Newhaye Farm

View prices & book 9.5 4 reviews
Bell tent with picnic table
Bell tent with picnic table
Views from the pitches
Camping field
The bell tent's on a quiet corner of the site
Stunning dorset views
Bell tent situated on the edge of the site
Dog-friendly camping
Picnic table and barbecue
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Views from the pitches
Camping field
The bell tent's on a quiet corner of the site

  • Quiet Dorset pop-up site 10 minutes’ drive from Jurassic Coast beaches
  • Lyme Regis and the South West Coast Path both 10 minutes’ drive
  • Back-to-basics off-grid hilltop camping with far-reaching views
Sitting on the border of rural Devon and Dorset, Newhaye Farm (new for 2025) is a peaceful hilltop site with glorious views over the village of Combpyne to Musbury and Axminster. This family-run spot is also close to Jurassic Coast beaches and the South West Coast Path (both 10 minutes’ drive), but with none of the crowds associated with sites closer to the sea. Entrance to the vast, level camping field is down a farm track; cars can be parked in the farmyard, leaving safe space around the pitches for kids to race around. Well-behaved dogs are welcome, and you can walk them on the bridlepath that skirts the site. Facilities are definitely of the no-frills variety – a composting loo in a wooden hut plus an outdoor shower area with bucket showers available – but that just adds to the fun of being outdoors, cooking on a barbecue and spending quality time with family and friends. Just remember to bring torches and batteries for finding your way around after dark.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Touring caravan pitches 3
Motorhome pitches 3
Rent a tent 1
Open now
Opens 1 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).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 1 Jul to

Open from Mon, 18 Aug to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 4 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers clean, comfortable tents with amazing views, a fire pit and picnic bench. Guests highlight the welcoming hosts, convenient location near Lyme Regis and Branscombe, and the quiet, small-site atmosphere with wildlife. Basic eco-friendly facilities, including a bucket shower, are appreciated for their novelty and cleanliness. Minor points include a slightly tricky initial location and a desire for more than one toilet. Sturdy tent pegs are recommended for the flinty ground.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great spot.

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Julie A.

Bluebell bell tent

Liked Clean, comfortable tent with bed, amazing view, fire pit and picnic bench.
You need to bring bedding, camp stove, kettle and lights.
It’s basic, compost loo and bucket shower, it was clean and fun!

We had a warm friendly reception from Eona and her children were so sweet greeting us enthusiastically and showing us the way up to the tent.

Brilliantly located just 6 min drive to Lyme Regis, great for a swim, nearby Branscombe with beach sauna and great walks and 20 min drive Bridport's great shops we had everything we needed for a great little break.

Disliked Having to go home after just 2 nights !

Recommend to friends Visit again

The perfect base for a beautiful coastal holiday

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9 out of 10
Location
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Hannah W.

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked - The location (great access to local beaches)
- The views
- The host
- The friendly but hands-off approach
- The small site
- The eco toilet and shower
- horses, dogs, and a chicken next door

Disliked I only wish there were two loos so you:
A) didn’t feel pressured to do your business in a rush in case someone
B) didn’t have to wait for your turn

But it’s a new site, so of course you need to start small :)

Recommend to friends Visit again

we just wanted a quiet weekend of camping and we got that and more

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Accommodation
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked communication, clean toilet, small field, quiet area and a lovely view and waking up to watching swifts dance over the valley was delightful.

Disliked difficult to find the first time but communication from host corrected that

Recommend to friends Visit again

Gorgeous site, lovely family, great location.

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10 out of 10
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Hannah O.

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Wonderful campsite! Beautiful views. Run by a lovely family who couldn’t do enough to ensure we had an enjoyable weekend. Great location, loads of wildlife. Basic, cold water facilites, but all new and working well. Bucket shower was really fun on a hot day. Great value. Can’t recommend Newhaye Farm enough.

Disliked Head’s up that it’s a flinty area. We had inflatable mattresses so were comfortable but might have been less so if we were planning so sleep on thin camping mats. Thinner tent pegs struggled with the hard ground so make sure you have some sturdy ones, which were totally fine.

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

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 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Level site, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Newhaye Farm

Sidmouth Road

Lyme Regis

Dorset

England

DT7 3RD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.72507°N
3.02278°W

Route directions

The site track is not suitable for sports cars or low vehicles.

Nearest transport

Coach
11.4 mi Coach Station
19.6 mi Honiton Road Park and Ride
19.6 mi The Barn Owl
Rail
3.8 mi Axminster Rail Station
8.7 mi Honiton Rail Station
12.3 mi Feniton Rail Station
Ferry
19.1 mi Exmouth Ferry Landing
19.7 mi Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
19.7 mi Topsham Ferry Landing
Airport
17.3 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

You're unlikely to run out of things to do around here – for starters, Lyme Regis (10 minutes’ drive) has beaches, fossil foraging, Dinosaurland Fossil Museum, scenic walks along The Cobb, a small aquarium featuring local marine wildlife, rib tours along the Jurassic Coast from the harbour… in short, plenty to keep the kids amused all day. Other family days out could be spent meeting alpacas, lemurs and meerkats at Axe Valley Wildlife Park (10 minutes), or cuddling adorable animals at The Donkey Sanctuary (45 minutes). There are model railways to inspect at Pecorama (15 minutes), where younger kids can try out mini-train rides around the grounds, and the whole family can climb aboard an open-topped vintage tram for a jaunt through Devon countryside on Seaton Tramway (10 minutes). If a little more activity is called for, the kids can scale climbing walls and rope courses at Seal’s Cove Adventure Centre (half an hour), while more adventurous souls have a go on the zipwires zooming over woodland at Tunnel Tree Tops (15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Seaton (Devon) 2.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Beer 3.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lyme Regis Front Beach 3.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Charmouth West 5.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Seatown 8.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 10.1 mi

Mapperton House & Gardens 14.6 mi

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 16 mi

Crealy Great Adventure Park 17.2 mi

Abbotsbury Swannery 19 mi

National Trust

Shute Barton 3.6 mi

Loughwood Meeting House 4.5 mi

Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 5.5 mi

A la Ronde 17.7 mi

Barrington Court 17.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

ROUSDON 1.5 mi

Colyton - River Coly - Parehayne Hill 2.4 mi

Seaton - Beer - Pratt's Hill - Holyford - Seaton 2.6 mi

Branscombe – Street and the Coastal Path 5.1 mi

Champernhayes - Monkton Wyld - Wootton Fitzpaine 5.4 mi

Local events

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

    Dorchester, Dorset 26.1 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

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Newhaye Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Newhaye Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Newhaye Farm? You're unlikely to run out of things to do around here – for starters, Lyme Regis (10 minutes’ drive) has beaches, fossil foraging, Dinosaurland Fossil Museum, scenic walks along The Cobb, a … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Newhaye Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Newhaye Farm? From £12.50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.