
Park open: 28th February 2025 to 2nd January 2026   Telephone lines and online booking: Open all year round
Stay in our Star-gazing yurts in Dorset for an immersive experience blending traditional nomadic living with modern comforts. Our Yurts are suitable for two adults and two children (up to 14 years old).
Our yurts have been hand-built to the highest standards and provide the perfect home-away-from-home for those looking for a luxury way to stay in the great outdoors. With their designs originating from Kyrgyzstan, our dome-shaped yurts have been hand-built in neighbouring Devon using sustainable ash hardwood.
Inside, you’ll find a Moroccan-inspired interior design with warm and rich colours, intricate patterns, and textures. Moroccan-themed brass or copper lanterns, ornate mirrors, and lamps add to the rustic ambience. Furthermore, embroidered rugs, pouffes, and cushions provide a homely comfort. * Yurt interiors may vary.Â
Stepping inside the yurt, you immediately feel its cosy and inviting atmosphere. The circular space is ingeniously designed, with a central skylight or crown wheel allowing natural light to filter in. The interior is adorned with vibrant Moroccan-themed textiles, and rustic furnishings, creating a comfortable and homely ambience.
The main living area of the yurt serves as a multipurpose space, where you can relax, dine, and socialize. Seating arrangements surround a central gas-controlled log burner, providing warmth and a focal point for gatherings. A small dining table may be set up for meals. The kitchenette area is well equipped with a coffee machine, two-ring hob, kettle, toaster, wireless charging point and small fridge.
As night falls, the living area transforms into sleeping quarters for two adults and two children (up to 14 years old), with traditional futons laid out on the floor and a king-size bed for comfort. You can snuggle down and enjoy the night sky through the central skylight.
**Just a friendly reminder to pack an eye mask if you’re not a fan of early morning wake-up calls. It’ll definitely come in handy!
Adjacent to the yurt, you’ll find an outdoor seating area, where you can enjoy al fresco dining, soak up the sunshine, or simply take in the natural beauty of the surroundings.
The site offers award-winning amenities and facilities to enhance your stay, including laundry facilities, dishwashing areas, and a well-stocked shop offering essentials and local produce.
We welcome dogs into some of Yurts, so if you would like to bring your furry friend, please get in touch with the team to add this to your booking. Please note that there is a £5 surcharge per pet per night.
The Star-gazing Yurts can be wheelchair accessible by request. Please contact our reception team who can arrange a ramp to overlay the step into the accommodation.
** Please note, you will be required to bring your own bedding for your stay.Â
While we strive to provide most of the necessities for your stay, we advise you to bring your bed linen, including sleeping bags/duvet/pillow, bed sheets, and pillowcases. You should also bring your crockery, mugs, glasses, chopping board, corkscrew, cutlery (including a sharp knife for chopping/cutting), frying pan, saucepan, tin opener, water carrier, washing up bowl, and other necessary items.
If you don’t fancy cooking, the local pub, St Peter’s Finger, is just a 10-minute walk away and serves excellent meals. Enjoy a free bottle of wine when you purchase two main meals.  Bournemouth and Poole are short drives away and have a wide selection of restaurants, cafes, and pubs to suit everyone’s taste buds.
All yurt guests have access to our award-winning, five-star-rated amenities and facilities on-site, including our modern, heated family bathrooms.
The eco-friendly children’s adventure playground, football, and badminton nets are situated near to our yurts. There’s plenty of outdoor fun to keep the whole family entertained without ever having to leave the our holiday park at South Lytchett Manor!
During our busier seasons, our onsite bakery opens to serve guests with freshly baked pastries and bread. If you wish to purchase any baked goods, please visit our on-site Cafe, which also produces barista-level coffee, tea, hot chocolate, iced lattes as well as some limited edition breakfast options during the summer holidays. We highly recommend treating yourself to a slice of homemade cake!
Our yurts offer the ideal gateway to some of Dorset’s most breathtaking attractions. They are conveniently located to provide easy access to both Bournemouth and Poole. Beauty spots along the Jurassic Coast are just a short drive away.
Glamping in Dorset doesn’t get much better than a stay in one of our glamping pods at South Lytchett Manor! Our pods (some of which are dog-friendly) have been hand built to the highest standards and provide the perfect home-away-from-home for those looking for a luxury way to stay in the great outdoors.
All of the glamping huts are fitted with comfortable furnishings and a small kitchenette for your convenience. Relax, unwind and immerse yourself in nature during a stay at our scenic holiday park – we think they’re the idyllic base for a glamping holiday in Dorset.
