Hallett's Rural Campsite
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- Dog-friendly family-run wild camping site on the Isle of Portland
- Walking distance to the Jurassic Coast; 20-minute drive to Weymouth
- Farm animals on the site; food shop, pubs and beaches nearby
Site type
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 20 or over.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 23 May to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (two person)
2 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 2m width × 2m depth (4m²)
Arrival daysFrom £10
View prices & bookNon-electric grass motorhome pitch
4 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 3m depth (15m²)
Arrival daysFrom £15
View prices & bookNon-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (four person)
4 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 4m depth (16m²)
Arrival daysFrom £15
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Reviews
91% would recommend this site to a friend
88% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a highly-rated, basic campsite offering excellent value. Guests praise the friendly, accommodating owners and the convenient location for climbing, walking, and visiting Weymouth. Facilities are described as clean but simple, with some guests wishing for minor improvements. The presence of farm animals is a popular bonus for families. Noise from a nearby quarry was mentioned by a few, but generally not an issue for most.
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You get what you pay for!!
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked Flat ground. The owner was friendly when he drove round the field.
Disliked Badly looked after animals! 5 loose sheep wandering around the site. Toilet roll running out.( no we didnt ring the owner in the middle of the night) awful views, see pics.
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From the manager: We appreciate your feedback back, but your feedback around poorly looked after animals is untrue. The welfare of our animals are at the heart of everything we do.
And I'm not sure you know much about farms or how to look after farm animals as they are well feed and looked after.
Nice open space, peaceful. Kids enjoyed…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (four person)
Liked Nice open space, peaceful. Kids enjoyed being close to animals. Toilets were basic but clean. Staff were friendly
Disliked They didn’t fill up the toilet paper very often and one if the days they left it all day before filing it up so we were left without toilet paper.
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Lovely site. Beautiful view of the…
Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked Lovely site. Beautiful view of the sea. Will definitely visit again
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Great atmosphere, great area close to…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (two person)
Liked Great atmosphere, great area close to all amenities, very clean and very friendly
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Two large fields for fuss free camping
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (two person)
Liked Fuss free check in, easy to locate, plenty of space drive up and set up where you like. Accept vans, tent boxes and camping. Budget friendly, august beautiful sunrise and sunset skies. Clean and spacious toilets within a cabin. Good area for recycling. Lovely to be amongst the farm animals. Central location for walking the whole island. Owners friendly and helpful. Will return when back in the area!
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Friendly owners Lovely site and great…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (two person)
Liked Friendly owners
Lovely site and great access to interests and local shops
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Great location- For climbing it’s very…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (two person)
Liked Great location- For climbing it’s very central to a lot of the climbing spots! It was great having all the animals around!
Facilities were clean and the check in easy- Would highly recommend!
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Laid back owner and atmosphere, clean…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (two person)
Liked Laid back owner and atmosphere, clean toilets and owner on site when loo roll ran out! Handy location, not far into the village or to Church Ope Cove. Lambs, rheas and goats on site too!
Disliked Showers would have been a bonus but understand that the field is only open for a short time each summer.
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Really affordable site with plenty of…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (two person)
Liked Really affordable site with plenty of great walks in surrounding area. Flushing toilets on site is a plus, no shower facility but this wasn’t an issue. Loads of space to pitch and ground was flat. A very central point to stock up from shops and for rural walks.
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Lovely campsite, would stay again!…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (two person)
Liked Lovely campsite, would stay again!
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Features
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Large (51-200 pitches) Pop-up campsiteAccessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Level site, no steep slopesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Hallett's Rural Campsite
Watery Lane
Weston
Dorset
England
DT5 2DF
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.53834°N
2.44028°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Church Ope Cove | 0.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle | 4 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Good |
Portland Harbour Castle Cove | 4.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | N/A | N/A |
Weymouth Central | 5.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Weymouth Lodmoor | 6.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 5.4 mi
Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 6 mi
Lulworth Heritage Centre 10 mi
Abbotsbury Swannery 10.9 mi
Lulworth Castle & Park 12.3 mi
National Trust
Max Gate 11.8 mi
Hardy's Cottage 13.4 mi
Clouds Hill 14.9 mi
Corfe Castle 18.1 mi
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 22.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Around the Island of Portland 1.9 mi
RADIPOLE LAKE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/10/1990) 5.8 mi
Lodmoor Nature Reserve - Littlemoor - Preston 6.2 mi
LODMOOR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 25/11/2004) 6.5 mi
Osmington Mills - Ringstead - Upton 7.3 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, Dorset 12.7 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 Rural Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Hallett's Rural Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Hallett's Rural Campsite? This is the Jurassic Coast and that means beaches, cliffs and coastal walks are on a whole other level… you might want to dive right down to Durdle Door (50 minutes) for … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Hallett's Rural Campsite?
Camping and touring Arrive: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Hallett's Rural Campsite? From £10 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.