Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite

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Level, well spaced pitches. Electric hook up and water on pitch.
Level, well spaced pitches. electric hook up and water on pitch.
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Aerial view
View across site up towards the second facilities blocks
Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
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Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Aerial view
View across site up towards the second facilities blocks

  • Jurassic Coast farm site 15 minutes' drive from Weymouth
  • Farm shop serving food and pub with garden within 1-2 minutes' stroll
  • Well-spaced pitches and spotless facilities
What a spectacularly well set site this is… do try your best to settle in for quite some time… Portesham Dairy Farm Camp Site is in peaceful Dorset countryside on the Jurassic Coast (week one of your hol) and easily accessible to Weymouth, Dorchester and the Dorset beaches: that should cover weeks two and three… Your eats and drinks are excellently sorted from here too, as a farm shop with café is a minute's amble from the site, and the owners' local, the King's Arms, is within a couple of minutes' stroll. The site is on the edge of the village of Portesham, in the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and 15 minutes' drive from Weymouth. It's family run with a dedicated team that takes pride in its modern clean amenities: the purpose-built facilities block comes with toilets, showers, basins, hairdryers and hand dryers, baby changing area and an enclosed washing-up space with hot and cold water. There's also a laundry room (with drinks machine and tourist info), as well as three chemical disposal points across the site. A small play area is to hand for kids. The site welcomes quiet and friendly dogs; a footpath leads from the farm across fields and countryside.

Site type

Tent pitches 85
Touring caravan pitches 85
Motorhome pitches 85
Open all year
Opens
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).
  • Group bookings of 10 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • Units longer than 10 metres are not allowed.
  • Units heavier than 4000 kg are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 1,382 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Class campsite, spotless & well-kept. Lovely modern facilities, especially showers, and helpful staff. Handy spot with buses to town. 24hr vending machines a hit. Peaceful, secure, great for dog walks.

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Great site, would definitely recommend.

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Michelle W.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch (medium, semi-serviced)

Liked The npr system that lowered bollards to let you in. Big roomy pitches. Vending machines for milk, milkshake, hot drinks, snacks and orange juice. Excellent bathrooms, clean tidy, everything you need.

Disliked Pitch numbers should be at the front of the pitch, not the back, not so easy to spot in the dark.

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From the manager: Thanks for your lovely review , we originally tried the hookups and numbers at the front of the pitches but customers had problems reversing a caravan on to the pitch around the posts , so we moved posts to the back of the pitches where possible to make it easier

Lovely little campsite nice and clean…

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch (semi-serviced, small)

Liked Lovely little campsite nice and clean stayed a couple of nights had everything you need

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We are pleased you thought it was a lovely campsite and hope you visit again soon.

Great campsite in a lovely area

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch (medium, semi-serviced)

Liked Excellent site so well maintained. Very friendly staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Many thanks for your very kind review and we are so pleased that you thought it was an excellent site. We look forward to seeing you both again.

Wonderful choice as our first time overnight, recommend.

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Mark H.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch (semi-serviced, small)

Liked Beautiful site, very well maintained grounds and the facilities were exceptional.
Toilet blocks, showers, washing up facilities etc. were spotless.
the vending area was very useful and provided hot drinks, milk, food and all manner of essentials essentials which was reassuring as this was our first time in our camper.
Reception staff were also wonderful, happy and helpful.
Vehicle security was top notch with number plate recognition both in and out.
They provided up to date navigation information including road closures and best approach routes.

Disliked Nothing to say at all.

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to write a lovely review and include a photo of the vending machines in the Old Mill. We are so glad that you would recommend the campsite and will be visiting us again soon for another stay.

Wfil

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Chris B.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch (medium, semi-serviced)

Liked Everything always nice been there twice before pub close by walking distance

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Many thanks for your kind review and recommendation. We look forward to your next visit.

Friendly and helpful team . Grounds well…

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Di W.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch (medium, semi-serviced)

Liked Friendly and helpful team .
Grounds well kept.
Pitches good size .
Shower and toilets spotless ..

Disliked Was a bit messy after putting grass seed down around the pitches with it being wet .

Unstand why it has to be done though

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From the manager: Many thanks for your kind review and recommendation to others. We hope you all had a lovely stay and visit again soon.

Located near village on Bridport/Weymouth coast…

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Duncan S.

