Penn Farm Campsite
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- Peaceful site on a family-run farm 10 minutes' drive from Lyme Regis
- A 10-minute drive from Charmouth beach; 15 mins from West Bay
- Gorgeous views over west Dorset countryside
Site type
18
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18
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Apr 4 to
Reviews
98% would recommend this site to a friend
96% would stay here again
What customers say
A tranquil, roomy campground with lovely rural vistas. Generous pitches with picnic tables are a hit! Clean facilities are praised, and owners are noted as friendly and helpful. Great base for Lyme Regis, though some mention slight road noise and basic facilities.
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Great location—tucked away in nature yet close enough to reach easily. The…
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Liked Great location—tucked away in nature yet close enough to reach easily. The owners are incredibly friendly and make you feel welcome from the moment you arrive. All the facilities you could need are right on site—clean showers, well-kept toilets, and tidy pitches. Perfect for a relaxing getaway without sacrificing comfort.
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Friendly and relaxed host, made me feel very welcome. Lovely spot, never…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Friendly and relaxed host, made me feel very welcome. Lovely spot, never overcrowded, facilities basic but perfect for my needs.
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Very clean toilet and shower. Very friendly. Stunning view. Easy to get…
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Liked Very clean toilet and shower. Very friendly. Stunning view. Easy to get to.
Disliked Nothing
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Lovely quiet site with fab views
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Lovely well maintained site with extra spacious pitches and fantastic views. The site intentionally keeps lots of space available so you can stretch out.
There's picnic benches by most pitches which is a nice touch. Makes things much easier when camping.
Really close to the Jurassic coast for some fossil hunting or beach time.
Disliked The toilet blocks is quite far away up a steep hill from the main field if you're at the bottom end.
If you've got a low car the driveway might be a bit of an ordeal. We struggled a bit but not a big deal.
On our second night 3 very noises families arrived all traveling together, letting their kids run riot completely ignoring the "quiet site" rules. Warden apologised, but I'd rather he just asked them to be quiet. Ruined our second evening, which is a shame as the stay was otherwise fantastic.
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Facilities and views were fab.…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Facilities and views were fab.
Disliked Crossing the A35 to get into Lyme regis
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Loved the simplicity of this site. Yes it’s basic but that’s all…
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Liked Loved the simplicity of this site. Yes it’s basic but that’s all know before arrival. The field is kept in good condition and the facilities were kept clean.The view was great with really large spaces , added bonus was the picnic benches. It was so quiet and so much space for the kids to play ball games. It’s walking distance to Lyme but does take an hour. The best bit for us was that there was no light pollution so star gazing at night was really spectacular.
Disliked A very simple thing that would make things so much easier when using the facilities, please add some shelves and some hooks so there is somewhere to put your bags and wash items other than the floor. Other than that I can’t think of anything we will definitely be back.
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Definitely worth a visit. One of the best campsites I have stayed at
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Liked Great location near lots of nice places and beaches. Camp site was great. Really big spacious pitches. People were not crammed in. Views were fantastic. Very quiet, which is what we like. Clean shower and toilets. Never had to que for shower. Has a freezer and charging facilities. Owner was also very nice and made you feel at peace and was happy to help if you needed. My phone also had a decent signal. I booked the week before I went, I felt lucky to have got a spot here. I would definitely go back again. Highly recommend.
Disliked Nothing
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Fantastic family friendly well maintained site
Primitive grass campsite
Liked We absolutely loved our stay Nigel was kind and welcoming just wished we booked for longer it was well maintained and numbers kept low we felt safe and although a non electric site as the advert says there was a fridge and plugs to charge things with it was back to basics and at one with nature
Disliked Nothing
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3rd stay here and never disappoints. Facilities clean- showers hot. Plenty of space to…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked 3rd stay here and never disappoints.
Facilities clean- showers hot.
Plenty of space to spread out and amazing views.
Owners friendly and welcoming around if needed but not overbearing.
Disliked Nothing
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Always excellent here. The pitches are well kept and easy to…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Always excellent here. The pitches are well kept and easy to get tent pegs into. Clean site, well-maintained facilities and a great location.
Disliked The pitches are on the side of a hill, so you need to be a bit careful about how you put your tent up! There are plenty of fairly flat areas, but nothing is dead flat.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house 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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Penn Farm Campsite
Penn Farm
Lyme Regis
Dorset
England
DT6 6BZ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.75753°N
2.93422°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charmouth West | 3.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Lyme Regis Front Beach | 3.9 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
| Seatown | 8.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaton (Devon) | 11.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Eypemouth | 11.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Mapperton House & Gardens 16.5 km
Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 23.3 km
Abbotsbury Swannery 25.9 km
Montacute House 26.5 km
Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 27.2 km
National Trust
Shute Barton 9.1 km
Loughwood Meeting House 9.4 km
Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 16.1 km
Barrington Court 23.2 km
Montacute House 26.5 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Champernhayes - Monkton Wyld - Wootton Fitzpaine 1.5 km
Fishpond Bottom - Wootton Fitzpaine and River Char 3.6 km
ROUSDON 7.1 km
Langdon Hill - Golden Cap - Langdon Hill 7.5 km
Thorncombe – Forde Abbey and the River Axe 7.8 km
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)
Dorchester, England 36 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.
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Penn Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Penn Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Penn Farm Campsite? It’s a very fine part of the world, the Jurassic Coast – and guests at Penn Farm will be close to one of its huge draws, the fossil hunting mecca of Charmouth, … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Penn Farm Campsite?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Depart by: 2 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Penn Farm Campsite? From $40.71 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.