Old Bidlake Farm

From £65 For 1 night, 5 adults
Fancy pitching your tent in the meadow? (added by manager 09 Apr 2024)
Views of pilsdon pen and colmers hill from the site (added by manager 15 jun 2016)
Peaceful and scenic (added by manager 26 mar 2015)
Sunset over pilsdon pen (added by manager 17 mar 2014)

  • West Dorset farm site with lovely views to Pilsdon Pen hill
  • A 10-minute drive to Bridport; 15 minutes to Jurassic Coast
  • Well-equipped communal kitchen on site; riding stables next door
Put your feet up, pour a glass of something and sit down to soak up the scenery… that’s the order of the day at Old Bidlake Farm, in the west Dorset countryside. This peaceful spot is in the pretty Marshwood Vale, with views up to Lewesdon Hill and Pilsdon Pen from the pitches. Want a closer look at those hills? It’s easy to visit both (Iron Age hill forts that mark the highest points in the county) from the farm, either in the car or on foot. There are plenty more paths and lanes around for days of walks and cycling too, and a riding stables next door can sort you out with days of rural hacking, pony trekking and riding lessons. Although the surroundings here are thoroughly rural, it’s only a 10-minute drive to Bridport, a handy place to find shops and places to eat as well as a hub for local culture. A little way beyond the town is the 95-mile Jurassic Coast, renowned for its glorious scenery, water-based activities and fossil-hunting opportunities. With all this gorgeous scenery around, it's no wonder the farm’s owners are keen to help preserve the environment with a minimal-impact approach to their site. That means the one-acre pitching field is surrounded by wildlife-friendly hedging and wildflowers, and power comes from renewable sources. A short stroll through the orchard from the pitches takes you to the facilities area, which has bathrooms, a launderette and a well-equipped communal kitchen with a covered dining area.

Site type

Tent pitches 8
Open now
Please note
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 1 Apr to

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Covered terrace area

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

Local produce

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

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

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Communal freezer

Communal fridge

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

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Location

Old Bidlake Farm

Broadoak

Bridport

Dorset

England

DT6 5PY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.76432°N
-2.78887°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.4 mi Coach Station
14.2 mi Yeovil Bus Station
15.9 mi South Station
Rail
7.6 mi Crewkerne Rail Station
9.5 mi Axminster Rail Station
9.7 mi Maiden Newton Rail Station
Ferry
18.4 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
27.6 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
29.7 mi Exmouth Ferry Landing
Airport
27.6 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Lewesdon Hill and Pilsdon Pen (Iron Age hill forts): 10 minutes' drive/an hour and 15 minutes on foot - West Bay (location for Broadchurch TV programme): 15 minutes' drive - Foxdown Children’s Farm: 15 minutes - Charmouth beach (for fossil hunting): 20 minutes - Tunnel Tree Tops (adventure park): 20 minutes - Lyme Regis (for boat trips, fishing and Dinosaurland Fossil Museum): 25 minutes - Axe Valley Wildlife Park: 25 minutes - Forde Abbey: 25 minutes - Lyme Bay Winery: half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Seatown 3.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Eypemouth 3.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
West Bay (West) 3.8 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Charmouth West 5.5 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Good
Hive 5.5 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mapperton House & Gardens 4.1 mi

Abbotsbury Swannery 11 mi

Montacute House 13.3 mi

Hardy's Birthplace 17.6 mi

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 17.7 mi

National Trust

Loughwood Meeting House 11.9 mi

Shute Barton 12 mi

Montacute House 13.3 mi

Barrington Court 14 mi

Tintinhull Garden 14.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

North Chideock - Symondsbury and More. 2.4 mi

DOWNE HALL 2.5 mi

Langdon Hill - Golden Cap - Langdon Hill 2.9 mi

PARNHAM 3.1 mi

Seatown - Golden Cap - Ridge Barn - Stanton St Gab 3.2 mi

Local events

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

    Dorchester, Dorset 16.2 mi

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

    Sidmouth, Devon 20.4 mi

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

    Dorchester, Dorset 21.6 mi

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

    Ottery St Mary, Devon 22.5 mi

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

    Wareham, Dorset 24.3 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 Old Bidlake Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
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  • What attractions are near Old Bidlake Farm? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Lewesdon Hill and Pilsdon Pen (Iron Age hill forts): 10 minutes' drive/an hour and 15 minutes on foot - West Bay (location for Broadchurch TV programme): … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Old Bidlake Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.

    The owners are happy to collect you from Bridport coach station if you have arranged this in advance.

    Please let the site know your arrival time via 'special requests' box or contact them using the details provided in your booking confirmation email.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Old Bidlake Farm? From £65 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.