Our wish is to create a space for you to spend time with people you love or connect with like minded people, a space where you can pause, spend time relaxing in nature, enjoy the day in Dorset’s beautiful countryside with a walk, bike ride or picnic. Spend an evening sitting round your campfire and cooking outside. Watch the sun go down and witness amazing sunsets and magical starry nights.
We want to offer more than just a place to stay, we want to offer you amazing experiences that create long lasting memories.
Under Canvas & Stars at Twelve Acres
Three amazing safari tents set in twelve acres with its own private woodland walk, amazing countryside views and immediate access to country lanes and bridleways.
Additional Accommodation Honeysuckle
Honeysuckle is a lovely static caravan situated on our smallholding at the edge of Twelve Acres Dorset with access to its own private woodland walk, a network of public footpaths and bridleways. You can sit on your veranda and witness spectacular sunsets, countryside views and have amazing stargazing experiences. A beautiful rural space for you to spend time with those you care about, relaxing in nature. Great for exploring areas of outstanding natural beauty, beaches and the Jurassic Coast. You will be closer to Bruce the Goose and his friends so expect a warm welcome from them as well as us
For more information or to book your break, holiday or retreat
Hire Twelve Acres For that special occasion
We invite you to hire Twelve Acres for your family and friends to spend quality time together or celebrate your special occasion.
Looking for a special unique location to host your retreat?
Twelve Acres is an amazing space for wellbeing, holistic and complementary therapists, yoga teacher/ facilitators to host wellbeing retreats, courses or programmes.
Are you a Writer, Author or Organiser of Writing Retreats or Literary events?
If your hosting the experience you have the option to either stay with your guests in the safari tents or book in at Honeysuckle our static caravan, just a couple of minutes walk from Twelve Acres, ideal for you and any of your team. Do get in touch we would love to hear from you to discuss hosting your unique offerings.
Hiring Twelve Acres includes exclusive use of our twelve acres, three safari tents (space to sleep up 6 people in each safari tent which will can be configured to suit your needs)
What we specialise in
Stays for couples looking for relaxing and romantic outdoor experience
Families looking for a quiet outdoor adventure during the summer holidays
Wellbeing, writing and personal development retreats
(couples only except 22 July - 4 September or if you hire Twelve Acres for exclusive use)
Wellbeing Experiences are available to book to complement your stay.
What would not work
Groups or families looking for a lively and loud holiday or party venue. Please see our guidelines to your stay (terms and conditions) if you are unsure about the suitability of Twelve Acres please get in touch before you book.
Unique Experiences
Wellbeing, Writing and Personal Development Retreats - please see our Retreats page...
Ultimate Experiences
Looking for something very special?
Vine, Wine and Dine
Visit local award wining vineyard, take a tour of the vines and winery, before sampling the outstanding wines and enjoying an amazing lunch.
Hot Air Balloon Rides
Create a special moment with an sky adventure in a hot air balloon.
Airfield Adventure
Enjoy the romance of a trip to a family run airfield. You can visit and spend time at the airfield with or without a flight, wile a way your time with a drink, lunch or afternoon tea watching the planes come and go or take to the skies with one of the many amazing flying experiences on offer.