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 4 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 4 Apr to

Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 236 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Penn Farm offers a peaceful, spacious camping experience with beautiful countryside views. Visitors praise the friendly and helpful owners, clean facilities, and the option to choose their own pitch. The site is well-located for exploring the Lyme Regis area. While basic, amenities like charging points and a communal fridge are appreciated. Some minor road noise and the availability of facilities during peak times are noted, but overall feedback is highly positive.

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Loved the simplicity of this site. Yes it’s basic but that’s all…

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Suzanne H.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Loved the simplicity of this site. Yes it’s basic but that’s all know before arrival. The field is kept in good condition and the facilities were kept clean.The view was great with really large spaces , added bonus was the picnic benches. It was so quiet and so much space for the kids to play ball games. It’s walking distance to Lyme but does take an hour. The best bit for us was that there was no light pollution so star gazing at night was really spectacular.

Disliked A very simple thing that would make things so much easier when using the facilities, please add some shelves and some hooks so there is somewhere to put your bags and wash items other than the floor. Other than that I can’t think of anything we will definitely be back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Definitely worth a visit. One of the best campsites I have stayed at

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Anita H.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great location near lots of nice places and beaches. Camp site was great. Really big spacious pitches. People were not crammed in. Views were fantastic. Very quiet, which is what we like. Clean shower and toilets. Never had to que for shower. Has a freezer and charging facilities. Owner was also very nice and made you feel at peace and was happy to help if you needed. My phone also had a decent signal. I booked the week before I went, I felt lucky to have got a spot here. I would definitely go back again. Highly recommend.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful quiet location with basic but clean facilities.

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Amy C.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Beautiful quiet location with plenty of space. Friendly hosts. Clean facilities.

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The beautiful view x…

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jennie m.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The beautiful view x

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A truly relaxing experience, so much space and such a tranquil place…

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Andrea M.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked A truly relaxing experience, so much space and such a tranquil place to stay, we really enjoyed it and hoping to come back for more days. Nigel welcomed us with all info and we also enjoyed borrowing a fire pit and wood for a proper starry night with corn on the cob!

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Clean facilities

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Gary B.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Plenty of room and lovely views.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great facilities Friendly owners Great location…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great facilities
Friendly owners
Great location

Disliked Having to leave

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wonderfully peaceful and scenic campsite, with plenty of space between pitches and…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Wonderfully peaceful and scenic campsite, with plenty of space between pitches and well-maintained facilities. Great location with plenty of well-signposted trails nearby - including a very pleasant walk to Lyme Regis. The owner was very welcoming and helpful. Would happily stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The campsite itself is well maintained, small with lots of space between…

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Ellie W.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The campsite itself is well maintained, small with lots of space between pitches. Facilities were good and well maintained. The owner was really helpful and friendly, they offer wood for £10 a bag. Nice views and loved the cricket sounds from the long grass.

Disliked For me personally, it was too close to the road and it took away from the peaceful nature of the campsite as I could hear the road noise quite clearly. This might not bother other people but it's the only reason I wouldn't stay again.

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Beautiful surroundings, very peaceful and quiet. Toilets and showers always clean. Friendly…

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Tara P.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Beautiful surroundings, very peaceful and quiet. Toilets and showers always clean. Friendly host.

Disliked Nothing!

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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

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

    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.

Nearest sites

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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 £22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.