Askr Grange

West Dorset campsite with lovely views 10 minutes’ drive from Bridport
West Bay and the South West Coast Path 15 minutes’ drive
Farm-reared meat available; choice of pubs within 15 minutes’ drive

If you’re south-west bound and inclined towards a bit of peace – with far-reaching rural views and proximity to a dramatic coastline thrown in – take a look at Askr Grange in West Dorset. You’ll have all the quiet and solitude you need on a family-run farm, with very little but fields of grazing sheep for miles around, and yet the site is only 15 minutes’ drive from West Bay and the Jurassic Coast for beach days and coastal walks. The farm is accessed via quiet country lanes, and once on site, you’ll have spectacular views across Dorset countryside wherever you look. If you run short of goodies for the barbecue, pick up farm-reared meat from the owners and visit the convenience store at the Pineapple Estate (three minutes by car) for basics. If you’d rather have someone else do the hard-graft cooking for you, there are several pubs within 15 minutes’ drive, serving anything from pizza to award-winning fine dining. If you run into problems or have any questions while you’re there, just ask Luke – the farm has been in his family for three generations so he knows his onions, and he’ll almost certainly be able to help you out with sightseeing advice too.

Campground type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Swedish

Nearby parks that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Location

Askr Grange

Seaview Farm

Ash Lane

Salwayash

Bridport

Dorset

England

DT6 5JA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.76248°N
2.75742°W

Nearest transport

Bus

2 mi Coach Station

13.7 mi Yeovil Bus Station

14.5 mi South Station

Rail

7.7 mi Crewkerne Rail Station

8.3 mi Maiden Newton Rail Station

10.8 mi Chetnole Rail Station

Ferry

17.2 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal

28.2 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal

Airport

29 mi 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

Lively Bridport (10 minutes’ drive) is the spot for browsing antique shops, or bric-a-brac at the twice-weekly market (Wednesday and Saturday). If you’re travelling with kids, take them to Weymouth (45 minutes) to tour aquariums full of colourful fish at the SEA LIFE Centre and see ornate sand sculptures in Sandworld Weymouth. You can access the South West Coast Path in West Bay (15 minutes) for long-distance hikes along Dorset’s photogenic coastline, or venture south-east to scrunch along the shingle at Chesil Beach (40 minutes). Other seaside options include Charmouth (half an hour), where you can hunt for dinosaur fossils and climb to the top of Golden Cap cliffs for views along the Jurassic Coast. To get a taste for local Dorset produce, tour the original thatched premises at Palmers Brewery (10 minutes) and sample their cask ales, or try the brews at Dorset Nectar Cider, where you can also have a meander around the orchards. The owners at Furleigh Estate vineyards (both five minutes) produce sparkling wine and run tours from Thursday to Saturday.

Food and drink

Klin Klan’s 2 mi
Tortilla Cantina 2 mi
Brassica Forno 2 mi
Rakhang Cuisine 2 mi
Olive Tree 2 mi
Taj Mahal 2 mi
Mercato Italiano 2 mi
The Bridge House 2.1 mi
Spice 2.1 mi
Red Panda 2.1 mi

Parks and play

Netherbury Playing Field 1.6 mi
West Bay Play Area 3.5 mi
Mosterton Play Area 5.7 mi

Public transport

Colfox School 1.2 mi
Colfox School 1.2 mi
King's Head 1.4 mi
Kings Head 1.4 mi
Knightstone Rise 1.5 mi
Bridport Hospital 1.6 mi
Knightstone Rise 1.6 mi
North Mills Trading Estate 1.6 mi
Park Road 2 mi
Town Centre 2 mi

Groceries

Lidl 1.7 mi
Co-op Food 1.7 mi
Waitrose 2 mi
Morrisons 2.5 mi
Co-op Food 3.3 mi
Felicity's Farm Shop 3.9 mi

Family days out

Netherbury Playing Field 1.6 mi
West Bay Play Area 3.5 mi
Mosterton Play Area 5.7 mi

Must see

Mapperton House & Gardens 3.1 mi

Abbotsbury Swannery 9.9 mi

Montacute House 13.2 mi

Hardy's Birthplace 16.2 mi

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 16.5 mi

National Trust

Montacute House 13.2 mi

Loughwood Meeting House 13.3 mi

Shute Barton 13.3 mi

Barrington Court 14.5 mi

Tintinhull Garden 14.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

DOWNE HALL 1.8 mi

PARNHAM 2.6 mi

MAPPERTON HOUSE 3.1 mi

North Chideock - Symondsbury and More. 3.4 mi

Lower Seatown - Seatown - Chideock - Eype 3.4 mi

Local events

Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 5, 2026 – Saturday, September 5, 2026)
Dorchester, England 14.8 mi
Beautiful Days (Friday, August 21, 2026 – Friday, August 21, 2026)
Ottery St Mary, England 23.9 mi
Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 23, 2027 – Wednesday, June 23, 2027)
Glastonbury, England 28.4 mi