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
Semi serviced hard standing medium
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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.

Campground type

Tent sites 85
Camper sites 85
RV sites 85
Open all year
Opens
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).
  • 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 bachelor/bachelorette 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.

Languages spoken

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 1,401 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Highly recommended, exceptionally clean, well-kept campsite. Guests loved modern facilities, especially showers, level spots, and helpful staff. Great location, easy bus access to shops/attractions. Popular 24-hr vending machines. Peaceful, secure, good dog walking.

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Very friendly welcome, lovely flat gravel…

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (medium, semi-serviced)

Liked Very friendly welcome, lovely flat gravel pitch. Toilets and shower block pristine.
Visited before so I knew it was good.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: We are so glad that you had another good time staying at the campsite - thank you for your review. We hope to see you both again soon.

Great little campsite. Friendly staff and…

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Sam R.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (semi-serviced, small)

Liked Great little campsite. Friendly staff and very clean. Facilities are very good and always kept clean and stocked up.
Vending machines on site 24 hrs in case you’ve forgotten something.
Would highly recommend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Many thanks for your kind review comments and high recommendation. We hope you visit again in the future.

We loved this site and will be back

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Ann B.

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (medium, super)

Liked Easy check-in.
Good size pitch, and the camp site has excellent facilities - clean and spacious shower/toilets, excellent range of vending provisions
Good location
Campsite was well-lit
Good wifi

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you for your very kind review and recommendation. We are so pleased that you loved the site and will be returning again for another stay.

Good Pitch size ,Location & facilities…

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Richard F.

FHU cement/asphalt tent or RV campsite (super, small)

Liked Good Pitch size ,Location & facilities with nice pub serving food within a short walk.

Disliked None

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From the manager: Many thanks for your kind review. We look forward to seeing you both again.

Great site

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Michael C.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (semi-serviced, small)

Liked Great site with lovely clean facilities

Disliked Can't get a TV signal, nothing you can do about that

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We are so pleased that you thought it was a great site and thank you for the review. We look forward to seeing you both again.

Will certainly be back....

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Philip F.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (semi-serviced, small)

Liked Everything provided for, shower/toilet blocks all very clean, helpful staff. Large walking area for dogs. 24 hour, various Vending machines.

Disliked Nothing to dislike....

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your very kind review comments and high recommendation. We are really pleased you will visit us again and look forward to seeing you.

Excellent site with clean facilities.

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Sophie A.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (medium, semi-serviced)

Liked The whole site was wonderful. Clean and tidy. The toilets were clean and presentable. The vending machines were very well stocked. It was a very enjoyable experience all round.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We are so pleased you had an enjoyable stay with us and thought the campsite was excellent. Thank you for your kind review and recommendation. We hope you visit again soon.

A great one night stay. Will definitely use this site again

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Ian B.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (semi-serviced, small)

Liked Great pitches, good showers and on a good location for exploring the Dorset coastline.

Disliked None

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From the manager: So pleased you had a great one night stay with us and will definitely return. Thank you for your kind review and recommendation.

Would use again for sure

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Anonymous

FHU grass campsite (medium, super)

Liked Extremely well set up and very clean and quiet

Disliked Road noise was annoying and it may be better if the lights were low level instead of as high as they are - just a suggestion

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your very kind review. We are so pleased that you will be staying again.

Great local sire

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Andrew S.

FHU cement/asphalt tent or RV campsite (super, small)

Liked Great site good facilities clean and modern, good vending machines would use again.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We are so pleased that you thought it was a great site and would use again - thank you for your very kind comments and recommendation.

Features

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

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce 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 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

Peaceful

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)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Gray water hook-up 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 GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.66786°N
2.56326°W

Nearest transport

Bus
6.2 mi South Station
6.2 mi Marks and Spencer
9.9 mi Coach Station
Rail
4.5 mi Upwey Rail Station
6 mi Weymouth Rail Station
6.1 mi Dorchester West Rail Station
Ferry
6.5 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
25.2 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
25.5 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

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 6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Central 6.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bowleaze Cove 6.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle 6.7 mi Sea N/AGoodExcellentGood
Portland Harbour Castle Cove 6.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Abbotsbury Swannery 1.7 mi

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 5.8 mi

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 5.9 mi

Hardy's Birthplace 8.7 mi

Mapperton House & Gardens 10.7 mi

National Trust

Max Gate 6.7 mi

Hardy's Cottage 8.7 mi

Clouds Hill 14 mi

Montacute House 20.7 mi

Tintinhull Garden 22.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Hardy Monument Circular 1.4 mi

Abbotsbury - Hardy Monument - Portesham - Abbotsbury 1.7 mi

Abbotsbury - Elsworth - Portesham - Chapel Hill 1.7 mi

Abbotsbury - West Bexington - Chesil Beach - Abbotsbury 1.7 mi

BRIDEHEAD 2.2 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 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    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 $28.93 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.