Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite

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Level, well spaced pitches. Electric hook up and water on pitch.
Level, well spaced pitches. electric hook up and water on pitch.
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Aerial view
View across site up towards the second facilities blocks
Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
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Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Aerial view
View across site up towards the second facilities blocks

  • Jurassic Coast farm site 15 minutes' drive from Weymouth
  • Farm shop serving food and pub with garden within 1-2 minutes' stroll
  • Well-spaced pitches and spotless facilities
What a spectacularly well set site this is… do try your best to settle in for quite some time… Portesham Dairy Farm Camp Site is in peaceful Dorset countryside on the Jurassic Coast (week one of your hol) and easily accessible to Weymouth, Dorchester and the Dorset beaches: that should cover weeks two and three… Your eats and drinks are excellently sorted from here too, as a farm shop with café is a minute's amble from the site, and the owners' local, the King's Arms, is within a couple of minutes' stroll. The site is on the edge of the village of Portesham, in the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and 15 minutes' drive from Weymouth. It's family run with a dedicated team that takes pride in its modern clean amenities: the purpose-built facilities block comes with toilets, showers, basins, hairdryers and hand dryers, baby changing area and an enclosed washing-up space with hot and cold water. There's also a laundry room (with drinks machine and tourist info), as well as three chemical disposal points across the site. A small play area is to hand for kids. The site welcomes quiet and friendly dogs; a footpath leads from the farm across fields and countryside.

Site type

Tent sites 85
Travel trailer sites 85
RV sites 85
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 10 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • Units longer than 10 metres are not allowed.
  • Units heavier than 4000 kg are not allowed.

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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

Highly recommended, exceptionally clean, and well-maintained. Visitors loved the modern facilities, especially the showers, level pitches, and friendly staff. Convenient bus access to amenities/attractions. Popular 24/7 vending machines. Peaceful, secure site with good dog walking.

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Kelly M.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (semi-serviced, small)

Liked Amazing facilities. Helpful staff. Easy access. 24/7 vending machines. Well maintained site with good access to local areas

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We are so pleased that you thought it was a well maintained site - thank you. We look forward to your next visit.

Outstanding site. Will return

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Les B.

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (medium)

Liked Excellent facilities, immaculately kept. Great price.

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From the manager: Thank you for your very kind review and lovely photos. We are so glad that you thought the site was outstanding and will be returning for another stay - hope to see you both again soon.

The staff here are all so…

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Charli B.

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (small)

Liked The staff here are all so lovely and friendly and really helpful! The site is nice, the pitches are a good size. I had a fully serviced pitch which was luxury! Not having to move the van around when I needed to top up the water was so nice. The vending machines are a nice touch, I didn't use them as I was only staying a couple of days but they're very handy. The shower room/toilets were so clean, rare to find a campsite bathroom that isn't absolutely covered in spider webs 😂 The WiFi worked well, not sure WiFi that was because I was near reception though. Farm shop a road the road was nice, and the local pub was lovely too

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From the manager: Thank you for your very kind review and 10/10 overall score. We hope to see you both again for another visit to the campsite.

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Wendy P.

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (medium)

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Many thanks for your very kind review and photo. We are so happy that you liked everything about the campsite and your weekend break. We look forward to seeing you both again.

Will 💯 come again and recommend to friends and family

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Ian S.

FHU cement/asphalt tent or RV campsite (super, small)

Liked The location the size of the pitches the cleanliness of the toilets and showers everything really

Disliked Didn’t dislike a thing

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From the manager: Thank you so much for the very kind review and high recommendation. We are pleased you will visit again and look forward to seeing you soon.

Lovely clean and level site with friendly staff.

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Anonymous

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (small)

Liked Loved the simple booking system with Pitchup. The site is lovely and clean, and very well organised. Great that it is open all year.
Looking forward to coming back to stay again soon.

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From the manager: Thank you for your very kind review comments and recommendation. We are so pleased that you will be visiting us again soon.

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simon c.

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (small)

Liked Absolutely beautiful site, great location, pristine conditions, top 10 I believe in the uk… staff are amazing, 5 star

Disliked Absolutely nothing

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From the manager: Many thanks for your very kind review and 10/10 overall score. We are so glad that you thought it was a beautiful site and had a fantastic time. We hope to see you both again for another visit.

