Hobby Farm
From £15 For 1 night, 2 adults
- 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
Site type
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Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. 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
Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch
3 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £15 1 night, 2 adults
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OfferOtter's Nest shepherd's hut
2 people maximum Dimensions: 2.1m width x 4.3m length (7.0ft width x 14.0ft length) Calculated area: 9.1m² (98.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £52.50 1 night, 2 adults
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OfferBadger's Retreat shepherd's hut (ensuite)
2 people maximum Dimensions: 2.1m width x 4.3m length (7.0ft width x 14.0ft length) Calculated area: 9.1m² (98.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £60 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 93% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Peaceful, safe and cosy campsite.
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Liked: Peaceful, spacious, beautiful views. Central wooden cabin style toilet, shower and washing up block, sponges and detergent supplied. Fridge and freezer if you need. Ability to have a firepit - there are two supplied on site. You can buy wood for cash in an honesty box. Situated in hills, yet with a village-like feel near to Charmouth and Lyme, I found the site easily through some narrow lanes. Being away from the towns made it feel like a haven.
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Beautiful quiet small site. Stunning scenery and the birdsong was spectacular Otters Nest…
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Otter's Nest shepherd's hut
Liked: Beautiful quiet small site. Stunning scenery and the birdsong was spectacular Otters Nest was cute, cosy , clean and well equipped. Perfect my my dog and I.
Disliked: Nothing
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Great peaceful stay!
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Liked: Very friendly helpful staff, lovely campsite, payed a stone track down to make it more accessible with the bad weather conditions
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Fantastic site, facilities were clean and new. Will definitely revisit.…
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Liked: Fantastic site, facilities were clean and new. Will definitely revisit.
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Good stay ( 2 nights )
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Liked: Very good toilet and shower facilities, hot water for washing up and a fridge for general use for the site. The site will be better when the summer approaches as in places needs to dry out. However, the pitches are ok. Very friendly staff. A peaceful location.
Disliked: Not a dislike just an observation the lanes are narrow so take care
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Fantastic small campsite near beautiful beaches
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Liked: Everything! great pitches not too many so nice and quiet! Beautiful spot in Dorset. Very clean toilets and showers , washing up sink too. Added bonus of huge fridge freezer to refreeze ice blocks or keep food cold!.....Will definitely be back
Disliked: Nothing
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Liked: Location, space, facilities
Disliked: (Minor) grass was a bitmlkng
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Brilliant… will go back.
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Liked: Location, amenities, tranquility, access to local area.
Disliked: No logs available.
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Great spot, would camp here again!
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Liked: The site - clean, great views, good toilet and sink facilities. Reasonably spacious pitches.
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Excellent site with clean facilities.
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Liked: Wow what a beautiful place,everything had been thought about!!!,lovely showers toilet and even a fridge freezer.Charging points and wash up station.Very clean .I loved the fact it was small as people spoke to each other and became friends.As an older woman (67)I didn't feel out of place or indeed unsafe!! I can't wait to return. WELL DONE the owners keep doing what you're doing because it works!!
Disliked: My only little grumble would be that it would be nicer if the grass was shorter!!
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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
Disabled facilities
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
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Seatown | 2.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Charmouth West | 3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Eypemouth | 3.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Lyme Regis Front Beach | 4.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
| West Bay (West) | 4.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
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 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)
Sidmouth, Devon 17.8 mi
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 7 September 2024 – Saturday 7 September 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 18.6 mi
- Beautiful Days (Friday 16 August 2024 – Friday 16 August 2024)
Ottery St Mary, Devon 20 mi
- Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday 19 July 2024 – Friday 19 July 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 24.1 mi
- Tankfest (Friday 28 June 2024 – Friday 28 June 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 26.7 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
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Want to know more about camping in Dorset?
- 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?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 1:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Hobby Farm? From £15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.