The beautiful surroundings offer a peaceful haven for a wonderful break
Luxurious hot tub accommodation in a secluded area of Dorset, close to the sandy beaches of Bournemouth and the New Forest
Visit Merley Court, perfect for a tranquil escape at any time of year, and you’ll find some of the best scenery, countryside and beaches in the UK right on your doorstep.
Dorset is home to some of the most picturesque locations and prettiest villages in Britain. More than half the county is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With a host of beautiful Dorset beaches nearby, as well as many great attractions such as Monkey World and the Tank Museum, you're never short of fantastic days out and things to do.
Our holiday accommodation is also adjacent to the Castleman Trailway, a famous countryside cycling and walking route through East Dorset.
With plenty to discover in the local area, a stay at Merley Court is the perfect destination for your next break. All of our wonderful Merley Woodland accommodation features online check-in. You no longer have to pick up your key from reception, instead it will be ready and securely waiting for you at your accommodation.
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.
A tranquil parkland and woodland setting
Plenty of places to explore & discover from your doorstep
Online check-in only arrivals
Merley Court Holiday Park features lodges with hot tubs
Our luxurious accommodation offers a tranquil place to escape at any time of year.
Our Signature hot tub lodges are situated within a secluded woodland location and provide a relaxing retreat. The majority of our Superior+ lodges are set within a new development within the park. Both our Signature and Superior+ lodges feature a bubbling hot tub which makes the ultimate place to unwind at the end of the day. We also have a 2 bedroomed Sublime Caravan with NO hot tub, that is bright and well-equipped for you next Dorset getaway.
All of our Merley Woodland accommodation features online check-in. You no longer have to pick up your key from reception, instead it will be ready and securely waiting for you at your accommodation.
You won't find a shop or bar facilities on the park, making here an idyllic location for a woodland retreat away from it all and the perfect base to explore all that the Dorset countryside as to offer.
All Merley Court Holiday Park guests are welcome to use the facilities at our sister park, Oakdene Forest Park, which is just a 20-minute drive away. Facilities available at the sister site include:
The gorgeous golden sandy beaches of Bournemouth, Sandbanks and Studland are within easy reach, plus the park is next to the famous Castleman Trailway.
The surrounding area of Dorset boasts some of the UK's best scenery, and Bournemouth and Poole are both easily reachable from the park.
Cycle or walk the Castleman Trailway along the old Dorchester to Southampton railway line
12 miles away
The New Forest is well known for its spectacular heath landscapes, stunning forest trails and free-roaming wildlife. Meet the resident New Forest ponies or, if you're lucky, maybe even some deer!
Get spooky this October half-term at The Blue Pool with a range of Halloween-themed activities. With pumpkins to carve and spooky woodland walks, along with craft activities, hot chocolate and toasted marshmallows.
Farmer Palmers gets a spooky makeover! With cauldrons of family fun including 'soak-a-spook' tractor rides, pumpkin picking, witch races, dance time and of course the spooky maize maze!
Arts by the Sea brings together large-scale spectaculars, diverse music, intriguing installations, dance, street theatre, participatory experiences and much more, in one unique and celebratory festival.
Applies to new self-catering bookings only. Cannot be used with any other offer. Privilege Club members receive an additional 10% subject to discount. Privilege Club Members discount capped at 40% against brochure price, please call to book. Our normal booking T&C’s apply and balances must be paid 4 weeks prior to your holiday arrival date. *Excludes October Half-Term, touring and camping bookings. Our 2024 Holiday Price Drop ends 31 October 2024.
Keep up to date with our latest news and stories below, a great read to help with some of the reasons why you should choose to enjoy the park life with us.
We are proud to be celebrating a remarkable milestone as Simon Pollock, our Managing Director and Chairman, marks his 50th anniversary with the company!
Looking for spooktacular things to do this Halloween? Here's our top picks of activities, from days out in Hampshire & Dorset to trick or treating at our parks.
Slip into your private hot tub and gaze up at the stars
Online Check-In Only
All of our Merley lodges feature online check-in
Great Days Out
Have fun exploring Dorset and surrounding areas
Hot tub retreats
Self-catering hot tub accommodation available
What our guests have to say
A real tonic
We stayed as a group of friends for some rest and relaxation! It was the best lodge I have ever stayed in! A very peaceful setting with beaches and a nice pub close by. There were so many little touches such as the welcome basket full of tea, coffee, bread, cereals. We would love to come back again!
