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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Reviews

9.9

Overall rating from 256 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.

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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.

Beautiful site for couples or family groups

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vicky r.

Family yurt

Liked Great all-round
Super lovely people
Beautiful spot
Really well thought out
Nothing is missed, space between plots is great, very safe and immaculate site.
Recommend the yurts or just own equipment..have done both now
Food can be bought am and pm from a lovely van who makes it all fresh .
Plenty of super clean loos and really hot showers. Wouldn't change a thing .
10/10

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you very much for coming to visit. We agree Ashley at Jurassic Pork provides great breakfasts and evening meals, with Specials at weekends.

I had a wonderful time at…

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Anonymous

Bell tent (six person)

Liked I had a wonderful time at this campsite! The space was very clean and well-maintained, which made the stay so comfortable. It was quiet and peaceful throughout my visit — perfect for relaxing and enjoying nature without distractions. Everything felt well organized, and the atmosphere was welcoming. I’d definitely recommend this spot to anyone looking for a calm and enjoyable camping experience.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Many thanks for your visit, and for taking the time to write this lovely review.

Gem of a site, will be back!

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Laura W.

Bell tent

Liked Loved this site, fantastic friendly welcome and the kids loved the free marshmallows. All the staff were so lovely and helpful. The bell tent was gorgeous and spacious. Delicious breakfast from Jurassic Pork. Will definitely come back!

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Many thanks for your stay and for taking the time to write us a lovely review. Thank you for giving Jurassic Pork a shout out too.

Perfect campsite

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Andrew R.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked A wonderful grass site with lots of space to fully unwind and relax. Very good for kids of all ages who can enjoy the space and freedom. Walks from the site through the beautiful oaks of West Dorset. Greatest hosts you could wish for.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Many thanks for your visit and thank you also for taking the time to write this lovely review.

Friendly welcome Loved the blackboard with…

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Lorraine B.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Friendly welcome
Loved the blackboard with new arrivals on it
Peaceful nights and relaxing
Toilets and showers and wash up areas very clean.

Disliked Having to go home

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you very much for your stay. We are delighted that you found the facilities clean, as we know this is a priority for our guests.

Amazing place been a couple of…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Amazing place been a couple of times now. Lovely couple, very friendly and always kept so clean. We’ll definitely be back

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you very much for your visit and for posting all these beautiful photos.

Would definitely recommend and return.

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Tracy C.

Bell tent

Liked Terry and April are very friendly, welcoming and helpful. It’s a lovely campsite with lots of space and good facilities. Beautiful spot.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you very much for your visit, we would love to see you again.

Instant peace 🧘🏻‍♀️ Such a beautiful little…

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Anonymous

Bell tent

Liked Instant peace 🧘🏻‍♀️

Such a beautiful little site. We only had a short stay but we will definitely try and visit again in the future. The staff are super welcoming.

The facilities were clean and well kept as was the whole campsite.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Many thanks for your visit and review. We hope to welcome you back soon.

Excellent, quiet, family oriented site, with bonzer showers

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Jack R.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Terry and April.
Quiet chilled space
Location

Disliked Nowt

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Many thanks for your visit, we can’t really take credit for the weather but we are really glad you had a good stay.

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.