Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park
Award winning day offering horse carriage and tractor rides, daily shows, farm tours, farm animals and more.
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Why stay here ...
Meadow Cottage Caravan and Motorhome site is set in the Dorset countryside. The site is for Caravan and Motorhome Club Members only. The site has been landscaped to provide a beautiful lake side picnic area. We welcome adults (over 18) and dogs. We are unable to have children to stay or visit due to the deep water lake and insurance restrictions. We have a field where dogs can be walked (dogs must be kept on a lead at all times).
Meadow Cottage Caravan and Motorhome Site has 5 fully serviced grass pitches. Each pitch has an individual pod with 2 electric hook up points, water and grey waste outlet (toilet disposal point separate). Pitches are 8 metres by 8 metres for caravan/motorhome, awning(no fee) and car. There is a 6 metre fire break between each pitch.There is an electric gate and guests will be given a code on check in. We now have Wi-Fi on the Caravan and Motorhome Site.
Stay in the Dorset countryside and enjoy the local attractions:-
- 5 minutes drive to Crane Valley Golf Club in Verwood. Enjoy a round of golf then have lunch in the restaurant with a relaxing outdoor seating area.Home – Crane Valley Golf Club.
- Short walk to Remedy Oak Brewery (open on Friday’s from 4pm).
- Feeling adventurous? Moors Valley Country Park and Forest is a 15 minute drive away in Ashley Heath which has cycle hire, Go Ape, Golf and Segways to offer as well as long forest walks (and a self service dog wash). Moors Valley Country Park and Forest – Enjoy, Experience, Explore.
- Poole Quay is half an hour drive from our site. Explore Poole’s historic quayside and enjoy fish and chips/ restaurants/ cafes/ pubs. Discover Poole museum or a harbour cruise!
- Visit the Blue Flag award winning Sandbanks Beach (only half an hour drive). The beaches facilities include a car park, cafe and kiosk, mini golf, public toilets, showers and RNLI Lifeguards April to September 10am-6pm. At the western end of Sandbanks beach by Haven Point (by the chain ferry) there is a dog friendly beach area open all year round.
- Stay with us and explore The New Forest (only half an hour by car). The region is known for its heathland, forest trails and native ponies. Visit The New Forest National Park webpage.
- National Trust Member? Meadow Cottage Caravan and Motorhome Site is a 15/20 minute drive from Kingston Lacy House in Wimborne Minster. Then enjoy a dog friendly walk at Badbury Rings Iron Age Hill Fort.
- Love horses? Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park is only a 10 minute drive away in Verwood, Dorset with horse and cart/ tractor ride. There is also a cafe on site.
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Useful Info
Latest arrival time: 7:00 PM
Latest departure time: 11:00 AM
Minimum stay 2 nights (applies always)
1.5 acres
Some sloping pitches
Levelling blocks required
Electric amperage: 16
Lawned site
Nearby
Great savings on days out
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Directions
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Sites key:
- Postcode:
- BH21 8NB
- GPS:
- Lat 50.873905 / Lon -1.94408
- OS field ref:
- SU041083
- OS map ref:
- 195
Transport links
- Nearest port: Poole (15 miles)
Reviews
goldens
Reviewed: 01/10/2024 12:49
Peaceful tranquil site
The site has a lovely setting, with a lake and picnic benches. A large enclosed dog walk on site. A warm welcome by the owners mother who offered us a cup of tea. We arrived just after a deluge of rain so the site was wet but the owners... Show more
Michael Harper
Reviewed: 25/07/2024 16:22
Wonderful CL
On arrival, we were greeted by Louise's mum who welcomed us to the site, she then proceeded to offer tea and coffee which was most welcome after the journey. This CL has a service bollard on each pitch which makes for an easy stay. We were given a folder packed... Show more
SollyA
Reviewed: 15/07/2024 12:56
Excellent
Just returned from a really good break at this quiet, calm and peaceful CL and can confirm all the great comments made by other reviewers. The site is well maintained and secure, with the coded electric gate. Some pitches are a little sloping and need levelling blocks, but they... Show more
mikecarrs
Reviewed: 12/07/2024 11:12
Hidden gem
This is our first of two visits this year to Meadow Cottage CL. It is delightful. Louise, the owner, is warm, friendly and helpful. This rural site is totally peaceful ( no road noise - just birdsong) - and ( because the site’s insurers insist) no children. There is an attractive deep... Show more
Mike1502
Reviewed: 22/05/2024 12:42
Five Star
This was our second visit to this site and we must thank Louise for all her efforts as well as going the extra mile in making sure we enjoyed our break, Well done.
samdl2
Reviewed: 23/09/2023 17:31
Peaceful
Upon arrival we were greeted by our host Louise, who made us feel very welcome and even offered us a cup of tea. Nothing is too much trouble, she even lent us a map of local walks for our dogs. We were also given a welcome pack that had... Show more
briggerdave
Reviewed: 22/09/2023 07:57
Great adult only CL site
This is a great site in a lovely location. Easy to find, good access & the best of welcomes. Fully serviced, grassed pitches & you can position your van any way you like within your pitch boundary. Enjoyed sitting on the picnic benches by the pond of an evening watching... Show more
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Reviewed: 12/09/2023 11:32
Cracking CL Site
Stayed at this site for 2 weeks in August and I cant recommend it enough. The access is great and there is an electric gate which Louise supplies the number to you. (Saves faffing and having to get out of your car) On arrival I was met by Vicki who... Show more
GemnTim
Reviewed: 23/07/2023 14:52
July 2023 Stay
We only stayed here for one night but wished it could have been longer. Friendly welcome by Vicki and a lovely chat with Louise as we arrived made things so easy. The site Wi-Fi isn't great (in fairness it was included in the price) but other than that... Show more
Fiona Boag
Reviewed: 18/07/2023 11:07
Picturesque peaceful welcoming site
Had a lovely few days at Meadow Cottage in our motorhome. The site is very picturesque peaceful, lovely to sit beside the lake with a drink or meal on the provided tables. The owners are delightful and so welcoming and helpful. We actually arrived with a puncture, and they went above a... Show more
Most recent reviews
goldens
Reviewed: 01/10/2024 12:49
Peaceful tranquil site
The site has a lovely setting, with a lake and picnic benches. A large enclosed dog walk on site. A warm welcome by the owners mother who offered us a cup of tea. We arrived just after a deluge of rain so the site was wet but the owners could not ha...
