Flowerdew Farm Reviews
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Flowerdew Farm is an eco-friendly, off-grid campsite that's a stone's throw away from the stunning Jurassic Coast. This two-acre site features just ten non electric grass pitches for tents only. There's also three unfurnished bell tents and a furnished bell tent sleeping two for that extra comfort. Home to alpacas and goats, guests can get up close and personal with these furry friends, enjoying feeding sessions and alpaca meet-and-greets!
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20 reviews
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would recommend
Nice, little stay! Better toilets would benefit the site
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Jamie R
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Nice, little campsite with goats and alpacas. Very peaceful. Facilities very basic. Chemical toilets are a major downside to the stay as cleanliness isn't great. Perfect for a one night stay, but would struggle without proper toilets.
Site's response
Hi Jamie, Yes we have events toilets. The listing does mention this as well as our confirmation email, where we clearly list our events toilets in both of those before anyone arrives. Sadly, we cannot control other guests and can assure everyone that the toilets are cleaned with eco-products, and checked regularly as well as there are large signs on the loos, to notify us if there is any issues. We have had plenty of lovely feedback that these are sufficient. If you had contacted us on site, we could have addressed the concerns. As an eco and environmental site, we also don't want to be dumping our waste along with everyone else's into river and sea sewage dumps. All waste is taken off site and treated and in fact goes back to farming land for regeneration and water supply. We actually don't accept chemical waste, there is no chemical waste dumping on our site. Thank you for your feedback, and we hope you find a more suitable site for your standards and requirements.
Fantastic, loved everything about this site!
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Rosa J
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Just got back and wished we had extended for another night! We will most definitely book again! It was a lovely place to stay in with the Alpacas. Claire is a wonderful host, super knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. So dedicated and concerned for the welfare of the animals. We all had the best time. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Site's response
Aww thank you for the kind words, you were such lovely guests, so glad you had a lovely time. We hope to see you again in the future. Claire.
Weekend stay with family
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Emma M
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It's a very sweet little campsite with plenty of thoughtful charm and a green ethos. Nice touches like a cosy barn. We stayed in an unfurnished bell tent, which I do feel is a bit pricy for what you get. It's quite small, we were a family of 4 and it was tight and going green in places, with slightly dodgy bunting. Plus, you have to pay extra for a fire pit which I feel should definitely be included with the bell tent price. There is also a very noisy small-holding next door and lots of chatty birds around which of course, is out of anyone's control but definitely take ear plugs. Toilets a bit full by the end of the weekend & could defo do with an extra shower as there is just 1. The campsite is in a great area near Hive beach and nice pubs. I would go back, but will bring my own tent next time. Claire, the owner, is lovely.
Site's response
Hi Emma, thanks so much for the kind review and super helpful feedback and our quick chat on whatsapp. You have been not charged for the fire pit and logs as a kind gesture. As updated on our quick chat, it really helps us if we know on site, and then we can always try and help. With the busy holidays in full swing, we are adjusting and sadly we will need to now make our wash up area and toilets area, mandatory that kids need to be supervised by an adult. As for toilets and cleaning, we have events toilets, this is clearly shown across all our sites and socials. Sadly with several cleans a day we are just finding that not everyone is using them properly. They do not get blocked, sadly people are shoving so much toilet paper down, and not clearing up after themselves, it gets stuck, that's all. Certainly not full. With this in mind we have also added another toilet for the rest of the busy season, but please leave tidy. We provide free toilet paper and air freshener. Use them, even a flushing loo can smell when people do their business. Don't be embarrassed, we all have bodily functions, if you get stuck or need help with a clean, come get us. Shower and wash up area. We have one shower clearly listed on all sites. Most eco- and off-grid and general campsites do run without any showers. We will be adding more in the future. We provide free eco and vegan faith by nature products and eco blue roll. Fire pits and logs, why charge for a fire pit and logs? We have found several BBQs have already been broken and we do not make any money on wood. Logs and wood prices are up and we provide only eco hardwood logs that come under the government burns policy. We allow off-the-ground fires and a lot of campsite do not. As for the noise, we operate a quiet site, there is nature and animals so pack the ear plugs. We cant control nature and advise on our confirmation email and T&Cs about our surroundings. In regards to the Bell Tents - All bunting has been replaced already, and at end of season we will upgrade, we are trying out new brands as we are still a relatively new site, and happy to improve and will be increasing sizes and replacing tents end of season. Sadly its not mould, its the birds and seagulls being on the coast, we try and clean as much as we can, but mother nature will do her thing. We really look forward to seeing you again and hope you see improvements next time, we have already had many a returning guest, who are all seeing new and improved areas since last season.
Hidden gem, small campsite
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Fiona W
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We booked a last minute stay for 1 night for a family of four. The night we stayed was busy with families, couples and groups of friends, but everyone was respectful of each other. The site is small and easy to get around and the goats and alpacas are super cute! The owner was super accommodating, allowing us flexibility with our plans. We really admire and support what she is trying to do and will hopefully visit again soon! We highly recommend a stay here.
Site's response
It was lovely to have you last minute and so I'm glad you had a lovely stay. I really hope to see you all again and thank you for the kind words.
Great stay
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Tim K
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Great weekend with my son! Really appreciated the indoor space during a rainy afternoon. A 10 minute walk to the pub and 20 minutes to the beach. Ideal!
Site's response
So glad you had a lovely time. Come again, brilliant guests.
Lovely site
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Jamie B
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Lovely site in a lovely location with a great welcome. Thoroughly enjoyable stay and would recommend.
Site's response
Thank you so much, such a kind review. We hope to see you again x
Campervan stay
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Robin Y
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A great place to stay and right in the heart of Dorset. Claire is a superb host with nothing too much trouble. I'd recommend a stay to enjoy the range of facilities on offer in an eco friendly way and for all ages, interaction with a range of animals in beautiful surroundings.
