When can I check in and check out of Penn Farm Campsite?

Camping and touring Arrive: 10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Depart by: 2 p.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Penn Farm Campsite?

From £22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Penn Farm Campsite

View prices & book Last booked 6 hours ago 9.7 189 reviews

Peaceful site on a family-run farm 10 minutes' drive from Lyme Regis
A 10-minute drive from Charmouth beach; 15 mins from West Bay
Gorgeous views over west Dorset countryside

Some folk seek out stacks of swish facilities for their hols; others would gladly trade all those pools, clubhouses and swish bathrooms for serene space and stunning scenery. Those that fall into the latter group should certainly take a look at Penn Farm Campsite, a peaceful and pretty site on a family-run farm within the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and 10 minutes’ drive from Lyme Regis. Wisely, the owners here realised that nothing they could possibly install would top the gorgeous views over the west Dorset countryside, so they’ve embraced the natural setting and kept the facilities low key. The setup here stretches to a couple of toilets, a shower, a washing-up area and facilities to deal with rubbish and chemical disposal; anything else you require to keep you happy you’ll need to bring along with you. Among the bits you might like to consider packing are barbecues for evenings spent out in the open in the company of a few beers and bangers as the sun sets. And if you’ve got a dog that you feel might appreciate the scenery too, feel free to bring them along to get out on country and coastal walks. Speaking of the coast – that’s the Jurassic Coast, a fine stretch 10 minutes’ drive away for beaches, boat trips, fishing and fossil hunting. For other days out, Exeter, Yeovil, Taunton and Dorchester are all within a 45-minute drive.

Site type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 4 Apr to Sat, 20 Sept 2025

Pitch types & availability

Non-electric grass pitch

5 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: unlimited

5 people maximum

Multiple Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome or Trailer tent or Tent allowed per pitch

Pitch size

unlimited

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

Suitable for

Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome, Trailer tent, Tent

Features

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Fridge 1 included, 1 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Chemical disposal point

Firepit

Picnic table

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£1 (£1) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£1 (£1) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£1 (£1) per night
Dog (2 max)		£3 (£3) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £22 (£22) 1 night, 2 adults

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Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Firepit set up supplied by the owners at a small price.

Lovely flat field perfect for pitching a tent or parking a camper

In a dark night area so lots of stars to be seen

Large bottom field with choices of pitches next to picnic tables

Tents are pitched very far apart, which makes it very relaxed and private.

A photo of a girl sat at picnic bench in the camping field.

Facilities, simple and clean Quiet location and site Views Pitch size Charmouth beach Friendly…

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Andy R. Apr 2025

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Facilities, simple and clean
Quiet location and site
Views
Pitch size
Charmouth beach
Friendly

Disliked: Walking up the hill to the toilet (optional based on pitch choice)
Pulling out of the layby onto the main road!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wonderful gem of a campsite. Quiet and beautiful.

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Child friendliness	10
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Wifi	10

claire b. Apr 2025

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: The space and location. Great, clean facilities and warm welcome. Added bonus of our own picnic table too!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely owner, really friendly.

Overall	10/10
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Jackie R. Apr 2025

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Great spot with beautiful views all round.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet, peaceful and plenty of open space…

Overall	8/10
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nicholas p. Apr 2025

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Quiet, peaceful and plenty of open space

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice simple site with loads of space. Laid back friendly owner. Close…

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Location	8
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Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
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Kirsty P. Apr 2025

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Nice simple site with loads of space. Laid back friendly owner. Close to the coast.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful scenery, clean toilets and showers. Nigel was very friendly and helpful.…

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Dawn B. Apr 2025

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Beautiful scenery, clean toilets and showers. Nigel was very friendly and helpful. Would love to return here.
Approximately 50 minute walk to Lyme Regis.

