Donkey Down Campsite
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- Peaceful 10-acre site with views of Weymouth Bay and Portland harbour
- On the South Dorset Ridgeway with access to the South West Coast Path
- Campfires, barbecues and dogs allowed on base
Site type
200
13
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- 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.
- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 24 May to
Reviews
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Fantastic!
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Liked: The campsite was laid out very nicely with reception towards the entrance. A lot of space and so large gaps between tents. No trees means no birds singing at 0500!!! It was windy as you might expect but nothing to worry about. The toilets were composting and took a little time getting use to but presented no problem; very clean. We had live music both Saturday and Sunday which was nice to see. At night time it was very, very quiet with everyone behaving themselves very well. It took us about 10 minutes to drive down to Weymouth beach. I've been to many campsites and this was the best so far, especially in and around Weymouth. We plan to use this as our future base for visits to the area.
Disliked: Nothing really. The ground was hard as described in the literature but this was useful as it was a little windy. My wife didn't like the toilets but there again she doesn't really like any toilets! Disliked having my teenage daughter with us.
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Great views, excellent facilities and entertainment in site!
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Liked: Views from the site were amazing! There’s live music on the weekend (though wraps up at a reasonable hour), a bar and hot food available to buy on site and the facilities are excellent including hot showers. The site is about a 15 min drive from Dorchester South and Weymouth train stations and local taxi firms serve it well. We walked down into Sutton Poyntz about 20-30 mins to catch the Jurassic Coaster buses to Durdle Door/Lulworth Cove which were super fast and in summer are even open top. We didn’t make it to the local beach but that’s also pretty close.
Disliked: It would be good to have some bins down the far end of the campsite
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Great location with amazing views, facilities were decent and cleaned regularly. People…
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Liked: Great location with amazing views, facilities were decent and cleaned regularly. People running the site were also helpful and friendly
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Absolutely great little campsite. Fantastic view, fires BBQ’s and dogs allowed, live…
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Liked: Absolutely great little campsite. Fantastic view, fires BBQ’s and dogs allowed, live bands, food and bar. What’s not too like? It’s on top of a hill so if you don’t like wind this might not be the best for you unless the weather is perfect. Nice and simple to check in, friendly staff and decent little compost toilets. Will definitely be back.
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Great site, great people, great weekend had
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Liked: Really sensible rules about noise at night. Amazing friendly atmosphere. Excellent music on Saturday night at the outdoor bar. BBQ food available was high quality if a little expensive. Incredible views of Weymouth Bay.
Disliked: A little exposed when the wind picks up, but that is a minor issue if you are sensible.
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Lovely little campsite for the price, fantastic views
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Liked: Lovely views, friendly reception, plenty of toilets and facilities
Disliked: ‘Quiet zone’ was the opposite.
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From the manager: Hi Thanks for your feedback. It is really useful. I am sorry you found it noisy. We do our best to keep the late night people away from the early risers but it does not always work. Thanks again. Tim
Relaxed camping with great views.…
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Liked: Relaxed camping with great views.
Disliked: Expensive for one night with no electric hook up and basic facilities
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From the manager: Hi. Thanks for your feedback, much appreciated. So glad you enjoyed the atmosphere and views. We charge per person and per vehicle rather than per pitch which can make it a little more expensive for larger families than some sites. We do like to make the site accessible to singles and couples, especially if they travel without a car. Thanks again Tim
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Bell tent
Liked: Lovely place, amazing view and good food
Disliked: British summer time (really very wet)
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Despite the weather relaxing time amazing views and good entertainment…
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Liked: Despite the weather relaxing time amazing views and good entertainment
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The views and the band on Saturday night.…
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Liked: The views and the band on Saturday night.
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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
Disabled facilities
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
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
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
Farm
Very large (over 200 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Donkey Down Campsite
Plaisters Lane
Sutton Poyntz
Preston
Dorset
England
DT3 6LQ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.65799°N
-2.42952°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Bowleaze Cove | 1.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Weymouth Lodmoor | 2.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Weymouth Central | 3.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ringstead Bay | 3.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Portland Harbour Castle Cove | 4.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | N/A | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 2.4 mi
Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 3.2 mi
Hardy's Birthplace 5.3 mi
Abbotsbury Swannery 7.5 mi
Lulworth Heritage Centre 8.3 mi
National Trust
Max Gate 3.5 mi
Hardy's Cottage 5.2 mi
Clouds Hill 8.8 mi
Corfe Castle 16.3 mi
White Mill 19 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
LODMOOR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 25/11/2004) 1.9 mi
Lodmoor Nature Reserve - Littlemoor - Preston 2.2 mi
Nottington - Lorton - Radipole 2.4 mi
Nottington - Southill - Chickerell 2.4 mi
Nottington - Upwey - Broadwey 2.5 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 7 September 2024 – Saturday 7 September 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 4.5 mi
- Tankfest (Friday 28 June 2024 – Friday 28 June 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 8.5 mi
- Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday 19 July 2024 – Friday 19 July 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 8.6 mi
- Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 9.8 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.
Nearest sites
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- When can I check in and check out of Donkey Down Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 4 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 Donkey Down Campsite? From £21 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.