Places to stay in Holt Heath, Dorset

Holt Heath is a 4. 88 square kilometre common situated four miles north-east of Wimborne Minster in east Dorset, southern England, close to the village of Holt. The reserve includes dry and wet heathland, bog and ancient woodland. The common has several nature conservation designations: National Nature Reserve, Special Protection Area, Special Area of Conservation and Site of Special Scientific Interest. It is owned by the National Trust and managed in association with Natural England. The heath is one of the few places where all six native British reptile species occur, and it also supports many other heathland animals, plants and birds. Rare heathland birds such as Hobby, Nightjar, Dartford Warbler and Woodlark have been recorded as breeding on the reserve. Local restaurants include Tap & Railway, Seafoods, Elephant & Castle, and Penn Court Cafe.

The center of Holt Heath ( which is at is longitude -1°54'48.993 and latitude 50°50'30.866 ) is located 2 miles away from Wigbeth, 4 miles away from Verwood, 4 miles away from Trickett's Cross and 4 miles away from Furzehill.

Available Holt Heath lodging

We currently have 6 accommodations in and around Holt Heath.

Holt Heath Hotels, B&Bs and Guest Houses

Photograph of Premier Inn, Trickett's Cross
Listing updated 2026
Hotels

Premier Inn

Approx 4 miles away in Trickett's Cross:

Want to explore the charming thatched villages, stunning New Forest and award-winning coastline of Dorset? Premier Inn Hotel Bournemouth Ferndown puts you in easy reach of all of the best of the South West, without the hustle and bustle of a city centre location.
504 Ringwood Road, Tricketts Cross
Bed & Breakfasts

South View Guest House

Approx 2 miles away in Wimborne:

Moors Valley Country Park is just 2 miles from the guest house, providing everything you and your family will need for an adventurous or relaxing day out.
South View, Ringwood Road
Wimborne, Dorset
Hotels

Horton Inn

Approx 5 miles away in Wimborne:

Cranborne Road
Wimborne, Dorset

Holt Heath Camping, Caravans, Self Catering

Photograph of The Camping & Caravanning Club, Woodlands
Listing updated 2026
Campsites

The Camping & Caravanning Club

Approx 4 miles away in Woodlands:

Handy for Poole, Bournemouth and the sandy beaches of the south coast. The seaside resorts of the south coast and the beautiful New Forest are all within easy reach of our Verwood Club campsite. Situated around seven miles west of the New Forest, Verwood offers a tranquil setting to camp..
Sutton Hill
Woodlands, Dorset
Campsites

Wilksworth Farm Caravan Park

Approx 4 miles away in Furzehill:

Wilksworth Farm is situated in an historic setting. The house a Grade 2 listed building, was once owned by Henry VIII and is listed in the Doomsday Book.
Cranborne Road
Furzehill, Dorset
Cottage / Caravan Parks

Merley Court Touring Park

Approx 5 miles away in Wimborne:

With beautiful woodland surroundings, Merley Court Holiday Park offers a scenic retreat for a peaceful getaway in one of our luxury lodges or sublime caravan. With so much to do locally, Merley Court makes the perfect place for a peaceful south coast retreat..
Merley House Lane
Wimborne, Dorset
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