Hobby Farm

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  • Dog-friendly, adults-only couples’ country retreat in rural Dorset
  • A 10-minute drive from Charmouth and 15 to Lyme Regis and West Bay
  • Walking paths to the beach from the site; pub a five-minute stroll
Whether your pastime is active or more laidback, Hobby Farm in Marshwood Vale has you covered. Like a bit of walking? Set in the Dorset National Landscape, this site’s got that in spades. Prefer relaxing? As a small adults-only site with a low-key atmosphere where guests are encouraged to be respectful of one another, the place is kept nice and peaceful too… The site’s also a 10-minute drive to the famous fossil beach in Charmouth (for hunting dino remains) and footpaths connecting to the coast from here mean you can roam on down through the green countryside in about an hour and a quarter. If Fido fancies a break, you can bring him as well: dogs are welcome at Hobby Farm. For beaches with a bit of bustle, West Bay and Lyme Regis’ restaurants, bars and boutiques are less than a 10-minute drive away, and if guests are hankering after eats closer by a pub serving grub is about a five-minute walk up the lane. A supermarket is less than a 15-minute drive away for supplies if you're aiming for alfresco cooking (and barbecues are allowed back on base). If legs still have a little life left in them, Stonebarrow Hill (a 10-minute drive) has 25 miles’ worth of trails around Golden Cap. Factor in a stop uphill for vistas of Lyme Bay over to Dartmoor, then keep going to Langdon Hill-Wood via Smugglers’ Trail. Or carry yourself off towards the cliffs for the old Thorncombe Beacon and views of Bridport and Chesil Beach, one of England’s longest shingle shorelines.

Site type

Tent sites 14
Motorhome sites 14
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 189 Pitchup.com customers

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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

94% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

Great for a quiet escape! Spacious, private sites with rural and lake outlooks. Clean facilities, hot showers, communal fridge/freezer. Campfires welcome. Narrow access roads and minor maintenance hiccups noted, but peaceful vibe and good value mean many return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 16/06/2026

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 Danielle C. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Great as a base for exploring Dorset. Peaceful location. Basic but clean & well maintained facilities.

Disliked WiFi never worked for me.

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Beautiful place. Very quiet, value for…

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Emily J. 1 review

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Beautiful place. Very quiet, value for money and gorgeous views. Really enjoyed our stay, the pitches are perfectly spaced out and the showers/ wash up area are literally a 2 minute walk away. Its perfect for doggies and i can imagine the weather being nicer would be lovely. Will 100% be staying here again. The fridge freezer was a massive plus for us to be staying longer next time. Be aware that the roads are very narrow getting to the site which may be more of a problem for van/camper's. All round a great stay 😍

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Lovely area of outstanding natural beauty.

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 Neil W. 1 review

Badger's Retreat shepherd's hut (ensuite)

Liked Absolutely loved staying here and will definitely return.
The peace and quiet was priceless and we enjoyed some lovely walks down to charmouth and the golden cap .
And not to mention the pub on the way back for a delicious steak and a pint .and also the farm shop to stock up on some tasty snacks.
And we also managed two barbecues when the decide to stop 🤗

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely camp site - the way…

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 Alice K. 1 review

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Liked Lovely camp site - the way the pitches are spaced out gave an element of privacy, especially with the hedgerows between.
Facilities were clean and tidy, and the added bonus of some WiFi was a pleasant surprise.
Nice and quiet despite all the outside pitches in use, and the scenery was lovely too!

Disliked Nothing.

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I could not find the site…

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Jane M. 1 review

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked I could not find the site and my sat nav kept telling me to leave the car park. After several attempts to locate the site I gave up and went to another.

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Peaceful bank holiday weekend camp!

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 Sophie D. 1 review

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Clean facilities, peaceful, lots of space for each pitch.

Recommend to friends Visit again

It is a lovely site very…

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 Richard B. 4 reviews

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked It is a lovely site very peaceful everything you need is here lovely and clean we been coming for last 5 years this one of favourite sites

Disliked Nothing

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Very peaceful, not over crowded, lovely…

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 Matt c. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Very peaceful, not over crowded, lovely clean facilities, plenty of shaded plots when the sun is out, beautiful pond with ducks in

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We enjoyed our stay overall

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Anonymous

Badger's Retreat shepherd's hut (ensuite)

Liked The view, the lake, the picnic table in the outside space, how cute the shepard's hut was and the location.

