General
- Small, off-grid and low-impact site with views of Dorset countryside
- Surrounded by hills and woods; under an hour’s walk to Charmouth beach
- Communal kitchen facilities; campfire bundles and farm food for sale
Pining for a peaceful retreat with eco credentials and a break packed with things like walks to the beach, stargazing and relaxing around a firepit? Under an hour’s walk from Charmouth beach on the Jurassic coast, Linden Lea Camping is a small site with a big view. This is an enviable location indeed, surrounded by west Dorset hills and woods. It’s also family- and dog-friendly (just read the dog policy first, please).
Being eco-friendly is of the utmost importance to Linden Lea Camping. The place is off-grid and low-impact, with the goal of treading gently on the earth, leaving as little trace as possible and respecting the rights of the people and the creatures that live locally.
The team here encourage guests to bring eco toiletries for the showers, as they work best with the soak-aways, and they provide eco washing-up liquid, hand soap and sanitiser. There’s no need for excess plastic water bottles either, as the site provides drinking water.
There’s a bunch of excellent shared facilities on site, including a small covered outdoor kitchen with a small gas cooker with two rings, a grill and oven. There’s a kettle, spare cutlery and plates, washing-up facilities like sponges and scourers and other cooking basics like a tin opener, cheese grater, colander, bottle opener and saucepans.
If you’d rather cook the old-school way, the site sells a bundle of firewood, kindling and firelighters to help you use the firebowls provided, plus charcoal for your barbecue (although note that disposable barbecues aren’t permitted). There’s a shared fridge and freezer and a charging point in the shop, which sells produce from the farm. Expect elderflower champagne, apple juice, sheep skins, elderflower cordial, herbal skin healing salves, lip balms and some fresh veg and eggs.
Other facilities on site include two composting toilets with hand-washing facilities and one hot shower and wet room. There are steps to the toilets and shower.
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
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Max. persons: 6 x
One Tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size: Min 6.0m width x 12.0m depth (19.7ft width x 39.4ft depth) Calculated area: 72.0m² (775.0ft²)
Ground type: Grass
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What a lovely little campsite! Such attention to detail with … Jane B.Confirmed
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From the manager...
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Features
Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Local produce
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Gastronomic delight
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Communal freezer
Communal fridge
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No hot water
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Shop nearby
Type
Pop-up campsite
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Coach Station
— 10.9 kilometres
Yeovil Bus Station — 28.5 kilometres
Bus Station — 31.5 kilometres
- Train stations
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Axminster Rail Station
— 6.9 kilometres
Crewkerne Rail Station — 15.8 kilometres
Honiton Rail Station — 19.8 kilometres
- Ferry ports
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Weymouth Ferry Terminal
— 36.8 kilometres
Exmouth Ferry Landing — 39.5 kilometres
Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing — 40.0 kilometres
- Airports
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Exeter International Airport
— 35.7 kilometres
Local attractions
First, fossil hunting on the Jurassic coast? A lazy day on the beach? Eating well at the local cafés and restaurants? Charmouth (five minutes’ drive) and Lyme Regis (15 minutes) are top spots for all three activities. Lyme Regis is especially lively during the Regatta and Carnival week.
Of course, footpaths and cycling trails are in no short supply around here. The National Cycle Route 2 runs along the lane at the bottom of the field. For longer wanders, long-distance trails within walking distance include The Liberty Trail, The Monarch’s Way and the Wessex Ridgeway.
Perhaps you fancy browsing the vintage markets at Bridport (20 minutes) and West Bay (20 minutes) too. If you’re wondering about public transport, public buses run through Charmouth, and Axminster (15 minutes) is the nearest mainline railway station (on the Waterloo to Exeter line).
Must see
- Mapperton House & Gardens (14.9 kilometres)
- Abbotsbury Swannery (24.6 kilometres)
- Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site (24.8 kilometres)
National Trust
- Shute Barton (10.6 kilometres)
- Loughwood Meeting House (10.8 kilometres)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
Camping and touring | ||
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Arrive: | 4 p.m. – | 8 p.m. |
Depart by: | 10 a.m. | |
On-site accommodation | ||
Arrive: | 4 p.m. – | 8 p.m. |
Depart by: | 10 a.m. |
Linden Lea Camping cancellation policy
No refunds within 1 week of arrival date.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the site is able to relet your unit/pitch.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. Linden Lea Camping will debit the balance from your card 1 week before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 1 week then the balance will be taken immediately.
You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.
Payment methods accepted on the park
PayPalBank transfer
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Linden Lea Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Linden Lea Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Linden Lea Camping? First, fossil hunting on the Jurassic coast? A lazy day on the beach? Eating well at the local cafés and restaurants? Charmouth (five minutes’ drive) and Lyme Regis (15 minutes) are top … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Linden Lea Camping?
Camping and touring Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m.
Thank you so much, it was a pleasure to meet you all and you would be welcome back any time, Sarah