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Caalm Camp

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· Stour Row, Dorset, England
70 acres hosted by Mark R.
6 glamping pitches
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Caalm by name, calm by nature. This blissfully chilled-out Dorset hideaway promises a relaxing stay for all

Set in the beautiful countryside of rural Dorset, Caalm Camp is a family-run retreat that boasts exceptional facilities. The yurts themselves are surprisingly spacious with ample room to sleep six people and a toasty log-burning stove in the centre. Smoke from the fire is piped away through ‘the crown’, a carefully crafted centrepiece in the roof where a Perspex dome allows you to kick back and watch the stars from the warmth of your abode. From each yurt it is a short walk to the Old Hay Barn, a converted barn that stands as a testament to the site's working history as a dairy farm. Now equipped with a fully-furnished kitchen and cosy living space, it’s difficult to imagine the place stacked with hay bales. The inviting communal lounge complete with games, books and a TV is the perfect rainy day retreat. Not all facilities here are communal, however. Each of the seven yurts onsite have their own fridge in the kitchen along with their own wet-room that houses a shower, toilet and vanity unit for storing toiletries.

Caalm Camp boasts plenty of space for kids to play, as well as a wooden playground, while stepping from the boundaries there are loads of good walks in the local area. Duncliff Wood is packed with bluebells during the spring while a wander up Bulbrrow Hill rewards you with exquisite panoramic views over Dorset and its surrounding counties. Nearby, beautiful Shaftesbury is a short drive away, its quaint, cobbled streets leading to and fro from the elegant old church by the market place.

Amid such quintessentially English surroundings the Mongolian yurts of Caalm Camp could almost feel out of place. But with so much love and attention put into the site – from the hand painted lattice work of the yurts to the wheelbarrows waiting by the car park – this is a place where you can’t help but feel at home. An authentic glamping getaway in a prime location.

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24 Ratings · 25 reviews
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Vaibhav G.recommends
September 28, 2024
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Amazing place. Nice host. Very clean family friendly. Yurts were amazing. The host has put lot of attention to detail. Really amazing will come back soon
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Monik91 M.recommends
August 30, 2024
Snowdrop Yurt
Best Glamping experience
Best Glamping experience ever 💜 We love Glamping and have been in a lot of places in the last few years but this was by far the best place 💜 Loved the yurt, the fact that you have you own bathroom, the kitchen area had everything that you would need and the the pool table and table tennis area for rainy days 🥰 our kids loved the outside play areas so much that they didn't want to go home 🤩 All in all a perfect experience, thank you Mark and Caryl for everything 🥰 We'll definitely be back next year 💜
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Joanna B.recommends
August 23, 2024
Bluebell Yurt
Awesome yurts and family fun!
Just got home from an amazing week at Caalm Camp! Such a great find. First time we've stayed in yurt, and we loved it! So spacious, with a lovely log burner (they supply wood) and cooker to make hot drinks. And plenty of space to sleep, eat and play games. There's only 5 yurts, so it never feels overcrowded. The main building is just a 30second walk away, with large private bathrooms for each yurt, games room, dining area with tv, and a spacious kitchen that has a fridge and storage cupboards assigned to each yurt, and all the utensils you could possibly need. What i really loved was the landscape. You're surrounded by fields and nature. The path that takes you to the yurts is lit up at night - so enchanting. The owners have goats which kids can pet and feed. Each yurt has its own picnic table, fire pit, bbq and fresh water tap. There was a small kids play area outside, plus pool table, table tennis and darts inside. And as if that wasn't enough, there was golf-frisbee, which we all got involved with. We honestly spent so much time here and I can't recommend this place enough. The owners made us feel so incredibly welcome and they've really made sure you want for nothing. Thanks for having us!
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Julie T.recommends
July 23, 2024
Bluebell Yurt
Lovely glamping experience
We loved our stay so much. The yurt was beautiful, well-maintained, clean and spacious. There are lots of fun activities for kids and a nice indoor space if it rains. Really nice place - we'll definitely return.
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Anna V.recommends
May 27, 2024
Foxglove Yurt
Really good glamping
We thoroughly enjoyed at Caalm camp Dorset. Well equipped luxurious yurts in a gorgeous country side. Warm, spacious, fully equipped. Gorgeous grounds with a private BBQ and fire pit for each unit. Disc golf, playground for kids, some space for football, table tennis, billiard and more for running around and socialising. Each family gets it's own bathroom which is a real game changer in terms of convince. Lovely communal spaces indoors and outdoors. Everything just amazing. Strongest recommendation 💓 we are definitely coming back
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Stour Row, Dorset, England, United KingdomTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Mark R.

Joined in October 2016
From the host
Tucked away in deepest Dorset, Caalm Camp is a family-run rural retreat offering a very unique glamping experience. Our camp boosts 6 beautifully-painted, hand-crafted, luxuriously-furnished, authentic Mongolian Yurts with exceptional facilities in an idyllic setting.  We have taken the very best things about camping in the South West of England (fresh air, lovely views and eating al fresco) and added comfy beds with fresh white linen sheets and electricity in our pretty hand-painted Yurts from Mongolia. You also have your own personal wet room, with underfloor heating for the duration of your stay. Our holidays cater for all levels of glamping experience, so will appeal to all people including disabled people.  Amid such quintessentially English surroundings the Mongolian yurts of Caalm Camp could almost feel out of place.  But with so much love and attention put into our site, from the hand-painted lattice work of the yurts to the wheelbarrows waiting for you in the car park, this is a place where you cannot help but feel completely at home.
Nearby attractions

Along with the bounty of local walks, there is a 15 mile cycle trail along the old railway line 5 miles from camp. Todber Manor Fishing Lakes (01258 820384) are in the nearest village for keen anglers, while two equestrian centres, Pippin’s Equestrian (01747 822997) and Pevlings Farm (01963 370990) are close at hand for those hoping to hack through rolling countryside. Shaftesbury (01747 853514) is perhaps the most obvious nearby attraction, a delightful town with a small museum (01747 852157) and St Peters Church, a standing reminder of its medieval magnificence when it boasted a castle, twelve churches and four market crosses. Further afield Sherborne in Dorset, is famous for its abbey (01935 812452) and castle (01935 812072), while Stonehenge (08703 331181) and Salisbury offer more culture and history. The fabulous coast of South Dorset is also an hour away.

Food and drink

The Udder Farm Shop (01747 838899) is 1.5 miles away, while, closer still, The Kings Arms (01747 838325) serves excellent food. The nearest village shop lies a couple miles away in Marnhull. A local independent supermarket and deli, Dike & Son (01963 362204) in Stalbridge, does a home delivery service. Either phone and book delivery in advance, or cycle to the shop.

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