Hallett's at Portland Bill

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View of the coastline
View of the coastline
Coastal walks and hikes from the site
Aerial view of the lighthouses
The main road to portland bill
Road leading to portland bill
The lighthouse
Diving
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Coastal walks and hikes from the site
Aerial view of the lighthouses
The main road to portland bill

  • Dog-friendly wild-camping site on Dorset’s Portland Peninsula
  • Weymouth 20 minutes’ drive; West Dorset Heritage Coast 25 minutes
  • Direct access to coastal path; sea views; pub within walking distance
Anyone on the hunt for a back-to-basics adventure in a fairly remote coastal location ought to put Hallett’s at Portland Bill right at the top of their list of potential destinations. This family-run site sits close to the southern tip of Dorset’s Portland Peninsula, less than a five-minute drive (or a 20-minute walk) from the Portland Bill promontory and its red-and-white striped lighthouse. Drive right up to your pitch, on a green field with spectacular sea views, and prepare to embrace island life. Most things are within walking distance here, starting with the sheltered pebbly beach at Church Ope Cove (25 minutes along the clifftops of the South West Coast Path, to which there is direct access). Of course, this is a popular area for paddleboarding and kayaking, so if you’re lugging your watersports equipment around, you might prefer to drive (five minutes). Alternatively, you can head south/southwest, past the lighthouse and on to Pulpit Rock (25-minute walk), a man-made stack resembling a book leaning against a lectern, where you can catch some rather awesome sunsets, too. Back at the site, which accepts dogs as long as they’re kept on leads, guests can wind down and soak up the peaceful vibe, safe in the knowledge that the site has a ban on loud music and noisy groups. This is intended to be wild-style camping so facilities just stretch to portable toilets, but you are welcome to bring a barbecue. Provisions can be sourced at either Weston or Easton (five minutes’ drive to either), though with the nearest pub a mere five-minute walk away, you might just decide to have your meals cooked for you, instead.

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Motorhome pitches 1
Open now
Opens 23 May
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 23 May to

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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

8.4

Overall rating from 76 Pitchup.com customers

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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Spectacular sceneryWild camping

91% would recommend this site to a friend

86% would stay here again

What customers say

This basic, friendly campsite boasts stunning coastal views, ideal for walkers and those seeking a back-to-basics experience. Its prime location offers easy access to coastal paths and nearby amenities. While praised for its reasonable pricing and helpful owners, some guests noted issues with portaloos, including cleanliness and odour, and occasionally windy conditions. Some found pitches sloped.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Will definately be coming back :)

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Emma H.

Non-electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked The campsite was easy to find with a clear sign pointing into the field. The views were so beautiful and Barry was so helpful if I had any questions… I enjoyed it as it is a bit more remote and it is a ‘quiet ‘ campsite. Storm Erin rolled in and hearing the waves from the van was amazing!

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Wouldn't stay again.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Location

Disliked No facilities, just disguising toilet.
Nothing much to say.

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Will definitely be back

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Carol M.

Non-electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked Really lovely friendly owners, the views are breathtaking.

Disliked Toilets could do with a little TLC, however bearable for the view

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Great location but wouldn’t visit this site unless upgrades made.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Location was really amazing breath taking views.

Disliked The site is also used for passers bye which a sign is up for cheaper than you pay on pitch up! This brings in people with loud music and parties. From pictures you can just park up anywhere, but when you get there everyone rammed in parking spaces which gave no room. To walk down the beech a fence has been pulled down and rocks over barbed wire so be careful with your dog and children. Toilets were awful barely worked and smelt really bad. Such a shame as location was amazing.

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Lovely pop up site

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Paula C.

Non-electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked Location for nice walks

Disliked Very busy

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Stunning views, friendly staff, lovely …

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Stephen H.

Non-electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked Stunning views, friendly staff, lovely location, good size pitch

Had a lovely walk along the coastline to the lighthouse

Disliked We knew there was portaloo’s however they needed cleaning more regularly.
Pitches were too close together with no room in between

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Happy and Richard was lovely site owner left us to it. We enjoyed it

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Rose G.

