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 grass pitches
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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 sites 85
Caravan sites 85
Motorhome sites 85
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • 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.

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Reviews

9.7

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Awesome, spotless campsite! Guests raved about modern loos, level spots, and super friendly staff. Handy bus access to town. Great 24/7 vending, peaceful vibes, and good dog walking. Highly recommend!

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Darren M.

Fully-serviced concrete slab tent or motorhome site (super, small)

Liked Lovely site, friendly and always immaculate showers, toilets and washing areas.
Reception was open during the day.
Fresh milk machine, coffee machine and snack vending machines open 24/7
Was our 1st time in a motorhome and we arrived in the evening. It was easy to access the site once we had announced our arrival and the electric security posts disappear into the ground to allow access to the site. We also had good wifi signal which is a bonus.

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From the manager: We are very happy you enjoyed your stay and would come back again. Thank you for your kind review comments and recommendation. We look forward to your next visit.

Beautiful well maintained, friendly, safe site. Well worth visiting.

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Sandy P.

Powered concrete slab caravan site (medium, semi-serviced)

Liked Beautifully clean, well maintained site. Very secure. All staff super friendly and helpful. One particular member of staff was especially helpful at 8:30 pm when we had a problem with a lock on our caravan which prevented getting in. The site is set in a very peaceful picturesque setting. With two additional positives places to eat in the village. The pub and the Ducks cafe which made a perfect breakfast both within easy walking distance. So good that we are returning in a matter of weeks.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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From the manager: Really pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and found the staff friendly and helpful - Great to hear you will be back again in a couple of weeks. Thank you for the very kind review and high recommendation. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Very nice site clean tidy and…

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Anthony H.

Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site (medium, super)

Liked Very nice site clean tidy and friendly.

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

Good site, well presented in good location.

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Anonymous

Powered concrete slab caravan site (semi-serviced, small)

Liked Nice site, well prepared and in a good location. Pitches and facilities well maintained.

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

Very clean and tidy site well…

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phillip g.

Fully-serviced concrete slab tent or motorhome site (super, small)

Liked Very clean and tidy site well maintained goo d shower block and toilets very friendly staff will be coming back again soon

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to your next visit. Thank you for your kind review and recommendation.

Well planned clean site. Friendly staff.…

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Pat M.

Powered grass site

Liked Well planned clean site. Friendly staff.

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

Excellent . Look forward to our next visit

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susan n.

Powered concrete slab caravan site (medium, semi-serviced)

Liked One of the best sites we have stayed at. It was our 2 nd visit and won’t be our last.
The facilities are first class , kept lovely and clean. Site staff were very helpful when we asked a question.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: So glad you think it was one of the best campsites you have stayed at. Thank you for the very kind review and recommendation. We look forward to seeing you again for another visit.

This is our favourite site and…

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Chris S.

Powered concrete slab caravan site (medium, semi-serviced)

Liked This is our favourite site and come here to chill out when we need to. Bus stops outside if required and fabulous amenities that are spotless. 24/7 vending for milk etc Brilliant walks and excellent food in the swan at Abbotsbury.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We are so pleased this is your favourite campsite and look forward to your next visit. Thank you for the kind review and recommendation.

Definitely worth visiting as a base to explore Dorset

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site (medium)

Liked Peaceful location 5 minutes walk from the village pub and half an hours hike to the Thomas Hardy monument with its splendid views.
Helpful staff and spotless facilities

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Many thanks for your kind review and recommendation. We are glad you enjoyed the peaceful location and hope you visit again soon.

Would recommend and will return

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Tracy D.

Powered concrete slab caravan site (medium, semi-serviced)

Liked Very clean site

Disliked Nothing it was all lovely

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From the manager: So pleased you thought the campsite was lovely and will return for another stay. Thank you for your review and recommendation.

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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Drainage hook-up points for caravans Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite

7 Bramdon Lane

Portesham

Weymouth

Dorset

England

DT3 4HG

Directions

Timezone

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

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 caravan
    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 $50.74 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.