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At West Dorset Leisure Holidays we have family-run Holiday Parks on or near the Jurassic Coast and a choice of 5 different types of accommodation for your glamping holidays in Dorset – Jurassic Escape Pods, Premier Camping Pods, Safari Tents, Classic Camping Pods and Bell Tents!
Glamping is perfect for couples, young families and groups of friends who wish to enjoy all the benefits of camping holidays but without worrying about all the equipment you need to pack, the typically unreliable British weather and the hassle of putting up a tent. The glamping accommodation have a few welcome home comforts, such as heaters, plug sockets and lights and select Jurassic Escape Pods, Safari Tents and Premier Camping Pods are dog friendly (max of 1 dog). The parks are in spectacular locations close to coast and countryside and surrounded by great attractions, beaches, places to eat and events.
Why should you go glamping?
- Choice of 5 different types
- Sleep up to 4 people
- Great for couples and families
- Lighting, heating & plug sockets
- Less hassle than camping
- Please bring your own bed linen and towels – read more.
- Duvets and pillows are provided in Jurassic Escape Pods and Safari Tents
- Dog friendly (max of 1 welcome in select Classic Pod Plus, Premier Pods & Safari tents, max 2 welcome in Jurassic Escape Pods charges apply)
- Short breaks available
- Choice of 2 parks
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- Great for young families and groups of friends
Jurassic Escape Pods!
Our popular Jurassic Escape Pods are our most luxurious glamping accommodation yet with compact living, a modern style, a shower room and 1 double bed & 2 single beds sleeping up to 4 people. There is an open-plan feel with a bright and airy living space and high ceiling, plus a fully glass front with french doors onto an integrated and covered veranda with decking area and outdoor furniture, perfect for al-fresco dining, evening drinks and for enjoying the views of the surrounding countryside.
There is a comfortable L shaped sofa, bluetooth speakers, an electric fire and wall mounted TV and a kitchen area with microwave, oven, grill and 4 ring hob, an under-counter fridge, kettle and sink. The rear dining area transforms at night with a wall mounted pull-down double bed and above the dining area is a high level fixed mezzanine floor with 2 single beds and ladder access. Please note this may not be suitable for very young children.
There are plug sockets and USB sockets. The generous washroom includes a large shower, heated towel rail, toilet and sink with shaver socket. Up to 2 dogs are (charges apply) are welcome in select dog-friendly Jurassic Escape Pods and each Pod has allocated parking next to it for 1 car. Please note that photos are provided by the manufacturer and are intended for general marketing purposes only and should not be relied upon by any person as being complete or accurate. The photos provided show a double bed on the upper level, but for us this is 2 single beds.
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Premier Camping Pods
The premier camping pods are modern, cosy and compact with enough room to sleep 2 adults and 2 children on a double bed and double sofa-bed. These unique pods have a small kitchenette area with a fridge, toaster, kettle and 2 ring electric hob, plus cutlery, crockery and cooking equipment. There is a built-in wardrobe, blinds for privacy, a fold-down table with stools, usb and plug sockets, lighting, a heater and lockable doors going out onto a private gated decking area with seating, a table and a small covered area with a storage box. These pods are available at both Highlands End Holiday Park and Golden Cap Holiday Park and select pods are dog-friendly and allow up to one dog.
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Premier Camping Pods at Highlands End Premier Camping Pods at Golden Cap Check availability, prices and bookSafari Tents
The safari tents at Golden Cap Holiday Park are our most spacious glamping accommodation and sleep up to 4 people. The large 5 x 7 metre tents have an open-plan living area with sofa, dining table and a kitchenette with fridge, kettle, 2 ring induction hob, cooking equipment, cutlery and crockery. There are plug sockets, lighting and a heater included. There are 2 separate bedrooms with wardrobes, one of which has a double bed and the other has 2 single beds. Outside, there is a large covered decking area with seating and a picnic bench down on the grass. Select tents are dog-friendly and allow up to one dog, but please note the decking area is not gated.
