Sweet Hill Farm

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Sea views from the pitches
Sea views from the pitches
Lovely visitors
Camping field
Views to portland bill lighthouse
Sunrise patch field
Amazing view from the back of a visitors camper
A view from one of the fields
Faraway field, with the views out to sea
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Lovely visitors
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Views to portland bill lighthouse

  • Back to basics 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).

Campground type

RV & Motorhome sites 63
Tent sites 63
Open now
Opens 20 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A charge of GBP1.00 ($1.88) applies for the use of the shower.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 20 Mar to

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Reviews

8.9

Overall rating from 144 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Spectacular sceneryPeaceful

93% would recommend this campground to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

Sweet Hill Farm is a "nearly wild" camping spot with cracking sea views & direct coastal walk access. Campers rave about the huge pitches, ripper staff & onsite cafe. Basic facilities are usually spotless. Some reckon the portaloos could be better when it's busy, and it can get a bit blowy. Perfect for a chill, back-to-nature getaway.

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loved the whole area. Peace and…

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Anonymous

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Liked loved the whole area. Peace and quiet and getting back to nature. showers were fab and the little cafe was great as were the staff . we will be back.

Disliked The toilets were at times a bit smelly but mostly they were ok. Definately need to bring own loo roll just in case.

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Great site for wild camping. Amazing…

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 dm@wesmid.com M. 2 reviews

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Liked Great site for wild camping. Amazing views. Plenty of space. Lovely walks directly from the site. Very nice staff.
We would definitely stay there again

Disliked No availability to empty toilet but we did know this in advance.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall a brilliant stay, we will all be back this summer.

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Anonymous

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Liked Brilliant pitch, great breakfast and coffee.

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Gorgeous site and lovely laid back…

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Stuart G. 1 review

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Liked Gorgeous site and lovely laid back atmosphere. Cafe was amazing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little stay, excellent site

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 Paul H. 6 reviews

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Liked I have stayed at Sweet Hill Farm on three occasions now; it is a great camp and motorhome site, with simple but ample facilities for fuss free semi wild camping. The shower block and showers are cleaned daily and take a pound coin for a three minute shower. The cafe offers nice fresh bean coffee and teas, plus breakfast rolls and cakes. All of the camping fields are spacious and the site is perfectly located for nearby cliff rock climbing, fishing and walking around the cheyne section and east weares. Portland Bill lighthouse is visible from the site and withing easy walking distance.

Disliked The only let down is the toilet blocks, which can get a bit blocked and smelly when the site is busy. But, they are cleaned out daily.

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Beautiful views, very spacious, and great…

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Anonymous

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Liked Beautiful views, very spacious, and great welcome.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Horses - Cafe - Perfect location…

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Anonymous

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Liked Horses - Cafe - Perfect location for Climbing

Disliked Portaloos - £1 for a quick shower

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Dirk L. 4 reviews

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Der Blick auf das Meer.

Disliked Liegt im Industriegebiet. Blick auf Industrieruinen in der anderen Blickrichtung. Schutt und Schrott auf dem Campingplatz. Dixi-Toiletten. Und dafür 26 Pfund die Nacht. Furchtbar!

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Excellent value for money in a lovely location.

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Charles R. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Great location, lovely views. Very good facilities for the price.

Disliked Portaloos

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Katherine S. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Great location and good views from the site. The portable toilets were kept very clean and tidy

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hello Katherine,

Thank you so much for taking the time to a review, we're delighted to hear you enjoyed the location and got to soak up those views. Keeping the facilities clean and well-maintained is a daily focus, so it's rewarding to hear that it made a positive impression.

We hope to welcome you back to Sweet Hill Farm again soon!

Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Beach access Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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 Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

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

Location

Sweet Hill Farm

Sweet Hill Road

Portland

Dorset

England

DT5 2DS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.52772°N
2.44865°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9.2 km Marks and Spencer
20.2 km South Station
29.7 km Red Lion
Rail
9.7 km Weymouth Rail Station
13.5 km Upwey Rail Station
20.2 km Dorchester South Rail Station
Ferry
9 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
38 km Poole Ferry Terminal
38.6 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing

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 2020201920182017
Church Ope Cove 1.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle 7.5 km Sea N/AGoodExcellentGood
Portland Harbour Castle Cove 7.7 km Sea N/AExcellentN/AN/A
Weymouth Central 9.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Lodmoor 10.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 9.8 km

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 10.9 km

Lulworth Heritage Centre 17.2 km

Abbotsbury Swannery 18.1 km

Lulworth Castle & Park 21 km

National Trust

Max Gate 20.2 km

Hardy's Cottage 22.8 km

Clouds Hill 25.2 km

Corfe Castle 30.2 km

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 37.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Around the Island of Portland 1.7 km

RADIPOLE LAKE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/10/1990) 10.5 km

Lodmoor Nature Reserve - Littlemoor - Preston 11.1 km

LODMOOR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 25/11/2004) 11.6 km

Nottington - Upwey - Broadwey 12.9 km

Local events

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday 30 July 2026 – Thursday 30 July 2026)

    Wareham, England 20.9 km

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

    Dorchester, England 21.7 km

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 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 caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  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 $46.18 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.