Portesham Pods
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- Spacious and well-equipped Dorset pods by a nature lake
- Chesil Beach and Abbotsbury 10 minutes' drive; Weymouth 15 minutes
- Self-contained glamping for couples; lakeside deck and rowing boat
Site type
2Admission
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Languages spoken
English
Reviews
93% would recommend this site to a friend
93% would stay here again
What customers say
Portesham Pods provides a clean, quiet, and restful stay by a lovely lake. Guests enjoyed the modern, well-equipped pods, comfy beds, and great showers. It's a perfect spot for visiting local beaches, trails, and pubs. Some found the pods warm on sunny days and 4G was spotty. A few suggested more outlets and a coffee maker. Host James was often called helpful and efficient.
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Last updated 2026-08-18
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Liked Great place. In the heart of the countryside overlooking a pond full of wildlife. A get away from it all, no TV or radio, back to basics.
Disliked As an eco pod, it would be great to have a recycling bin. Chopping board and dust pan & brush wouldn’t assist along with hooks for hanging wet coats.
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Great place. In the heart of…
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Liked Great place. In the heart of the countryside overlooking a pond full of wildlife. A get away from it all, no TV or radio, back to basics.
Disliked As an eco pod, it would be great to have a recycling bin. Instructions for appliances and chopping board, dust pan and brush wouldn’t go amiss.
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Quiet secluded location close to Weymouth.…
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Liked Quiet secluded location close to Weymouth. Beautiful tranquil surroundings with a lovely lake full of wildlife to sit and enjoy.
Disliked Upon arrival the entrance to pod up the steps was overgrown with weeds and left very little space to get up and down and carry luggage through without scraping our legs. We were disappointed with the lacks of electrical points. We emailed to ask if there were electrical points for other electrical items and we were told yes, only to find that they are all USB points. During the heat wave we had to go and buy several USB desk fans to stay cool as we couldn't plug in and use our own fans that we brought with us. The host would benefit from providing some sort of fans especially if heat waves continue as the pods were very hot. Also the bed was very uncomfortable to sleep on and the mattress was far too soft to provide any comfort and support. The pod had been cleaned before we arrived but we found hairs on the sink, ring marks on the counters and dust around the edges of the room, dead flies around and the blanket provided in the wardrobe wasn't clean. Bedding was provided but we brought our own luckily as the bedding wasn't clean there was some black mould on the duvet they provided and the pillows had yellow marks on the corners. The doors and windows to the pod were stiff and lopsided so was hard to open and close and need looking at as it took us several attempts to lock the doors up each time we left the pod.
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From the manager: Sorry you felt like giving us a bad review.
To address some of your points. The pods are sold as off grid living back to nature with a comfortable stay. The weeds you are talking are wild flowers .providing food for the birds and the bees as you said where nice to watch.Bedding .unless you pre book there is no bedding provided only protected covers.on the pillows and mattress. A 13 amp 3 pin plug is in the pod by the mirror. Sorry the heat of this summer . Its out of our control. Perhaps in future you need to read the provided information before booking at any off grid holliday
Sorry for your miss understandings
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Locations was wonderful - pods were…
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Liked Locations was wonderful - pods were very clean, lovely setting, great shower. Bed very comfortable
Disliked Very hot in pod - obviously the weather was very hot but the fan wasn't great. Also needed more plug sockets - only one found in the cupboard by the bathroom.
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Amazing, peaceful, clean/tidy and has all…
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Liked Amazing, peaceful, clean/tidy and has all the amenities you need
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Lovely peaceful stay. Outside decking lovely
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Liked peaceful location. Very clean.
Disliked Bit hot, but then the weather is very hot. If the sofa had been a sofa bed, we could have slept seperately.
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Lovely peaceful location. It was perfect…
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Liked Lovely peaceful location. It was perfect as we had 1 pod and my daughter and her husband had the other as there are only 2 pods at the location.
As the pods are quite isolated it might be nice to take a pack of cards or some travel games for a bit of peaceful entertainment.
