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Marshwood Farm Camping

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· Dinton, Wiltshire, England
1 acre hosted by Catherine L.
5 glamping pitches · 5 tent pitches
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Quiet, family-friendly camping and glamping on a farm in rolling Wiltshire countryside

The golden rule of camping at Marshwood Farm is: ‘don’t forget your torch’. On a moonless night out here in rural Wiltshire it gets dark. So dark, in fact, that the area has been classified as an International Dark Sky Reserve. To the likes of you and I who just want to pitch a tent somewhere pretty near Stonehenge, what does that mean? It means, firstly, that in order to protect the dark skies there aren’t any lights to show the way to the loo – hence the advice on torches. And, secondly, it’s an amazing place for stargazing.

Marshwood Farm Camping is not only under protected skies but on protected land too; in the Cranbourne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It’s a landscape of rolling hills, chalk grassland, rivers and ancient woodland and it has one of the lowest population densities in the south west. You’ll certainly have no neighbours out here, save for the farming family who run the place, their 400 sheep and fellow campers.

There are just six camping pitches and two pre-pitched bell tents in the main family-friendly camping field. Then, a little more tucked away, just up the track are two lovely shepherd’s huts for couples. These are fully equipped and each have their own compost loo and shower shack outside, so you can stay secluded if you want to. The main field is more sociable, with a shared utility barn featuring hot showers, flushing toilets and a kitchenette. There’s space to sit undercover here too, great if it rains or if it gets too hot out in the south-facing field, which is a bit of a sun trap in good weather.

So back to that packing checklist; you’ve got your torch, you’ve packed your camping kit and you’ve even thrown in the suncream. If you’ve got an English Heritage Card you won’t want to leave that behind either. All of history seems to be here. There’s Elizabethan Longleat and medieval Waldour Castle. There’s the Gothic cathedral in Salisbury with Iron-Age remains and Roman ruins nearby at Old Sarum. And, of course, we’re leaving the best to last; less an elephant in the room than a megalith on the Salisbury plains: Stonehenge. It’s the best-known prehistoric monument in Wiltshire and the world and it’s just 13 miles from the campsite. No-less-mysterious Avebury is not far off either. How they got there is anyone’s guess; one to ponder under Marshwood Farm’s dark and starry skies.

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48 Ratings · 40 reviews
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Sarah W.recommends
September 22, 2024
Grass pitch 5
Beautiful campsite in a gorgeous location! Brilliant facilities and we were really looked after. Thanks for a fantastic stay.
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Emily S.recommends
July 20, 2024
Grass pitch 1
Thank you! We'll be back!
Our third time at this wonderful campsite. The facilities are amazing. Once again we had some pretty horrendous weather but there was such fab indoor space it wasn't an issue. The owners are lovely and have thought of everything - the kitchen is just amazing. The countryside surrounding the site is beautiful and there are some nice towns to visit too.
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Will D.recommends
May 30, 2024
Grass pitch 3
Great campsite for families - small, quiet, good facilities and space to run around with no cars. Lovely spot with a nice little walk over the hill to the village.
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Ben L.recommends
July 3, 2023
Daisy Bell Tent
Brilliant for young families
This is a wonderful campsite and our third vist now. We keep coming back because it is so good for young children, really safe and all the facilities you need. Plus great walks from the tent.
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Tim H.recommends
September 26, 2022
Grass pitch 5
Secluded friendly campsite
Lovely secluded site with well spaced pitches and parking close by with wheel barrows provided to help lug stuff. The communal cabin is incredibly well appointed with washing up facilities (inc washing liquid, clothes and dish towels), hot showers, fridges and an array of essentials to cover anything you forgot to bring (like a bottle opener!). They also have fire pits and bbqs to hire. Catherine is lovely and we will definitely be coming back.
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Ben L.recommends
September 11, 2022
Grass pitch 4
A real gem, small and perfect.
This is such a great campsite, a small number of pitches and really high quality in a beautiful location. Very secure for young kids, the camping area is car free and fenced off with secure gates and a good line of sight, so you can let them explore whilst you relax at the tent. Facilities are excellent, including the barn kitchen and eating area with all the kitchen equipment you need (so don’t bother bringing any plates, pans, cutlery, glasses etc). Very quiet at night time. The night sky is amazing with no light pollution and a clear southern aspect, so expect big skies and clear views of the moon and planets if the sky is clear. Loads of wildlife including bats, owls, pheasants, chickens, sheep, red kites etc. Catherine is a brilliant host and on hand when needed. This was our second stay this summer, we met some other campers there who had also returned after a couple of months, that’s all you need to know!
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Dinton, Wiltshire, 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 Catherine L.

Joined in February 2021
From the host
Marshwood Farm Camping is a small, quiet, family run campsite on a working farm near Dinton, Salisbury. We are a small campsite, but have a range of camping accommodation and prices, so have something for everyone. We have two shepherd's huts perfect for couples quiet getaways. We have two bell tents set up ready to go for families or friends who want an easy relaxing break. And for the more hardened campers, we have six large grass pitches. We have a utility barn for all guests to use, where you will find the kitchenette, loos and showers, plug to charge your phone etc.
Nearby attractions

Dinton Park is a short walk from Marshwood Farm and a nice place for walks and picnics in the grounds of a Neo-Grecian house (no access to the house). Grovely Wood and Langford Lakes Nature Reserve (01722 790770) are both lovely places to walk nearby, both around five miles away. The lakes are great for birdwatching and there’s a good café there too. Old Waldour Castle (01747 870487) is eight miles from the campsite and it’s just ten miles to historic Salisbury with its magnificent cathedral. Just outside the city you can visit Old Sarum (01722 335398), the ruins of a once thriving town and the site of the original Salisbury Cathedral. Stonehenge (0370 333 1181) is just 13 miles from Marshwood and Avebury Henge is 30 miles away. From Avebury you can walk to see several other Neolithic stone circles and monuments and also visit The Alexander Keiller Museum, which showcases finds and explains the known history. Longleat Safari Park, and the historic house and gardens are 22 miles from the campsite.

Food and drink

The closest pub is The Wyndham Arms (01722 716999) in Dinton, just over a mile away and recommended by your hosts. They also recommend The Kingfisher Café at Langford Lakes for coffee and cakes, overlooking the water and wildfowl at this nature reserve, five miles from the site. For supplies for the campsite, head to the Bird & Carter Farm Shop and Deli or the shops in Tisbury, five miles to the west, or Wilton, six miles east.

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