Fully-serviced hardstanding tent or motorhome pitch (super, small)

Liked Located near village on Bridport/Weymouth coast Rd. Good security on access. Toilets and showers clean. Nice open site in countryside location.
I had fully serviced pitch. Level pitches.

Farm shop and pub nearby

Disliked Not sure sufficient toilets/showers to accommodate full site occupancy in peak months.

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review and recommendation. We hope you visit again soon.

Great site with big pitches & very clean facilities.

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (small)

Liked Big pitch, very clean facilities, great location.

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From the manager: Many thanks for your very kind review and 10/10 overall score. We look forward to seeing you both again.

Definitely would go again

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Carol S.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch (medium, semi-serviced)

Liked Easy to access, all pitches gravel hard standing, beautifully kept site with modern facilities. Great pub 5 mins walk away and what can I say about the ice cream vending machine - yum yum yum

Disliked Vending machines a bit pricey
Rather un pleasant smell in ladies loo, but I was assured it was only the drains and could be resolved by cleaners - don’t know if it was as left the day I reported it.

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review and recommendation. Very happy you would definitely stay again and look forward to your next visit.

Easy access to site and pitches.…

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Sharon G.

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (large, super)

Liked Easy access to site and pitches.
Generous pitch size.
Helpful and friendly staff.
Loved The Old Mill.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for the very kind review and recommendation. We hope to see you again in the future.

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

Baby-changing facilities 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 Picnic table 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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite

7 Bramdon Lane

Portesham

Weymouth

Dorset

England

DT3 4HG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.66786°N
2.56326°W

Nearest transport

Coach
10 km South Station
10.1 km Marks and Spencer
15.9 km Coach Station
Rail
7.2 km Upwey Rail Station
9.7 km Weymouth Rail Station
9.8 km Dorchester West Rail Station
Ferry
10.5 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
40.5 km Poole Ferry Terminal
41.1 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing

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

However long you stay here (at least a couple of weeks, preferably), there's enough to see and do around Dorset to entertain all ages and tastes. Ditch the car if you prefer: the local bus stop is 150 yards from the farm entrance, to pick up the Jurassic Coast route bus (X53) running from Exeter to Poole. The Portesham Dairy Farm team recommends a climb up to the Hardy Monument on Black Down (five minutes' drive) as a nifty way to see Dorset and its splendid coastline (the monument isn't to the writer Thomas Hardy as you might expect in these parts, but to Vice Admiral Thomas Hardy, a commander at the Battle of Trafalgar; do be sure to tell that to the kids). You should be able to see the Devon coast, the Mendip Hills and the Isle of Wight from here on a clear day; just clamber the 120 steps up to the viewpoint. Also much recommended is Abbotsbury, home of the famed swannery as well as subtropical gardens and a kids' farm (also five minutes' drive), and the golden sands, sand sculptures and fair rides of Weymouth, 15 minutes from the farm. Portland (25 minutes) is also a must: visit the lighthouse, forage for fossils and come down the hill from the top of town for stunning views of the coast and Chesil Beach.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Weymouth Lodmoor 9.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Central 9.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bowleaze Cove 10.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle 10.8 km Sea N/AGoodExcellentGood
Portland Harbour Castle Cove 10.8 km Sea N/AExcellentN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Abbotsbury Swannery 2.8 km

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 9.3 km

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 9.5 km

Hardy's Birthplace 14 km

Mapperton House & Gardens 17.3 km

National Trust

Max Gate 10.9 km

Hardy's Cottage 13.9 km

Clouds Hill 22.6 km

Montacute House 33.2 km

Tintinhull Garden 35.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Hardy Monument Circular 2.3 km

Abbotsbury - Hardy Monument - Portesham - Abbotsbury 2.7 km

Abbotsbury - Elsworth - Portesham - Chapel Hill 2.7 km

Abbotsbury - West Bexington - Chesil Beach - Abbotsbury 2.7 km

BRIDEHEAD 3.6 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 Dairy Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite? However long you stay here (at least a couple of weeks, preferably), there's enough to see and do around Dorset to entertain all ages and tastes. Ditch the car if you prefer: … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    The site must be notified of late arrivals as soon as possible. There is no need to check in at reception; you will receive a pre-arrival email, so you can just drive to your allocated pitch straight away.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite? From €24.92 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.