Donkey Down Campsite

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Views of Weymouth Bay
A donkey down bell tent
Saturday night music and bar
A row of bell tents

There’s plenty of space for you to pick your own pitch at Donkey Down Campsite, a 10-acre park on an organic livestock farm in Sutton Poyntz. Just make sure to avoid the neolithic tumulus… That’s one of the many ancient burial mounds covering this part of the South Dorset Ridgeway landscape, so you’re in for a historical holiday as well as a scenic one during a stay here. And to be perfectly honest, ‘scenic’ is an understatement when describing this site – it’s got spectacular views across Weymouth Bay and Portland Harbour, as well as the surrounding Dorset National Landscape. Alongside the park are seven acres of open access land – fab for flying a kite or exercising your dogs (which are welcome at Donkey Down) – and you can also link up with the South West Coast Path, which opens up 630 miles’ worth of walks. Peckish post-amble? Campfires and barbecues are permitted on site, so grab supplies in Preston, five minutes’ drive away, then bound back to base for some grilled fare. If you don’t fancy doing the cooking, the town has a couple of takeaways and a pub is closer by in Sutton Poyntz, a 10-minute walk away. On the weekend, there is a pop-up bar and food catering on site, as well as live music on Friday and Saturday evenings.

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  • Børn under 18 år skal være i følge med deres forældre eller værge.
  • Hunden skal være tatoveret eller have mikrochip.
  • På denne campingplads er der adgang forbudt for alle hunde på listen over farlige hunde og/eller Staffordshire-terriere, pitbull-terriere, amerikanske Staffordshire-terriere, rottweilere, samt alle mastiff- eller tosa-hunde.
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Second time we've been to this campsite. Great views, clean facilities, very…

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi Ingen bedømmelse
Oliver P. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

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Syntes om: Second time we've been to this campsite. Great views, clean facilities, very spacious, friendly staff, lovely walks. No complaints.

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The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming, the toilets are compost toilets…

Samlet 8/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 8
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 8
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 8
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi Ingen bedømmelse
Robyn L. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal til telt græs og jord uden elektricitet

Syntes om: The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming, the toilets are compost toilets but kept clean and stocked with toilet roll and hand sanitiser. Nice to have a small bar on site and teas and coffee in the morning as well as hot food option.
Showers were nice and hot.

Syntes ikke om: One big issue with had was that the grass hadnt been cut at all, so it was super long which meant walking anywhere was a pain. As the campsite allowed dogs we had taken ours, and they got covered in grass seeds constantly due to the length of grass. Also early morning/ late at night the grass was very wet so going to the toilet or sink meant we got wet. Would be ideal to have cut walkways to amenities please.

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very good experience staying at this camp site and will be returning

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 8
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 8
Wi-fi 2
Charlie D. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal til telt græs og jord uden elektricitet

Syntes om: Warm welcome by staff who were very helpful on where everything was and were was best to pitch for our needed , separated area for early risers , local band playing live music , on site pop up bar and bbq to buy food from so there was ample of entertainment thought the evening

Camp site location is only 15 minutes away from Weymouth beach and town centre and equally as close to supermarket for supplies

Syntes ikke om: Pitch ground was abit rocky and mostly on a slope , bring heavy duty tent pegs if sleeping in a tent

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Everything…

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi 10
Dominik M. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal til telt græs og jord uden elektricitet

Syntes om: Everything

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Would definitely return

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi Ingen bedømmelse
Tristan F. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

klokketelt

Syntes om: Couldn’t fault the campsite, easy check-in, big clean tent, amazing views. Adequate facilities, plenty of toilets and showers. Also the bonus of a bar, tea and coffee shop, bbq, breakfasts and weekend evening entertainment all available.

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Breathtaking place , made us feel like home 🏡.,very clean 👌

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi 10
Gosia M. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal til telt græs og jord uden elektricitet

Syntes om: It was our first camp trio and it was out off this world, we liked everything on your camping site ,felt very welcomed , safe , happy , great felicity's and on the top off if life music and amazing food that was the icing on the cake, we will definitely come back and bring the rest off our family.

Thank you from the bottom off our hearts.

Syntes ikke om: Nothing

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Our favourite campsite.

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi 2
Anonym Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

klokketelt

Syntes om: We enjoying live music every time we staying here. We love this campsite for its view over the Weymouth. It is such a big joy to sit in the night next to the open fire looking at Weymouth lights from the top of hill.