Friendly welcome, sizeable & level pitch…

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Julie F.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (semi-serviced, small)

Liked Friendly welcome, sizeable & level pitch and superb facilities. Loved the 24 hour vending machines. The best site we have stayed at to date. Never had such excellent wifi reception! Good value for money.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your very kind review comments - much appreciated. We hope to see you both again soon for another stay.

Absolutely lovely stay never had such…

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Lucy S.

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (medium)

Liked Absolutely lovely stay never had such spotlessly clean showers. Pitches are tidy and very well maintained.
Lovely staff and very helpful.
Will definitely return next year thank you ☺️

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: We are so happy that you had an absolutely lovely stay and thank you for your very kind review. We look forward to your return visit next year.

Close proximity to a pub and…

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Diane W.

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (medium)

Liked Close proximity to a pub and Farm shop and a bus to either Weymouth or Bridport
A secure field to run the dog around
The campsite was immaculate clean
There were really nice hot showers
Fresh milk and ice cream at a vending machine 24/7
The staff were really friendly

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From the manager: Many thanks for taking the time to write a lovely review and 10/10 overall score. We are so glad that you will be visiting again.

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

Baby-changing facilities 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 Picnic table 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

Peaceful

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

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite

7 Bramdon Lane

Portesham

Weymouth

Dorset

England

DT3 4HG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.66786°N
2.56326°W

Nearest transport

Coach
10 km South Station
10.1 km Marks and Spencer
15.9 km Coach Station
Rail
7.2 km Upwey Rail Station
9.7 km Weymouth Rail Station
9.8 km Dorchester West Rail Station
Ferry
10.5 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
40.5 km Poole Ferry Terminal
41.1 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

However long you stay here (at least a couple of weeks, preferably), there's enough to see and do around Dorset to entertain all ages and tastes. Ditch the car if you prefer: the local bus stop is 150 yards from the farm entrance, to pick up the Jurassic Coast route bus (X53) running from Exeter to Poole. The Portesham Dairy Farm team recommends a climb up to the Hardy Monument on Black Down (five minutes' drive) as a nifty way to see Dorset and its splendid coastline (the monument isn't to the writer Thomas Hardy as you might expect in these parts, but to Vice Admiral Thomas Hardy, a commander at the Battle of Trafalgar; do be sure to tell that to the kids). You should be able to see the Devon coast, the Mendip Hills and the Isle of Wight from here on a clear day; just clamber the 120 steps up to the viewpoint. Also much recommended is Abbotsbury, home of the famed swannery as well as subtropical gardens and a kids' farm (also five minutes' drive), and the golden sands, sand sculptures and fair rides of Weymouth, 15 minutes from the farm. Portland (25 minutes) is also a must: visit the lighthouse, forage for fossils and come down the hill from the top of town for stunning views of the coast and Chesil Beach.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Weymouth Lodmoor 9.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Central 9.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bowleaze Cove 10.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle 10.8 km Sea N/AGoodExcellentGood
Portland Harbour Castle Cove 10.8 km Sea N/AExcellentN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Abbotsbury Swannery 2.8 km

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 9.3 km

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 9.5 km

Hardy's Birthplace 14 km

Mapperton House & Gardens 17.3 km

National Trust

Max Gate 10.9 km

Hardy's Cottage 13.9 km

Clouds Hill 22.6 km

Montacute House 33.2 km

Tintinhull Garden 35.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Hardy Monument Circular 2.3 km

Abbotsbury - Hardy Monument - Portesham - Abbotsbury 2.7 km

Abbotsbury - Elsworth - Portesham - Chapel Hill 2.7 km

Abbotsbury - West Bexington - Chesil Beach - Abbotsbury 2.7 km

BRIDEHEAD 3.6 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 Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite? However long you stay here (at least a couple of weeks, preferably), there's enough to see and do around Dorset to entertain all ages and tastes. Ditch the car if you prefer: … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    The site must be notified of late arrivals as soon as possible. There is no need to check in at reception; you will receive a pre-arrival email, so you can just drive to your allocated pitch straight away.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite? From $40.59 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.