Much like the rest of our glamping accommodation, our the glamping pods at South Lytchett Manor sleep 2 adults and 2 children (suitable for under 14s) – perfect for families. Some of our glamping pods are dog friendly, so you can bring your four-legged friend for a break too!
The Glamping Pods can be wheelchair accessible by request. Please contact our reception team who can arrange a ramp to overlay the step into the accommodation.
Please note, you will be required to bring your own bedding for your stay.
All glamping pod guests have access to our award-winning, five-star-rated amenities and facilities on-site, including our modern, heated family bathrooms.
The eco-friendly children’s adventure playground, football, and badminton nets are situated near our glamping pods. There’s plenty of outdoor fun to keep the whole family entertained without ever having to leave the our holiday park at South Lytchett Manor!
During our busier seasons, our onsite bakery opens to serve guests with freshly baked pastries and bread. If you wish to purchase any baked goods, please visit our on-site Cafe, which also produces barista-level coffee, tea, hot chocolate, iced lattes as well as some limited edition breakfast options during the summer holidays. We highly recommend treating yourself to a slice of homemade cake!
Our bespoke Glamping Pods offer the ideal gateway to some of Dorset’s most breathtaking attractions. They are conveniently located to provide easy access to both Bournemouth and Poole. Beauty spots along the Jurassic Coast are just a short drive away.
Experience a unique glamping holiday in Dorset and stay in our traditional Romany Caravans. With beautifully hand-painted exterior and well appointed interior, our idyllic Romany Caravans provide the perfect holiday base for families throughout the year and some of which are d0g-friendly.
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Stay in one of our colourful Romany caravans and enjoy peace, quiet and nature alongside access to modern amenities, including a TV and DVD player, refrigerator, sockets with USB points, a two ring electric hob, hob kettle and coffee pod machine. This unique place to stay is ideally suited to guests looking for a glamping holiday near Poole and Bournemouth. The bow top wagons have been built by expert craftsman. Their timeless design really is a beauty to behold.
Spend relaxing evenings on your private decking with outdoor seating. It’s perfect for a relaxing couples glamping getaway or family break.
We take pride in providing top-of-the-range amenities to enhance your comfort and enjoyment throughout your stay. All guests staying in our Romany Caravans have access to our award-winning modern facilities, which include luxurious WC blocks, cafe & seasonal bakery, laundry and children’s playground.
Our bespoke Romany Caravans provide the perfect getaway to access Dorset’s highlights along the Jurassic Coast. From our holiday park, you’ll have easy access to Dorset’s most captivating attractions including the bustling towns of Bournemouth and Poole. Easily accessible by car, train or bus, you can immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere, explore local shops, markets, cafes and restaurant whilst you explore the rich history and culture of these charming seaside towns.
Take a look at an in-depth video that concentrates on the romantic idea of spending a holiday in a charming and cosy Romany Caravan on a Dorset glamping holiday with Campsite owners Jo and David Bridgen.
This stylish, award-winning motorhome and campervan park on the outskirts of Poole has been named the Best Site in Britain by the AA in 2021 and topped the rankings at the South West Tourism Awards and the Dorset Tourism Awards for 2021.
The team at South Lytchett Manor can’t wait to welcome you through the iconic gates for a motorhome or campervan holiday in Dorset! Book now for incredible lasting memories with those closest to you.
Located in the lush grounds of a former Manor House in the heart of Dorset – and only three miles from Poole, South Lytchett Manor offers the discerning campervan enthusiast a perfect base from which to explore the beautiful surrounding countryside. Our award-winning motorhome park has a full range of facilities on-site to ensure a trouble-free and peaceful stay in the lovely South West of England. Easy bus and pedestrian access to local amenities makes this the perfect choice for winter or spring breaks. Leave your motorhome on site and explore the local area on public transport, without having to worry about narrow country lanes or finding parking for a large vehicle.
We take great pride in our park and work hard to ensure pitches are well maintained at all times. We have a variety of hard standing pitches on site which are suitable for motorhomes or campervans. There is something to suit all types of touring vehicle.
All pitches are inclusive of two adults and free wifi. Additional nightly fees apply for extra guests, vehicles, awnings and gazebos.
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We’re continually investing in our onsite facilities, to ensure motorhome guests experience nothing short of a 5 star stay at our motorhome park within easy reach of Bournemouth. Our amenity buildings are fitted to a high standard with central heating, piped music, fresh flowers and modern shower fittings. In addition, we have family bathrooms and fully compliant disabled bathrooms. Professional standard hairdryers and full-length mirrors are available for your convenience.
