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Bell tent
From £75 1 night, 2 adults
8 people maximum Bring all camping equipment minus the tent (linen, sleeping bags, pillows, cooking equipment, etc.)
1 room
Open space 6 x Bring your own bed
No toilets in the unit: shared facilities available.
No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.
Features
Car 1 included, 7 max. Car parking by pitch/unit
Other restrictions
Bed linen not provided
Availability
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Based on 1 night, 4 people |
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Donkey Down Campsite
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Voted 83% of visitors View breakdown
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We decided to book a last minute stay at your campsite. We…
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Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
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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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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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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Family friendly, decent facilities, friendly staff
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Liked: Great views. Live music. Warm showers. Clean composting toilets. If you like walks you can get into a number of trails from the site. It didn't feel busy (we went during the half term).
Disliked: Can't be helped by the site, but for the hilltop views, you get the hilltop wind!
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Great views.value for money,friendly staff and great atmosphere…
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Liked: Great views.value for money,friendly staff and great atmosphere
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beautiful place, clean toilets, I recommend this place and I will definitely…
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Liked: beautiful place, clean toilets, I recommend this place and I will definitely come back
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Clean, well catered budget campsite
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Liked: Really nice South African brai truck, live music every Saturday and the band was actually pretty good, friendly staff, good vibes all round. Fantastic view of Portland and Weymouth when you wake up. Showers were very clean, urinals a plus so no queues for the toilets. 30 minute drive to go climbing in Portland. Also a nice bustling pub with pretty good food just a 15 minute walk away.
Disliked: The non-quiet areas are on a hill which is quite steep in some places. I was fine, but my colleague with an inferior tent got a bit damp during a torrential downpour between 10pm and 3am.
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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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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
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.
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?
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.