Betty B – Oct 2023
Merley Court Holiday Park
Wimborne, Dorset
Excellent customer service
The check in process was excellent and a lovely welcome pack. The hot tub was amazing. We have an electric car and was happy to see the electric charging units, but we had to ask customer services to authorise it and they were amazing. Would definitely come back here - our location was perfect.
Debbiewestsussex – Nov 2023
Merley Court Holiday Park
Wimborne, Dorset
Sad to say goodbye
We have just come back from a lovely woodland lodge holiday, the staff on site where very pleasant and helpful. Merley court was the perfect site for us and we will definitely be back.
Sue W – Sep 2022
Merley Court Holiday Park
Wimborne, Dorset
Perfect site for us
We have just come back from a lovely woodland lodge holiday. The lodge was perfect for what we wanted, it was spotlessly clean including the hot tub, which was checked daily. The staff were very pleasant and helpful. Merley court was the perfect site for us and we will definitely be back.
Sue W – Sep 2022
Merley Court Holiday Park
Wimborne, Dorset
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check in at Merley Court?
Check-in less and holiday more. We no longer operate a reception at Merley Court Holiday Park. All our wonderful accommodation features online check-in with your keys waiting for you securely upon arrival. Here's what you can expect:
Shortly before your holiday starts you will receive our pre-arrival email, where you can register all your details and begin the online check-in process.
On the day of your arrival, we’ll send you a text (and an email) when your holiday home is ready and to let you know your accommodation number, as well as details of how to find your accommodation on park.
Simply head to our woodland lodges, approach the barrier and use the button to call our team, who will let you in. Your accommodations keys will be waiting for you in our secure key box. Attached to the keys will be a barrier fob, so that you can come and go as you please during your stay.
Please do not head to your accommodation until you have received your text confirming that it is all ready for you. Once you have settled in, you will be prompted to check-in via our online portal.
In the unlikely event of experiencing any difficulties or something’s not quite right, our onsite Warden is on hand throughout your stay.
Is there wifi? What is the phone reception like?
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available around the parks and inside your accommodation at Swanage Coastal Park, Oakdene Forest Park*, Shorefield Country Park (including Downton Holiday Park), Merley Court Holiday Park and Forest Edge Holiday Park. Complimentary Wi-Fi is also available throughout the main facility buildings across these parks.
There is limited Wi-Fi at Lytton Lawn.
Please be aware that the Wi-Fi service is suitable for light browsing and checking emails, but during peak times may be limited. Streaming/gaming/video conferencing is not guaranteed.
Unfortunately, mobile phone reception and network is dependent on your mobile phone provider and therefore is out of our control. Mobile phone reception in the New Forest area can sometimes be patchy on some networks but is generally improving over time. There is usually no problem at Swanage Coastal Park or Merley Court Holiday Park.
Are your holiday parks pet friendly?
Yes, all our parks are pet friendly and welcome well behaved pets in designated pet-friendly accommodation. Just add your pet(s) to your booking when you search. We do request that dogs are kept on a lead at all times whilst on the park. If you specifically require pet free accommodation it is best to call our Reservations Team directly on 01590 648333.
Are prices per person or per holiday?
Prices are for the holiday, for the full duration of your stay, but there is a limit (sleeps x) to how many people can stay in each type of accommodation. Please only take into account all people over the age of two when calculating accommodation berths.
If your holiday is more than 4 weeks away you only need to pay a deposit, which is clearly displayed in the bookings process.
Are your holiday homes close together?
Our holiday homes are no closer than 5 metres to each other, meaning there is plenty of open space between you and your neighbour.
Our treehouses are set within a secluded gated area of our Milford on Sea park, exclusive to treehouse guests, meaning you'll feel a million miles away.
What are your check-in and check-out times for self-catering accommodation?
Check-in will vary depending on the accommodation you have booked.
All our Signature lodges, Treehouses, Lavender House, Wisteria House and Honeysuckle Cottage have check-in from 2pm
All other lodges (Select, Select +, Superior and Superior +) plus The Burrow, Tudor Rose House and Sublime Hot Tub Caravanshave check-in from 3pm
All remaining accommodation (Forest, Supreme, Serene, Sensation, Seaside and Statement Caravans) have check-in from 4pm
Check-out is by 10am on the day of departure. Note: Sunday departures for two night breaks are by 7pm.
You are welcome to arrive earlier and make use of any of the parks facilities, but please do not head to your accommodation until you have received your text confirming that it is all ready for you.
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