When can I check in and check out of Sweet Hill Farm?

Camping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Sweet Hill Farm?

From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Sweet Hill Farm

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Sea views from the pitches (added by manager 25 Jul 2022)

Amazing view from the back of a visitors camper

Farm-style stays on a Dorset site with sea views
On the edge of Southwell village; 10 minutes' drive from Chesil Beach
Equestrian activities available; half a mile to the pub or coast path

The long-gone folk who decided to call this patch Sweet Hill Farm were right on the money – with spectacular 180-degree seaside vistas, views over three lighthouses and next to no light pollution, this fine little farm site is a very appealing place to stay indeed. This family-friendly spot is on the tip of the Isle of Portland, a scenic outcrop off Dorset’s Jurassic Coast. Rollick around the island on foot, by bike or on horseback – the team who run Sweet Hill Farm also own an ace equestrian outfit next door, so get set for saddle-based trekking under their expert guidance. The pitches here have plenty of space between them and are set over various fab fields. The key phrase here is 'nearly wild', the 'nearly' part being a nod to the composting loos and cold water taps that make family hols here that little bit easier. Wild, though, it certainly is – birds of prey can often be spotted soaring overhead during the day, and it gets decidedly darker over here at night than it does on most of the mainland. Please note that there's no car parking by the pitches during busy periods and peak season. Cars will be parked in the field directly behind the camping areas and customers will have the use of a giant wheelbarrow to help move their gear from car to pitch. Hikers who want to tackle Portland’s stretch of the South West Coast Path in one fell swoop will come across the trail's distinctive yellow arrows about half a mile away. All that walking (or horse riding, fishing or swimming…) can be thirsty work, so you may be chuffed to find a pub in the local village, Southwell (10 minutes' walk).

Site type

Open now

Please note

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.
A charge of £1.00 applies for the use of the shower.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Minimum spacing of 2 metres between pitches.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 9 Feb to Thu, 31 Oct 2024

Pitch types & availability

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 10.0m depth (19.7ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 60.0m² (645.8ft²)

6 people maximum

Multiple Motorhome or Tent or Campervan or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Pitch size

Max 6.0m width x 10.0m depth (19.7ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 60.0m² (645.8ft²)

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

Suitable for

Motorhome, Tent, Campervan, Trailer tent

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit
Firepit

Other restrictions

Extras

Extra vehicle (1 max)

£5 (£5) per night
Pet (2 max)

£3 (£3) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £24 (£24) 1 night, 2 adults

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Great location, be prepared for little shelter from the wind and rain

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Oct 2024

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: The location - so easy to walk to Portland Bill and the coastal path The compost loos!!!

Disliked: The weather - lol can't do anything about that The fact that the check in office was shut when I arrived cos it's shut on a wednesday! BUT lovely son of owner was helpful and directed me to the field Heavily rutted roads to get from entrance to field - luckily my camper has a high suspension but anyone lower down would struggle

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Great views, friendly host, lots of horses and a muddy delight!

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Anonymous Oct 2024

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: Lovely area lots of walks nearby, lots of space, easy enough to get to. Lovely views, Be wary it has a equestrian as part of it and there's lots of horses about so be considerate, also it can get very muddy! I imagine it's super busy summer time

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Lovely friendly campsite with fine sea views.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

James B. Sept 2024

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: Great sea views, quiet friendly campsite, level grass pitches

Disliked: Nothing - all good.

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Highly recommended

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Alison T. Sept 2024

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: Beautiful scenery, close to bus network, peaceful, lovely cafe/bar on site and live entertainment on Saturdays. Just a really lovely, relaxing break away from it all. The area itself is lovely, local pub a short walk and lots to see and do in Portland, particularly liked going to the top of Portland Bill and seeing the views from the Olympic rings on the north of the island. Facilities are basic but do the job, the showers are great! Will definitely return!!

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The campsite is very basic, We only stayed for two nights so…

Overall	6/10
Location	6
Value for money	6
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Sept 2024

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: The campsite is very basic, We only stayed for two nights so that wasn’t a big problem for us but we wouldn’t choose it for a longer stay. Beautiful views from the campsite to the sea and the surrounding area at Portland. Lovely staff and nice atmosphere in the campsite, with a live band and bbq on Saturday night. Clean and well maintained facilities.

