Sweet Hill Farm

Liked Location was brilliant, scenery incredible, lovely walk down to lighthouse and pub. Peaceful campsite with a great cafe. We'll be back!

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Liked The owners are really warm and welcoming, nothing is too much trouble. Wild. Loos cleaned daily. Lovely clean shower block plus outside showers.Coffee shop and relaxed seating area. Sauna( we didn't use). About 4 outside washing up sinks spotlessly clean. Breathtaking views over Portland Bill and the lighthouse. Surrounded by nature, great for bird watching, rock climbing, walking, and historical facts. Surrounded by horse fields . glorious sunsets. Short drive/walk to local shops ,pubs, takeaways, restaurants. 15 minute drive to Seaside town of Weymouth and large supermarket. Minimal light pollution so great for star gazing and total peace and quiet after dark. Like stepping back n time.I've been before and would definitely come again. Perfectly clear directions for arriving at site.

Disliked I wish it was open all year!!!

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Liked Clean toilets. Friendly staff. Good company and nice views

Disliked Weather but what do you expect for oct

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From the manager: Thank you so much for this lovely review, we're really glad the facilities, staff and views all hit the mark during your stay. Our team work hard to keep everything clean and welcoming so it's always wonderful to hear it appreciated.

As for the October weather, we couldn't agree more, it does have a mind of its own at this time of year! But there's something rather special about camping in autumn and we're glad it didn't dampen the good company and great views :)

Hopefully you can make it back next year during sunnier times.

Liked Loved it xx amazing scenery. Friendly people. Even though it was on top of the hill, there was some bushes that protected me from the wind. I really love the place. Plus, your showers are lovely and hot.

Disliked I’m not a fan of portable toilet so compost toilets will definitely be an improvement for me. Also maybe the odd pizza truck on a Saturday night

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From the manager: What a lovely review thank you so much. We're so thrilled you loved the scenery, the people and also really pleased the showers delivered as lovely and hot is exactly what we aim for, especially after a breezy day.

We completely understand that portaloos aren't everyone's preference and we appreciate your patience with them. We now have planning permission for a permanent toilet block on site which we're very excited about, so watch this space as good things are coming.

We'd love to let you know that during the busier summer months we do run Portland Paella evenings with live music on weekend nights, which are a real favourite with our guests. We'd love for you to experience one in 2027.

We very much hope to welcome you back to Sweet Hill Farm again :)

Liked See view, quietness and close proximity to the sea.

Disliked The portable toilets were in bad condition. It had smelly sulphur, ammonia and old urine smells, that was unbearable to visit.

There was also an incident with a horse rider screaming at the vehicle in front of us doing 5mph. The person asked why they are shouting and the lady seemed to have made up a list of excuses and it sounded as if she was shifting blame for no reason.

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and we're pleased to hear the sea views, peace and proximity to the coast made a positive impression, those are things we're very proud of at Sweet Hill Farm.

We're very sorry to hear the portable toilets were not up to standard during your visit. Our team clean and maintain them regularly throughout the day and this is not the experience we want for our guests, we take feedback on our facilities very seriously. We are pleased to share that we have planning permission for a permanent toilet block on site, which we very much hope will make a significant difference for guests in the future.

We were also sorry to read about the incident involving the horse rider. We understand how unpleasant and unsettling an experience like that can be and we sincerely apologise that it occurred during your stay. We work closely with Chesil Equestrian who share the site with us and we will be sure to raise this with them directly, as it is important to us that all guests and visitors feel respected and welcomed at all times.

We hope that despite these issues you were still able to enjoy elements of your stay and we would very much welcome the chance to make it up to you should you choose to return to Sweet Hill Farm in the future.

Liked very nice

Disliked very nice

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From the manager: Thank you so much! We're glad you enjoyed your stay and we very much hope to welcome you back to Sweet Hill Farm again :)

Liked Consistently well managed semi wild camp site, excellent cafe with a great choice of drinks, rolls and baked goodies. Lovely staff and perfectly located in semi -Portland wilderness. A great base for twitchers, walkers, rock climbing, swimming, sea fishing and other water sports. Horse riding/equestrian centre on site and a great shower block with nice hot showers. A new toilet block is on the cards which will greatly add to an already fantastic site run by Charlotte and Daniel. Hopefully be back soon for another sea fishing escapade.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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From the manager: Hello Paul

What an absolutely wonderful review, thank you so much, this truly made our day! It's incredibly kind of you to mention so many aspects of the site in such detail and we're so pleased that Sweet Hill Farm continues to hit the mark for you time and time again.

We're delighted to hear the café, showers, staff and location all impressed, and it's lovely to know the site works so well as a base for so many different adventures, from twitching and rock climbing to sea fishing and water sports. There really is something for everyone here and we love that our guests make the most of everything the area has to offer.

We're thrilled you mentioned the equestrian centre as Chesil Equestrian are a wonderful addition to the site and it's great to hear they're being enjoyed by guests too. And yes, we're very excited about the new toilet block as it's something we've been working hard towards and we can't wait for guests to see it in place.

We very much hope to welcome you back for another sea fishing escapade in the future :)

Liked Location was perfect for walks.
Views of the sea & lighthouses.
Loved the horses and ponies as neighbours.
Showers were clean and hot.

Disliked Nothing - I tried not to use the portaloos.

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From the manager: Hi Liz

What a lovely review, thank you so much for sharing your photos too. It’s nice seeing Portland through a guest's eyes.

We're so pleased the location worked so well as a base for your walks and that the sea views and lighthouses made such an impression. Glad you enjoyed having the horses and ponies as neighbours. The team at Chesil Equestrian will be very pleased to hear that too :)

We're pleased to share that we have now have approved planning permission for a permanent toilet block on site, exciting things are coming to Sweet Hill.

Hope to have you stay again soon.

Liked Great views, easy access, walking distance to lighthouse

Disliked portaloo's. Area around stables needs tidying.

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for your kind words about the views, access and the walk to the lighthouse. Sweet Hill really is in a wonderful spot and it's always lovely to hear guests make the most of everything the location has to offer.

We appreciate your honest feedback regarding the portaloos. We do our very best to keep them clean and well maintained throughout the day and we're pleased to share that we now have approved planning permission for a permanent toilet block on site, which we very much hope will be in place for guests to enjoy soon.

Thank you also for flagging the area around the stables. We work closely with Chesil Equestrian who share the site with us, and we'll make sure to pass this on so it can be addressed. We always want the whole site to feel welcoming and well presented for our guests and we're grateful you took the time to mention it.

We hope to welcome you back to Sweet Hill Farm again soon, hopefully with the new facilities in place.

Liked Natur pur

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind review, pure nature is exactly what we strive for at Sweet Hill Farm and we couldn't think of a lovelier way to describe it! We really are in a very special spot and it's wonderful to hear it resonated with you :)