Pilsdon View Camping

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Bell tent
Bell tent
Summer
Bell tents pitched in the top field.
Family yurt
5 metre bell tent
Bell tent
Dog walking area
The picnic area with swings and slides
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Summer
Bell tents pitched in the top field.
Family yurt

  • Friendly, spacious back-to-basics site in rural west Dorset
  • A 10-minute drive from Bridport and 20 from Lyme Regis
  • Eco-friendly site with an orchard, tyre swing and garden toys
Not a fan of being packed in with hundreds of other guests? Pilsdon View Camping owners Terry and April are in full agreement with this point of view – they’ve got seven acres to play with here, but they like to keep numbers low to make sure there’s plenty of space for ball games, barbecues, campfires and stargazing (all essential aspects of a trip to the countryside, they suggest…) That approach and the mighty friendly welcome on offer have earned a huge stack of rave reviews for this rural Dorset site 10 minutes’ drive from Bridport. And there are plaudits for the location too, in a scenic spot with the river Char running alongside and easy access to several footpaths and bike tracks for rural explores. The owners are doing their level best to preserve that special environment, giving over part of the site to an orchard and growing lots of their own herbs and veggies in the garden (and asking dog owners to keep their furry pals on a lead so they don’t rampage through any of the above and clean up any doings). Kids can roam fairly freely around this site, playing with the garden toys and tyre swing or setting up their own games; don’t worry about them getting mucky, as there are gas-powered showers to take care of clean-up time. Toilets, a fresh water supply and a washing-up area are also in place close to the pitches field. Mobile phone and device charging is available for a small fee. Please note that as this is a family site, guests are expected to fall quiet after dark (no amplified music or other noise nuisance will be allowed).

Site type

Motorhome pitches 10
Tent pitches 30
Rent a tent 5
Open now
Opens 11 July
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 11 Jul to

Open from Fri, 10 Jul to

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Accommodation

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Reviews

9.9

Overall rating from 268 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-maintained, spacious campsite offers a friendly, relaxed atmosphere with exceptionally welcoming and helpful hosts. Facilities, including showers and toilets, are consistently praised for their cleanliness. Reviewers highlight the plentiful space, beautiful setting, and family-friendly amenities like the playground and tyre swing. The on-site food van is a popular addition. The site is considered excellent value and highly recommended for a peaceful escape.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Very friendly owners Lovely and family friendly…

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Tara G.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Very friendly owners
Lovely and family friendly
Well maintained site
Clean showers and toilets
Jurassic Pork van helpful to buy breakfast and evening meal 😁

Disliked None

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked We have been here twice and the owners Terry and April are wonderful hosts and very helpful nothing is too much trouble. The pitches are very spacious and the toilets are clean and showers ate hot.You can pick your own pitch which is very rare at camp sites. it is nice to have Jurassic pork there in morning and evening wonderful and tasty burgers from Ashley thank you.

Disliked Nothing. Only one regret the site is not open Long enough. We will be returning next year .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Family friendly site with immaculate facilities and friendly owners

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Beth S.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Very friendly owners
Good space for pitch
Family orientated
Good for our reactive dog and toddler
Toilets and showers immaculate
Food van on site open twice a day
Really reasonably priced
Play area for toddler
Choose your own space to camp
Nothing is too much trouble

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really welcoming and friendly. Good facilities,…

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Jessica R.

Bell tent (six person)

Liked Really welcoming and friendly.
Good facilities, plenty for families
Would stay again for sure!

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

All good - a brilliant site, recommended without reservation.

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Neil B.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked The friendly welcome from the owners, the facilities, the space available and the layout of the site, the views and the amazingly clear view of the sky (unspoilt by light pollution) at night-time.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Simple, beautiful and friendly site. Great value too

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Bill V.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (backpacker, no cars)

Liked Warm welcome & staff team who couldn’t do enough to help
Lovely field & views
Simple site with kids roaming free
Fire pits allowed - braziers & wood available
Great value
Food van on site for lazy breakfasts & dinner
Shave Cross Inn close by - great pub
Everyone on site considerate & friendly - without the need for any ‘DO NOT’ signs
General relaxed & friendly vibe
Close to Bridport, coast & stunning countryside

Recommend to friends Visit again

We stayed here for 2 nights…

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Diana W.