Disliked: The campsite is very basic. We visited during August bank holiday (peak holiday time) and there was not much space between pitches. I appreciate this wouldn’t be a problem if visiting outside the school holidays. Because of its location you are VERY exposed to the elements, especially the wind. Make sure you have a sturdy tent and earplugs. To make matters worse the ground is very hard (you are in Portland after all, where Portland stone comes from), making it very challenging to pitch (we bent around 5 pegs trying to secure the tent in high winds). There is regular cleaning to the toilets but inevitably they do het dirty as there aren’t that many on the site. With all this in mind, I think it is overrated price wise

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Excellent eco conscious site with great views

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Becky C. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: Great location, friendly staff, wonderful views

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Der Platz ist toll und die Betreiber sehr nett ! In nicht mal…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Christian H. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: Der Platz ist toll und die Betreiber sehr nett ! In nicht mal 10min am Leuchtturm.

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Lovely site with great views and friendly staff

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Vincenzo S. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: Location - stunning views of the sea and woke up next to fields of horses. Drinks hut on site - handy for morning coffee and always had lovely staff to chat too. Staff - all the staff were very friendly and welcoming. Equestrian centre on site - booked on to an hours hack for £30 which was great value. Massage tent - need I say more

Disliked: Eco toilets - not as well maintained as other sites. Sawduat buckets didnt seem to be refilled, the only negative but didn't take away from a fantastic stay.

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Good entertainment and facilities. Able to purchase logs and kindling until late…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: Good entertainment and facilities. Able to purchase logs and kindling until late as well as having a bar and live music when we were there. Lots of space for camping and very reasonable price. Great location.

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Lovely site with sea views and low key facilities.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: Relaxed, low key site in beautiful surroundings. Loved seeing ravens and peregrine falcons nearby. Friendly staff and a little cafe if you want it - away from the camping fields so not intrusive. Compost toilets and showers were well-built and clean. Everything you need and nothing you don’t. If you want fancy facilities, it’s not for you. If you’d like a simple camping experience with sea views, campfires and coastal walks, you’ll probably enjoy it.

Disliked: A bit too busy (but it was mid-August).

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Features

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 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

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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping 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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Sweet Hill Farm

Sweet Hill Road

Portland

Dorset

England

DT5 2DS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.52772°N
-2.44865°W

Nearest transport

Coach

5.7 mi Marks and Spencer

12.5 mi South Station

18.5 mi Red Lion

Rail

6.1 mi Weymouth Rail Station

8.4 mi Upwey Rail Station

12.6 mi Dorchester South Rail Station

Ferry

5.6 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal

23.6 mi Poole Ferry Terminal

24 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing

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

OK folks, it's time to come clean – there's a road bridge between the Isle of Portland and the mainland, meaning that any boat trips you make while here will be purely optional. That said, you can't go far wrong with a sailing jaunt around Weymouth Bay – head to Portland harbour (10 minutes' drive) to set sail on an organised yacht cruise, or, if you’ve got some experience, to charter a vessel of your own. While hanging around the northern part of the island, swing by historic sites like Portland Castle and Castletown D-Day Centre (both 10 minutes), or make your way to Chesil Beach (10 minutes), a rather rugged stretch of shingle that runs for miles alongside the gorgeous Fleet lagoon. Beaches more suitable for bathing include Church Ope Cove (five minutes' drive or half an hour on foot), a secluded cove overlooked by the ruins of Rufus Castle. Weymouth (25 minutes' drive) has bigger and sandier beaches that are well-suited to those bucket and spade days.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Church Ope Cove	1.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle	4.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Excellent	Good
Portland Harbour Castle Cove	4.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	N/A	N/A
Weymouth Central	6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Weymouth Lodmoor	6.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 6.1 mi

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 6.8 mi

Lulworth Heritage Centre 10.7 mi

Abbotsbury Swannery 11.3 mi

Lulworth Castle & Park 13 mi

National Trust

Max Gate 12.6 mi

Hardy's Cottage 14.2 mi

Clouds Hill 15.7 mi

Corfe Castle 18.7 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 23.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Around the Island of Portland 1.1 mi

RADIPOLE LAKE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/10/1990) 6.5 mi

Lodmoor Nature Reserve - Littlemoor - Preston 6.9 mi

LODMOOR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 25/11/2004) 7.2 mi

Nottington - Upwey - Broadwey 8 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Please pick any available pitch on arrival.
There is no reception at this site. Please check in at the The Horsebox food trailer instead.
The site will send you further check-in information 2 day(s) before your arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 2 day(s) of arrival.
Modifications are subject to a £10.00 fee.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.
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.

Extras

A charge of £1.00 applies for the use of the shower.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

Minimum spacing of 2 metres between pitches.
You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Vehicles

Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must leave the premises by 9 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Payment terms

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Sweet Hill Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Sweet Hill Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Sweet Hill Farm? OK folks, it's time to come clean – there's a road bridge between the Isle of Portland and the mainland, meaning that any boat trips you make while here will be purely … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Sweet Hill Farm?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 10:30 a.m.

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How much does it cost to stay at Sweet Hill Farm? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.