Hobby Farm

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Shepherd's hut overlooking the lake
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  • Dog-friendly, adults-only couples’ country retreat in rural Dorset
  • A 10-minute drive from Charmouth and 15 to Lyme Regis and West Bay
  • Walking paths to the beach from the site; pub a five-minute stroll
Whether your pastime is active or more laidback, Hobby Farm in Marshwood Vale has you covered. Like a bit of walking? Set in the Dorset National Landscape, this site’s got that in spades. Prefer relaxing? As a small adults-only site with a low-key atmosphere where guests are encouraged to be respectful of one another, the place is kept nice and peaceful too… The site’s also a 10-minute drive to the famous fossil beach in Charmouth (for hunting dino remains) and footpaths connecting to the coast from here mean you can roam on down through the green countryside in about an hour and a quarter. If Fido fancies a break, you can bring him as well: dogs are welcome at Hobby Farm. For beaches with a bit of bustle, West Bay and Lyme Regis’ restaurants, bars and boutiques are less than a 10-minute drive away, and if guests are hankering after eats closer by a pub serving grub is about a five-minute walk up the lane. A supermarket is less than a 15-minute drive away for supplies if you're aiming for alfresco cooking (and barbecues are allowed back on base). If legs still have a little life left in them, Stonebarrow Hill (a 10-minute drive) has 25 miles’ worth of trails around Golden Cap. Factor in a stop uphill for vistas of Lyme Bay over to Dartmoor, then keep going to Langdon Hill-Wood via Smugglers’ Trail. Or carry yourself off towards the cliffs for the old Thorncombe Beacon and views of Bridport and Chesil Beach, one of England’s longest shingle shorelines.

Site type

Tent pitches 14
Motorhome pitches 14
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 174 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

94% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

Hobby Farm offers a peaceful, adult-only camping experience with spacious, private pitches and beautiful countryside views. Reviewers praise the clean facilities, including hot showers and well-maintained washing-up areas, as well as the convenience of a communal fridge freezer and Wi-Fi. Many appreciate the relaxed, "hands-off" approach and the ability to have campfires. While some mention narrow access roads and occasional damp conditions, the overall sentiment is highly positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Fabulous spacious pitch- loved the fact…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Fabulous spacious pitch- loved the fact that each pitch had its own fire pit!Really loved the fact you didn't see site staff- so quiet and tranquil apart from birdsong- definitely coming back again!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Happy with the campsite itself, just a shame about access.

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8 out of 10
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Ernie W.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We stayed at The Hobby Farm campsite on the 27th April 2026.
The toilets and showers were nice and clean with plenty of good warm water.
The pitches are nice and well spaced.
We arrived mid afternoon, pitched up in our VW campervan, stayed the night and left around 09:00 the next morning and never saw anyone associated with the campsite the whole time we were there. It would have been nice if someone had come around to say hello and advise us of any walks, places of interest etc. in the local area.
One negative we found was getting to the campsite from the A35, the roads a very narrow with some quite sharp bends in places. It’s a bit of a challenge reversing back when meeting oncoming traffic.
All in all, very happy with the campsite itself, just a shame about access. We would stay there again if passing the area in the future.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Hobby Farm is now the 'site to beat!' but that peg is way high now!

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Simon G.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Fantastic site, spacious pitches, great facilities, love the fridge freezer, faultless WIFI, easy access, fire pits are epic and the whole site just has an easy feel to it. The morning and evening bird song is another level of amazing, and the Peacock and Bats were the cherry on top of the icing of a perfect stay!

Disliked That I hadn't discovered this site sooner...

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great quiet location

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great location showers and toilets very clean and tidy Wi-Fi is good too.

Disliked No dislikes

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful place in the Dorset countryside.

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10 out of 10
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Andy J.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Peace and quite, beautiful views!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spacious and quiet. Love it because…

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10 out of 10
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Tall P.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Spacious and quiet. Love it because it’s of the beaten track in beautiful countryside.

Disliked The weather. But wasn’t the sites fault. Lol

Recommend to friends Visit again

The location of the site outways any negative criticism

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7 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Pitches are level..well spaced. Very quiet..Beautiful views

Disliked Loos and showers are basic but functional. Could be problematic if the site is busy.
More effort could have been made on the construction of the toilet block. It was very chilly in the loo

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very quiet and left alone…

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5 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very quiet and left alone

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommended.

