Penn Farm Campsite

9.7 286 reviews
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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
Some folk seek out stacks of swish facilities for their hols; others would gladly trade all those pools, clubhouses and swish bathrooms for serene space and stunning scenery. Those that fall into the latter group should certainly take a look at Penn Farm Campsite, a peaceful and pretty site on a family-run farm within the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and 10 minutes’ drive from Lyme Regis. Wisely, the owners here realised that nothing they could possibly install would top the gorgeous views over the west Dorset countryside, so they’ve embraced the natural setting and kept the facilities low key. The setup here stretches to a couple of toilets, a shower, a washing-up area and facilities to deal with rubbish and chemical disposal; anything else you require to keep you happy you’ll need to bring along with you. Among the bits you might like to consider packing are barbecues for evenings spent out in the open in the company of a few beers and bangers as the sun sets. And if you’ve got a dog that you feel might appreciate the scenery too, feel free to bring them along to get out on country and coastal walks. Speaking of the coast – that’s the Jurassic Coast, a fine stretch 10 minutes’ drive away for beaches, boat trips, fishing and fossil hunting. For other days out, Exeter, Yeovil, Taunton and Dorchester are all within a 45-minute drive.

Site type

Travel trailer sites 18
Tent sites 18
RV sites 18
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Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.7

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Peaceful

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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Arrival date (latest first)

Fantastic views , plenty of space…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Fantastic views , plenty of space

Disliked Devon mist!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great spot

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Leise S.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Spacious not camped close to others. Lovely to have fires

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean shower that was lovely and hot. Beautiful views and location..

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Location

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will return

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Sharon F.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Beautiful quiet site , pitch where you like :-) stayed as single female felt totally safe

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really clean and spacious campsite with…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Really clean and spacious campsite with a really helpful and friendly owner.
Stunning views aswell and easy to walk to charmouth and Lyme right from the campsite across footpaths.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would highly recommend this site, plenty of open space, and great view

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Kevin S.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Friendly, clean and well maintained site. Toilets and showers were clean too a high level

Recommend to friends Visit again

A very enjoyable stay in a peaceful, scenic location.

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Simon C.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Great location with roomy pitches and lovely views. The facilities were very clean and well stocked on a regular basis. Facility to charge your electronic equipment.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent sit, clean facilities, good recycling.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked The wildness of it. Long grasses with mowed pathways. No fixed pitches, pitch where you want. Peace and tranquility. Easy access to Lyme Bay.

Disliked Other campers who were noisy quite late. Not owners fault!

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Quiet , big plots , helpful…

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leila c.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Quiet , big plots , helpful staff,

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent, no-frills site

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Rosie M.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Beautiful campsite. Unspoilt and perfect.
The toilets and shower facilities were clean and the recycling area was kept tidy. Fridge and freezer were a great touch and helped us keep things cool throughout our stay. Lyme Regis was walkable, it take about an hour though. We had a wonderful weekend and hope to return

Disliked Nothing

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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 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 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location 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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

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

The site entrance is on the eastern end of a short stretch of dual carriageway. Go onto a layby, then down a lane from the layby. The postcode you need is DT6 6BZ.

Nearest transport

Coach
12.4 km Coach Station
29.8 km Yeovil Bus Station
31.1 km Bus Station
Rail
5.5 km Axminster Rail Station
16.9 km Crewkerne Rail Station
18.3 km Honiton Rail Station
Ferry
38 km Exmouth Ferry Landing
38.1 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
38.5 km Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
Airport
34.2 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

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, just under 10 minutes’ drive from the site. Chesil beach (half an hour) and Durdle Door (an hour) are both worth exploring too, and of course there are some stunning walks to be had along the coast path pretty much wherever you choose. Telly fans might already recognise the backdrop of West Bay (15 minutes) if they’ve ever watched ITV's Broadchurch; also familiar to foodies will be the backdrop of chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s pad River Cottage, around 20 minutes’ drive away. If you fancy having a go at your own bit of outdoor cheffing, perhaps you’d also like to have a whirl at catching your own supper on a fishing trip from Lyme Regis (10 minutes). If you’ve brought the kids along, it’s a good idea to plan days out in Dorchester (35 minutes), where there’s a dinosaur museum and teddy bear museum, at the farm park at Kingston Maurward (40 minutes) or at Weymouth’s Sea Life Centre (45 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Charmouth West 3.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Lyme Regis Front Beach 3.9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Seatown 8.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaton (Devon) 11.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eypemouth 11.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

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

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 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  2 p.m.
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