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Safari Tents at Golden Cap Check availability, prices and bookClassic Camping Pods
The classic camping pods at Golden Cap Holiday Park provide a more rustic and basic glamping experience that is closer to camping. The pods are secure, warm and cosy with a double bed and 2 single camp beds. There is also a heater, lighting, a boot store, plug sockets, a covered porch and a picnic bench on the grass outside. The classic camping pods are popular with young families, couples and walkers, and select pods are dog-friendly and allow up to one dog.
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Classic Camping Pods at Golden Cap Check availability, prices and bookBell Tent
The bell tent at Golden Cap Holiday Park is a large circular tent, 5 metres in diameter. It has a unique shape with a high roof and 2 doors for great ventilation. The tent is spacious and sleeps up to 4 people with a double bed and 2 single camp beds. There are plug sockets, lighting and a heater as well as a picnic bench outside on the grass. As this is a tent, warm clothing and blankets may be required on cold nights. Please note, the bell tent no longer has clear roof panels. Unfortunately our bell tent is not dog-friendly.
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Jurassic Pod
The Jurassic Pod at Golden Cap sleeps 2 people on a double bed which easily converts to a sofa in seconds for relaxing on during the day or watching the TV. Compact, modern and self-contained, there is a fully-fitted kitchen with fridge, 4 hob oven, grill, sink and microwave, as well as a washroom with toilet, shower, sink and a heated towel rail. Perfect for a couple’s short break, you can enjoy sea views from the decking or inside the pod through the large windows. Please note, these images are taken from the manufacturer – more will be coming soon. Unfortunately this pod is not dog-friendly.
Booking Information
- Please note that other than in the Jurassic Escape Pods which have their own toilet/shower room, there are no toilets, bathrooms or showers in any of our other glamping accommodation – these facilities are available at the toilet and shower blocks on the parks.
- We have designated dog friendly Classic Pod Plus, Safari Tents and Premier Camping Pods available which allow up to 1 dog. Our Jurassic Escape Pods allow up to 2 dogs. Dogs are charged at £25 each per week or £15 each for short breaks of 3 or 4 nights. Our Jurassic Pod and Bell Tent are not dog-friendly
- Due to supply issues, we are unable to supply bed linen and towels for the foreseeable future – please bring your own bed linen and towels – duvets and pillows will still be provided in Jurassic Escape Pods and Safari Tents only but you will still need to bring linen.
- Towels and tea towels are not provided
- Check in from 4pm
- Check out by 10am
- All glamping accommodation arrivals are on a Friday for 3 nights, a Monday for 4 nights or either a Friday or Monday for 7+ nights. Shorter stays may be available close to the arrival date – call 01308 426947 to enquire
- A deposit of £100 per booking per week is required at the time of booking
- The remaining balance is due 10 weeks before the arrival date. If it is less than 10 weeks until arrival, or the value of the booking is less than £100, the full amount is required upfront at the time of booking
- Please note that bonfires and fire pits are not permitted anywhere on the park and BBQs must be raised off the grass using bricks provided
- Every glamping unit has 1 allocated parking space.
Plan your Holiday
There is a fantastic range of attractions, beaches, places to visit and places to eat in Dorset. Visit our Holiday Planner to see over 100 different things you can see and do during your holiday in Dorset. Save your favourites to your itinerary to come back to and make sure you don’t miss any of the best things to do while you are here! You can also see the range of festivals, carnivals, shows and fairs that are taking place in Dorset with our events page.