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10 out of 10
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Andy C.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Possibly the nicest site we've stayed on. Peaceful, very well appointed. But that tricky feeling of ... Should I really tell anyone else?

Disliked We have a micro camper so unsure of access for larger vehicles.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Definitely coming back. This has become our happy place

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10 out of 10
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Kerry j.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Loved the vibe here. Just so peaceful. Nice amount of space between pitches. Amenities were clean and well thought out.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Hobby Farm

Whitchurch Canonicorum

Bridport

Dorset

England

DT6 6RJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.75551°N
2.84665°W

Route directions

Coming along Blunts Road from Ryall, pass Hobby Farm (the equestrian stables) and look for the next turning on the right to find the site. It's better to use the Google Maps location for Hobby Farm Holidays to find the exact spot rather than using the postcode. If coming from the A303 and Crewkerne, after Bettiscombe, your satnav may suggest going down a bridleway to Mandeville Stoke Farm. Don't take this turning but carry straight on instead.

Nearest transport

Coach
4 mi Coach Station
16.1 mi Yeovil Bus Station
18.2 mi South Station
Rail
7.1 mi Axminster Rail Station
8.7 mi Crewkerne Rail Station
12.3 mi Maiden Newton Rail Station
Ferry
20.2 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
27.1 mi Exmouth Ferry Landing
27.5 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
Airport
25 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

Book as much time as you can off work, as this area’s brimming with things to do. Quirky times can be had at Lyme Regis’ crazy golf course on the promenade, while boat trips are available from West Bay to see beaches from a watery vantage point. Meanwhile, museums like Dinosaurland Fossil (15 minutes' drive) will school you on what puts the Jurassic into the Jurassic Coast. For country houses with a twist, former Cistercian monastery Forde Abbey is a 20-minute drive or you can journey an hour into the countryside past Yeovil for Sherborne Castle. Car enthusiasts can have a gander at the Haynes Motor Museum near this 16th-century Tudor mansion, some 50 minutes from Hobby Farm. Back towards the coast, town times are top in Sidmouth, 40 minutes east by car, with its Regency houses, botanical gardens and donkey sanctuary. Heading in the other direction will take you to the Hardy Monument on Black Down within 35 minutes for views of the West Dorset Heritage Coast from way up high.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Seatown 2.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Charmouth West 3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Eypemouth 3.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lyme Regis Front Beach 4.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
West Bay (West) 4.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mapperton House & Gardens 6.7 mi

Abbotsbury Swannery 12.7 mi

Montacute House 14.7 mi

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 18.1 mi

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 19.5 mi

National Trust

Shute Barton 9.5 mi

Loughwood Meeting House 9.6 mi

Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 13.5 mi

Barrington Court 14.2 mi

Montacute House 14.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Langdon Hill - Golden Cap - Langdon Hill 1.6 mi

North Chideock - Symondsbury and More. 1.7 mi

Fishpond Bottom - Wootton Fitzpaine and River Char 2.5 mi

Seatown - Golden Cap - Ridge Barn - Stanton St Gab 2.5 mi

Champernhayes - Monkton Wyld - Wootton Fitzpaine 3.2 mi

Local events

  • Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, 31 July 2026 – Friday, 31 July 2026)

    Sidmouth, Devon 17.8 mi

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, 5 September 2026 – Saturday, 5 September 2026)

    Dorchester, Dorset 18.6 mi

  • Beautiful Days (Friday, 21 August 2026 – Friday, 21 August 2026)

    Ottery St Mary, Devon 20 mi

  • Tankfest (Friday, 26 June 2026 – Friday, 26 June 2026)

    Wareham, Dorset 26.7 mi

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)

    Wareham, Dorset 29.1 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.

Offers

Lodge, cabin, pod or hut
Badger's Retreat shepherd's hut (ensuite)
  • 15% off 15% discount (3-night stay) –
  • 20% off 20% discount (4-night stay) –
  • 25% off 25% discount (7-night stay) –
Lodge, cabin, pod or hut
Fox's Den shepherd's hut (ensuite)
  • 10% off 10% discount (3-night stay) –
  • 15% off 15% discount (4-night stay) –
  • 25% off 25% discount (7-night stay) –

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Hobby Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hobby Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hobby Farm? Book as much time as you can off work, as this area’s brimming with things to do. Quirky times can be had at Lyme Regis’ crazy golf course on the promenade, while … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hobby Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Hobby Farm? From £22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.