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Dorset, South West

Pineapple Glamping Retreat

— (0)Price on Pitchup50.734°N, 2.759°W
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The first thing you notice is the stillness — proper Dorset countryside quiet, broken only by birdsong and the occasional bleat from a neighboring field.

This is a straightforward, back-to-basics sort of place that welcomes tents, campervans, and caravans. It suits campers who don't need bells and whistles — couples after a peaceful pitch, families happy to keep things simple, anyone exploring the Jurassic Coast or the heathlands and market towns inland. Dogs' status isn't confirmed, so worth checking ahead if you're bringing one. The glamping name suggests there may be more upmarket options developing, but the core offering remains traditional camping.

You've got toilets and showers onsite — the essentials covered — and campfires are a possibility depending on conditions when you arrive, so ask at check-in if you're hoping for an evening by the flames. It's the kind of spot where the landscape does the work: rolling hills, hedgerows thick with blackthorn, that big Dorset sky. Quiet, unpretentious, and properly rural.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
13°C
Clear
7 mph
74%
7-Day Outlook
Today
22° / 15°
45%
Mon
20° / 11°
6%
Tue
20° / 13°
34%
Wed
21° / 14°
2%
Thu
24° / 12°
4%
Fri
24° / 14°
2%
Sat
22° / 12°
4%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

12 routes found via OpenStreetMap

South West Coast Path (Section 47: Seatown to Abbotsbury)

Climbs steeply out of Seatown with relentless ups and downs through dramatic Golden Cap estate – this is the highest point on the entire south coast at 191m. Not suitable for buggies or very young children due to challenging terrain and steep coastal gradients. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Descends to shingle Chesil Beach before reaching Abbotsbury's swannery. Spectacular Jurassic Coast views and fossil-rich cliffs make the effort worthwhile, but expect a proper workout.

Hiking routeNational trail
5.95 km from campsite
Operator: National Trails

Hive Beach coast path walk, Hive Beach

Follows the dramatic Jurassic Coast clifftop from Hive Beach, offering stunning views over Burton Bradstock's golden sands and fossil-rich cliffs. The path climbs steeply in places with uneven, potentially muddy terrain—not suitable for buggies or very young children. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Short but rewarding for coastal scenery and geology enthusiasts, with the added bonus of Hive Beach Café at the start.

Walking routeLocal network
4.49 km from campsite
Route length: 1.7 km
Operator: National Trust
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Langdon Hill walk, Golden Cap

Climbs steadily through NT woodland and farmland to reach Langdon Hill's viewpoint overlooking Golden Cap and the Jurassic Coast. Moderate incline with some uneven ground makes it challenging for buggies but manageable for active families with older children. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. The panoramic coastal views and connection to Dorset's highest cliff make this short climb rewarding for the effort.

Walking routeLocal network
5.41 km from campsite
Route length: 2.2 km
Operator: National Trust
Info

The Cogden Circular, Hive Beach

Walking routeLocal network
6.54 km from campsite
Route length: 3.5 km
Operator: National Trust
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Stonebarrow walk, Golden Cap

Walking routeLocal network
8.09 km from campsite
Route length: 2.7 km
Operator: National Trust
Info

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Pubs & restaurants within 5 km

  • The Pursuit of Hoppiness
    Pub 0.0 km~5 min walk
    Directions
  • Chickenland and Pizza
    Takeaway 0.0 km~5 min walkchicken;pizza
    Directions
  • The Greyhound
    Pub 0.1 km~5 min walk
    Directions
  • No. 10 Café Bar
    Cafe 0.1 km~5 min walkcoffee shop
    Directions
  • The Bridport Dagger
    Pub 0.1 km~5 min walk
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