When can I check in and check out of Old Bidlake Farm?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. The owners are happy to collect you from Bridport coach station if you have arranged this in advance.Please let the site know your arrival time via 'special requests' box or contact them using the details provided in your booking confirmation email. Read more

Old Bidlake Farm

Views of pilsdon pen and colmers hill from the site

West Dorset farm site with lovely views to Pilsdon Pen hill
A 10-minute drive to Bridport; 15 minutes to Jurassic Coast
Well-equipped communal kitchen on site; riding stables next door

Put your feet up, pour a glass of something and sit down to soak up the scenery… that’s the order of the day at Old Bidlake Farm, in the west Dorset countryside. This peaceful spot is in the pretty Marshwood Vale, with views up to Lewesdon Hill and Pilsdon Pen from the pitches. Want a closer look at those hills? It’s easy to visit both (Iron Age hill forts that mark the highest points in the county) from the farm, either in the car or on foot. There are plenty more paths and lanes around for days of walks and cycling too, and a riding stables next door can sort you out with days of rural hacking, pony trekking and riding lessons. Although the surroundings here are thoroughly rural, it’s only a 10-minute drive to Bridport, a handy place to find shops and places to eat as well as a hub for local culture. A little way beyond the town is the 95-mile Jurassic Coast, renowned for its glorious scenery, water-based activities and fossil-hunting opportunities. With all this gorgeous scenery around, it's no wonder the farm’s owners are keen to help preserve the environment with a minimal-impact approach to their site. That means the one-acre pitching field is surrounded by wildlife-friendly hedging and wildflowers, and power comes from renewable sources. A short stroll through the orchard from the pitches takes you to the facilities area, which has bathrooms, a launderette and a well-equipped communal kitchen with a covered dining area.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Old Bidlake Farm

Broadoak

Bridport

Dorset

England

DT6 5PY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.76432°N
-2.78887°W

Nearest transport

Coach

3.9 km Coach Station

22.8 km Yeovil Bus Station

25.5 km South Station

Rail

12.2 km Crewkerne Rail Station

15.3 km Axminster Rail Station

15.6 km Maiden Newton Rail Station

Ferry

29.7 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal

44.5 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal

47.8 km Exmouth Ferry Landing

Airport

44.4 km 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Lewesdon Hill and Pilsdon Pen (Iron Age hill forts): 10 minutes' drive/an hour and 15 minutes on foot - West Bay (location for Broadchurch TV programme): 15 minutes' drive - Foxdown Children’s Farm: 15 minutes - Charmouth beach (for fossil hunting): 20 minutes - Tunnel Tree Tops (adventure park): 20 minutes - Lyme Regis (for boat trips, fishing and Dinosaurland Fossil Museum): 25 minutes - Axe Valley Wildlife Park: 25 minutes - Forde Abbey: 25 minutes - Lyme Bay Winery: half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Seatown	5.3 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Eypemouth	5.4 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
West Bay (West)	6.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Charmouth West	8.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Hive	8.9 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mapperton House & Gardens 6.7 km

Abbotsbury Swannery 17.7 km

Montacute House 21.5 km

Hardy's Birthplace 28.3 km

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 28.5 km

National Trust

Loughwood Meeting House 19.2 km

Shute Barton 19.2 km

Montacute House 21.4 km

Barrington Court 22.5 km

Tintinhull Garden 24 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

North Chideock - Symondsbury and More. 3.9 km

DOWNE HALL 4 km

Langdon Hill - Golden Cap - Langdon Hill 4.7 km

PARNHAM 5.1 km

Seatown - Golden Cap - Ridge Barn - Stanton St Gab 5.2 km

Local events

Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)
Dorchester, England 26 km
Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 25, 2025 – Wednesday, June 25, 2025)
Glastonbury, England 46.2 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.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

Does Old Bidlake Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Old Bidlake Farm dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Old Bidlake Farm? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Lewesdon Hill and Pilsdon Pen (Iron Age hill forts): 10 minutes' drive/an hour and 15 minutes on foot - West Bay (location for Broadchurch TV programme): … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Old Bidlake Farm?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Depart by: 10:30 a.m.

The owners are happy to collect you from Bridport coach station if you have arranged this in advance.

Please let the site know your arrival time via 'special requests' box or contact them using the details provided in your booking confirmation email.
Read more