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great space and easy to find and pitch

Disliked Nothing. So lovely.

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Heavenly

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Gary A.

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked I took my 6 year old grandson for a fishing trip to Portland, we arrived on the friday evening for a two night stay, the site is in a stunning location, you can lay in your tent and hear the crashing waves, there is a path right along the sea edge which is a stunning coastal walk, the sunrise over towards Lulworth is beautiful.

Disliked This site is very basic for facilities but that is how it is advertised, there is a water stand pipe, recylcling facilities and around 6-7 Portaloos, As i say come with that in mind and there will be no disappointment.

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Everything, such easy walks around the…

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Emily H.

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Everything, such easy walks around the island from the campsite. Family who run were very homely and lovely. Will returned every year 🤞🤞🤞🤞

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Excellent camping place, has toliets, ocean view and dogs are allowed.

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Christine T.

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The ocean view and easy access to the costal walk. Rubbish bins to get rid of rubbish, enough port-a-loos, however the could do with a empty every 2 to 3 days when there are a lot of people. The lady and gentleman greeting you as you arrive are friendly and helpful if you have any questions. Fires allowed but be mindful of wind. Dogs allowed as well.

Disliked There are markings where you are supposed to park or pitch, which is great for campervans but not so for larger tents for bigger families who need more room. Suggestion would be to have most campervans use the rural camping site across the road. Leave the other site free for mostly tents to pitch where they like.

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Hallett's at Portland Bill

Portland Bill Road

Portland

Dorset

England

DT5 2JT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.5255°N
2.44215°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.9 mi Marks and Spencer
12.7 mi South Station
18.3 mi Red Lion
Rail
6.2 mi Weymouth Rail Station
8.5 mi Upwey Rail Station
12.7 mi Dorchester South Rail Station
Ferry
5.7 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
23.4 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
23.9 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing

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 sandy beach at Weymouth (20 minutes’ drive) is the place for traditional seaside fun, including pedalos, miniature golf and donkey rides. At the entrance to the harbour is Nothe Fort, a 19th-century defensive structure with underground corridors and a museum, plus views of the Jurassic Coast. The West Dorset Heritage Coast (25 minutes) includes Chesil Beach, a 17-mile stretch of pebbles protecting the Fleet Lagoon, where you might be able to spot migrant birds, in addition to the elegant winged residents of Abbotsbury Swannery. Meanwhile, Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens are known for their colourful magnolia blossoms. For birds of the raptor kind, head to Dorset Falconry Park (40 minutes), where you can meet and handle gentle owls, fly a hawk to the glove or just sit and relax as you take in the bird of prey displays.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Church Ope Cove 1.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle 4.8 mi Sea N/AGoodExcellentGood
Portland Harbour Castle Cove 5 mi Sea N/AExcellentN/AN/A
Weymouth Central 6.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Lodmoor 6.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 6.3 mi

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 6.9 mi

Lulworth Heritage Centre 10.6 mi

Abbotsbury Swannery 11.6 mi

Lulworth Castle & Park 12.9 mi

National Trust

Max Gate 12.7 mi

Hardy's Cottage 14.3 mi

Clouds Hill 15.7 mi

Corfe Castle 18.6 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 23 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Around the Island of Portland 1.1 mi

RADIPOLE LAKE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/10/1990) 6.7 mi

Lodmoor Nature Reserve - Littlemoor - Preston 7 mi

LODMOOR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 25/11/2004) 7.4 mi

Osmington Mills - Ringstead - Upton 8.1 mi

Local events

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

    Dorchester, Dorset 13.6 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 Hallett's at Portland Bill have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hallett's at Portland Bill dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hallett's at Portland Bill? The sandy beach at Weymouth (20 minutes’ drive) is the place for traditional seaside fun, including pedalos, miniature golf and donkey rides. At the entrance to the harbour is Nothe Fort, a … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hallett's at Portland Bill?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Hallett's at Portland Bill? From £15 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.