Sweet Hill Farm

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Sea views from the pitches
Sea views from the pitches
Lovely visitors
Camping field
Views to portland bill lighthouse
Sunrise patch field
Amazing view from the back of a visitors camper
A view from one of the fields
Faraway field, with the views out to sea
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Lovely visitors
Camping field
Views to portland bill lighthouse

  • Back to basics farm-style stays on a Dorset site with sea views
  • On the edge of Southwell village; 10 minutes' drive from Chesil Beach
  • Equestrian activities available; half a mile to the pub or coast path
The long-gone folk who decided to call this patch Sweet Hill Farm were right on the money – with spectacular 180-degree seaside vistas, views over three lighthouses and next to no light pollution, this fine little farm site is a very appealing place to stay indeed. This family-friendly spot is on the tip of the Isle of Portland, a scenic outcrop off Dorset’s Jurassic Coast. Rollick around the island on foot, by bike or on horseback – the team who run Sweet Hill Farm also own an ace equestrian outfit next door, so get set for saddle-based trekking under their expert guidance. The pitches here have plenty of space between them and are set over various fab fields. The key phrase here is 'nearly wild', the 'nearly' part being a nod to the composting loos and cold water taps that make family hols here that little bit easier. Wild, though, it certainly is – birds of prey can often be spotted soaring overhead during the day, and it gets decidedly darker over here at night than it does on most of the mainland. Please note that there's no car parking by the pitches during busy periods and peak season. Cars will be parked in the field directly behind the camping areas and customers will have the use of a giant wheelbarrow to help move their gear from car to pitch. Hikers who want to tackle Portland’s stretch of the South West Coast Path in one fell swoop will come across the trail's distinctive yellow arrows about half a mile away. All that walking (or horse riding, fishing or swimming…) can be thirsty work, so you may be chuffed to find a pub in the local village, Southwell (10 minutes' walk).

Campground type

RV sites 63
Tent sites 63
Open now
Opens February 14
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A charge of £1.00 ($1.27) applies for the use of the shower.
  • Minimum spacing of 2 metres between pitches.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Feb 14 to

Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 170 Pitchup.com customers

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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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Spectacular sceneryPeacefulWild camping

95% would recommend this campground to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

Stunning sea views & a peaceful, natural setting. Staff are friendly, facilities (incl. showers) are clean & there's plenty of space. Loved for its "back to basics" vibe, perfect for wilder camping. A few note basic amenities & wind, but most enjoyed it & plan to return.

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Traumhafte Lage, viel Platz, nette Menschen und viele Pferde. Dusche okay(kostet extra).…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite (basic, wild)

Liked Traumhafte Lage, viel Platz, nette Menschen und viele Pferde.
Dusche okay(kostet extra).

Disliked Leider nur Dixi Toiletten, die öfters gereinigt werden sollten. Und eine Klobürste wäre vorteilhaft(wenn die Leute sie dann benutzen)
Wi haben gesehen dass manche Plätze Strom haben - wurde uns nicht angeboten. War aber okay...

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful location and a lovely company site

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Joanne T.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite (basic, wild)

Liked 5 night stay non electric in sweet hill pastures field. Beautiful campsite almost back to basics which was perfect for us. Porta-loos (compost ones not available at present) which were cleaned and maintained throughout our stay. Lots of toilet paper and sanitizer (we did bring our own just incase). Sinks for washing up (cold water only) and lots of water stations providing drinking water. Hot showers (£1 for 3 mins) electric plugs to charge your portable chargers and phones. Amazing cafe with lovely staff. The best breakfast roll and coffee 🫶. If you love nature, this site is amazing. Sea views all round, the night sky was truly something else, we were lucky to have 3 clear nights, the moon was amazing over the sea. 5 mins from site you are on the coastal paths and cliff tops, the sunsets were breathtaking 🌅 the American Kestrels on the cliffs were beautiful. So many birds. The horses were lovely and we were so lucky to see Dolphins 🐬. A short walk to portland bill and the lovely lighthouse. Stunning walks. We were so lucky with our fellow campers, everyone was very respectful and the site was so peaceful. The farm itself greets you with a goat, sheep and Teddy, the beautiful resident doggie, he was our new friend.
You can hire a fire pit for £5 and they sell wood and kindling if needed, highly recommend.
We had a fantastic stay and will definitely be returning.

