Clapton Farm Caravan and Campsite

View prices & book 9.4 44 reviews
Tent pitches
Tent pitches
Views over green fields
The social area
Sit and relax by the river
Space for dogs to run and play
Grass pitches
Central social area
River running through the site
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Views over green fields
The social area
Sit and relax by the river

  • Simple dog-friendly site with a peaceful stream and basic facilities
  • A 20-minute drive from Charmouth and 25 minutes from Lyme Regis
  • Large field for dogs to be let off their leads; communal firepit
What a peaceful place this is, with a gently-flowing stream and heaps of greenery – and an excellent base for hunting for fossils on the Jurassic coast or sauntering over sections of the South West Coast Path. A 20-minute drive from Charmouth and 25 minutes from Lyme Regis, Clapton Farm Caravan and Campsite is the sort of spot where evenings can be spent chatting to other like-minded folk around the communal firepit… In the daytime, you might want to scour the coast at Lyme Regis and Charmouth for fossils (or perhaps for the finest fish and chips you’re able to get your hands on). West Bay is also half an hour’s drive away for surfing, scuba diving and other watersports. Close to the Somerset and Dorset border, this is a central location if there ever was one. It’s also a friendly patch – canine companions have a large field where they can be let off their leads to play, just over the stream. The friendly hosts can often be found around the firepit in the eve or across the road in the farmhouse – they say, if you need anything, just ask. They’re sure to point you towards all the hot spots… This could include weaving between the rhododendron and the thick trunks of the Wayford Woods, 25 minutes’ walk from the site. Any picnics can be put together with goodies from the supermarkets in Crewkerne, five minutes’ drive away

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 10
Tent pitches 10
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • 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).
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed 1 Apr to

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 44 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

95% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This small, friendly farm campsite boasts a lovely stream, a dog-walking field, and free-range ducks. Guests praise the warm welcome, helpful owners, and enjoyable farm tours for children. Facilities are generally clean and well-maintained. Occasional noise from a nearby road and railway line is noted but often considered minor. The site offers a peaceful escape with opportunities for children and dogs to play.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 14/07/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Small, friendly, happy place for dogs!

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Lovely little farm campsite with a warm and wonderful welcome on arrival.

It has a stream at the end of the field and a big field across a bridge to walk the dogs and let them play ball. The facilities were clean and tidy.

There are free-range ducks so that was a bit tricky with high prey drive dogs but that’s an us problem. The ducks themselves were adorable. There is a train line at edge of the fields. Didn’t bother us but worth noting as it is a bit noisy when the trains come through (not very often and doesn’t last long!).

We didn’t use electric hook up but it is available if needed as was access to water.
There is no phone reception in the field which was blissful. Only an issue when we were trying to work out if we were in the right place. WiFi available to use for free. Slightly intermittent but there were two to access and as we didn’t really need it so we didn’t try the other.

Disliked The campsite is small and so it could be a bit cramped if full but fortunately that wasn’t the case when we were there on a Sunday night outside of school holidays.

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Small peaceful campsite with ducks and…

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 Jamie C. 1 review

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Small peaceful campsite with ducks and a beautiful stream. No Internet so great to disconnect from technology. They have toilets and showers. Will definitely be returning.

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Amazing place, super friendly hosts, little…

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SAMUEL T. 1 review

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Amazing place, super friendly hosts, little stream on site which the kids play for hours in.

Recommend to friends Visit again

everything…

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 peter h. 1 review

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked everything

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little site for a break…

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Great little site for a break away from the chaos of a city. The site is surrounded by a beautiful river that’s just so calming to listen to. Lots of wildlife and free roaming ducks. The owner is very welcoming and helpful with local knowledge. It’s only a 25 minute drive to Lyme Regis.

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Love this place have been coming for years and will continue!

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 Paul F. 1 review

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Location, friendliness

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Perfectly located to explore Dorset coastline, everything we needed

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Great small site with everything you need. Even a washing machine which is great if your travelling round a few areas and don't have much packing space. Toilets and showers cleaned regularly and the added touch of the sanitary tin in the ladies was very thoughtful (as a parent of a pre-teen)
Owners couldn't do enough for you and made us feel very welcome. Will definitely use again.