Site's response
We are so glad you loved the fur family and had such a lovely time, come again x
Amazing
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Ellie G
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So good, I recommend! Amazing stay, Claire was so kind and sweet and the alpacas are adorable.
Site's response
Aww, how lovely and we loved your stay. Come again x
Perfect getaway
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Louiza B
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A peaceful, tranquil and beautiful campsite. Friendly and helpful. Clean facilities. Just the perfect weekend 🧡
Site's response
We loved having you stay at the farm and hope to see you again in the future.
Awesome
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Rob G
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Really enjoyable stay at Flowerdew with Claire, the alpaca's and goats. The wellness sessions are a must!
Site's response
Lovely guests, we are so glad you enjoyed the wellness session and hope to see you again in the future.
A wholesome experience
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Rowan H
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This is a lovely spot with great facilities. Clair is most helpful. The shower works very well and is kept nice and clean. The animals add an extra dimension to the experience. Running a smallholding and tending land is not an easy task for one person, and it certainly gives something back to nature.
Site's response
Aww thanks Rowan, you were wonderful guests and so glad you got to enjoy my fave shire walk, The Holloways. Hope to see you back at the farm in the future. x
Not yer average site, and all the better for it
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Robin I
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We were just staying the one night and found this site online at an excellent price. I sensed it might be a little quirky. Small site, run by a charming woman who's clearly passionate about her site and all that comes with it. It's precisely the type of place we prefer; quiet, friendly, not commercialised in any any way. A bit of hippy chic and 80's traveller vibe, but clean! Plenty of communal space to share, lots of fairy lights around, plus the animals. If I was staying longer I'd have preferred to have been allowed to park my vehicle alongside the tent, as our cooking gear is built in and it would've been nice to use the awning. But as we only stayed the night, it wasn't an issue. We'll definitely use this place again, as it's more to our tastes than the more commercial offerings, even if they offer swimming pools and entertainment etc. Thanks for the stay.
Site's response
We loved your awesome van! Love to have you back, wonderful guests and we are glad you enjoyed your stay. We absolutely promise to keep our eco more natural vibe going as giving back to nature is at the heart of what we do here at the farm. We can accommodate some cars onsite for special needs and disability, lets chat next time you want to come, to see what we can do. :0)
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Shani W
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Great stay. Polite, friendly hosts, cute goats and friendly alpacas. Would stay again.
Site's response
Such lovely guests, we hope you had a wonderful time and come again soon x
Fantastic - nice place to stay and very friendly staff
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Seb P
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Fantastic place to stay, very friendly staff and good spot to camp. Near a great beach called Hive Cove, if you get a chance to visit, I would highly recommend. Would definitely recommend the site and stay again.
Site's response
Thank you, Seb. We really enjoyed hosting you and hope to see you again in the future, you were brilliant guests.
Beautiful campsite!
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Steph L
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Loved this campsite - really small and intimate. Great for adults who want to camp as well as families. The facilities gave cute vibes. Shower was clean. Clare was really lovely! Bonus having the animals (llamas & goats) on site too, just makes it more special. Would 100% recommend - different experience from your typical campsite. Good location. Literally nothing to complain about had a lovely time here. Realised how much you don't need an electric camping pitch! They also have fire pits to hire for a small fee, which we did and was so lovely to have campfire.
Site's response
Thank you for such a great review, it brings us so much joy to see our smallholding and animals and nature making everyone so happy. We cant wait for you to come and stay again x
Great eco-camping
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Andrew W
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My son and I spent two nights here and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Clare, the owner could not do enough for us, and my son loved the alpaca and goats experience. The site was clean and well ordered, and I really respected the real commitment to sustainable living, recycling, and low impact camping. Can't recommend this highly enough.
Site's response
We absolutely loved hosting you Andrew and Dylan, what great adventurers and animal lovers you are. We can't wait to have you come to stay at the farm again. Highly recommend you as guests, such a joy on the farm.
Nice campsite and welcoming reception
Andreea P
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We have spent a really nice weekend. Great reception, friendly staff, good facilities, and clean environment. The alpacas were amazing!
Site's response
We loved you coming to stay with us, it brings us so much joy and we hope to see you again in the future x
Lovely little farm campsite
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Tom H
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Really relaxed site. The facilities were eco friendly and of a high quality. Loved the animals. Some nice pubs a short walk away for evening meals.
Site's response
We loved having you visit and stay and hope to see you again at the farm.
Great weekend
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Paul O
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Great weekend in rural surroundings just a few minutes drive from lovely beaches - and the Jurassic coast. We really liked being on this small campsite based on a low impact farm - eco values were a high prioity. Claire was a great host, gave us lots of local info and made us really welcome.
Site's response
Absolutely lovely guests and would very much love to host you again. Really enjoyed our beautiful Jurassic coast, and had the same ethos and appreciation for low-impact camping and sustainability and the need for more natural wild spots to camp and appreciate our nature and local wildlife and flora. Super clean and tidy and respectful to other campers, really hope to see you again in the future.
Great campsite!
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Megan K
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We stayed here as a group of friends for a weekend and we had a great time! The host Claire is very accommodating and gave us plenty of recommendations on where to go/ eat. The campsite is located a short drive from the beach, which was great. The farm has the cutest goats and alpacas to look at. The facilities were simple but effective, they were clean and very eco-conscious which we appreciated. We rented a fire pit to have a barbecue which was great fun. Overall a very laid-back and relaxed trip and we would definitely stay again!
Site's response
Megan and guests were an absolute joy to host, really great guests. Absolutely would love them to come and stay again.