Golden Cap Glamping

The glamping accommodation is located in a beautiful Dorset valley on Golden Cap Holiday Park. Surrounded by 2,000 acres of National Trust land and the clifftops of Golden Cap and Thorncombe Beacon with their amazing views, there are plenty of footpaths and trails to explore. There are 3 excellent pubs within walking distance and just a 5 minute walk from your pod or tent is the beach of Seatown on the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast.

The glamping accommodation (other than the new Jurassic Escape Pods which have their own shower rooms), have use of the toilet and shower block with clean and well-maintained facilities including a laundry room (charges apply), a freezer for ice blocks, washing up sinks, free hairdryers and more. Also on the park, there is a park reception, takeaway food truck, park shop, fishing lake, picnic area and children’s play area.

Jurassic Escape Pods

Our 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, 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 and partial sea views.

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 welcoming in select dog-friendly Jurassic Escape Pods and each Pod has allocated parking next to it for 1 car.

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Safari Tents

Our most spacious glamping accommodation, the Safari Tents sleep up to 4 people, have an outdoor decking with seating, an open-plan living area with sofa and dining table, separate bedrooms with double and twin beds and a kitchenette with a fridge, kettle, 2 ring induction hob and cooking equipment. Electric, lighting and a heater are included.

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Premier Camping Pods

The Premier Camping Pods are unique, warm, modern and cosy. They have a gated decking area with seating, a covered porch, a double bed, double sofa bed, wardrobe, fold-down table and a kitchenette with fridge, kettle, toaster, 2 ring electric hob and cooking equipment. Electric, lighting and a heater are included.

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Classic Camping Pods

The Classic Camping Pods provide a more rustic and basic glamping experience – close to camping but with a few essentials. The pods are secure, warm and cosy with a double bed and 2 single camp beds. There is also lighting, a heater, plug sockets, a boot store, a covered porch and a picnic bench outside. They are great for couples and young families.

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Bell Tent

The Bell Tent at Golden Cap is a circular 5m tent all set up and ready to go. Sleeping up to 4 people, the tents are spacious and have a double bed and 2 single camp beds. There is plenty of headroom, plug sockets, lighting and a heater, as well as an outdoor picnic bench. 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.

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Jurassic Pod

New for 2022, our 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.

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Booking Information

• Please note, other than our new Jurassic Escape Pods which have their own shower room, there are no toilets, bathrooms or showers in the other glamping accommodation and these facilities are available at the toilet and shower block.
• We have designated dog friendly Classic Pod Plus, Safari Tents, Premier Camping Pods available which, due to their limited size, allow up to 1 dog. Our Jurassic Escape Pods allow up to 2 dogs. Dogs are charged at £25 per week or £15 for short breaks of 3 or 4 nights.
• 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.
• 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.
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Facilities at Highlands End Holiday Park

Guests at all West Dorset Leisure Holiday’s parks are welcome to use the facilities at nearby Highlands End Holiday Park (3.6 mile drive), which includes Highlands End Leisure Club with swimming pool, sauna and steam room, pitch ‘n’ putt course, children’s soft play, nature trail and the dog friendly Martin’s Bar & Restaurant with sunday carvery, live sport, events, Costa Coffee and more. Please note charges apply for many of these facilities.

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