Pilsdon View Camping
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- 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
Site type
10
30
5
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.
- Bookings must not be for more than 21 consecutive nights.
- 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
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent pitch (backpacker, no cars)
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 10m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 100m²
Arrival daysFrom £18
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Bell tent
4 people maximum Dimensions: 13.1ft width × 13.1ft length
Arrival daysFrom £45
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Bell tent (six person)
6 people maximum Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £65
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Family yurt
4 people maximum Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £180
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Amaryllis yurt
4 people maximum Dimensions: 19.7ft width × 19.7ft length
Arrival daysFrom £200
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Reviews
99% would recommend this site to a friend
98% would stay here again
What customers say
Pilsdon View is a highly recommended, family-friendly campsite renowned for its exceptionally welcoming and helpful hosts, April and Terry. Visitors consistently praise the clean, well-maintained facilities, including warm showers and flushing toilets. The spacious pitches, peaceful atmosphere, and on-site food van are frequently highlighted. Children particularly enjoy the play areas, tyre swing, and the provision of outdoor games. While the narrow approach lanes can be challenging for larger vehicles, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests expressing a strong desire to return.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Excellent site!
Bell tent
Liked Brilliantly welcoming campsite with comfortable facilities - hot showers and clean toilets. Loads of space, places for the kids to play and food on site morning and night. 25 minutes to the lovely sandy beach of Lyme Regis. Will 100% be back!
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From the manager: Many thanks for visiting and exploring the local countryside. Thank you for your lovely review, we will look forward to seeing you again.
basic, eco-friendly, back to nature camping
Non-electric grass tent pitch (backpacker, no cars)
Liked warm welcome of the hosts, spacious fields with free choice where to pitch your tent, clean facilities
Disliked no wifi available
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From the manager: Many thanks for your visit. We love to welcome cyclists to our site, the flat pitches and free showers are appreciated. We are sorry not to provide WiFi,and appreciate that can be an issue if you are planning a trip.
Lovely quiet site, well cared for
Amaryllis yurt
Liked Terry and April gave us a very warm welcome, in our 2nd stay in the yurt
We had a very nice and relaxed stay
Fire wood available to purchase for the evenings, little catering van for breakfast and burgers etc
The yurt is lovely, bed very comfortable
Loos and shower kept so clean
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for your return stay in the yurt with your three delightful dogs. We are always so happy to welcome back returning guests and hope to see you again.
Lovely campsite with welcoming hosts. Showers warm and facilities clean. Great food…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Lovely campsite with welcoming hosts.
Showers warm and facilities clean.
Great food truck was a plus!
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Many thanks for visiting and taking the time to write this lovely review. Glad you enjoyed our warm showers.
It was a fantastic experience. April and her husband welcomed us with…
Non-electric grass tent pitch (backpacker, no cars)
Liked It was a fantastic experience. April and her husband welcomed us with great warmth. We loved the reception because our name was on a plaque, which was a real plus. The bathroom and kitchen area were very clean and well-maintained. We would definitely return and recommend it.
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From the manager: Many thanks for visiting our campsite and for taking the time to write this lovely review. We look forward to seeing you again.
Great yurts, loads of space and perfect facilities. Exactly what we needed…
Bell tent
Liked Great yurts, loads of space and perfect facilities. Exactly what we needed for a night at the beach.
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From the manager: Thank you very much for your visit and for taking the time to write a review. Please do visit again.
Another wonderful stay at Pilsdon View. Terry and April are fantastic hosts…
Amaryllis yurt
Liked Another wonderful stay at Pilsdon View. Terry and April are fantastic hosts and even responded to my concern at 01:30!
The yurt was clean and had everything we needed for our weekend stay.
The sun was out and it was a scorching weekend- Terry put a large sprinkler on for the kids.
The Jurassic Pork food truck had a great selection of meals and really reasonably priced- we had two kids meals and two adult burgers.
The toilets are clean and the showers nice and hot.
We can’t wait to go back.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your visit and lovely review. We certainly did have wonderful weather in the opening weekend but we can't take the credit for that!!
So relaxing and restful...just the ticket.
Bell tent
Liked I received such a lovely welcome and knew I'd made the right decision to up sticks from another site (that was so busy I wasn't enjoying it).
Found a little corner of calm and enjoyed the amazing wild life, friendly faces of the staff daily with a greeting and a chat, and easy popping into town/ locally for the beach! for big supermarket supplies, farm shops, cider farms and other pottering.
There's plenty of space, most spots have shade for a decent part of the day, the showers are not timed and are lovely and hot, and there is a really good food truck on site. Homemade burgers and breakfasts are especially recommended :)
Many thanks again to the Managers and staff for making the place feels so welcoming.
Disliked I'm struggling to think of anything - oh- having to leave and go back to urban life!
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From the manager: Many thanks for your lovely comprehensive review. We are so pleased that you found peace and calm here. We hope to see you again in this beautiful part of West Dorset.
Love everything about this site. You can choose where you pitch. Never…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Love everything about this site. You can choose where you pitch. Never feels cramped loads of space. All facilities are clean.
The on site food van serves good food and not expensive.
April and Terry are always on hand and make this place special.
Fire pits
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Many thanks for your visit and your lovely comments. Our Opening weekend this year was marvellous. Full to capacity with wonderful guests and wall-to-wall sunshine!
only just opened, but they just seem to have had everything just right
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked very welcoming nice fairly flat fields easy to find a good pitch showers were lovely
Disliked none
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From the manager: Many Thanks for your visit and thank you so so much for our 10/10 review. We love knowing we are getting it right!
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Baby-changing facilities 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowedThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsiteNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
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
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seatown | 3.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Eypemouth | 4.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| West Bay (West) | 4.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Charmouth West | 4.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Lyme Regis Front Beach | 6.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/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.
Nearest sites
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- Does Pilsdon View Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Pilsdon View Camping dog friendly? No View all features
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Read moreCamping 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. - 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.