Askr Grange

From £150 For 1 night, 2 adults 1 review
Honey Bee shepherd's hut (added by manager 27 Jul 2023)
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Outside the acorn (added by manager 27 jul 2023)
Woodfired hot tub and barbecue (added by manager 27 jul 2023)
The acorn exterior (added by manager 27 jul 2023)

  • West Dorset campsite with lovely views 10 minutes’ drive from Bridport
  • West Bay and the South West Coast Path 15 minutes’ drive
  • Farm-reared meat available; choice of pubs within 15 minutes’ drive
If you’re south-west bound and inclined towards a bit of peace – with far-reaching rural views and proximity to a dramatic coastline thrown in – take a look at Askr Grange in West Dorset. You’ll have all the quiet and solitude you need on a family-run farm, with very little but fields of grazing sheep for miles around, and yet the site is only 15 minutes’ drive from West Bay and the Jurassic Coast for beach days and coastal walks. The farm is accessed via quiet country lanes, and once on site, you’ll have spectacular views across Dorset countryside wherever you look. If you run short of goodies for the barbecue, pick up farm-reared meat from the owners and visit the convenience store at the Pineapple Estate (three minutes by car) for basics. If you’d rather have someone else do the hard-graft cooking for you, there are several pubs within 15 minutes’ drive, serving anything from pizza to award-winning fine dining. If you run into problems or have any questions while you’re there, just ask Luke – the farm has been in his family for three generations so he knows his onions, and he’ll almost certainly be able to help you out with sightseeing advice too.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 50
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Tent pitches 50
Open all year
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
  • Units longer than 7 metres are not allowed.
  • Units heavier than 3500 kg are not allowed.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Swedish

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

100%

would recommend this site to a friend

100%

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Lovely location…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Russell W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch (no pets)

Liked: Lovely location

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Luxury

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Pop-up campsite

Location

Askr Grange

Seaview Farm

Ash Lane

Salwayash

Bridport

Dorset

England

DT6 5JA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.76248°N
-2.75742°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2 mi Coach Station
13.7 mi Yeovil Bus Station
14.5 mi South Station
Rail
7.7 mi Crewkerne Rail Station
8.3 mi Maiden Newton Rail Station
10.8 mi Chetnole Rail Station
Ferry
17.2 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
28.2 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
Airport
29 mi Exeter International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Lively Bridport (10 minutes’ drive) is the spot for browsing antique shops, or bric-a-brac at the twice-weekly market (Wednesday and Saturday). If you’re travelling with kids, take them to Weymouth (45 minutes) to tour aquariums full of colourful fish at the SEA LIFE Centre and see ornate sand sculptures in Sandworld Weymouth. You can access the South West Coast Path in West Bay (15 minutes) for long-distance hikes along Dorset’s photogenic coastline, or venture south-east to scrunch along the shingle at Chesil Beach (40 minutes). Other seaside options include Charmouth (half an hour), where you can hunt for dinosaur fossils and climb to the top of Golden Cap cliffs for views along the Jurassic Coast. To get a taste for local Dorset produce, tour the original thatched premises at Palmers Brewery (10 minutes) and sample their cask ales, or try the brews at Dorset Nectar Cider, where you can also have a meander around the orchards. The owners at Furleigh Estate vineyards (both five minutes) produce sparkling wine and run tours from Thursday to Saturday.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Eypemouth 3.4 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
West Bay (West) 3.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Seatown 4.1 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Hive 4.8 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Charmouth West 6.7 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mapperton House & Gardens 3.1 mi

Abbotsbury Swannery 9.9 mi

Montacute House 13.2 mi

Hardy's Birthplace 16.2 mi

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 16.5 mi

National Trust

Montacute House 13.2 mi

Loughwood Meeting House 13.3 mi

Shute Barton 13.3 mi

Barrington Court 14.5 mi

Tintinhull Garden 14.8 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

DOWNE HALL 1.8 mi

PARNHAM 2.6 mi

MAPPERTON HOUSE 3.1 mi

North Chideock - Symondsbury and More. 3.4 mi

Lower Seatown - Seatown - Chideock - Eype 3.4 mi

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday 7 September 2024 – Saturday 7 September 2024)

    Dorchester, Dorset 14.8 mi

  • Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday 19 July 2024 – Friday 19 July 2024)

    Dorchester, Dorset 20.2 mi

  • Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)

    Sidmouth, Devon 21.7 mi

  • Tankfest (Friday 28 June 2024 – Friday 28 June 2024)

    Wareham, Dorset 23 mi

  • Beautiful Days (Friday 16 August 2024 – Friday 16 August 2024)

    Ottery St Mary, Devon 23.9 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Want to know more about camping in Dorset?

  • Does Askr Grange have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Askr Grange dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Askr Grange? Lively Bridport (10 minutes’ drive) is the spot for browsing antique shops, or bric-a-brac at the twice-weekly market (Wednesday and Saturday). If you’re travelling with kids, take them to Weymouth (45 minutes) … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Askr Grange?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Askr Grange? From £150 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.