Penn Farm Campsite

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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

Touring caravan pitches 18
Tent pitches 18
Motorhome pitches 18
Open now
Opens 4 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 4 Apr to

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 272 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

A tranquil, roomy site with grand views. Generous pitches with picnic tables are a hit. Toilets/showers are spotless. Owners are sound, welcoming, and obliging. Great base for Lyme Regis. A bit of road noise and basic facilities noted by a few.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Quiet , big plots , helpful…

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leila c.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Quiet , big plots , helpful staff,

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place, very peaceful!

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Ross M.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great location, friendly and helpful owners, quiet and well kept! Toilets were clean, showers were hot ... No complaints at all!!

Disliked Nothing!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent quiet site with clean facilities and fantastic views

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Barry A.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The views from this quiet and informal site are magnificent.
The facilities are simple, spotless and more than adequate.
A friendly, relaxed and welcoming greeting from Nigel,one of the co- owners was much appreciated. Splendid!

Recommend to friends Visit again

We love Penn Farm, and will always choose this site ♥️

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Freya S.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The views, the facilities, the location, the owners, the fact you are so spaced out, the long grass between pitches - gives it a wild camping feel.

Disliked Leaving.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lots of space, uncrowded even on a bank holiday

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Kate B.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great site, lots of space & freedom to pitch up anywhere without close neighbours & amazing countryside views

Disliked Just off a busy A road
We were in a motorhome which was fine, access if towing could be tricky
Ideally you need a car/motorhome to visit Charmouth & Lyme Regis, not easily walkable

Recommend to friends Visit again

Second time here. It’s such a great little site! 5 star!!

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Lucy R.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Not overcrowded and can choose your pitch with loads of space. You have a choice of 2 separate fields. 2 showers and washing up area. Small shed with use of fridge and plugs to charge phones. Close to Lyme Regis and Charmouth beaches. Will come back next year for sure!

Disliked Nothing!

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debbie o.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Loved

Recommend to friends Visit again

The best stay at a fantastic location.

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Lucy T.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Everything!
The location was perfect- 10 mins from Lyme Regis, 10 mins from Charmouth.
Dog friendly restaurant 5 mins away.
Tesco & pets at home 10/15 mins away.
The owners are fab & really helpful too.
I had full 5g phone reception on EE whilst here too.
Loved my stay so much, I booked and extra 2 nights and a week back here next summer!
Facilities all clean, also a free fridge freezer and charging points available if needed.

Disliked Having to wait a whole year until I’m back!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Definitely will camp there again.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Very nice and quiet place with splendid views.
level pitches with timber benches and tables.
Simple and clean facilities.
Easy access to main road if planning day trips.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite, basic but charging points…

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Neil D.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great campsite, basic but charging points provided. Clean and well maintained, can't speak highly enough of the owner, what a lovely guy. Would highly recommend booking

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

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 Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

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

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)

    Dorchester, England 36 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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  2 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Penn Farm Campsite? From €25.45 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.