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Downshay Farm Camping And Touring
Haycrafts Lane
Swanage
Dorset (Browse area)
BH19 3EB
Tel: 01929 480316
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Pitches: 50
Open: 30/03/2026 to 31/10/2026
30/03/2027 to 31/10/2027
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 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 No Hardstandings |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 No Laundry |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 Shop <1 mile |
 Bar <5 miles |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <5 miles |
 No Wild Swimming |
 Indoor Pool <5 miles |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf <5 miles |
 Tennis <5 miles |
 Beach <5 miles |
 Watersports <5 miles |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Working Farm |
 Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <5 miles |
 No Dog Walk |
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| Date of Visit: August 2025 |
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| Nights stayed: 5 |
Travelling as: Family with older children |
| Reviewer: Alain |
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 A Peaceful Dorset Escape with Stunning Walks
We stayed at Dwnshay Farm, perfectly located between Corfe castle and Swanage, and had an amazing time with our teenage children and friends. The site itself is quiet, spacious, and has a relaxed, friendly atmosphere—ideal for families and groups who enjoy the outdoors.
One of the highlights was the incredible walking opportunities right from the campsite. We enjoyed several long walks along the Purbeck Ridgeway, with breathtaking views over the countryside and coast. A memorable day included a hike down to Chapman’s Pool, where we swam in the sea—such a hidden gem! Another magical discovery was the Rempstone Stone Circle, tucked away in the woods and full of character.
The location makes it easy to explore Dorset’s best spots: Corfe castle for history, Swanage for the beach, and plenty of trails for nature lovers.
If you’re looking for a peaceful base with access to stunning scenery and a sense of adventure, Dwnshay Farm is a fantastic choice. 
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Date of Visit: August 2024  |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Family with young children |
| Reviewer: Helent |
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Superb views,
Plenty of facilities & lots of space for pitches & playing!
King’s Arms pub (Langton Matravers) excellent food & value for money.
Good local bus service.
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| Date of Visit: July 2024 |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Solo traveller |
| Reviewer: Underdog |
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Lovely, peaceful.
Tremendous views.
Great location.
Bliss for a few days.
Owners were very pleasant on arrival - not much interaction after that - which is good.
Will go again.
Stayed at the top of the hill in the camper.
Lovely.
Toilets and showers clean.
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| Date of Visit: May 2023 |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Dumbrill |
8 reviews from this member |
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Lovely relaxed campsite with good facilities.
The stand out feature of this site is the view of Corfe castle that you will never tire of looking at.
The drawback is that all the pitches are on a slope.
But overall a great site in a fantastic location.
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| Date of Visit: August 2022 |
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| Nights stayed: 5 |
Travelling as: Family with older children |
| Reviewer: Alain |
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We love Downshay Farm.
We were there again this year and had lovely weather again.
We walked to Chapmans Pool, Dancing Ledge, Corfe, and Swanage. We drank beer at the Square and Compass. We swam in the sea.
The only down side of Downshay is the slope of the fields (the clue is in the name) but we always manage to find a flatish spot.
It never gets overcrowded, you can always get a shower, toilet or washing up spot. It's not even noisy, apart from the owls. Dogs are on leads, there's no electric hook ups, and you have to walk a bit to get water (these are all good things.
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| Date of Visit: August 2022 |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Family with older children |
| Reviewer: Lizzyp |
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It was our first visit with friends, beautiful views,
Great open spaces for the kids ages 7-13 and some rope swings and nice to have freedom to roam.
Great facilities which were kept clean and lovely service from those running it.
We would definitely go back
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| Date of Visit: August 2022 |
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| Nights stayed: 7 |
Travelling as: Family with older children |
| Reviewer: Kathry |
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Lovely spacious campsite with clean facilities and a beautiful view of Corfe castle.
We watched the sun set over the castle in the evenings, and had a great view othe stars at night.
Lots of places to visit in the area.