Motorhome guests can also make use of our laundry, well stocked shop, information hut and indoor dish washing area. Children will enjoy our outdoor adventure playground and cycle hire facilities.
South Lytchett Manor is well placed for exploring all that Dorset has to offer. Award-winning attractions, restaurants and world-renowned beauty spots such as Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove are just a short drive away. Major towns such as Poole, Bournemouth, Dorchester, Blandford, Wareham and Weymouth are also within easy reach of the park.
Poole ferry terminal is 5 minutes’ drive from our Dorset holiday park. With services to Guernsey, Jersey, Cherbourg, St Malo and Brittany, we’re a convenient stopping off point for motorhome holidays in Europe.
All of our motorhome pitches are dog friendly, so please feel free to bring your four-legged friend for a stay at our holiday park by the coast. We have a selection of dedicated dog friendly facilities available. These include a dog wash and off lead exercise area.
South Lytchett Manor offers fantastic amenities and a friendly, relaxed atmosphere ideal for holidaymakers with motorhomes. Many return to see us in Dorset year after year, keen to enjoy this top quality site and impressive grounds, full of mature plants and trees.
Nestled amongst the beautiful rolling hills of the Dorset countryside, Our Dorset campsite at South Lytchett Manor sits on the lavish grounds of a former Manor House. Our holiday park is the perfect camping destination for nature lovers and travellers looking to explore the surrounding countryside and nearby towns – including the vibrant town of Poole, which is only three miles away.
Dorset campsites don’t get better than South Lytchett Manor! We’re proud to offer a hassle-free and serene holiday in the charming South West of England. Our camp site near Poole boasts a range of award-winning on-site facilities, ensuring that your camping experience is both comfortable and enjoyable.
We have a range of camping pitches to choose from at South Lytchett Manor.
Every tent pitch has a dedicated parking space for your connivence.
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One of the things that sets South Lytchett Manor apart from other campsites, is our range of immaculate camping facilities. Our dedicated team of staff work hard to ensure that high standards are maintained throughout the site so that guests receive nothing short of a five star stay.
Our award-winning amenities blocks are cleaned at regular intervals throughout the day. With modern showers, shaving sockets, power points, heating, piped music, fresh flowers and a dedicated disabled/family room. We think they’re some of the best shower and toilet blocks around!
South Lytchett Manor has a well-stocked shop and cafe on-site, which sells camping essentials and a selection of food and drink. For the convenience of campers, there a large freezer for ice packs and a microwave available in our information room. During the busier seasons, we are delighted to open our onsite bakery. If you’re interested in purchasing a few fresh pastries and baked goods, simply head down to our shop which restocks produce daily.
If you are looking to dine out there are a number of local pubs within walking distance of South Lytchett Manor, which serve a delicious selection of food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For local takeaway menus, visit our information hub.
South Lytchett Manor has earned a longstanding reputation as one of Dorset’s finest campsites, and this reputation was recognised again when we proudly received the esteemed title of “Best Campsite in Britain 2021-22.” Our vast collection of awards are testament to the wealth of knowledge and experience we possess within the camping and holiday park industry. As passionate campers ourselves, we understand exactly what makes a perfect camping holiday, and we strive to deliver just that to all of our valued guests.
We take great pride in our offering and fantastic links to the local area. Whether you wish to visit family friendly attractions, immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Dorset countryside, or simply relax at our campsite near Poole, we guarantee you’ll have a fantastic stay. We are dedicated to providing an unbeatable camping experience and we look forward to welcoming you to South Lytchett Manor very soon.
South Lytchett Manor is proud to be a family-friendly campsite in Dorset and when on holiday with little ones, we know how important it is to keep the kids entertained and active. We have plenty of incredible child-friendly facilities on-site, such as our exciting outdoor adventure play park, where kids can burn off some energy and make a few friends with other families staying at South Lytchett Manor. For older children, we recommend heading over to our dedicated ball games area, which is perfect for games of football, badminton and outdoor tennis!
We want your family to make the most of your holiday in Dorset, so we’ve provided an information hut which is fully stocked with maps, guides, and local knowledge to help you plan your exciting days out! Additionally, our online holiday planner is a fantastic tool for families seeking more ideas and inspiration for their stay at South Lytchett Manor.