Disliked not ref. the site but just be aware, we had some very strong winds. As you are on the top of a cliff your tent can take a bit of a battering. Just be prepared incase the wind decides to pick up!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Have been twice now, would recommend

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Jo G.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite (basic, wild)

Liked Rural, basic, but friendly. Lovely cafe/bar live music. Great views over the bill, sort walk to sunset on the West Side

Disliked Showers too short for £1. Should be included, each token only lasts 3 minutes

Recommend to friends Visit again

Sehr schöne Lage…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite (basic, wild)

Liked Sehr schöne Lage

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet, yet pubs and shop within 15 - 20 min walk. Clean…

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Sarah S.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite (basic, wild)

Liked Quiet, yet pubs and shop within 15 - 20 min walk. Clean showers and loos. Nice onsite cafe. Recommended 😊

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location and views. Overall good facilities... showers, cafe, summer live…

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Chris C.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite (basic, wild)

Liked Great location and views. Overall good facilities... showers, cafe, summer live music, lots of space. Friendly helpful staff and really easy check-in at a great value

Disliked Portacabin toilets...lots of them, but still a portacabin!

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Schöne Lage…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite (basic, wild)

Liked Schöne Lage

Recommend to friends Visit again

acess to the clean toilets, Beautiful views and friendly staff. Also there…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite (basic, wild)

Liked acess to the clean toilets, Beautiful views and friendly staff. Also there everything needed was less than a ten minute drive from the camp so we could easily grab some food and go to the beach if needed

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean facilities and well kept fields for tents.

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ella b.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite (basic, wild)

Liked The sunsets were absolutely breath taking and everyone on the campsite was very friendly. 10/10 stay!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really lovely campsite, looks kept clean, wonderful staff and pitch

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Lottie L.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite (basic, wild)

Liked Absolutely stunning views with just a shot walk down to the lighthouses. Would highly recommend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Beach access Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe 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 Picnic table 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

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Sweet Hill Farm

Sweet Hill Road

Portland

Dorset

England

DT5 2DS

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.52772°N
2.44865°W

Nearest transport

Bus
5.7 mi Marks and Spencer
12.5 mi South Station
18.5 mi Red Lion
Rail
6.1 mi Weymouth Rail Station
8.4 mi Upwey Rail Station
12.6 mi Dorchester South Rail Station
Ferry
5.6 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
23.6 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
24 mi 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

OK folks, it's time to come clean – there's a road bridge between the Isle of Portland and the mainland, meaning that any boat trips you make while here will be purely optional. That said, you can't go far wrong with a sailing jaunt around Weymouth Bay – head to Portland harbour (10 minutes' drive) to set sail on an organised yacht cruise, or, if you’ve got some experience, to charter a vessel of your own. While hanging around the northern part of the island, swing by historic sites like Portland Castle and Castletown D-Day Centre (both 10 minutes), or make your way to Chesil Beach (10 minutes), a rather rugged stretch of shingle that runs for miles alongside the gorgeous Fleet lagoon. Beaches more suitable for bathing include Church Ope Cove (five minutes' drive or half an hour on foot), a secluded cove overlooked by the ruins of Rufus Castle. Weymouth (25 minutes' drive) has bigger and sandier beaches that are well-suited to those bucket and spade days.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Church Ope Cove 1.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle 4.6 mi Sea N/AGoodExcellentGood
Portland Harbour Castle Cove 4.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentN/AN/A
Weymouth Central 6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Lodmoor 6.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 6.1 mi

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 6.8 mi

Lulworth Heritage Centre 10.7 mi

Abbotsbury Swannery 11.3 mi

Lulworth Castle & Park 13 mi

National Trust

Max Gate 12.6 mi

Hardy's Cottage 14.2 mi

Clouds Hill 15.7 mi

Corfe Castle 18.7 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 23.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Around the Island of Portland 1.1 mi

RADIPOLE LAKE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/10/1990) 6.5 mi

Lodmoor Nature Reserve - Littlemoor - Preston 6.9 mi

LODMOOR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 25/11/2004) 7.2 mi

Nottington - Upwey - Broadwey 8 mi

Local events

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

    Dorchester, England 13.5 mi

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 campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Sweet Hill Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Sweet Hill Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Sweet Hill Farm? OK folks, it's time to come clean – there's a road bridge between the Isle of Portland and the mainland, meaning that any boat trips you make while here will be purely … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Sweet Hill Farm?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Sweet Hill Farm? From $32.25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.