I would highly recommend as a lovely getaway
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Gorgeous pods with everything you need…
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Liked Gorgeous pods with everything you need for a chill getaway - well equipped and in such a beautiful setting, you really can't go wrong.
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If anyone needs peace and an unwind this is the place to go.
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Liked loved the tranquility, the ducks, the deer, the swifts, leaping fish. Very well equipped. Could have done with a cafetiere for necessary early am coffee. James was so helpful and a good host.
Loved proximity to Bennetts Water Garden and Abbotsbury.
Disliked Missed the 3pin plug for my hairdryer! The heat after returning Day 1. Closed curtains during day thereafter whilst out and about.
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Absolutely perfect. Stayed 2 nights and…
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Liked Absolutely perfect.
Stayed 2 nights and cannot fault the location. Quite, peaceful and relaxing. A spot away from the chaos of life.
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Features
No 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 No dogs allowed No pets allowedUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Dedicated quiet space Level campground, no steep slopes Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level access Well-lit pathNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Portesham Pods
Shilvinghampton Far
Portesham
Weymouth
Dorset
England
DT3 4HL
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.65125°N
2.53352°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
Food and drink
- Beefeater 5.5 km
- Littlemoor Spice 5.7 km
- The Golden Flame 5.9 km
- Colonial Restaurant 6.2 km
- Cinnamon Spice 6.7 km
- Gurkha Bar & Buffet Restaurant 6.8 km
- Three Chimneys 6.9 km
- Balti House 6.9 km
- Hamiltons Restaurant 6.9 km
- Po Sun 6.9 km
Parks and play
- Abbotsbury Swannery 4.8 km
- Weymouth Town Council 5.8 km
- Dorchester Road Playground 5.9 km
- Ludlow Road Playground 6.1 km
- St. Andrew's School 6.9 km
- The Springhead Pub 8.4 km
- Play Park 8.8 km
- Litton Cheney Playing Field 9.8 km
Public transport
- Knights in the Bottom 2.3 km
- Knights in the Bottom 2.3 km
- Kings Arms 2.9 km
- Kings Arms 2.9 km
- Village Hall 3 km
- Village Hall 3 km
- Courage Way 3.2 km
- Courage Way 3.3 km
- Turk's Head 3.7 km
- Post Office 3.7 km
Groceries
- Aldi 4.8 km
- Co-op Food 5.3 km
- Morrisons 5.3 km
- Sainsbury's 5.4 km
- Aldi 5.5 km
- Lidl 5.8 km
- The Food Warehouse 6.5 km
- Asda 7.1 km
- Londis 7.4 km
- Tesco 8.5 km
Family days out
- Abbotsbury Swannery 4.8 km
- Weymouth Town Council 5.8 km
- Dorchester Road Playground 5.9 km
- Ludlow Road Playground 6.1 km
- St. Andrew's School 6.9 km
- The Springhead Pub 8.4 km
- Play Park 8.8 km
- Litton Cheney Playing Field 9.8 km
Must see
Abbotsbury Swannery 4.8 km
Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 6.6 km
Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 6.8 km
Hardy's Birthplace 13.4 km
Mapperton House & Gardens 20 km
National Trust
Max Gate 10.1 km
Hardy's Cottage 13.3 km
Clouds Hill 21.1 km
Corfe Castle 33.6 km
Montacute House 35.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Nottington - Chickerell 3.9 km
Nottington - Upwey - Broadwey 3.9 km
Nottington - Southill - Chickerell 3.9 km
Nottington - Lorton - Radipole 4 km
Hardy Monument Circular 4.1 km
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 5, 2026 – Saturday, September 5, 2026)
Dorchester, England 11 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 Pods have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Portesham Pods dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Portesham Pods? The Jurassic Coast has lots of gorgeous scenery to take in – you may like to start with a trip to Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove (35 minutes’ drive), the soaring cliffs … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Portesham Pods?
Read moreOn-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Portesham Pods? From $413.21 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.