Palemead House Certificated Site
Foyle Hill, Shaftesbury SP7 0PT, UK
View on Google MapsA small, basic campsite nestled in the peaceful countryside, a ten minutes from the market town of Shaftesbury
About Palemead House Certificated Site
Tucked into peaceful Dorset countryside just ten minutes from the market town of Shaftesbury, Palemead House is a small, back-to-basics Certificated Site that keeps things wonderfully simple. There are no showers or toilets on site, so you'll need to be fully self-contained, but electric hook-ups and drinking water are provided, along with waste disposal facilities. Dogs are welcome, making it a good choice for families touring with pets.
The rural setting delivers proper tranquillity, and Shaftesbury's shops and amenities are close enough for supplies. It's an honest, no-frills spot—perfect if you value peace and quiet over creature comforts, though campers seeking more facilities might find it a touch spartan.
What's nearby
- Edwards Farm 200m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the site before you travel.
Photos
Photos via Google
People say this campsite offers spacious pitches with privacy and well-equipped bell tents, along with clean basic amenities like hot showers and spotless toilets. They also highlight the peaceful countryside setting, abundant wildlife, and thoughtful touches like morning coffee and breakfast hampers. Guests mention the staff are welcoming, attentive, and go above and beyond to ensure a comfortable and relaxing stay.
Summary via Google
Can I bring...?
Hook-up
Facilities
Takeaway & food delivery
Handy if you fancy a night off cooking — here's what delivers near this site.
Just Eat — 5 takeaways deliver to this postcode (SP7 9PR)
Domino's - Shaftesbury
5.0 · Pizza, Chicken
Charcoal Grill SP8 Limited
5.0 · Kebab, Pizza
American Pizza
5.0 · Pizza, Burgers
Viceroy Indian Restaurant & Takeaway
5.0 · Indian, Curry
Mere Kebab & Pizza House
5.0 · Kebab, Pizza
Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on justeat.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.
Nearest supermarkets
Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.
- Tesco, Shaftesbury 1.1 miles
- Lidl 1.2 miles
- Aldi 2.7 miles
- Asda, Gillingham 3.6 miles
- Co-op 4 miles
- Morrisons, Wincanton 9.4 miles
- Sainsbury's, Sherborne 13.4 miles
Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Other hours
- Monday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- 2026-08-28T08
- 00:00Z
What visitors say
We had an absolutely lovely time. We booked the superior tent for our family of 4 and it was quite spacious and very nicely decorated. Tom went out of his way to make us welcome and comfortable. Facilities were clean and our tent was equipped with everything one needs and very comfortable beds and pillows. Kids had a great time roasting marshmallows and family movie night at the barn turned to be a lovely end of our stay.
· via Google
We had an absolutely wonderful stay near Shaftesbury, and it was the perfect first camping experience for me, my wife and our boys. From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel genuinely welcome. Tom, together with his daughters, has created something truly special. His attention to detail, warmth and exceptional customer service made the whole experience memorable. He goes above and beyond to make sure everyone is comfortable, relaxed and able to enjoy their stay, and nothing ever felt like too much trouble. The setting itself is beautiful, surrounded by peaceful countryside, wonderful wildlife and stunning scenery. It was a real pleasure to slow down, enjoy the landscape and spend quality time together as a family. There were also plenty of thoughtful amenities available, giving us everything we needed while still allowing us to enjoy the simplicity and tranquillity of camping. This was a superb experience from start to finish and an ideal introduction to camping for our family. We left feeling refreshed, happy and already looking forward to returning. We would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing, welcoming and memorable countryside break.
· via Google
Excellent camping and glamping site! Super quiet, surrounded by fields with lots of wildlife We stayed in a bell tent, which was super luxurious, attention to detail is amazing, woodburning stove, mini bar, slippers and robes! Outdoor barbecue and separate fire pits with seat seats Probably the cleanest camping toilets I’ve ever seen! Showers on site also and a lovely coffee and breakfast hamper serve served in the morning There’s even a power bank supplied for phone charging Dogs welcome! I would highly recommend
· via Google
Wild camped in the field for 2 nights with my partner and three children. Beautiful location, tranquil and very quiet. Great service from Tom for the 2 days, lovely wholesome club to relax at, great prices, and a great price for the 2 nights stay. I would highly recommend! Camp fires, Uno and a couple of drinks. Can't ask for much more.⛺️
· via Google
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