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

Bed & Breakfasts

Gordon House Guest House

Approx 5 miles away in Wimborne:

42, West Borough
Wimborne, Dorset
Hotels

Horton Inn

Approx 5 miles away in Wimborne:

Cranborne Road
Wimborne, Dorset
Hotels

City Lodge

Approx 4 miles away in Ferndown:

Ringwood Road
Ferndown, 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
Cottage / Caravan Parks

Meadow View Caravan Park

Approx 2 miles away in Wigbeth:

Meadow View is a small family run caravan park situated within the beautiful Dorset countryside with its own lake and nature reserve. It is within easy reach of the New Forest, Bournemouth and Poole where you can find 'Blue Flag' beaches and wonderful varied landscapes.
Horton Road
Wigbeth, Dorset
Campsites

Gundrys Farm Caravan & Camping

Approx 2 miles away in Three Legged Cross:

Gundrys Farm, School Lane
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