Newhaye Farm

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Bell tent with picnic table
New
Views from the pitches
Camping field
The bell tent's on a quiet corner of the site

  • Quiet Dorset pop-up site 10 minutes’ drive from Jurassic Coast beaches
  • Lyme Regis and the South West Coast Path both 10 minutes’ drive
  • Back-to-basics off-grid hilltop camping with far-reaching views
Sitting on the border of rural Devon and Dorset, Newhaye Farm (new for 2025) is a peaceful hilltop site with glorious views over the village of Combpyne to Musbury and Axminster. This family-run spot is also close to Jurassic Coast beaches and the South West Coast Path (both 10 minutes’ drive), but with none of the crowds associated with sites closer to the sea. Entrance to the vast, level camping field is down a farm track; cars can be parked in the farmyard, leaving safe space around the pitches for kids to race around. Well-behaved dogs are welcome, and you can walk them on the bridlepath that skirts the site. Facilities are definitely of the no-frills variety – a composting loo in a wooden hut plus an outdoor shower area with bucket showers available – but that just adds to the fun of being outdoors, cooking on a barbecue and spending quality time with family and friends. Just remember to bring torches and batteries for finding your way around after dark.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Touring caravan pitches 3
Motorhome pitches 3
Rent a tent 1
Open now
Opens 1 July
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 01 Jul to

Open from Mon, 18 Aug to

Pitch types & availability

Other pitch types

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Features

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Level site, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Newhaye Farm

Sidmouth Road

Lyme Regis

Dorset

England

DT7 3RD

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.72507°N
3.02278°W

Route directions

The site track is not suitable for sports cars or low vehicles.

Nearest transport

Coach
18.4 km Coach Station
31.6 km Honiton Road Park and Ride
31.6 km The Barn Owl
Rail
6.2 km Axminster Rail Station
14 km Honiton Rail Station
19.8 km Feniton Rail Station
Ferry
30.8 km Exmouth Ferry Landing
31.7 km Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
31.8 km Topsham Ferry Landing
Airport
27.8 km 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

You're unlikely to run out of things to do around here – for starters, Lyme Regis (10 minutes’ drive) has beaches, fossil foraging, Dinosaurland Fossil Museum, scenic walks along The Cobb, a small aquarium featuring local marine wildlife, rib tours along the Jurassic Coast from the harbour… in short, plenty to keep the kids amused all day. Other family days out could be spent meeting alpacas, lemurs and meerkats at Axe Valley Wildlife Park (10 minutes), or cuddling adorable animals at The Donkey Sanctuary (45 minutes). There are model railways to inspect at Pecorama (15 minutes), where younger kids can try out mini-train rides around the grounds, and the whole family can climb aboard an open-topped vintage tram for a jaunt through Devon countryside on Seaton Tramway (10 minutes). If a little more activity is called for, the kids can scale climbing walls and rope courses at Seal’s Cove Adventure Centre (half an hour), while more adventurous souls have a go on the zipwires zooming over woodland at Tunnel Tree Tops (15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Seaton (Devon) 4.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Beer 5.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lyme Regis Front Beach 6 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Charmouth West 8.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Seatown 13.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 16.2 km

Mapperton House & Gardens 23.5 km

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 25.8 km

Crealy Great Adventure Park 27.7 km

Abbotsbury Swannery 30.6 km

National Trust

Shute Barton 5.8 km

Loughwood Meeting House 7.3 km

Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 8.9 km

A la Ronde 28.5 km

Barrington Court 28.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

ROUSDON 2.4 km

Colyton - River Coly - Parehayne Hill 3.8 km

Seaton - Beer - Pratt's Hill - Holyford - Seaton 4.2 km

Branscombe – Street and the Coastal Path 8.3 km

Champernhayes - Monkton Wyld - Wootton Fitzpaine 8.7 km

Local events

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

    Dorchester, England 42 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Newhaye Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Newhaye Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Newhaye Farm? You're unlikely to run out of things to do around here – for starters, Lyme Regis (10 minutes’ drive) has beaches, fossil foraging, Dinosaurland Fossil Museum, scenic walks along The Cobb, a … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Newhaye Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Newhaye Farm? From R304 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.