The Five Bells Inn

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  • Peaceful rural campsite alongside country pub
  • 10 minute drive to nearby village of Charmouth and 15 minute drive to
  • Walkers paradise
The Five Bells is set in the peaceful village of Whitchurch Canonicorum and hustled in the Marshwood Vale (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). Whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway or a place to bring the family, we have you covered. The pub boasts a beer garden for you to sit and enjoy a glass of wine or a traditional home cooked pub dinner whilst watching the sun set.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Open now
Opens 16 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 16 Apr to

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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 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 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

Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pub campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Location

The Five Bells Inn

Whitchurch Canonicorum

Bridport

Dorset

England

DT6 6RH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.75411°N
-2.854°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.2 mi Coach Station
16.3 mi Yeovil Bus Station
18.5 mi South Station
Rail
6.8 mi Axminster Rail Station
8.9 mi Crewkerne Rail Station
12.6 mi Maiden Newton Rail Station
Ferry
20.5 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
26.8 mi Exmouth Ferry Landing
27.3 mi Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
Airport
24.7 mi 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

The site’s a 10-minute drive to the famous fossil beach in Charmouth and just a 15 minute drive to the coastal towns of Lyme Regis and West Bay if you're looking for a bit more to do!

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Seatown 2.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Charmouth West 2.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Eypemouth 4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lyme Regis Front Beach 4.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
West Bay (West) 4.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mapperton House & Gardens 7 mi

Abbotsbury Swannery 12.9 mi

Montacute House 14.9 mi

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 17.7 mi

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 19.7 mi

National Trust

Shute Barton 9.2 mi

Loughwood Meeting House 9.3 mi

Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 13.1 mi

Barrington Court 14.3 mi

Montacute House 14.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Langdon Hill - Golden Cap - Langdon Hill 1.6 mi

North Chideock - Symondsbury and More. 1.9 mi

Fishpond Bottom - Wootton Fitzpaine and River Char 2.3 mi

Seatown - Golden Cap - Ridge Barn - Stanton St Gab 2.6 mi

Champernhayes - Monkton Wyld - Wootton Fitzpaine 2.9 mi

Local events

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

    Dorchester, Dorset 18.9 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Five Bells Inn have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Five Bells Inn dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Five Bells Inn? The site’s a 10-minute drive to the famous fossil beach in Charmouth and just a 15 minute drive to the coastal towns of Lyme Regis and West Bay if you're looking for … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Five Bells Inn?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.

    Please come into the pub to register on arrival. The pub opens at 6pm every night.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Five Bells Inn? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.