Eweleaze Farm

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Eweleaze Farm is a small organic farm on the south Dorset coast. It is situated in a secluded valley, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and includes ½ mile of private beach and cliffs, which now forms part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. Every August we open Eweleaze Farm for tent camping.The campsite is located 1km off the road down a farm track, in an area of outstanding natural beauty, making it quiet and secluded, and safe for children. There are extensive sea views from most parts of the site, and guests have the use of the of the private beach, which forms part of the farm. The site covers several fields so it doesn't feel crowded, even on busy weekends, and it is usually possible to choose your own pitch. Friends and families can camp in groups as they please, and parking by your tent is allowed on most of the fields. There is loads of room for kids to run around, fly kites, play ball games and the like. Campfires are allowed, adding to the atmosphere. Firewood is available bagged in the shop, as well as from a free wood pile near the farmyard. The Farm Shop: In the farmyard we have a farm shop, which sells almost entirely organic produce including beef and lamb from the farm, pork, eggs, milk, cheese, bread, vegetables, beers, ciders and wines, as well as firewood, gas, bbqs, charcoal and other essentials. Following the success of our on-site bakery in 2011, we will be running this again in 2012 with an extended range of home baked organic breads, cakes and pastries. Also in the farmyard we sell organic Stone baked pizzas Chips, pies and pasties Breakfast rolls Salads Filled rolls Toasted sandwiches Ice creams Herbal teas The Beach: The beach is a quiet, shingly cove running along side the site and out to a rocky headland. The headland forms a sheltered area with rockpools which is good for snorkelling. The beach is clean and good for swimming. Fires and barbeques are allowed on the beach - some campers have been known to catch their own supper!

Site type

Opens

Languages spoken

English

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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 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

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal 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 Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Eweleaze Farm

Osmington Hill

Osmington

Weymouth

Dorset

England

DT3 6ED

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.6468°N
-2.4031°W

Route directions

By Car Sat-nav DT3 6ED takes you most of the way – but we are south/seaward of the main road From the West (Weymouth) proceed through Preston and up the hill to Osmington. At the sign for Osmington turn right onto a farm track. Drive for 1km over the hill and down to the farm. From the East (A35) take the B3390 and A353 to Osmington. Drive through the village and on exiting turn left at the sign, onto a farm track. Drive for 1km over the hill and down to the farm. By train National Rail to Weymouth, from Bournemouth/Southampton/Waterloo, Bristol/Bath and other locations By coach National Express to Weymouth, from Bournemouth and other locations X53 Jurassic Coastline bus which runs from Poole to Exeter. Get off at The Spice Ship, Preston (see On Foot directions below) £6.50/adult - £4.80/child, single for any distance on this service. This ticket also allows travel on the Bournemouth-Poole local bus for connections. By local bus from Weymouth First Buses 503 Weymouth to Waterside Holiday Park, £1.60/adult - £1.10/child, single, walk from here 4B & X53 Weymouth to The Spice Ship, Preston, £1.60/adult - £1.10/child, single, walk from here By taxi from Weymouth Bee Cars - 01305 775151 or 769900. £9.00 from Weymouth train station or bus terminal. Ask them to drop you right down to reception, not just at the top of the hill On foot • From Weymouth, east along the coast path until you find the site (4.5km) • From Bowleaze, east along the coast path until you find the site (700m) • From Waterside Holiday Park bus drop off, following the public footpath through the tourers area and out onto a footpath running past pony paddocks, then following the signs across the pony paddocks and into the back of the campsite (400m) • From The Spice Ship, Preston, along Church Lane to the end, then following the signs across the pony paddocks and into the back of the campsite (1300m) • From Osmington, along the main road (caution), west to the site entrance. There is also a footpath from the main road through Osmington, signposted from next to Osmington Hill farm (700m) Walkers If you are walking this stretch of the SW Coast Path, you may like to know that you can get your luggage forwarded on from your last stay, and on to the next site when you leave. Please see www.luggagetransfers.co.uk / 0800 043 7927 for more details. Arrival There are no time limits for arrival and departure. Please go to reception on arrival

Nearest transport

Coach
5.3 km Marks and Spencer
7.3 km South Station
21.2 km Red Lion
Rail
4.5 km Upwey Rail Station
5 km Weymouth Rail Station
7.4 km Dorchester South Rail Station
Ferry
5.4 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
29.8 km Poole Ferry Terminal
30.4 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
42.9 km Bournemouth 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

The South West Coast path runs along the edge of the fields above the beach, with walks to Osmington Mills, Ringstead, Durdle Door and Lulworth to the east and Weymouth to the west. Beyond Weymouth, across the bay from Eweleaze, is the Isle of Portland, the venue for the 2012 sailing Olympics. Weymouth is 7km by car (walking 4.5km), and has a sandy beach, a harbour and very good nightlife. Dorchester with its museums, market and other attractions is about 10km. There are loads of attractions in the surrounding area, although many people find they never get around to leaving the site! This coastline forms part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, so fossil hunting is one more activity for the kids (and adults). Area and Activities: The nearest shops are the Spar and Co-op located 2km down the road towards Weymouth. In Weymouth itself there is a large range of shops, supermarkets and restaurants. Dorchester is less hectic in the summer, and has more upmarket shops for crafts, gifts and antiques. We have a number of good pubs and cafes within walking distance (1-3km) of the site. Of note are the Smugglers Inn at Osmington Mills, and the Oasis Cafe just west of Bowleaze Cove. For local food and drink the West Dorset website is very comprehensive

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Bowleaze Cove 1.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Lodmoor 3.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ringstead Bay 4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Central 5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Portland Harbour Castle Cove 6.9 km Sea N/AExcellentN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 3.9 km

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 5.3 km

Hardy's Birthplace 9.3 km

Lulworth Heritage Centre 11.2 km

The Tank Museum 12.5 km

National Trust

Max Gate 7 km

Hardy's Cottage 9.2 km

Clouds Hill 13.2 km

Corfe Castle 24.4 km

White Mill 29.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Osmington Mills - Ringstead - Upton 2.5 km

LODMOOR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 25/11/2004) 3.2 km

Lodmoor Nature Reserve - Littlemoor - Preston 3.5 km

Ringstead - Osmington Mills - Osmington Walk 3.9 km

Ringstead Bay - Chaldon Down - Ringstead Bay 4.1 km

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday 7 September 2024 – Saturday 7 September 2024)

    Dorchester, England 8.6 km

  • Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday 19 July 2024 – Friday 19 July 2024)

    Dorchester, England 13.7 km

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)

    Wareham, England 13.8 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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  • Does Eweleaze Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
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  • What attractions are near Eweleaze Farm? The South West Coast path runs along the edge of the fields above the beach, with walks to Osmington Mills, Ringstead, Durdle Door and Lulworth to the east and Weymouth to the … Read more