Hobby Farm
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- Dog-friendly, adults-only couples’ country retreat in rural Dorset
- A 10-minute drive from Charmouth and 15 to Lyme Regis and West Bay
- Walking paths to the beach from the site; pub a five-minute stroll
Site type
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Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch
3 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £15 (£15) 1 night, 2 adults
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OfferOtter's Nest shepherd's hut
2 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Dimensions: 4.3m width x 2.1m length (14.0ft width x 7.0ft length) Calculated area: 9.1m² (98.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £52.50 (£52.50) 1 night, 2 adults
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OfferBadger's Retreat shepherd's hut (ensuite)
2 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Dimensions: 4.3m width x 2.1m length (14.0ft width x 7.0ft length) Calculated area: 9.1m² (98.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £60 (£60) 1 night, 2 adults
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OfferFox's Den shepherd's hut (ensuite)
2 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Dimensions: 4.9m width x 2.1m length (16.0ft width x 7.0ft length) Calculated area: 10.4m² (112.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £71.25 (£71.25) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 93% of visitors View breakdown
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Very peaceful stay I did alot of reading. Hot showers even a…
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Liked: Very peaceful stay I did alot of reading. Hot showers even a fridge freezer. Very relaxing stay.
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Fantastic site – will be back!
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Liked: Beautiful setting, peaceful and close to some lovely walks etc. Very laid back run site – plenty of space.
Disliked: none
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Really happy to stay here.
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Liked: Fridge Freezer, proper toilets with lights. Hot running water. Nice spacious pitches. Relaxed atmosphere. Great help when I had a small issue with a blown fuse.
Disliked: Machinery noises, scalding hot shower.
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Excellent site, quiet, good access to nearby beaches
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Liked: Clean excellent facilities with additional fridge/freezer communal space. Nice flat pitches/hardstanding with secluded grass patch beside the hardstanding. Excellent dog walking paddock attached to the campsite.
Disliked: Daily dog charge expensive
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Very quiet and relaxed. Facilities simple but good.…
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Liked: Very quiet and relaxed. Facilities simple but good.
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A very restful site
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Liked: Peace and quiet. Very quiet site Pub within walking distance (closed Thursdays. Food looked good) Facilities basic but good, hot showers and washing up sink available. A large fridge freezer available Close to Lyme Regis for a day out
Disliked: Pitches a little uneven but worked well with levellers I am glad we only have a small van, a large one would have been a bit tough on the narrow lanes We didn't stay long enough but weather not in our favour
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Fine for one night
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Liked: Scenic location; nice clean toilet / shower block; relaxed vibe
Disliked: Not seeing anyone on arrival [no reception] was disconcerting
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Hobby Farm is a gem of a campsite. It is hidden away…
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Liked: Hobby Farm is a gem of a campsite. It is hidden away in the hills up narrow lanes with a fabulous view of the surrounding countryside. There is also plenty of wildlife to watch on the pond and to listen to amongst the trees. We had very clean toilets and well maintained grounds. The pitches are level, but some of the ground was uneven, so look carefully before you site your tent. We liked our pitch at the bottom near the pond, but I think the higher pitches would be drier for most of the year. There is no Reception so you check in by filling in a form on your confirmation email. Look out for it as we missed it because we had previously been in a site with poor Internet reception. Although there is no one on site, I left a message about a shower going cold late one evening using the phone number on the board and Tom was round sorting it out by 9.30 the next day. We preferred our dinner at The George in Chideock to The Five Bells in the village (which is only open some nights). Hobby Farm is a wonderful place to stay and we cannot wait to go back.
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Peaceful and very clean
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Liked: Peaceful clean nice big pitches very clean and tidy
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Location to the coast Campsite facilities Peaceful…
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Liked: Location to the coast Campsite facilities Peaceful
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Features
Dogs allowed
Adults only
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Hobby Farm
Whitchurch Canonicorum
Bridport
Dorset
England
DT6 6RJ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.75551°N
-2.84665°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Seatown | 4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Charmouth West | 4.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Eypemouth | 6.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Lyme Regis Front Beach | 7.4 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
| West Bay (West) | 7.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Mapperton House & Gardens 10.7 km
Abbotsbury Swannery 20.4 km
Montacute House 23.7 km
Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 29.1 km
Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 31.4 km
National Trust
Shute Barton 15.3 km
Loughwood Meeting House 15.4 km
Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 21.7 km
Barrington Court 22.9 km
Montacute House 23.6 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Langdon Hill - Golden Cap - Langdon Hill 2.6 km
North Chideock - Symondsbury and More. 2.7 km
Fishpond Bottom - Wootton Fitzpaine and River Char 4 km
Seatown - Golden Cap - Ridge Barn - Stanton St Gab 4 km
Champernhayes - Monkton Wyld - Wootton Fitzpaine 5.2 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Hobby Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Hobby Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Hobby Farm? Book as much time as you can off work, as this area’s brimming with things to do. Quirky times can be had at Lyme Regis’ crazy golf course on the promenade, while … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Hobby Farm?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: noon – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon On-site accommodation Arrive: 1:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Hobby Farm? From R349.06 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.