There is a mobile shop every morning and a Spar convenience store selling groceries at the nearby garage (walking distance).
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| Date of Visit: July 2022 |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Young couple |
| Reviewer: Linus6 |
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Loved everything about it! Lots of space between groups, very clean toilets, showers and washing up sinks.
Topped off by an amazing view down the valley towards Corfe castle!
Freezers and phone charging points a real bonus.
Quiet site too, with no noise from roads etc.
Great location - 5 mins from Swanage and Worth Matravers, for shops, beaches and scenic walks!
Will definitely be back.
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| Date of Visit: April 2022 |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Retired couple |
| Reviewer: Debora |
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The site was quiet, spacious and well maintained with a stunning view of the Purbeck ridge and Corfe castle.
Great location for walking to the coast and the hills.
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| Date of Visit: October 2021 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Nights stayed: 7 |
Travelling as: Retired couple |
| Reviewer: Gonnate |
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A truly lovely small site.
Facilities are basic and very clean and pleasing - 2 showers, 3 loos for Caravan/Camper field. There are separate facs for the tent field, which wasn't open in October.
Note - only organic chemical for loo disposal.
All grass pitches. Wooden levelling blocks available round the site in case they're needed.
The views are stunning.
It's wonderfully quiet - owls were busy at night, but little else, other than one night when the military were evidently exercising, but that all stopped by around 10. 00. Not quite a dark sky place, but many more stars on view than round our home town.
As others have said, fellow campers were very friendly - interesting how a site can attract people of like sort, as it'll always be a different population, week by week!
Martin & Justine were helpfulness itself when we had some unexpected calendar problems, and gave a friendly and useful welcome on arrival.
A good site for walkers - buses (Breezer no 40), or trains are easily reached, running between Swanage / Corfe, and walks straight from the site too.
It's well worth noting the advice to tow up from Harman's Cross at the bottom, not down from the Matravers road at the top, it's a narrow road with few passing places either way, but perfectly workable from the bottom.
We intend to return.
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| Date of Visit: July 2021 |
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| Nights stayed: 8 |
Travelling as: Family with young children |
| Reviewer: Pendletons |
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Great site - open and varied with lots of choices of pitches -
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Teenagers and younger children alike enjoyed the open spaces, charging facilities and views -
Great for larger families
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| Date of Visit: July 2021 |
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| Nights stayed: 6 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Misupar |
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Very nice owners & clean site. Need to book as many clients pre book before leaving ! good walking offsite & square & compass pub
2miles away. Fantastic views from upper tent pitches. Small spar shop
At nearby garage on main road. Not good for cycling ! roads too hilly & inconsiderate motorists all driving too fast.
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| Date of Visit: July 2021 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Nights stayed: 14 |
Travelling as: Retired couple |
| Reviewer: Carpentl |
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A very warn welcome from the owner when we arrived by Martin, the caravan needed levelling so Martin came back with wooden blocks & helped level it, Someone from another caravan came & helped put our awning up then pegged it down we were most surprised, it was very much appreciated as I struggle kneeling down as I've had a hip replacement,
One evening we were invited to join a group of people having a get together which was really lovely to meet other campers The weather was very hot the second week,
We have booked for next year as Downshy is a lovely friendly site the owners are very helpful & most friendly,
Thank you we can't wait for next year,
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| Date of Visit: July 2021 |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Solo traveller |
| Reviewer: Sunship |
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Absolutely brilliant ! I've been coming here for about 6 years (except for 2020 !)
Beautiful site, location, amenities impeccably kept, fellow campers thoughtful an friendly.
Can't wait to go again ! Supreme :)
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| Date of Visit: May 2021 |
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| Nights stayed: 5 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Julie58 |
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Lovely site, friendly, helpful owners.
Beautifully terraced to take advantage of breathtaking views over Purbeck from the sea to Corfe castle.
Huge dog walk. Clean facilities. Just bliss.
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