Sweet Hill Farm

View prices & book 8.9 125 reviews
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
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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 March 20
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).
  • A charge of £1.00 ($1.34) applies for the use of the shower.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Mar 20 to

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Reviews

8.9

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

93% would recommend this campground to a friend

88% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers stunning coastal views and direct access to scenic trails. Guests love the friendly staff and peaceful atmosphere. The cafe's bacon rolls are a hit. New showers are clean, though some find the token system and basic portaloos a drawback. Highly recommended for a tranquil getaway.

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Nice views

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Grainne A. 5 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Nice location great views. Quiet.

Disliked Was quite expensive considering it was just a field. I didn’t pay for hook up -£5 extra.
Also we only used the water to fill up- didn’t use any other facilities!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful spot, nice facilities

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Louise W. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Beautiful views out to sea and access to great coastal walks, lovely cafe on site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Basic but nice site

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Quiet with good scenery and lovely walks , nice cafe

Disliked Toilets

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was ok, but I probably wouldn't stay again

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 Rebbeca L. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Easy check in, lovely area. Was beautiful to wake up to the horses every morning.

Disliked We were told when checking in that we had to pay for showers, we were not made aware of this prior to arrival or on booking. The showers were outside showers. There was also "toilet facilities" - well, portaloos! Which someone had soiled with something out of every extremity which was then not cleaned until morning meaning I was unable to use the loo.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would happy stay here again. Fantastic camping experience.

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Georgina B. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked All staff were really kindly and helpful.
Fantastic facilities - toilets (with toilet roll), showers, wood burner sauna, outside cafe (good coffee and food was great, and well priced)
You can see portlands lighthouse from camp site.
Fantastic sunset and rise.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely and spacious fields to pitch…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Lovely and spacious fields to pitch in, good basic facilities, nice walk to the cliffs with a sea view. Came in late, left early next morning, so didn't meet the owner/manager.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant site for the price.

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Joanne S. 9 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Pitches are wide open choose your spot so you can decide the amount of view or shelter.

Disliked Portaloos very dark at night

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would recommend if you haven’t been before.

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 paul n. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Quiet with plenty of room for the dogs and the two of us.

Disliked Leaving paddock gates open. It was windy. They clanged a bit until I closed them

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great coastal walks.

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Chris J. 7 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Great place for walks along the coastal path into Portland Bill. Prices are really good too.
Always met by a smiley, friendly person at the hut.
This is my second visit.

Disliked I don't really like portaloos. It's the only thing I don't like about this site.

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Specious pitches with great views. Friendly…

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Patrick H. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Specious pitches with great views. Friendly owners and staff. Great camp shop for anything one may have forgotten and also a pleasant restaurant / cafe with pub.

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

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

    Wareham, England 13 mi

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

    Dorchester, England 13.5 mi

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

    Wareham, England 14.6 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.

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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 $32.07 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.