South Buckland Farm Campsite

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Rural location
Rural location
Caravans parked in the field
Non electric pitches
Field for non-electric pitches
View of the house from the field
Grassy pitches
Driveway leading to the house
Sunset over the farm
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Caravans parked in the field
Non electric pitches
Field for non-electric pitches

  • Family-run site with no-frills pitches a 10-minute drive from Weymouth
  • A 10-minute drive from Chesil Beach and 20 minutes from Dorchester
  • Next door to fishing lakes; a short drive from pubs and shops
What a dashing place for a Dorset trip. South Buckland Farm Campsite has gorgeous views over farmland, and it’s so quiet you probably wouldn’t be the first to forget that it’s actually only a 10-minute drive from Weymouth’s lively seafront and sandy beach. (You can also join the South West Coast Path at Weymouth, heading east towards Redcliffe Point, a 50-minute hike.) Friendly and family-run, this small site has a fairly basic set-up, but there’s a shower, toilet, rubbish disposal and an Elsan point. The pitches are all unmarked, taking shape in the farm’s fields. Sheep amble around in neighbouring fields, adding to the peaceful rural vibe. When you’ve got your bearings and feel ready to turn your attention to the surrounding area, there are fishing lakes just a couple of minutes’ walk away from the site, and a fruit farm and tearooms are a 20-minute walk away up a very steep hill (perhaps you'd like to drive instead). There are pubs, shops and bus stops in Chickerell (half an hour’s hilly walk away or a short drive), although the nearest train station is in Upwey (35 minutes’ walk). For those who don’t want to take their wheels into Weymouth, the Mount Pleasant park-and-ride spot is a 10-minute drive away. The historic county town of Dorchester is a 20-minute drive away from the farm.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 11
Motorhome pitches 11
Caravans for hire 1
Open now
Opens 11 April
Please note
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • A charge of £2.00 applies for the use of the shower.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 11 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
Other pitch types

Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 36 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Peaceful site with clean facilities

Overall 10/10

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Toni M.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely peaceful camp with clean shower and toilet facilities

Needed a place to stay in waymouth that was nice and quiet ,perfect

Overall 10/10

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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Anthony G.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Really nice clean site, plenty of space, toilet and shower Really clean, very warm welcome, will definitely be going back

Lovely, no frills campsite, lots of space, several footpaths from the campsite…

Overall 10/10

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Hayley F.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely, no frills campsite, lots of space, several footpaths from the campsite for those that like walking. Owners friendly and cheerful.

Quiet stay with easy access to Weymouth, water, electricity available

Overall 9/10

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Elizabeth S.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Peaceful, relaxed atmosphere

Disliked Nothing

Excellent site, well kept grounds and clean facilities

Overall 8/10

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely site in very peaceful location. Perfect for relaxing and enjoying the countryside. Well kept grounds and very friendly and helpful owners. Has option of electric or not. Would definitely return.

Big pitches, very quiet, reasanoble priced. Very friendly owner.…

Overall 7/10

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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Big pitches, very quiet, reasanoble priced. Very friendly owner.

Disliked One shower and toilet at the site. Could be updated.

Lovely quiet site with clean facilities.

Overall 9/10

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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely small site, really quiet and peaceful.
Great communication from the owners before arrival.
A short taxi into Weymouth centre if you want a evening out.

very quiet site, infact we were the only ones there till the…

Overall 8/10

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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked very quiet site, infact we were the only ones there till the last day , it was really good.

We are definitely going back to this location again

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked It was an excellent location close to the town centre the owner was very polite

Disliked Nothing

From the 1st text in the morning from driving away Mel was…

Overall 10/10

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Antony p.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked From the 1st text in the morning from driving away Mel was a perfect host, flat pitch,very peaceful, All in all a perfect stay for our very 1st time in our caravan and will return

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 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

D. of E. 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

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Level site, no steep slopes Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

South Buckland Farm Campsite

Harbour Hill

Nottington

Weymouth

Dorset

England

DT3 4BQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.63617°N
2.48853°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.3 mi Marks and Spencer
5.5 mi South Station
13.8 mi Coach Station
Rail
1.3 mi Upwey Rail Station
2.1 mi Weymouth Rail Station
5.5 mi Dorchester South Rail Station
Ferry
2.6 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
22.3 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
22.7 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 marina in Weymouth (10 minutes’ drive) is a top spot for an alfresco fish-and-chips meal by the water. From the harbour it’s also possible to charter a boat for a fishing expedition … or you can simply stroll up to the Stone Pier and cast your line there. North-east of the town, SEA LIFE Centre Weymouth has an ocean tunnel, as well as rockpools. An 18-mile long expanse of shingle, Chesil Beach (10 minutes) protects the brackish Fleet lagoons, where you might spot birds such as egrets and geese. At the westernmost end of the lagoon is the Abbotsbury Swannery, a sanctuary for mute swans. In Dorchester (20 minutes), the Dorset Museum & Art Gallery displays archaeological items, plus artifacts relating to local history and traditions, such as a wooden, horned Ooser mask. Meanwhile, bookworms go on a pilgrimage to National Trust - Hardy's House Max Gate, which the author of ‘Tess of the d’Urbervilles’ designed and where he lived until his death in 1928.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Weymouth Lodmoor 2.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Central 2.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bowleaze Cove 2.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Portland Harbour Castle Cove 3 mi Sea N/AExcellentN/AN/A
Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle 3.1 mi Sea N/AGoodExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 1.9 mi

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 2 mi

Abbotsbury Swannery 5.2 mi

Hardy's Birthplace 7.8 mi

Lulworth Heritage Centre 10.5 mi

National Trust

Max Gate 5.8 mi

Hardy's Cottage 7.7 mi

Clouds Hill 11.8 mi

Corfe Castle 18.9 mi

White Mill 22 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Nottington - Chickerell 0.6 mi

Nottington - Upwey - Broadwey 0.6 mi

Nottington - Southill - Chickerell 0.6 mi

Nottington - Lorton - Radipole 0.7 mi

RADIPOLE LAKE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/10/1990) 1.5 mi

Local events

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

    Dorchester, Dorset 6.6 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does South Buckland Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is South Buckland Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near South Buckland Farm Campsite? The marina in Weymouth (10 minutes’ drive) is a top spot for an alfresco fish-and-chips meal by the water. From the harbour it’s also possible to charter a boat for a fishing … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of South Buckland Farm Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  6:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at South Buckland Farm Campsite? From £23 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.