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Glamping at Highlands End
Premier Camping Pod – Dog friendly
Highlands End
- Sleeps up to 2 adults and 2 children
- View the opening dates
- Friday or Monday arrivals only
- Check in from 4pm and check out by 10am
- Up to 1 dog welcome (additional charges apply)
- Please bring bed linen, towels & tea towels – read more
- Duvets and pillows are not provided
- 3 & 4 night short breaks available
- Double bed & double sofabed
- Allocated parking for 1 car
- Gated decking area with picnic bench
- Washroom facilities & WC available nearby
- Kitchenette with fridge, toaster, kettle
- 2 ring electric hob & cooking equipment
- Electric, lighting and heater included
- Fold-down table, integrated wardrobe
- Use of the Leisure Club (charges apply)
Premier Camping Pod
Highlands End
- Sleeps up to 2 adults and 2 children
- View the opening dates
- Friday or Monday arrivals only
- Check in from 4pm and check out by 10am
- No dogs allowed
- Please bring bed linen, towels & tea towels – read more
- Duvets and pillows are not provided
- 3 & 4 night short breaks available
- Double bed & double sofa-bed
- Allocated parking for 1 car
- Gated decking area with picnic bench
- Washroom facilities & WC available nearby
- Kitchenette with fridge, toaster, kettle
- 2 ring electric hob & cooking equipment
- Electric, lighting and heater included
- Fold-down table, integrated wardrobe
- Use of the Leisure Club (charges apply)
Glamping at Golden Cap
Jurassic Pod
Golden Cap
- Sleeps up to 2 people
- View the opening dates
- Friday or Monday arrivals only
- Check in from 4pm and check out by 10am
- Please bring bed linen, towels & tea towels (Duvet and Pillows provided) – read more
- 3 & 4 night short breaks available
- 1 x double pull out bed
- Wall-mounted TV
- Allocated parking for 1 car
- Open-plan living area with sofa & dining table
- Shower room with WC
- Kitchen with oven, fridge, microwave & kettle
- 4 ring hob & grill
- Electric, lighting and heating included
Classic Pod
Golden Cap
- Sleeps up to 2 adults and 2 children
- View the opening dates
- Friday or Monday arrivals only
- 3 & 4 night short breaks available
- Check in from 4pm and check out by 10am
- No dogs allowed
- Please bring bed linen, towels & tea towels – read more
- Duvets and pillows are not provided
- Double bed & 2 x single camp beds
- Allocated parking for 1 car
- Picnic bench outside
- Washroom facilities & WC available nearby
- Electric, lighting and heater included
Classic Plus Camping Pod
Golden Cap
- BRAND NEW FOR 2022 – AVAILABLE FOR BOOKINGS SOON
- Sleeps up to 4 people
- View the opening dates
- Friday or Monday arrivals only
- 3 & 4 night short breaks available
- Check in from 4pm and check out by 10am
- No dogs allowed
- Sofa
- Please bring bed linen, towels & tea towels – read more
- Duvets and pillows are not provided
- Double bed & 2 single beds
- Allocated parking for 1 car
- Picnic bench outside
- Washroom facilities & WC available nearby
- Electric, lighting and heater included
Classic Plus Camping Pod – Dog friendly
Golden Cap
- BRAND NEW FOR 2022 – AVAILABLE FOR BOOKINGS SOON
- Sleeps up to 4 people
- View the opening dates
- Friday or Monday arrivals only
- 3 & 4 night short breaks available
- Check in from 4pm and check out by 10am
- Up to 1 dog welcome (additional charges apply)
- Sofa
- Please bring bed linen, towels & tea towels – read more
- Duvets and pillows are not provided
- Double bed & 2 single beds
- Allocated parking for 1 car
- Picnic bench outside
- Washroom facilities & WC available nearby
- Electric, lighting and heater included
Jurassic Escape Pod
Golden Cap
- Sleeps up to 4 people
- View the opening dates
- Friday or Monday arrivals only
- Check in from 4pm and check out by 10am
- Please bring bed linen, towels & tea towels – read more
- 3 & 4 night short breaks available
- 1 x double pull out bed
- 2 x single beds on mezzanine floor
- Wall-mounted TV
- Allocated parking for 1 car
- Integrated covered veranda with seating
- Open-plan living area with sofa & dining table
- Shower room with WC
- Kitchen with oven, fridge, microwave & kettle
- 4 ring hob & cooking equipment
- Electric, lighting and heating included
Jurassic Escape Pod – Dog friendly
Golden Cap
- Sleeps up to 4 people
- View the opening dates
- Friday or Monday arrivals only
- Up to 2 dogs welcome (additional charges apply)
- Check in from 4pm and check out by 10am
- Please bring bed linen, towels & tea towels – read more
