When can I check in and check out of Hallett's at Portland Bill?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Hallett's at Portland Bill?

From $27.14 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Hallett's at Portland Bill

View prices & book Last booked 13 hours ago 8.8 45 reviews

View of the coastline (added by manager 03 Apr 2023)

Dog-friendly wild-camping site on Dorset’s Portland Peninsula
Weymouth 20 minutes’ drive; West Dorset Heritage Coast 25 minutes
Direct access to coastal path; sea views; pub within walking distance

Anyone on the hunt for a back-to-basics adventure in a fairly remote coastal location ought to put Hallett’s at Portland Bill right at the top of their list of potential destinations. This family-run site sits close to the southern tip of Dorset’s Portland Peninsula, less than a five-minute drive (or a 20-minute walk) from the Portland Bill promontory and its red-and-white striped lighthouse. Drive right up to your pitch, on a green field with spectacular sea views, and prepare to embrace island life. Most things are within walking distance here, starting with the sheltered pebbly beach at Church Ope Cove (25 minutes along the clifftops of the South West Coast Path, to which there is direct access). Of course, this is a popular area for paddleboarding and kayaking, so if you’re lugging your watersports equipment around, you might prefer to drive (five minutes). Alternatively, you can head south/southwest, past the lighthouse and on to Pulpit Rock (25-minute walk), a man-made stack resembling a book leaning against a lectern, where you can catch some rather awesome sunsets, too. Back at the site, which accepts dogs as long as they’re kept on leads, guests can wind down and soak up the peaceful vibe, safe in the knowledge that the site has a ban on loud music and noisy groups. This is intended to be wild-style camping so facilities just stretch to portable toilets, but you are welcome to bring a barbecue. Provisions can be sourced at either Weston or Easton (five minutes’ drive to either), though with the nearest pub a mere five-minute walk away, you might just decide to have your meals cooked for you, instead.

Site type

Open now

Please note

This park has no on-site shower facilities.

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, Jul 4 to Mon, Oct 7 2024

Pitch types & availability

Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite

4 people maximum

Ground type: Grass and earth

Pitch size: Max 3.0m width x 3.0m depth (9.8ft width x 9.8ft depth) Calculated area: 9.0m² (96.9ft²)

4 people maximum

One Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 3.0m width x 3.0m depth (9.8ft width x 9.8ft depth) Calculated area: 9.0m² (96.9ft²)

Ground type

Grass and earth

0 rooms

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Tent, Trailer tent

Features

Car 1 included, 1 max.
Dog(s) allowed 1 included, 1 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Other restrictions

Pup tents not allowed
Awnings not allowed

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max) £5 (£5) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £15 (£15) 1 night, 2 adults

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Pitch in the over flow field - uneven ground compared to the other field but quieter

the views were stunning and overall a beautiful place.…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	4
Wifi	2

Kelly W. Sep 2024

Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: the views were stunning and overall a beautiful place.

Disliked: the rats that visited in the darkness from the hedge.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing site with a freindly owner

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	2

Anonymous Sep 2024

Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: The views were amazing. The location was great, a stons throw from the sea.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place for relaxing and scenic walks

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	2

Rasa B. Aug 2024

Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: The campsite was close to the traffic, but it did not bother us. The view of the seashore was beautiful, and there were long walks by it. It would be best if you took serious walking shoes, as the stones on your way are not only very sharp but dangerous if you fall on them.

Disliked: We enjoy swimming, but the campsite does not offer any swimming options. Therefore, if swimming is important to you, this is not the ideal site to choose.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great location

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Adrian M. Sep 2024

Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: A great location, with amazing views and a short walk from Portland Bill. Only 20 min drive into the centre of Weymouth. Quiet and peaceful.

Disliked: On Friday & Saturday night there was some music quite late a night from a local pub, which inside a tent was quite audible. It stopped around 12am. Outside of that the site was quiet and peaceful during the day and on other nights.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good level pitches but portaloo cleaniness needs improvement

Overall	6/10
Location	6
Value for money	6
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	4
Wifi	No rating

Amy W. Aug 2024

Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: The grounds were well kept and well maintained.

Disliked: Half the portaloos were blocked and not operating properly so the smell was quite horrible. Also beware there are no hand washing facilities and hand sanitiser was not filled so you will need to bring your own.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The amazing views, big open space and helpful owner…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2024

Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: The amazing views, big open space and helpful owner

Recommend to friends Visit again

Staff are so friendly , and all other campers are very respectful.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Emma H. Aug 2024

Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Staff are so friendly , and all other campers are very respectful. Plus the view is incredible.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The site was absolutely outstanding, beautiful view, great wild camping. Very friendly…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Shaun H. Aug 2024

Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: The site was absolutely outstanding, beautiful view, great wild camping. Very friendly and easy booking, and nice greeting that evening too. Thank you, we had a wonderful time.

Disliked: The portaloos are a bit jaded, but obviously that's a big expense. We appreciated them being cleaned each morning.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great views and space

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	4

Anonymous Aug 2024

Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Loved the view, the space in the campsite was great as well

Disliked: Campsite was very bumpy and hard to find a flat spot for a tent

Recommend to friends Visit again

If you love back to basics camping with a beautiful view…you must stay

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Alecia Z. Aug 2024

Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Great views, spacious site and clean portaloos!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities 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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Hallett's at Portland Bill

Portland Bill Road

Portland

Dorset

England

DT5 2JT

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.5255°N
-2.44215°W

Nearest transport

Coach

9.5 km Marks and Spencer

20.4 km South Station

29.5 km Red Lion

Rail

10 km Weymouth Rail Station

13.8 km Upwey Rail Station

20.4 km Dorchester South Rail Station

Ferry

9.2 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal

37.7 km Poole Ferry Terminal

38.4 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing

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

The sandy beach at Weymouth (20 minutes’ drive) is the place for traditional seaside fun, including pedalos, miniature golf and donkey rides. At the entrance to the harbour is Nothe Fort, a 19th-century defensive structure with underground corridors and a museum, plus views of the Jurassic Coast. The West Dorset Heritage Coast (25 minutes) includes Chesil Beach, a 17-mile stretch of pebbles protecting the Fleet Lagoon, where you might be able to spot migrant birds, in addition to the elegant winged residents of Abbotsbury Swannery. Meanwhile, Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens are known for their colourful magnolia blossoms. For birds of the raptor kind, head to Dorset Falconry Park (40 minutes), where you can meet and handle gentle owls, fly a hawk to the glove or just sit and relax as you take in the bird of prey displays.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Church Ope Cove	1.7 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle	7.8 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Excellent	Good
Portland Harbour Castle Cove	8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	N/A	N/A
Weymouth Central	9.9 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Weymouth Lodmoor	11.2 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 10.1 km

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 11.1 km

Lulworth Heritage Centre 17 km

Abbotsbury Swannery 18.6 km

Lulworth Castle & Park 20.7 km

National Trust

Max Gate 20.4 km

Hardy's Cottage 23 km

Clouds Hill 25.2 km

Corfe Castle 29.9 km

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 37.1 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) 10.8 km

Lodmoor Nature Reserve - Littlemoor - Preston 11.3 km

LODMOOR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 25/11/2004) 11.9 km

Osmington Mills - Ringstead - Upton 13.1 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 Hallett's at Portland Bill have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Hallett's at Portland Bill dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Hallett's at Portland Bill? The sandy beach at Weymouth (20 minutes’ drive) is the place for traditional seaside fun, including pedalos, miniature golf and donkey rides. At the entrance to the harbour is Nothe Fort, a … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Hallett's at Portland Bill?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Hallett's at Portland Bill? From $27.14 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.