Portesham Pods

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View across the lake to both pods
View across the lake to both pods
Outside seating area
Pond view
Decking area
Decking and new gence
View from inside
View across the deck
Chairs and view of ponds
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Outside seating area
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  • Spacious and well-equipped Dorset pods by a nature lake
  • Chesil Beach and Abbotsbury 10 minutes' drive; Weymouth 15 minutes
  • Self-contained glamping for couples; lakeside deck and rowing boat
How might you fancy waking up to views of a lake right outside the window, with ducks swimming about and insects buzzing among the reeds? That’s the lovely morning experience that awaits for guests at Portesham Pods, a quiet little site in the Dorset National Landscape. Of course, it’s not just in the mornings that you’ll be able to appreciate the lake – you might also like to sit out on your large waterside deck in the evening with some snacks and drinks, or maybe take the rowing boat out for a spin to take a closer look at the wildlife that lives in and around the water. In such a vibrant natural setting, it’s probably no surprise that the site owners have chosen to make their pods as eco-friendly as possible. That means they're off grid, with solar panels for electricity and LPG for gas, and created from sustainable materials including a living roof. Each of the pods is self contained and kitted out with all the essentials for a comfortable couple’s escape. The sleeping area (with kingsize bed) is screened off from the rest of the spacious pod, which has a sofa and a kitchen area with cooker, fridge, kettle and toaster. Each pod also has an ensuite shower room. In a rural spot about 15 minutes’ drive from Weymouth, this is an excellent location for getting out to explore Dorset. When you’re not watching the ducks on the lake, you could be taking in the landscapes of the Jurassic Coast, visiting historic estates or strolling along sandy beaches. The local village of Portesham has a pub for meals out and a farm shop for your meal supplies.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open now
Opens 22 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 22 May 2025 to

Reviews

10

Overall rating from one Pitchup.com customer

Location
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Value for money
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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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100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again
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A relaxing and thoroughly enjoyable experience

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Camping pod

Liked Highly recommend Portesham Pods, the pods were immaculate throughout and easy to find with great access to beaches, walks and good country pubs. There is a nice farm shop and cafe only 2 minutes drive away and the pub we went to for our evening meal was only 5 minutes drive away in Abbotsbury which had a lovely beer garden and fantastic views. We will definitely book to stay at Portesham Pods again, it offered a peaceful and relaxing experience. The decked seating area was great to sit and watch the sun go down.

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Features

No 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

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport 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 No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Dedicated quiet space Level campground, no steep slopes Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level access Well-lit path

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Portesham Pods

Shilvinghampton Far

Portesham

Weymouth

Dorset

England

DT3 4HL

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.65125°N
2.53352°W

Route directions

From Brandon Lane, turn into Grove Lane and take the first right turn towards the lake. What3words location: cured.bluffs.plates

Nearest transport

Coach
7.3 km Marks and Spencer
9.3 km South Station
18.6 km Coach Station
Rail
4.8 km Upwey Rail Station
6.9 km Weymouth Rail Station
9.2 km Dorchester West Rail Station
Ferry
7.7 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
38.7 km Poole Ferry Terminal
39.3 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

The Jurassic Coast has lots of gorgeous scenery to take in – you may like to start with a trip to Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove (35 minutes’ drive), the soaring cliffs of West Bay (20 minutes) or the popular town of Lyme Regis (40 minutes). Chesil Beach (10 minutes) and Portland Bill (25 minutes) are a couple of other top locations to visit. For more seaside days, you could head to the sands of Weymouth (15 minutes) or see how many coves you can tick off on a walk along part of the South West Coast Path. There’s also the option of visiting Abbotsbury Swannery and neighbouring subtropical gardens (both 10 minutes). Heading inland, you may like to wander around the Iron Age hillfort at Maiden Castle (20 minutes), learn about one of the area’s most famous authors at National Trust - Hardy's Cottage (25 minutes) or plan a walk passing the Osmington White Horse (20 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Weymouth Lodmoor 7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Central 7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bowleaze Cove 8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle 8 km Sea N/AGoodExcellentGood
Portland Harbour Castle Cove 8 km Sea N/AExcellentN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Abbotsbury Swannery 4.8 km

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 6.6 km

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 6.8 km

Hardy's Birthplace 13.4 km

Mapperton House & Gardens 20 km

National Trust

Max Gate 10.1 km

Hardy's Cottage 13.3 km

Clouds Hill 21.1 km

Corfe Castle 33.6 km

Montacute House 35.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Nottington - Chickerell 3.9 km

Nottington - Upwey - Broadwey 3.9 km

Nottington - Southill - Chickerell 3.9 km

Nottington - Lorton - Radipole 4 km

Hardy Monument Circular 4.1 km

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, 6 September 2025 – Saturday, 6 September 2025)

    Dorchester, England 11 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Portesham Pods have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Portesham Pods dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Portesham Pods? The Jurassic Coast has lots of gorgeous scenery to take in – you may like to start with a trip to Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove (35 minutes’ drive), the soaring cliffs … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Portesham Pods?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Portesham Pods? From $580.37 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.