South Lytchett Manor is a dog-friendly campsite in Dorset. We take great pride in providing a range of facilities for your well-behaved four-legged friends. We offer a free dedicated dog shower to wash off muddy paws and an off-lead exercise area for them to stretch their legs. You’ll also find a variety of delightful dog walks right from the park, and if you’re in the mood for a beach day, there are dog-friendly beaches nearby.
South Lytchett Manor is one of the best campsites in Dorset. Our central location affords guests easy access to a number of picturesque towns and villages in the local area. We highly recommend venturing into the nearby Poole to check out the bustling harbourside. Bournemouth is also well worth a visit.
Some of the best beaches along the south coast are just a simple short drive or bus ride from the park. Iconic beauty spots such as Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove and Old Harry Rocks are around 30 minutes away, as well as lesser known view points along the Jurassic Coast.
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Our traditional Shepherd Huts are the perfect base for a fantastic couple’s holiday in Dorset. They were hand-built on-site using quality materials and feature comfortable furnishings in a traditional heritage design. Our Shepherd Huts are situated in a scenic location, allowing guests to immerse themselves within nature, all whilst being surrounded with the familiar modern comforts of home.
Please note: you need to bring your own bed linen and towels
Our quirky glamping accommodation is set within the grounds of our 5-star holiday park near Poole. Shepherd Hut guests can access our award winning five star-rated amenities and facilities during a stay with us. These include modern, heated family bathrooms a laundrette and information kiosk. Younger members of the family can enjoy our adventure playground, football and badminton.
Our onsite bakery comes to life in the peak season – choose from a delightful selection of freshly baked pastries and bread. Should you crave these delectable treats, just head on down to our onsite Cafe. Here you can buy a selection of baked goods, as well as barista-level coffees, tea, hot chocolate, iced lattes, and exclusive breakfast choices during the summer holidays!
South Lytchett Manor is ideally placed for accessing the local area. From our holiday park in Dorset, you can embark on picturesque walking trails into Poole. Alternatively, you can hop on the bus to visit a few local seaside towns, or perhaps you’d prefer to simply kick back and relax at the beach. However you’d like to spend your holiday in Dorset, our Shepherd Hut serve as a perfect base to return to at the end of each adventurous day.
Touring caravan parks don’t get better than South Lytchett Manor! Our multi-award winning park was named the Best Caravan Site in Britain by the AA in 2021 and topped the rankings at the South West Tourism Awards and the Dorset Tourism Awards for 2021.Â
The friendly South Lytchett team can’t wait to welcome you for a caravan holiday in Dorset. Spacious touring pitches and modern facilities await you beyond our iconic gates! Relax in our tranquil grounds and make memories to treasure with your loved ones. We’re sure you’ll find our caravan site near Poole to be the perfect base from which to explore highlights along the Jurassic Coast!
Located in the lush grounds of a former Manor House in the heart of Dorset – and only three miles from Poole, South Lytchett Manor is situated in an idyllic location for exloring the countryside and nearby Jurassic Coast. Our touring caravan site near Bournemouth has a full range of on-site facilities, to ensure visitors have a peaceful caravan holiday in the lovely South West of England.
We have a range of touring caravan pitches available to suit all requirements.
Prices are inclusive of 2 adults plus free wifi. Additional fees apply for extra vehicles, guests, awnings and gazebos.
To view 2025 prices click here
There are plenty of towns, villages and attractions within easy reach of our Dorset caravan site. The bustling town of Poole is just three miles away and Bournemouth, Swanage, Weymouth and Dorchester are all a short drive away. A number of major towns can be accessed via a scenic bus, which stops just outside the park’s entrance. This is great for caravan owners who would prefer to leave their vehicle safely on site.
Our award-winning Dorset caravan park is surrounded by idyllic countryside and iconic landmarks along the Jurassic Coast are closeby. Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove can be reached within 30 minutes and lesser known beauty spots such as Kimmeridge, Worbarrow Bay and Tyneham Village are perfect places to visit for the day.
Award winning, top quality modern shower and toilet facilities with piped music are available to all guests. They are cleaned throughout the day to ensure a high standard and cleanliness is maintained. Shaving sockets, power points, hairdryers and high quality soap and hand cream are available to make your say more comfortable.
Newly renovated family and accessible shower rooms are available in the amenity blocks for those who require them.
Chemical disposal points, a Laundry and drying room and indoor/outdoor dish washing areas are also available on-site.
We’re proud to be one of Dorset’s best dog friendly caravan sites, with plenty of dedicated facilities, including dog wash and off lead exercise area to ensure your four-legged friend as an enjoyable stay. Dogs are welcome on all of our touring pitches.