Bell tent

Liked We stayed here for 2 nights over the bank holiday weekend and really enjoyed our stay. The campsite has a very chilled, relaxed vibe and friendly owners who take their time to tell you everything you need to know. The welcome gift of a bag of marshmallows to toast on the camp fires provided was very thoughtful. They also offer wood for £5 for a generous amount.
Facilities very clean with warm water.
Our son loved the tyre swing and the playground but there is also lots of space for kids to run around and play. We would definitely stay here again when exploring this part of Dorset.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely place - we will be back.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked The site - small fields separated by hedges and fences. The clean, hot showers. Peaceful easy going site. Campfires. Enough space. Quiet nights. The coast is very nearby. The site is next to cycle and hiking routes. Terry and April, who are relaxed hosts, who work hard at keeping the campsite a beautiful place for their two and four legged visitors.

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Recommend to friends Visit again

You will not be disappointed!

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Michael M.

Bell tent

Liked Everything! A lovely friendly welcome. All you need from a site. Good quality, clean shower and toilet facilities. Spacious and clean area to wash up those pots and pans. Numerous fresh water points to fill the kettle and have a brew. A beautiful, quiet setting to relax in. Lots of outdoor toys and equipment for the kids to use, and a play park for them to burn off some energy. Delicious and affordable food on site morning and evening from the brilliant Jurassic Pork!

This is our second visit, and we will be back.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you very much for your stay, and for writing us a lovely review, we hope to see you again.

Great place very friendly, clean and…

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Iestyn H.

Bell tent (six person)

Liked Great place very friendly, clean and great foe the kids

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet 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 Tents for hire 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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful 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

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Level site, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Pilsdon View Camping

Paddocks Cross

Nr Broadoak

Bridport

Dorset

England

DT6 5NR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.77568°N
2.8132°W

Route directions

From Broadoak, pass New House Farm and Pottery, then continue for about 300 yards and look for a wide gateway on the right, just past the large oak tree. Take the right-hand gateway into Pilsdon View Camping.

Nearest transport

Coach
3.6 mi Coach Station
14.1 mi Yeovil Bus Station
17.1 mi South Station
Rail
6.9 mi Crewkerne Rail Station
8.4 mi Axminster Rail Station
10.7 mi Maiden Newton Rail Station
Ferry
19.7 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
26.6 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
29 mi Exmouth Ferry Landing
Airport
26.6 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

Might you have seen the cliffs of West Bay before? It’s quite possible if you ever watched Broadchurch, as they played something of a starring role in the telly series. They’re even better viewed in real life though, so it’s worth making the 15-minute drive to see them for yourself. Lyme Regis (20 minutes’ drive) is another fine choice for a day by the sea – mackerel fishing trips head out from the harbour, and there may well be fossils lurking on the beach (and if there aren’t any presenting themselves, you can see what other folk have found at the town’s Dinosaurland Museum). In fact, pretty much the whole stretch of coast here is worth a visit, so strolls on the South West Coast Path are highly recommended. The scenery extends under the surface too, with the 2,000-year-old Beer Quarry Caves (35 minutes) certainly meriting a detour. Away from the coast, Axe Valley Wildlife Park and Mapperton House and Gardens are both within 20 minutes’ drive, as are a couple of vineyards and cider producers for guests of a particular vintage.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Seatown 3.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eypemouth 4.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Bay (West) 4.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Charmouth West 4.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Lyme Regis Front Beach 6.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mapperton House & Gardens 4.8 mi

Abbotsbury Swannery 12.3 mi

Montacute House 12.9 mi

Fleet Air Arm Museum 18.2 mi

Hardy's Birthplace 18.8 mi

National Trust

Loughwood Meeting House 10.8 mi

Shute Barton 10.9 mi

Montacute House 12.9 mi

Barrington Court 13 mi

Tintinhull Garden 14.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

North Chideock - Symondsbury and More. 2.7 mi

Langdon Hill - Golden Cap - Langdon Hill 3 mi

PARNHAM 3.5 mi

Fishpond Bottom - Wootton Fitzpaine and River Char 3.5 mi

Seatown - Golden Cap - Ridge Barn - Stanton St Gab 3.7 mi

Local events

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

    Dorchester, Dorset 17.3 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Pilsdon View Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Pilsdon View Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Pilsdon View Camping? Might you have seen the cliffs of West Bay before? It’s quite possible if you ever watched Broadchurch, as they played something of a starring role in the telly series. They’re even … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Pilsdon View Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Pilsdon View Camping? From £18 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.