Hobby Farm

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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 Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this site’s got that in spades. Prefer relaxing? As an adults-only park with a low-key atmosphere, this pretty place is wondrously peaceful… 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’s 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
  • 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.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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95% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely small rural site with good facilities and good price point.

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Bridget L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked So peaceful, flat pitches, some with shade which was welcome! Surrounded by nature - had a visit from duck and ducklings and could hear the peacocks calling! Very quiet when I visited and toilets, showers and washing up area were very clean. Free WiFi had very good coverage. Dog walks from site, including a bustling pub, and short drive to nearby beaches. I loved it here and will return.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall really good, definitely recommending

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Josh E. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked The facilities
The area
How quiet is was.
Everything in general

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great adult only campsite with good facilities. We really enjoyed our stay…

Overall 10/10

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Nicholas D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great adult only campsite with good facilities. We really enjoyed our stay here.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Basic campsite in need of refurbishment

Overall 7/10

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Sophie D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Pitches were separated by hedges. Nice views. Had basic amenities.

Disliked Showers basic, door not good on one shower, didn't try other. Shower head pole very loose and shower head kept falling down. Showers in need of a refurb.
Toilet hand towel holder doors kept opening themselves and nearly hit you in the face/bang your head on them when getting up from the loo.
We also had a noisy neighbour playing bagpipes/accordion very badly whilst we were eating our evening meal so we had to ask them to be quiet a couple of times.
Washing machine drums as fire pits looked a mess especially as they still had the plastic on the back. We thought someone had left them behind to claim their spaces.

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Lovely jubbly

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Adam C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Blissfully quiet and in gorgeous location. Facilities perfect abd WiFi that works.

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Clean , quiet site . Good Facilities . Flat pitch.…

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NORMAN F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Clean , quiet site . Good Facilities . Flat pitch.

Disliked Very narrow lanes to get to farm .

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Great sized pitches. Amazingly clean toilet and shower block. And WIFI!!!…

Overall 10/10

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stuart w. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great sized pitches. Amazingly clean toilet and shower block. And WIFI!!!

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Lovely site in peacefull countryside, I'm sure we'll be back

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Nice small well kept site. Stayed here a couple of times before. Adults only. Tents and campervans only.

Disliked Not the campsites fault but small, aggressive dog barked most of the time, still thats camping , you cant choose your neighbours.
Showers tricky to get the temperature right.

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a great stay would return

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked in motorhome but tent pitches adequate for van.
rustic but adequate
very dog and people friendly
setting with pond and views fantastic

Disliked didn't dislike but to be aware that lanes are very narrow but passable with care

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Spaceous pitches,relaxing,clean. Plently of amenities. Very good wifi.

Overall 10/10

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Joanne V. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked If you're seeking a tranquil escape with minimal rules, Hobby Farm Adult Only Campsite in Bridport is your ideal destination. Nestled near the stunning Jurassic coastline, this campsite offers spacious pitches that ensure privacy and peace. The serene atmosphere is complemented by the freedom to enjoy campfires, making evenings cozy and memorable. The cleanliness and ample amenities for a small campsite are impressive, and the charming surrounding villages add to the allure. For a relaxing retreat where the owners respect your space, Hobby Farm is a gem worth visiting.

#Relaxation #JurassicCoast #Camping #PeacefulRetreat #HobbyFarmCampsite

Disliked Nothing at all.

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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 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

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)

    Dorchester, Dorset 18.6 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
Otter's Nest shepherd's hut
  • 20% off 20% discount (3-night stay)
  • 25% off 25% discount (4-night stay)
  • 30% off 30% discount (7-night stay)
Lodge, cabin, pod or hut
Badger's Retreat shepherd's hut (ensuite)
  • 20% off 20% discount (3-night stay)
  • 25% off 25% discount (4-night stay)
  • 30% off 30% discount (7-night stay)
Lodge, cabin, pod or hut
Fox's Den shepherd's hut (ensuite)
  • 20% off 20% discount (3-night stay)
  • 25% off 25% discount (4-night stay)
  • 30% off 30% discount (7-night stay)

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Hobby Farm? From £18 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.