Disliked: Nothing, great campsite

Recommend to friends Visit again

Toilet and shower block very clean and modern. Plenty of space in…

Overall	10/10
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Wifi	10

Andrew R. Apr 2025

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Toilet and shower block very clean and modern. Plenty of space in the field.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The campsite was very peaceful and had beautiful views, there were showers…

Overall	10/10
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Anonymous Apr 2025

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: The campsite was very peaceful and had beautiful views, there were showers and toilet on site that were spotless & even a cabin with charging points/fridge freezer. We went for a walk around the farmers fields which was great.
Nigel was quick to come over and greet us who was a really friendly chap and made us feel welcome.
We’re quite new to the camping life but I would definitely recommend this place!

Recommend to friends Visit again

10/10 would recommend this idyllic little spot!

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Wifi	2

Genevieve J. Apr 2025

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: We absolutely loved our stay in this perfect secluded little spot just ten mins from Lyme Regis - perfect for our last minute stay!! Lovely flat field with beautiful views, plenty of space with a picnic table at each spot which was great. The facilities were awesome and better than you’d expect for an off grid field! Flushing toilet, shower, fridge to use and even a place to charge phones if needed. It was the best little spot to find!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definitely recommend to friends and family!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
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ewan v. Apr 2025

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Amazing scenery, clean facilities, and extremely friendly staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

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 Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

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 Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Penn Farm Campsite

Penn Farm

Lyme Regis

Dorset

England

DT6 6BZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.75753°N
-2.93422°W

Route directions

The site entrance is on the eastern end of a short stretch of dual carriageway. Go onto a layby, then down a lane from the layby. The postcode you need is DT6 6BZ.

Nearest transport

Coach

7.7 mi Coach Station

18.5 mi Yeovil Bus Station

19.3 mi Bus Station

Rail

3.4 mi Axminster Rail Station

10.5 mi Crewkerne Rail Station

11.4 mi Honiton Rail Station

Ferry

23.6 mi Exmouth Ferry Landing

23.7 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal

23.9 mi Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing

Airport

21.2 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

It’s a very fine part of the world, the Jurassic Coast – and guests at Penn Farm will be close to one of its huge draws, the fossil hunting mecca of Charmouth, just under 10 minutes’ drive from the site. Chesil beach (half an hour) and Durdle Door (an hour) are both worth exploring too, and of course there are some stunning walks to be had along the coast path pretty much wherever you choose. Telly fans might already recognise the backdrop of West Bay (15 minutes) if they’ve ever watched ITV's Broadchurch; also familiar to foodies will be the backdrop of chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s pad River Cottage, around 20 minutes’ drive away. If you fancy having a go at your own bit of outdoor cheffing, perhaps you’d also like to have a whirl at catching your own supper on a fishing trip from Lyme Regis (10 minutes). If you’ve brought the kids along, it’s a good idea to plan days out in Dorchester (35 minutes), where there’s a dinosaur museum and teddy bear museum, at the farm park at Kingston Maurward (40 minutes) or at Weymouth’s Sea Life Centre (45 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Charmouth West	2.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Lyme Regis Front Beach	2.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	N/A
Seatown	5.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Seaton (Devon)	7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Eypemouth	7.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mapperton House & Gardens 10.3 mi

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 14.5 mi

Abbotsbury Swannery 16.1 mi

Montacute House 16.5 mi

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 16.9 mi

National Trust

Shute Barton 5.7 mi

Loughwood Meeting House 5.8 mi

Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 10 mi

Barrington Court 14.4 mi

Montacute House 16.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Champernhayes - Monkton Wyld - Wootton Fitzpaine 0.9 mi

Fishpond Bottom - Wootton Fitzpaine and River Char 2.2 mi

ROUSDON 4.4 mi

Langdon Hill - Golden Cap - Langdon Hill 4.7 mi

Thorncombe – Forde Abbey and the River Axe 4.9 mi

Local events

Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, Dorset 22.4 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Penn Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Penn Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Penn Farm Campsite? It’s a very fine part of the world, the Jurassic Coast – and guests at Penn Farm will be close to one of its huge draws, the fossil hunting mecca of Charmouth, … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Penn Farm Campsite?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Depart by: 2 p.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Penn Farm Campsite? From £22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.