Camp amongst the woodland or in a field surrounded by wildlife, or cosy up in one of the pristine forest lodges at award-winning Burnbake.
Kids will love exploring the natural playground of the forest here, discovering wildlife and den-building. There’s also a small play area and you can buy marshmallows from the campsite’s well-stocked shop to toast around the fire or gather at the seasonal Snack Shack, which is a chilled way to spend an evening with tasty food by fairy light and moonlight.
On site you’ll find a pleasant wooded area with a choose-your-own pitch policy, as well as an open field if you want to spread out a bit. Note that the field area is a short walk from the loos and shower facilities. You can also hire a fire pit for a night.
The staff at Burnbake are welcoming and friendly and on-hand to give you tips on where to explore first – being located almost equidistant between Corfe, Swanage and Studland, Burnbake is a great base for trying out the various activities and visiting the attractions of all three areas, as well as the rest of the Purbeck countryside. At Burnbake you’re near to several excellent landmarks and places to explore, such as Studland Heath with its mysterious Agglestone, the Purbeck Ridgeway and Corfe Castle ruin.
If you’re after an activity-packed holiday for the whole family, there’s a great ropes course (Brenscombe) located at the entrance to Burnbake and there are plenty of cycling and walking routes on your doorstep, too. Nearby along the main road is Dorset Adventure Park, and the sandy beaches of Studland Bay and Swanage are a short drive away.
There’s also a large car park at nearby Norden’s Purbeck Park car park where you can leave the car for the day and take the train or a bus to more Purbeck and Jurassic Coast attractions.
Luxury lodges
Enjoy the peace and tranquility of the woodland from a luxury lodge – sit out on the furnished deck or relax in your own hot tub before stepping into the robe and slippers provided for you.
Burnbake’s forest lodges have received various accolades over the years, including a Visit England Gold standard award and also scooping Gold in the Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year category in the 2022/23 Dorset Tourism Awards.
Lodges have fully-fitted kitchens, central heating and a wood burner, wifi and flatscreen TVs.
Spa treatments are also available.
Tariffs and booking
Prices for camping
The camping tariff at Burnbake is fixed for the year and does not vary seasonally.
You pay for the price of your pitch per night, plus any additional campers, items (such as pup-tent, gazebo, boat) and electric hook-up.
There are discounts for cyclists, walkers, single-person campers and groups.
Groups such as DofE and scouts are welcome – just email ahead with your party size and any requirements.
Camping tariffs: www.burnbake.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Camping-Tariff-2023_v3-1.pdf
Prices for luxury lodges
The forest lodges at Burnbake sleep either up to four to six people and prices vary seasonally.
You can book for a whole week, just a weekend or stay for a mid-week visit. You’ll find various offers, such as discounts for a party of two, or for those aged 55+, and a reduced stay for repeat visitors.
Forest lodges are available to book all year round.
Check Burnbake’s website for the latest prices and offers available and phone to book: www.burnbake.com/luxury-lodges/
Information for four-legged visitors
- 🐾 The campsite is dog-friendly (up to two dogs per pitch)
- 🐾 Some lodges are dog-friendly and some are pet-free
- 🐾 Note that there is a small section of the forest where dogs are not permitted due to the protection of resident newts
- 🐾 Dogs at Burnbake camp for free!
- 🐾 Well-behaved dogs are welcome in three of the lodges at an additional cost (maximum two dogs)
Contact details
Explore Burnbake’s website for full information about camping and self-catering here, or give the friendly team a call:
- 📞 01929 480570
- 📥 info@burnbake.com
- ℹ️ www.burnbake.com
- 📍 Burnbake’s located just off the Corfe to Studland road, the B3351, (Rempstone, Corfe Castle, (postcode BH20 5JH))