Penn Farm Campsite

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  • 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

Touring caravan pitches 18
Tent pitches 18
Motorhome pitches 18
Open now
Opens 15 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed 15 Apr to

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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 270 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers spacious, peaceful pitches with beautiful countryside views. Facilities including toilets, showers, and a communal fridge/freezer are consistently praised for their cleanliness. Owners are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and welcoming. The site's 'back to basics' approach, allowing freedom in pitch selection and a relaxed atmosphere, is popular. While generally quiet, some mention occasional road noise. Some guests note the facilities, though clean, are basic.

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Rod F. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Views and natural old style camping,
Picnic benches bonus

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Absolute gem of a site with fantastic views over the surrounding countryside, the lower part of the site is absolute bliss, no sign of any road noise here, just the sound of surrounding wildlife and distant farm animals.
In our opinion the owner has the balance of facilities just right, a couple of flushing toilets, a decent hot shower and hot water for washing up.
The freedom to pitch up anywhere without the boundary of marked pitches made for a very pleasant setup.
For those who like a walk, the off-road route down to Lyme Regis is highly recommended, many thanks to the owner Nigel for the suggestion!

Have given 10/10 as I genuinely could not have asked for any more from our stay here.

Disliked Nothing.

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A back to basics campsite with…

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 Alison M. 3 reviews

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Liked A back to basics campsite with no frills but amenities were clean and functional. Freedom to pitch where you like and no endless list of rules. Lovely quiet feel to it without any disturbance. Local events advertised on board on entry.

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 Tracy N. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked View, cleanliness, friendliness, ease, quite.

Disliked Nothing

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Anonymous

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Liked Gorgeous views, lots of space for each pitch, very chilled. Nigel is very friendly and helpful. We had a lovely stay :)

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Sehr zu empfehlen.

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Anonymous

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Liked Wer Ruhe sucht, ist hier genau richtig. Mehrere Sitzgruppen über die Wiese verteilt. Am Waldrand gelegen. Viel Platz für jeden einzelnen. Einfache Online-Buchung. Netter Betreiber. Tolle Aussicht.

Disliked Ein Fußabtreter vor der Dusche wäre hilfreich, damit man den Schmutz an den Schuhen nicht mit in die Dusche trägt.

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A great pitch up.

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Jane P. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked I love how peaceful it us here. Beautiful views and only a few minutes from 2 beaches. Theres lots of room for children to run around safely and the pitche sizes are very generous. We had great weather which made our stay even better.

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Anonymous

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Liked Lovely friendly site. Clean and tidy. Great footpaths to Charmouth and Lyme Regis. Great views.

Disliked Hills! Very busy dual carriage way to cross. The footpaths were overgrown in places.

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Anonymous

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Liked Pitch sizes, views, clean facilities.

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Andrew C. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Big pitches with great views, ease of arrival , nice clean facilities with phone charging and fridge freezer for ice blocks. Chilled atmosphere the owners are very friendly and easy going.

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 2020201920182017
Charmouth West 2.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Lyme Regis Front Beach 2.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Seatown 5.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaton (Devon) 7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eypemouth 7.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

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

  • Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, 31 July 2026 – Friday, 31 July 2026)

    Sidmouth, Devon 14.2 mi

  • Beautiful Days (Friday, 21 August 2026 – Friday, 21 August 2026)

    Ottery St Mary, Devon 16.2 mi

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, 5 September 2026 – Saturday, 5 September 2026)

    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.

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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.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Penn Farm Campsite? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.