Disliked The wobbly sink tap, the front window that wouldn't close (which meant we had to carry most of our belongings in and out everyday) and the fact that when I stripped the sheet off for you at the end I found that the mattress was mouldy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site in beautiful location

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 Hazel W. 6 reviews

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Very well laid out site with good sized level pitches. A beautiful peaceful location with great walks from the site. Facilities were great too.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Bush Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Hobby Farm

Whitchurch Canonicorum

Bridport

Dorset

England

DT6 6RJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.75551°N
2.84665°W

Route directions

Coming along Blunts Road from Ryall, pass Hobby Farm (the equestrian stables) and look for the next turning on the right to find the site. It's better to use the Google Maps location for Hobby Farm Holidays to find the exact spot rather than using the postcode. If coming from the A303 and Crewkerne, after Bettiscombe, your satnav may suggest going down a bridleway to Mandeville Stoke Farm. Don't take this turning but carry straight on instead.

Nearest transport

Coach
6.4 km Coach Station
25.9 km Yeovil Bus Station
29.3 km South Station
Rail
11.5 km Axminster Rail Station
14 km Crewkerne Rail Station
19.7 km Maiden Newton Rail Station
Ferry
32.5 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
43.6 km Exmouth Ferry Landing
44.3 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
Airport
40.3 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

Book as much time as you can off work, as this area’s brimming with things to do. Quirky times can be had at Lyme Regis’ crazy golf course on the promenade, while boat trips are available from West Bay to see beaches from a watery vantage point. Meanwhile, museums like Dinosaurland Fossil (15 minutes' drive) will school you on what puts the Jurassic into the Jurassic Coast. For country houses with a twist, former Cistercian monastery Forde Abbey is a 20-minute drive or you can journey an hour into the countryside past Yeovil for Sherborne Castle. Car enthusiasts can have a gander at the Haynes Motor Museum near this 16th-century Tudor mansion, some 50 minutes from Hobby Farm. Back towards the coast, town times are top in Sidmouth, 40 minutes east by car, with its Regency houses, botanical gardens and donkey sanctuary. Heading in the other direction will take you to the Hardy Monument on Black Down within 35 minutes for views of the West Dorset Heritage Coast from way up high.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Seatown 4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Charmouth West 4.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Eypemouth 6.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lyme Regis Front Beach 7.4 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
West Bay (West) 7.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mapperton House & Gardens 10.7 km

Abbotsbury Swannery 20.4 km

Montacute House 23.7 km

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 29.1 km

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 31.4 km

National Trust

Shute Barton 15.3 km

Loughwood Meeting House 15.4 km

Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 21.7 km

Barrington Court 22.9 km

Montacute House 23.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Langdon Hill - Golden Cap - Langdon Hill 2.6 km

North Chideock - Symondsbury and More. 2.7 km

Fishpond Bottom - Wootton Fitzpaine and River Char 4 km

Seatown - Golden Cap - Ridge Barn - Stanton St Gab 4 km

Champernhayes - Monkton Wyld - Wootton Fitzpaine 5.2 km

Local events

  • Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, 31 July 2026 – Friday, 31 July 2026)

    Sidmouth, England 28.6 km

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, 5 September 2026 – Saturday, 5 September 2026)

    Dorchester, England 29.9 km

  • Beautiful Days (Friday, 21 August 2026 – Friday, 21 August 2026)

    Ottery St Mary, England 32.2 km

  • Tankfest (Friday, 26 June 2026 – Friday, 26 June 2026)

    Wareham, England 43 km

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)

    Wareham, England 46.9 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.

Offers

Lodge, cabin, pod or hut
Otter's Nest shepherd's hut

  • 10% off

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    Min. stay 3 nights Max. stay 6 nights

  • 25% off

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    Min. stay 7 nights
Lodge, cabin, pod or hut
Badger's Retreat shepherd's hut (ensuite)

  • 10% off

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    Min. stay 3 nights Max. stay 6 nights

  • 25% off

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    Min. stay 7 nights
Lodge, cabin, pod or hut
Fox's Den shepherd's hut (ensuite)

  • 10% off

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    Min. stay 3 nights Max. stay 6 nights

  • 25% off

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    Min. stay 7 nights
Lodge, cabin, pod or hut
Hare's Hideaway shepherd's hut (ensuite)

  • 10% off

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    Min. stay 3 nights Max. stay 6 nights

  • 25% off

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    Min. stay 7 nights

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Hobby Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hobby Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hobby Farm? Book as much time as you can off work, as this area’s brimming with things to do. Quirky times can be had at Lyme Regis’ crazy golf course on the promenade, while … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hobby Farm?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Hobby Farm? From $50.53 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.