- 3 & 4 night short breaks available
- 1 x double pull out bed
- 2 x single beds on mezzanine floor
- Wall-mounted TV
- Allocated parking for 1 car
- Integrated covered veranda with seating
- Open-plan living area with sofa & dining table
- Shower room with WC
- Kitchen with oven, fridge, microwave & kettle
- 4 ring hob & cooking equipment
- Electric, lighting and heating included
Premier Camping Pod – Dog Friendly
Golden Cap
- Sleeps up to 2 adults and 2 children
- View the opening dates
- Friday or Monday arrivals only
- Check in from 4pm and check out by 10am
- Up to 1 dog welcome (additional charges apply)
- Please bring bed linen, towels & tea towels – read more
- Duvets and pillows are not provided
- 3 & 4 night short breaks available
- Double bed & double sofabed
- Allocated parking for 1 car
- Gated decking area with seating
- Washroom facilities & WC available nearby
- Kitchenette with fridge, toaster, kettle
- 2 ring electric hob & cooking equipment
- Electric, lighting and heater included
- Fold-down table, integrated wardrobe
Premier Camping Pod
Golden Cap
- Sleeps up to 2 adults and 2 children
- View the opening dates
- Friday or Monday arrivals only
- Check in from 4pm and check out by 10am
- No dogs allowed
- Please bring bed linen, towels & tea towels – read more
- Duvets and pillows are not provided
- 3 & 4 night short breaks available
- Double bed & double sofa-bed
- Allocated parking for 1 car
- Gated decking area with seating
- Washroom facilities & WC available nearby
- Kitchenette with fridge, toaster, kettle
- 2 ring electric hob & cooking equipment
- Electric, lighting and heater included
- Fold-down table, integrated wardrobe
Bell Tent
Golden Cap
Please note the photos show a previous model with windows in the roof. The Bell Tent we have does not have this feature.
- Sleeps up to 4 people
- View the opening dates
- Friday or Monday arrivals only
- Check in from 4pm and check out by 10am
- No dogs allowed
- Please bring bed linen, towels & tea towels – read more
- Duvets and pillows are not provided
- 3 & 4 night short breaks available
- Double bed & 2 x single camp beds
- Allocated parking for 1 car
- Grass area with picnic bench
- Front & rear entrance for ventilation
- Washroom facilities & WC available nearby
- Electric, lighting and heater included
Safari Tent – Dog friendly
Golden Cap
- Sleeps up to 4 people
- View the opening dates
- Friday or Monday arrivals only
- Check in from 4pm and check out by 10am
- Up to 1 dog welcome (additional charges apply)
- Please bring bed linen, towels & tea towels – read more
- 3 & 4 night short breaks available
- 1 x King Size bed & 2 x twin bed
- Allocated parking for 1 car
- Decking area with seating
- Open-plan living area with sofa & dining table
- Grass area with picnic bench
- Washroom facilities & WC available nearby
- Kitchenette with fridge & kettle
- 2 ring induction & cooking equipment
- Electric, lighting and heater included
Safari Tent
Golden Cap
- Sleeps up to 4 people
- View the opening dates
- Friday or Monday arrivals only
- Check in from 4pm and check out by 10am
- No dogs allowed
- Please bring bed linen, towels & tea towels – read more
- 3 & 4 night short breaks available
- Allocated parking for 1 car
- 1 x King Size bed & 2 x twin bed
- Decking area with seating
- Grass area with picnic bench
- Open-plan living area with sofa & dining table
- Washroom facilities & WC available nearby
- Kitchenette with fridge & kettle
- 2 ring induction hob & cooking equipment
- Electric, lighting and heater included
Glamping at Graston Copse
Classic Camping Pod
Graston Copse
- Sleeps up to 2 adults and 2 children
- View the opening dates
- Minimum of 2 nights in low / mid season & 3 nights in peak season
- Check in from 4pm and check out by 10am
- No dogs allowed
- Please bring bed linen, towels & tea towels – read more
- Duvets and pillows are not provided
- Any day arrivals
- Double bed & 2 x single camp beds
- Allocated parking for 1 car
- Picnic bench outside
- Washroom facilities & WC available nearby
- Electric, lighting and heater included
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Our Awards & Accreditations
Our parks have been recognised as some of the best in Dorset and the South West. We're extremely proud of the awards and it's easy to see why our guests return year on year. You can be safe in the knowledge that you're staying at one of the best parks in the county! Please note awards vary by Park - there is more information on the pages for each park.