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Loved the Vista and location, very…

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 Rebecca S. 3 reviews

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Loved the Vista and location, very tranquil and relaxing. Lovely helpful hosts. The stream and small paddock for the dogs was an absolute bonus. Small site so very quiet and chilled. There is the odd train and occasional traffic noise, all very quiet at night, we are the worlds lightest sleepers and we had the best sleep at this sight. Complete bonus, use of washing machine for donation towards costs and large toilet and shower so you could dry yourself and get dressed comfortably, sadly I missed out on the spiders, all very clean. Wayford Woods were fab and the Indian Runner Ducks were adorable. We spotted a fox, buzzards and a goshawk at the campsite. Can't recommend it enough, we will definitely be back.

Disliked Should have stayed longer!

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Ducks…

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8 out of 10
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Wifi
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 mike p. 1 review

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Ducks

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Ein schönes Grasfeld mit kleinem Wasserlauf…

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Ein schönes Grasfeld mit kleinem Wasserlauf am Rande und einigen Laufenten. Freundlicher Empfang und eigene Platzwahl möglich. Das Gelände ist relativ eben. Das WC/Duschhäuschen war beheizt.

Disliked Der Verkehr auf der Straße und vorbeifahrende Züge sind sehr laut. Lediglich nachts war es ruhig. Trinkwasser gab es nur am Waschbecken im Toiletten-/Duschhäuschen - unter den Hahn passte jedoch keine Flasche.

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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 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

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Clapton Farm Caravan and Campsite

Clapton

Crewkerne

Somerset

England

TA18 8PR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.8606°N
2.83074°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9.3 mi Coach Station
10.5 mi Yeovil Bus Station
15 mi Greenhill
Rail
2.5 mi Crewkerne Rail Station
9.5 mi Axminster Rail Station
10.5 mi Yeovil Junction Rail Station
Ferry
20.7 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
24.2 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
Airport
27.2 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

Lyme Regis (25 minutes’ drive) may be a haven for fossil hunters – and those seeking to learn more about the old sea creatures that once populated the sea – but it’s also well-suited to watersports like windsurfing or visits to the marine aquarium. There are also guided fossil hunting walks in both Lyme Regis and Charmouth (20 minutes) for newbies to that sort of thing. For some simply splendid walks across the coast, sublime sea views and more possible fossils, head for Black Ven (25 minutes) and Stonebarrow Hill (25 minutes). Other scenic stretches and points of interest include Abbotsbury (40 minutes), where there’s a colony of nesting swans, and Seaton (35 minutes), a fishing town with a tramway and watersports options. Inland doesn’t disappoint either, especially for those who are looking for more outdoor activities – the lanes of the Blackdown Hills National Landscape (35 minutes) await for outings on horseback, foot or bike.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Charmouth West 9.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Seatown 9.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eypemouth 10.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lyme Regis Front Beach 10.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
West Bay (West) 10.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mapperton House & Gardens 7.1 mi

Montacute House 8.1 mi

Fleet Air Arm Museum 13.5 mi

Abbotsbury Swannery 17.2 mi

Haynes International Motor Museum 17.2 mi

National Trust

Barrington Court 7.1 mi

Montacute House 8 mi

Tintinhull Garden 9.4 mi

Priest's House 11.1 mi

Loughwood Meeting House 11.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

WAYFORD MANOR 0.8 mi

HINTON HOUSE 2.7 mi

CRICKET HOUSE 2.7 mi

FORDE ABBEY 3.7 mi

Thorncombe – Forde Abbey and the River Axe 3.8 mi

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, 5 September 2026 – Saturday, 5 September 2026)

    Dorchester, Dorset 20.1 mi

  • Beautiful Days (Friday, 21 August 2026 – Friday, 21 August 2026)

    Ottery St Mary, Devon 21.5 mi

  • Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, 31 July 2026 – Friday, 31 July 2026)

    Sidmouth, Devon 21.7 mi

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, 23 June 2027 – Wednesday, 23 June 2027)

    Glastonbury, Somerset 23.2 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Clapton Farm Caravan and Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Clapton Farm Caravan and Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Clapton Farm Caravan and Campsite? Lyme Regis (25 minutes’ drive) may be a haven for fossil hunters – and those seeking to learn more about the old sea creatures that once populated the sea – but it’s … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Clapton Farm Caravan and Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Clapton Farm Caravan and Campsite? From £25 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.