Mount Pleasant Farm

If the farm isn’t enough to keep you occupied, Mount Pleasant is just a half hour from some of Dorset’s most beautiful beaches – Ringstead and Lulworth Cove being two of our guests’ favourites. The market town of Blandford Forum is just 15 minutes away, with lovely villages on the way and a Crazy Monsters indoor soft-play centre for the little ones. If you feel like venturing further afield, the ruins of Corfe and Wardour castles and the Purbeck Heritage Coast are all within 25 miles of the farm. There is walking and cycling possibilities aplenty – just ask Mike or Anna and they’ll tailor something to your needs.

What to do at Mount Pleasant

During the day, grab a cuppa and have a chat with Mike about his days growing up on the farm while the kids play around the little wooden caravan he has set up. There is no set farm tour but he is happy to put on a farm walk for those interested in learning more about farming in this country. Breathe in the fresh country air as you take a vigorous walk towards the farm’s nearest hill at Bulbarrow, and breathe in the fantastic view from the tallest point in Dorset. Or you can simply relax by your canvas hideaway and observe the wildlife going by whether it’s sheep, deers, owls or foxes. Round off the day by firing up the outdoor pizza oven on-site and just drink in the blissful setting before you retire to your cosy bed, a perfect end to a perfect Dorset family holiday.