Penn Farm Campsite

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  • Peaceful site on a family-run farm 10 minutes' drive from Lyme Regis
  • A 10-minute drive from Charmouth beach; 15 mins from West Bay
  • Gorgeous views over west Dorset countryside
Some folk seek out stacks of swish facilities for their hols; others would gladly trade all those pools, clubhouses and swish bathrooms for serene space and stunning scenery. Those that fall into the latter group should certainly take a look at Penn Farm Campsite, a peaceful and pretty site on a family-run farm within the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and 10 minutes’ drive from Lyme Regis. Wisely, the owners here realised that nothing they could possibly install would top the gorgeous views over the west Dorset countryside, so they’ve embraced the natural setting and kept the facilities low key. The setup here stretches to a couple of toilets, a shower, a washing-up area and facilities to deal with rubbish and chemical disposal; anything else you require to keep you happy you’ll need to bring along with you. Among the bits you might like to consider packing are barbecues for evenings spent out in the open in the company of a few beers and bangers as the sun sets. And if you’ve got a dog that you feel might appreciate the scenery too, feel free to bring them along to get out on country and coastal walks. Speaking of the coast – that’s the Jurassic Coast, a fine stretch 10 minutes’ drive away for beaches, boat trips, fishing and fossil hunting. For other days out, Exeter, Yeovil, Taunton and Dorchester are all within a 45-minute drive.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 18
Tent pitches 18
Motorhome pitches 18
Open now
Opens 15 April
Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed 15 Apr to

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Reviews

9.6

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Penn Farm offers a peaceful, spacious camping experience with beautiful countryside views. Guests praise the clean, basic facilities including a shed with fridge/freezer and charging points. The friendly and helpful owner is frequently mentioned. Pitches are large and well-spaced, with many enjoying the "wild camping" feel. Some note road noise and sloping pitches, while others appreciate the "back to basics" approach. The location is considered excellent for exploring the Jurassic Coast.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 11/08/2026

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Very calm and peaceful very friendly…

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 Maria S. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Very calm and peaceful very friendly facilities very clean

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Excellent site, very accommodating and good…

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Phil J. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Excellent site, very accommodating and good value. Peaceful and next to woods. Toilets and shower clean and nice variety of pitches with no boundaries. Site owners friendly as well.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Mooie ligging, fijne faciliteiten…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Mooie ligging, fijne faciliteiten

Recommend to friends Visit again

Thank you for making our summer holiday a memorable one once again!!

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Ruth c. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked We absolutely love this campsite after our 5th time of coming. Facilities are great, the owner is so accommodating and lovely.

Disliked nothing

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A beautiful location, incredibly peaceful and…

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Constantina 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked A beautiful location, incredibly peaceful and clean. The natural setting is wonderful, perfect for a relaxing getaway. The hosts are very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend!

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Fabulous laid back spacious site. Back to nature.

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Leonie M. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Gorgeous back to nature site
Stunning views .
Delightful hosts. Relaxed and friendly
All the basics and not over run. Footpaths from the site.
Teas and Creams cafe is a 5 minute drive and a complete gem.
Laidback from start to finish.
We will return.

Disliked A family with a spaniel off lead and out of control which kept approaching me and barking vigorously. Not the dogs fault whatsoever. But poor management by owners. Dogs on leads needs enforcing better. Others were off lead too despite signs (ours were both on leads).
Otherwise we absolutely loved it.

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A nice welcome when we arrived. Facilities-…

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 Emy H. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked A nice welcome when we arrived.
Facilities- modern, clean and useful

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So easy, site was really clean…

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Tanya P. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked So easy, site was really clean and easy to find with great facilities

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The whole place is absolutely beautiful,…

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Rachael D. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The whole place is absolutely beautiful, so much so we are looking to book again at the end of the month .

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Friendly site…

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Robin N. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Friendly site

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Features

Dogs 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 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 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

Peaceful Remote location 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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Penn Farm Campsite

Penn Farm

Lyme Regis

Dorset

England

DT6 6BZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.75753°N
2.93422°W

Route directions

The site entrance is on the eastern end of a short stretch of dual carriageway. Go onto a layby, then down a lane from the layby. The postcode you need is DT6 6BZ.

Nearest transport

Coach
7.7 mi Coach Station
18.5 mi Yeovil Bus Station
19.3 mi Bus Station
Rail
3.4 mi Axminster Rail Station
10.5 mi Crewkerne Rail Station
11.4 mi Honiton Rail Station
Ferry
23.6 mi Exmouth Ferry Landing
23.7 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
23.9 mi Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
Airport
21.2 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

It’s a very fine part of the world, the Jurassic Coast – and guests at Penn Farm will be close to one of its huge draws, the fossil hunting mecca of Charmouth, just under 10 minutes’ drive from the site. Chesil beach (half an hour) and Durdle Door (an hour) are both worth exploring too, and of course there are some stunning walks to be had along the coast path pretty much wherever you choose. Telly fans might already recognise the backdrop of West Bay (15 minutes) if they’ve ever watched ITV's Broadchurch; also familiar to foodies will be the backdrop of chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s pad River Cottage, around 20 minutes’ drive away. If you fancy having a go at your own bit of outdoor cheffing, perhaps you’d also like to have a whirl at catching your own supper on a fishing trip from Lyme Regis (10 minutes). If you’ve brought the kids along, it’s a good idea to plan days out in Dorchester (35 minutes), where there’s a dinosaur museum and teddy bear museum, at the farm park at Kingston Maurward (40 minutes) or at Weymouth’s Sea Life Centre (45 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Charmouth West 2.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Lyme Regis Front Beach 2.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Seatown 5.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaton (Devon) 7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eypemouth 7.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mapperton House & Gardens 10.3 mi

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 14.5 mi

Abbotsbury Swannery 16.1 mi

Montacute House 16.5 mi

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 16.9 mi

National Trust

Shute Barton 5.7 mi

Loughwood Meeting House 5.8 mi

Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 10 mi

Barrington Court 14.4 mi

Montacute House 16.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Champernhayes - Monkton Wyld - Wootton Fitzpaine 0.9 mi

Fishpond Bottom - Wootton Fitzpaine and River Char 2.2 mi

ROUSDON 4.4 mi

Langdon Hill - Golden Cap - Langdon Hill 4.7 mi

Thorncombe – Forde Abbey and the River Axe 4.9 mi

Local events

  • Beautiful Days (Friday, 21 August 2026 – Friday, 21 August 2026)

    Ottery St Mary, Devon 16.2 mi

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, 5 September 2026 – Saturday, 5 September 2026)

    Dorchester, Dorset 22.4 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 Penn Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Penn Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Penn Farm Campsite? It’s a very fine part of the world, the Jurassic Coast – and guests at Penn Farm will be close to one of its huge draws, the fossil hunting mecca of Charmouth, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Penn Farm Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  2 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Penn Farm Campsite? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.