Donkey Down Campsite
View prices & book- 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
- Weekend pop-up bar and food catering; dogs allowed on base
Site type
- 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
Voted 84% of visitors View breakdown
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The live music on the Saturday Amazing view Breakfast Bar…
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Liked: The live music on the Saturday Amazing view Breakfast Bar
Disliked: The toilets- quite a few had poo in the urinal part of the toilet making it quite yucky to sit on
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From the manager: Dear Isla Thank you for your feedback. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. I am very sorry you found our toilets 'yucky'. We take cleanliness very seriously and I am sad that we let you down on this occasion. We will review our processes and redouble our efforts to ensure the toilets are kept clean at all times. Best wishes. Tim
Fantastic site, fully recommended.
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Liked: 5 min drive from Weymouth centre.Beautiful views, amazing staff, wonderful live band, great food and drinks served on site. Also we loved the immediate hush around the camp at quiet time.
Disliked: Nothing
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Me and my friend stayed a night this weekend and had ran…
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Liked: Me and my friend stayed a night this weekend and had ran out of petrol 5 minutes away. They come and gave us some free of charge. Super friendly staff, beautiful view and even had a live band the night we stayed.
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We enjoyed our stay, would happily go back for the view alone.
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Liked: Both live bands were excellent, the fact it had a bar for the evenings, tea and coffee for the mornings, bbq and breakfast. The showers were pretty good, amazing water pressure. Toilets were kept clean at all times and that view was spectacular
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We decided to book a last minute stay at your campsite. We…
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Liked: We decided to book a last minute stay at your campsite. We didn’t know what to expect as it only cost us £21 for the night but when we arrived we were greeted by a very friendly guy who gave us all the information we needed to know and more! We were surprised to find there would be a live band and a pop up bbq which we thoroughly enjoyed. The walks across the hilltop were beautiful and the view of Weymouth bay was fantastic! The facilities available were clean and always being checked by staff who were there. We are hoping to return again soon.
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The staff were very friendly and the campsite had a beautiful view.…
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Liked: The staff were very friendly and the campsite had a beautiful view. The live music in the evening was really good and the food being served was nice. I appreciated the on site shower with shampoo, etc. provided this was a very nice touch
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Excellent site with great food and entertainment.
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Liked: Amazing location with a view of the bay. Evening band to entertain and great food.
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All good Defoe recommend
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Liked: Everything been think this was our 4th year
Disliked: Nothing
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From the manager: Thanks for your continued support!
Good value for money, friendly campsite with amazing views. Compost loos and…
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Liked: Good value for money, friendly campsite with amazing views. Compost loos and showers were clean, appreciated the commitment to sustainability :) Great walkable access to pub down the hill and beach not too far away.
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Lovely site lovely location Very friendly staff Good amenities - basic but…
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Liked: Lovely site lovely location Very friendly staff Good amenities - basic but everything we needed
Disliked: Nothing
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Very large (over 200 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Donkey Down Campsite
Plaisters Lane
Sutton Poyntz
Preston
Dorset
England
DT3 6LQ
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.65799°N
-2.42952°W
Nearest transport
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
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
Want to know more about camping in Dorset?
- Does Donkey Down Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Donkey Down Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Donkey Down Campsite? Strolls along the South Dorset Ridgeway and the South West Coast Path are to be had straight from this site, so make sure to pack the walking boots. Look out for the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Donkey Down Campsite?
Camping 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.