Tent vacation rentals in East Dorset District

We had a brilliant time at Sophia's place!! She was so friendly welcoming us as we arrived, and our kids quickly befriended. Her place is very child friendly and feel extremely safe to let them run around. Definitely recommend Sophia's camping spot for anyone looking for a great family experience with small kids.

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 had a lovely 5 day stay in the Kimmeridge bell tent with our 3 children. The kids loved camping, there was plenty of space on the site and they made friends with other children staying. Showers, loos and the kitchen area were well maintained and useful. Location is rural, but there is a nice pub within walking distance and it is a good base the explore Dorset from. Plenty of beaches and towns with things to do nearby. Sophia was very friendly and gave lots of useful tips of places to visit while we were there. A lovely stay and would recommend.

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

We had a great time here. The location was picturesque and there was plenty to do on our week long stay. The tent was ideal and surprised us with how roomy it was. Check in was easy as in they text to let you know it’s ready and you just turn up at your tent. Each tent has a BBQ kettle, fire pit, two deckchairs and a large beanbag so lounging outside is to be encouraged. The views are great and the animals on site are friendly enough. The only gripe we have (completely not anything the venue can solve) is the Earwigs! They get absolutely everywhere! If you’re going to stay here then be prepared and maybe bring some airtight containers (even then they’d find a way in!). The play barn area and farm activities are spot on and there’s a lot to do to keep you entertained and although you have to pay, if you’re staying on site then it’s pay once and use as many times as you like after. We ate at The Cow twice whilst we were here and the food was great, service was spot on and for a reasonable price as well. We had a great time here and we’ll definitely be making a return visit, albeit we’ll probably try a lodge next time round. Thanks for having us!

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 😎

Great intro to camping. We had an issue with our own inflatable mattress and asked if they had a spare we could borrow and Sophia responded quickly. The kids loved the friendly cat, great location between Lulworth and Weymouth both 20 mins away, big tesco 15 mins or so in Dorchester if you do forget anything. Campsite was clean, kitchen had plenty of utilities and electricity points for charging stuff. Bell tents are surprisingly spacious for us (5). Will go again and recommend to friends and family

Very nice stay. Stayed in the Bell tent in a secluded corner in the back garden. Outdoor and indoor shower to use. Private kitchen to also use with access to electrics. Outdoor dining area. Very peaceful. Annabels partner Angus, very accommodating, helpful and knowledgeable about the local area on cycle routes and places to go. All around great stay. Would recommend to others and consider staying again. Thanks

The camp site was perfect for me and my 2 children, the alpaca’s, the goats, the facilities and whole site was amazing, they loved it! Throughout our stay Claire made us feel right at home, and always made sure we had everything we needed! She even took the time to sit down and talk with my 2 sons on multiple occasions about the fossils they found that day 😊

We loved our stay in wells! The bell tent was secluded out of the way and was so cosy to stay in (even in the rain). We enjoyed having breakfast outside the tent every morning and cooking up a bbq in the evening with marshmallows on the fire pit. The bathroom and toilet area that we had to ourselves was perfect and it didn’t feel like we were camping with such nice facilities there. Lara and Casey are the loveliest couple! We had the warmest welcome and they made sure we had everything we needed and were on hand in case we needed anything at all. The location is so close to lots of lovely villages to explore and nearby pubs to walk to. We would 100% come back again!

Wow just wow Lizzie and her husband have set up an amazing little situation! Not only is she an incredible host but she was so helpful. As a family we had an amazing time and would love to come back. The children enjoyed it so much. Playing with the other kids, feeding the animals and just being out in the open! Thanks again Lizzie and Harvey !

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.

A perfect weekend. Host was brilliant. Bell tent was amazing. Location is great. Great local pub with fantastic food Hannah recommended just a short walk. The surrounding is quaint and beautiful. The campsite has everything you need - camp kitchen / hot showers etc. The hosts also brought out toys for our kids to play with and they just enjoyed being free and catching butterflies in the grass. Would 10/10 recommend to a friend - thanks for having us.

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!

Lovely tent, the linen smelled really fresh (wasn't sure what to expect in a tent). We recommend bringing extra warm clothes as it was colder in the tent at night than we expected as it had been warm in the day, but of course it's nearly Autumn. The site was peaceful with a few bits for younger kids to do. We were suprised by the composting toilets but they were clean and easy to use. Loved the goats.

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 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.

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

Lindsay was a perfect host, great, clear instructions and came to say hi just after we arrived. The tent was great, spacious and cosy, fully carpetted with fold out beds. There's a small table and chairs outside the front with a firepit. There are logs available to buy, but we bought our own. Perfect for sitting out till late toasting matshmallows. Very simple with no running water, but there are two toilets. It's peaceful, not crowded and back to nature. We were excited to see our first glowworm! The stars were spectacular. Thank you for a lovely stay.

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 had the BEST one night stay, we regretted only booking one night. Host was so helpful and nothing was too much to ask. Pre ordered pizza and was ready before they anticipated so bought to our tent. Location is nothing short of stunning and toilets were very clean and well kept. Beds were comfortable and the tent was beautiful. Couldn’t fault it in anyway and we are already looking forward to out next stay. Thanks so much!!

We had a wonderful stay in Bluebell, toasting marshmallows on the fire and star gazing. The tent and beds were incredibly comfortable, the kitchen area was lovely, and the showers were hot and powerful. The kids absolutely loved it! Thank you so much, Vivien!