked after, so much information in the hut as you enter the site. Everything you could need in the tent, wood, fire lighters, leaflets of surrounding areas/attractions and the site itself. We were very lucky to have the whole site to ourselves for our short stay! Felt even more luxury. We will be back if it’s with the children or without! All the best The Heir Family x

Cleanest port a loo ever! We had a great time. Susannah and partner had thought of everything you might need: BBQ, firepit, stove, kitchen/cooking stuff, camping chairs, coca cola gummies and more!! It made it a really easy trip and the tent was super cosy. Perfect with the kids lots of space to play, and picturesque walks to the local pub/village. Located in a beautiful and quiet spot. Lovely people making it a lovely place. Be back again!

I enjoyed my stay in a camping pod! Clean, warm and very cozy. Location is 10/10

We recently had our first camping experience on a farm, and it was truly enjoyable. The tent house was well-equipped with all the facilities we needed, including a equipped kitchen, a firewood heater, and a private bathroom and toilet. Outside, there was a porch, an area for a campfire/BBQ, making it a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the surroundings. We were warmly welcomed by our lovely host, Heather, who made us feel right at home. As a thoughtful touch, we were treated to some delicious scones with clotted cream and jam upon arrival. We stayed for two nights and enjoyed every moment. Budleigh Salterton Beach was just a 20-minute drive away, and there’s a Sainsbury’s supermarket within a 5-mile radius. Although we didn’t explore the local area much, the peaceful environment away from the city made our stay truly wonderful. Overall, it was a great experience, and we’d love to return!

We had a wonderful night's stay and wish we could have stayed for longer. Absolute bliss from the moment we got there: just the sounds of the birds and the rustle of the trees. Hoping to return again in the future (twice a year if the kids get their way as they lived the selection of games there to borrow). Attention to detail was second to none. Thankyou so much!!