Sweet Hill Farm

Liked The location, view was amazing and so quiet and peaceful surrounded by horses

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Liked Amazing views in a peaceful spot on the coast. Perfect for rolling out of your van and going for beautiful walks. Staff were very friendly and welcoming

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Liked It is basic but has an incredible view. The cafe is really good and worth leaving space for the breakfast treats. I never used it for the evening but still looks good. The new shower block was good although one was broken. Worth it because it’s crazy cheap. Think of it as someone letting you use their field for less than parking at a lot of places

Disliked The loo situation is not good. The portaloo’s were either locked or very dirty. I hope they look at doing it up in future.

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Liked Nice views

Disliked Toilets are not anchored and fell over in the wind on Wed, not even a storm day

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From the manager: Thank you Sophie for taking the time to leave a review and we're glad the views made a positive impression, they really are one of the things we're most proud of at Sweet Hill Farm.

We're sorry to hear about the portaloos falling over during your visit and we completely understand how inconvenient and unsettling that must have been. Whilst Wednesday wasn't a storm day in the traditional sense, the Isle of Portland did experience some exceptionally strong winds over that period, which unfortunately caused the units to topple. Our team worked as quickly as possible to get them back up and secured, and we hope the disruption was kept to a minimum.

We'd also like to reassure any guests reading this that compostable toilet facilities are available near the shower block as an alternative, so there is always another option should the portable units be temporarily out of use for any reason. We now have permission for a permanent toilet block on site, which we hope will make a real difference to the facilities during the windier evenings.

We appreciate you flagging it and we hope it won't put you off giving Sweet Hill Farm another chance as in the right weather it really is a very special place to be and will have a new toilet block for next season :)

Liked The view and the dark sky

Disliked Facilities- 4 fields were supplied by basic portaloos with no paper or handwashing facilities.
Surroundings- accessed through a building site, overlooked by high security fencing around a former military establishment.

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and we're really glad the views and dark skies made an impression as they really are two of the most special things about Sweet Hill Farm and something so many of our guests fall in love with. Portland's night skies on a clear evening are truly something else especially when full of stars.

We're sorry to hear the portaloos fell short during your visit. We do top them up with toilet paper daily and our team maintain them regularly throughout the day, so we're sorry if this wasn't reflected at the time of your visit and will look into it. We'd also always recommend guests bring their own hand sanitiser when camping, as hand washing facilities are not something we're currently able to offer at the portable units. There are sinks near by the toilets and we’ve been given permission for a permanent toilet block which will create a better user experience.

Regarding the surroundings, we completely understand that the approach to the site and the security fencing of the neighbouring building aren't the prettiest of sights. The fenced building is actually now a local school rather than an active military establishment, and the wider landscape of Portland does carry its industrial and historical heritage proudly which is something many of our guests find adds to the unique and rugged character of the area, even if it isn't to everyone's taste.

We hope the views and dark skies were enough to make the trip worthwhile and we'd love the chance to welcome you back to Sweet Hill Farm again in the future :)

Liked Tremendous. Friendly owners and staff. Excellent location. Perfect.

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From the manager: Dan, thank you so much ‘tremendous, excellent and perfect’ in one review, we couldn't ask for more than that! It genuinely made our day.

We're so pleased the location and our team left a good impression as we put a lot of heart into making sure every guest feels welcome and it's always wonderful to hear it appreciated.

We very much hope to welcome you back to Sweet Hill Farm again as you're always welcome here :)

Liked Simple camping on a stunning location. Friendly staff and great bacon butties on crispy bread rolls available in the morning.
Basic camping.
Others had the fire pits going which was great.

Disliked Slightly overpriced given basic facilities though location perhaps made it worth it.
Suspect the facilities might be overrun on a busy summer season.

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From the manager: Thank you Andrew for taking the time to leave a thoughtful review, we're really glad the location, staff and those bacon butties made a good impression! There really is nothing quite like a crispy roll with a view like ours to start the morning and we're thrilled it hit the spot. It's also lovely to hear the fire pit atmosphere added to the experience now it’s autumn and much colder in the evenings.

We appreciate your honest feedback on pricing and we completely understand that value for money is important. We always try to strike the right balance between keeping the site accessible and maintaining the quality of everything we offer, and your comments are something we always take on board. We're also pleased to share that we are currently have permission for a permanent toilet block on site, which we hope will make a real difference to the facilities during busier periods.

We hope to welcome you back to Sweet Hill Farm again, during the busier periods we have live music accompanied by food :)

Liked Location was brilliant, scenery incredible, lovely walk down to lighthouse and pub. Peaceful campsite with a great cafe. We'll be back!

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From the manager: Thank you so much for this brilliant review and for sharing your photos too, they're a wonderful reminder of what a special spot Sweet Hill Farm really is.

We're so pleased the location, scenery, walk down to the lighthouse and pub and the café all made such a great impression. There really is nothing quite like that walk on a clear day and we love that guests get to enjoy it as part of their stay.

And "we'll be back" are our three favourite words! We very much look forward to welcoming you again :)

Liked The owners are really warm and welcoming, nothing is too much trouble. Wild. Loos cleaned daily. Lovely clean shower block plus outside showers.Coffee shop and relaxed seating area. Sauna( we didn't use). About 4 outside washing up sinks spotlessly clean. Breathtaking views over Portland Bill and the lighthouse. Surrounded by nature, great for bird watching, rock climbing, walking, and historical facts. Surrounded by horse fields . glorious sunsets. Short drive/walk to local shops ,pubs, takeaways, restaurants. 15 minute drive to Seaside town of Weymouth and large supermarket. Minimal light pollution so great for star gazing and total peace and quiet after dark. Like stepping back n time.I've been before and would definitely come again. Perfectly clear directions for arriving at site.

Disliked I wish it was open all year!!!

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From the manager: What an absolutely wonderful review thank you so much. Reviews like this are the reason we do what we do and we couldn't be more grateful. Welcoming guests and making sure every visit feels special is at the very heart of what Sweet Hill Farm is all about.

We're so thrilled that so many aspects of Sweet Hill Farm made such a lasting impression, from the views over Portland Bill and the glorious sunsets to the showers, washing up sinks, coffee shop and the peace and quiet after dark. We put an enormous amount of care into every detail and it means the world to hear it all noticed and appreciated so fully.

It’s also nice to hear that you made the most of everything the surrounding area has to offer like the birdwatching, rock climbing, walks and the history of Portland are all things we're incredibly proud to be surrounded by. And the stargazing on a clear night is truly an experience.

Sweet Hill very much look forward to welcoming you back again for another visit :)

Liked Clean toilets. Friendly staff. Good company and nice views

Disliked Weather but what do you expect for oct

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From the manager: Thank you so much for this lovely review, we're really glad the facilities, staff and views all hit the mark during your stay. Our team work hard to keep everything clean and welcoming so it's always wonderful to hear it appreciated.

As for the October weather, we couldn't agree more, it does have a mind of its own at this time of year! But there's something rather special about camping in autumn and we're glad it didn't dampen the good company and great views :)

Hopefully you can make it back next year during sunnier times.