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View and BookWhataview Caravan Site is situated just outside Sturminster Newton at Rudgehill Farm, which is a 150-acre working farm in the middle of North Dorset. Rudgehill Farm began as a dairy farm in 1978 and was bought by the Rose family in the 1980's. The business has diversified and the farm currently has a heifer-rearing unit and some arable grown, ponies on summer keep as well as a solar site that supplies electricity to the farm and surrounding houses. The farm also has a selection of footpaths and bridleways traversing it.
The site is located in a field overlooking the Blackmore Vale and the pitches are grassy and level to gently sloping. Facilities include; 10 amp electric hook up (coin operated), chemical disposal, clean water for drinking, grey water disposal and waste and recycling bins. Well-behaved pets are welcome.
Sturminster Newton is situated at the heart of the Blackmore Vale. This area is surrounded with gorgeous landscapes dotted with oak trees, arable fields and dairy farms. The River Stour divides the town in two and runs past the ancient Sturminster Mill, which is still working and makes an idyllic spot for a picnic. The town centre offers The Exchange, which is a modern 300 seat performance venue hosting a range of fantastic shows all year round. There is no shortage of pubs, restaurants and coffee shops to choose from as well as a host of independent shops and convenience stores. The town provides a great base for exploring the wealth of attractions that Dorset has to offer. Whether you are popping in for a short stay or planning a long visit, Sturminster Newton is the perfect location for your Dorset holiday.
Sturminster Newton has 3 pubs, 2 clubs a few restaurants and a great selection of cafes & tearooms. There are a number of take-away options including fish & chips, Indian, Japanese and a kebab shop. There are some lovely village pubs in the surrounding areas too. You won't go hungry here! The pubs are an easy 20 - 30 minute walk from the caravan site.
There are many local annual festivals in the area including the Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival, The Stock Gaylard Oak Festival and the Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show. There are eight circular walks starting from Sturminster Newton and taking in the surrounding area. These walks range from 1.5 to 5.5 miles. There are also many longer walks in the immediate area and surrounds and keen walkers could spend the whole day exploring the beautiful countryside, rivers, hills and historical mills and bridges.
Other activities in the area include fishing, shopping, Monkey World, the Jurassic Coast, Stourhead Gardens and Longleat Safari Park.
For more information or to make a reservation, please contact us via our website
Prices
Date | Pitch + 2 Adults |
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01/04/2023 - | £18.00 |
Types of pitch: hardstanding, grass
Electric hook up available
Useful Info
Latest arrival time: 8:30 PM
Latest departure time: 11:00 AM
1.5 acres
Electric amperage: 10
Lawned site
Recycling Facilities
Offers available to Club members
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MartBoag
Reviewed: 26/06/2024 17:23
What a fabulous CL. Tranquil location with super open view, we were treated to glorious sunsets 3 out of 4 evenings. Convenient location with great foot paths right from the site, and nice cafes etc in Sturminster Newton. Good for cycling, being right on National Cycle Route 253, and the... Show more
Jontic
Reviewed: 15/06/2024 08:20
Spent five nights here in June. Arrived and was more than impressed with the 'outrageous' view. Easy access, well signposted, and easy set up but the recent wet weather had prevented the site from being mown shorter. Terri came to welcome us and was full of great information. There is a small... Show more
ScreenName31C0DB10C9
Reviewed: 23/09/2023 13:11
A great site with glorious views over surrounding countryside and fantastic views of the sunset while we were there. Our fridge broke down when we arrived on site, but Martin and Terri very kindly lent us a fridge to plug into the motorhome, which we really appreciated as... Show more
ScreenName27BF234EA8
Reviewed: 22/09/2023 15:18
Super site with stunning panorama. The CL is located a couple of fields beyond the back of the farm. Peaceful. Footpath from the site takes you into the village itself with good dining/drinking options.or connects with other footpaths. Lots of local information provided in the box by the... Show more
JOHNRUSSELL
Reviewed: 28/08/2023 19:11
A big thank you to Terri and Martin for our bank holiday weekend stay. Very friendly welcome and very helpful hosts. The site is ideally located for the view, lots of walks right from the site and a short stroll into Sturminster Newton with its shops, pubs and takeaways. Great for our dog... Show more
Steve Harris
Reviewed: 24/08/2023 17:02
As others have said, the site definitely lives up to its name. Peaceful location away from any major roads. Nice walks from the site itself, and plenty more in the vicinity amongst the stunning North Dorset countryside. Can’t comment on the electric as we survived on solar, but the other... Show more
Martin Norris
Reviewed: 24/06/2023 13:09
The name definitely lives up to the site it is really an excellent view. The owners were lovely and friendly and told us everything we needed to know and we’re more than willing to come and chat and answer further questions. Lots of walks from there. We loved it and... Show more
lin and rich
Reviewed: 15/06/2023 15:19
This is a lovely site, the first thing we said when we got there was 'wow, what a view'! We found the site was easy to access off the A357, there are alot of lovely walks from the site (there is an information box, on site, which has leaflets about... Show more
McQueen Caravaners
Reviewed: 12/06/2023 21:25
What a wonderful few days we had at What a View from 31st May- 4th June. The site certainly has the wow factor when you turn into it. You can see for miles. I enjoyed listening to the bird song and leaves rustling in the breeze. Lovely walks from site... Show more
DavidW50
Reviewed: 08/06/2023 07:51
What a View certainly deserves its name - the wide vista across Blackmore Vale is inspiring and fascinating, trying to work out which towns and villages can be seen. The location facing almost due west meant that for our week of glorious weather we had stunning sunsets every day. We... Show more
MartBoag
Reviewed: 26/06/2024 17:23
What a fabulous CL. Tranquil location with super open view, we were treated to glorious sunsets 3 out of 4 evenings. Convenient location with great foot paths right from the site, and nice cafes etc in Sturminster Newton. Good for cycling, being righ...