
Common Drove, Child Okeford, Blandford Forum
- PROPERTY TYPE
Land
- SIZE
305,791 sq ft
28,409 sq m
Key features
- Successful glamping business
- Ecologically diverse site
- Off grid electricity
- A series of ponds and lakes
- Established facilities for staying guests
- Situated in an accessible yet secluded location
Description
The Property - Acquired by the current owners approximately 6 years ago, Bloomfield has since flourished as a successful, family-run glamping business, enjoying a strong return clientele with approximately 70% repeat bookings.
Set in over 7 acres and accessed via a no-through road, the site features five individually positioned yurts and a safari tent, thoughtfully arranged to ensure privacy and a tranquil experience.
At the entrance, guests are welcomed by a gravel parking area, reception hut, and an honesty shop offering essentials and local gifts. A winding path leads from here to the safari tent and each of the five yurts, each with its own private outdoor area.
The yurts, named Oak, Willow, Maple, Beech & Poplar, can sleep up to five and are tastefully appointed with wood burners and soft lighting. Each includes an outdoor kitchen unit and a covered dining area. The safari tent, Twiggy, added around two years ago, sleeps up to five and offers two comfortable bedrooms.
Guests share a well-equipped Shower and Toilet Block powered by solar electricity, with mains water, gas heaters for hot water, and a private package sewage system.
A key feature of the site is the charming lake—just under an acre—stocked with carp, mirror carp, perch, and tench. It also supports a thriving habitat for local wildlife and plants. Smaller ponds, winding paths, and play areas such as a bug barn, rope swing, trampoline, and woodland games further enhance the family-friendly appeal.
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Situation - Bloomfield enjoys a desirable, secluded setting near the popular village of Child Okeford, in the lea of Hambledon Hill iron age hill fort. It is conveniently positioned for access to the A350, with Shaftesbury to the north and Blandford Forum to the south. Though easily accessible, the site offers guests a peaceful escape amidst the beautiful Dorset countryside.
Planning - Consent has been granted for up to 8 tipis or yurts, facilitating scope for the growth of the glamping enterprise.
Pertinent planning applications which prosepctive purchasers should be aware of are: 2/2011/1334/PLNG and 2/2015/1293/VARIA. See
Services - Mains water
Private drainage system
Solar-power generated electricity
Tenure & Possession - The property is offered for sale as a whole, by private treaty, with vacant possession upon completion.
Fixtures & Fittings - The yurts and safari tent are included in the sale. A list of additional fixtures and fittings available by separate negotiation can be provided by the vendor’s agents.
Rights Of Way & Restrictive Covenants - The property is sold subject to all existing rights of way, wayleaves, easements, covenants, and restrictions, whether or not specifically mentioned in these particulars. Purchasers are deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and associated rights. There are no public rights of way which pass through the property, but there are a network of footpaths & bridleways for staying guests to explore in proximity to the site.
Viewing - Strictly by appointment only. Please contact Andrew Tuffin or Will Cairns on .
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Brochures
Bloomfield Sales Particulars.pdfCommon Drove, Child Okeford, Blandford Forum
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Gillingham (Dorset) Station7.9 miles
About Symonds & Sampson, Sturminster Newton
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