Opening Dates this year: 01/03/2024 to 02/01/2025 Opening Dates next year: 01/03/2025 to 02/01/2026
This 5 star park has been awarded Overall Winner UK of the AA Campsite of the Year 2021/2 South West Tourism Awards - Bronze Caravan and Camping Park of the year 2023/24. Dorset Tourism awards- Silver Touring Caravan and Camping Park of the Year 2023 and Diamond Award at the Loo of the Year Awards 2024.
South Lytchett Manor is set in 20 acres of stunning Dorset parkland in a village location in easy reach of Bournemouth and Poole. The Park is landscaped, with mature trees and seasonal bedding plants for a beautiful and tranquil setting to your holiday.
The South Lytchett Manor team assure you of a warm welcome to this family-run park, offering top quality camping, caravanning, motorhome and glamping stays with high levels of customer service- just look at our TripAdvisor and other reviews!
We offer large level pitches; super pitches for larger tents and fantastic deluxe pitches either hard standing or grass which come with your own water, drainage, TV, EHU free Wi-fi and a picnic bench.
A regular bus service stops outside the gates, taking you to Poole in one direction and Swanage.
Amenities on site or nearby include a fully fenced mown off-lead 2.5 acre dog walking meadow and a fully serviced dog wash for muddy pooches. The St Peters Finger a lovely village pub 10 mins walk away offers a free bottle of wine with 2 main courses when staying at the park. The courtyard craft centre, with the Cowshed cafe and other outlets is just a short walk from the site.
Completely refurbished, the amenity blocks are heated, with powerful showers, fresh flowers, professional hairdryers, with separate family and disabled shower all maintained to an exceptional level of cleanliness.
In addition, the site has a well-stocked shop selling eggs from our free range chickens and a cafe complete with a bakery on site.
Our cafe serves barista level coffee and plenty of homemade cake, Bacon Butties at weekends and throughout the high season. Street food vendors visit the site with high quality food in the high season too!
There is a children`s playground, free Wi-Fi access across the park, a microwave facility and great Raleigh bikes for hire.
If Glamping is more your style, we have four fantastic Romany caravans, hand-built with beautiful interiors and seven handcrafted Shepherd Huts. We also have luxury Glamping Pods which were made by our very own hands onsite! New for 2024, we have eight Mongolian style Star-gazing Yurts. All sleep 2 adults and 2 children (aged up to 14 years) and most are dog-friendly too.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Nearby Attractions
South Lytchett Manor is perfect for exploring Dorset. Nearby there are fantastic beaches including Sandbanks beach, places of historical interest including National Trust properties and activities for all ages.
The Jurrasic Coast, Brownsea Island, Swanage, Bournemouth, Sandbanks and Monkey World are all just a short drive away.
Located in the village of Lytchett Minster with two village pub/restaurants within a 10/15 minute walk.
Free bottle of wine deal at the St Peters Finger pub too!
An excellent bus service runs from our gates to Poole, Bournemouth and the Heritage Coastline.
The adjacent Craft Centre also has a cafe/restaurant, ideal for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea.
Local walks and cycle routes are accessible from the park with bike hire on site.
Follow signs (Dorchester) out of Poole on the A35 for about 3 miles until you reach the Bakers Arms roundabout. Turn right following signs to Lytchett Minster, onto the B3067 Dorchester Road, travel through the village past the pub (St Peters Finger) and after just over half a mile you will see signposts on the left that will direct you to the park and the iconic gates that signal the entrance!
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Common Questions
Where is the nearest shop to South Lytchett Manor Caravan & Camping Park? There is a shop on site
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Is South Lytchett Manor Caravan & Camping Park dog friendly? YES
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
Fully Serviced Pitches 
No Caravan Storage 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
Rallies Welcome 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Motorbikers Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
Baby Changing Facilities 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
Freezer / Fridge 
Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
Bar <1 mile 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site 
Kids Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <5 miles 
Wild Swimming <5 miles 
Indoor Pool <1 mile 
No Outdoor Pool 
Horse Riding <5 miles 
Cycle Hire On Site 
Golf <5 miles 
Tennis <1 mile 
Beach <5 miles 
Watersports <5 miles 
Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
Campfires not Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport On Site
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
