Bredy Farm

A Dorset farm with its own cider production, a cosy restaurant – and events? And with views of the fably viewsome Jurassic Coast and Bride Valley, close to beaches, the South West Coast Path, Bridport and Dorchester? You might fancy a pint or two of that, cheers.

All these rocking happenings are at relaxed and friendly Bredy Farm, a working farm with its own microbrewery and its own cider shed open to the public. It's set up for simple camping, for excellent cider and for parties, at its occasional weekend-long music events. (Please note that the site is adults only).

Guests pitch up in the Orchard part of the site, an apple orchard in a peaceful and scenic location alongside the River Bride. Facilities include running water, a basic cold water area to wash pots and pans, two flushing toilets and two modern, high-quality coin operated showers.

Certainly not basic are the offerings at the farm's Italian restaurant/café, which serves up plates of tasty homemade food including proper Neapolitan-style pizzas (it's rightly popular so it's best to book ahead, especially if you're travelling in a group).

During events, the campsite part of the farm moves to a space on the rim of a natural amphitheatre that houses the stage, bar, food van and coffee van. Composting toilets and mains water are set up here, but guests can also use the main facilities a two-minute stroll away.

In the summer months this is a site that's buzzing with energy and a bar that's open until 2am (although guests can pick from lively or quiet pitches). Out of season and midweek it's generally more chilled.