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Music and tent space with view…

Samlet 6/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 8
Indkvartering 8
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 6
Kundeservice 6
Børnevenligt 8
Renlighed 6
Wi-fi 6
Andrew C. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

klokketelt

Syntes om: Music and tent space with view

Syntes ikke om: Someone came into our tent (hire) and took the touch and urine on the bed. Unfortunately no one was around to complain too in the night and again in the morning when leaving.
Toilets smelt terrible

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Fra bestyreren: Dear Andrew
So sorry to hear you had an intruder. I hope it was a dog rather than a person! We do our best to keep an eye on things, especially uncontrolled dogs, but sadly cannot be everywhere all of the time. There is a member of staff, usually me, on site all of the time we are open, including at night. There are staff telephone numbers displayed at reception when we have to close it to attend to site work. I do hope this unfortunate incident did not spoil your weekend too much.

Location, facilities, views m, 10 min driving to Weymouth…

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi 10
Alin S. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal til telt græs og jord uden elektricitet

Syntes om: Location, facilities, views m, 10 min driving to Weymouth

Syntes ikke om: Everything was perfect

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Absolutely beautiful scenery, facilities were good, staff friendly

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt Ingen bedømmelse
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi Ingen bedømmelse
Alec D. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal til telt græs og jord uden elektricitet

Syntes om: Friendly staff, beautiful views, good facilities

Syntes ikke om: N/A

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Faciliteter

Fritidsaktiviteter på stedet

Aftenunderholdning Bar eller klubhus Børneklub Cykelleje Fiskeri Fitnesscenter Fjernsynsrum Indendørs swimmingpool Legeplads Restaurant/Bar på pladsen Spillerum Takeaway Tennis Udendørs swimmingpool Vandsport

Faciliteter på stedet

Afhentning fra offentlig transport Bad til rådighed Bilparkering ved campingarealet/enheden Bruser til rådighed Familietoiletter Fryser med køleelement Gratis wi-fi Hundepark Internet-adgang Komposttoilet Købmandsbutik Møntvaskeri Offentlig telefon Offentlige toiletter Opvaskeområde Portabelt toilet Toiletblok Tørrerum Wi-fi

Grupper er velkomne

Familievenlig Grupper af samme køn velkomne Grupper af studerende velkomne Motorcyklister velkomne

Regler

Bål tilladt Erhvervskøretøjer tilladt Grill kan lånes Grill tilladt Hunde tilladte Hunde tilladte hele året rundt

Temaer

Fredfyldt Paradis for vandringsfolk Spektakulært landskab

Service

Gasflasker til rådighed Genbrug tilgængeligt Grøn energi Kemisk bortskaffelse Ladestationer til elbiler Opladningsfaciliteter

Faciliteter i nærheden

Bar i nærheden Butik i nærheden Hundevenligt område Offentlig transport i nærheden

Type

Bondegård Meget stor (mere end 200 arealenheder)

Tilgængelighed

Handicapfaciliteter

Fritidsaktiviteter i nærheden

Cykling i nærheden Fiskeri i nærheden Golf i nærheden Kano/kajak i nærheden Klatring i nærheden Restaurant i nærheden Ridning i nærheden Sejlads i nærheden Vandsport i nærheden

Beliggenhed

Donkey Down Campsite

Plaisters Lane

Sutton Poyntz

Preston

Dorset

England

DT3 6LQ

Rutevejledning

Tidszone

Europe/London +0000 (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50,65799°N
-2,42952°V

Nærmeste transport

Bus
5,5 km Marks and Spencer
5,7 km South Station
22,8 km Red Lion
Jernbane
2,8 km Upwey Rail Station
5,1 km Weymouth Rail Station
5,7 km Dorchester South Rail Station
Færge
5,7 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
31,3 km Poole Ferry Terminal
31,9 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
Lufthavn
44,2 km Bournemouth International Airport

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Lokale seværdigheder

Strolls along the South Dorset Ridgeway and the South West Coast Path are to be had straight from this site, so make sure to pack the walking boots. Look out for the Osmington White Horse, a hillside figure carved into limestone, while you wander. For beach days, the dog-friendly Overcombe (a five-minute drive) and Ringstead bay (15 minutes) are some of your closest stretches of seaside, while Weymouth is also close by (10 minutes) for visits to the SEA LIFE Centre, Nothe Fort and boat trips from the harbour. Thrill-seeking sorts can also jetski here, plus there’s kayaking for a gentler time on the water. Dawdle to Dorchester (10 minutes) for historical sightseeing in an old market town that’s home to the Maiden Castle hillfort and Roman Town House remains, or amble to Abbotsbury (20 minutes) for access to an abbey, castle and some fab fossil foraging at Chesil beach. Other Jurassic Coast destinations in the area include the horseshoe-shaped Lulworth Cove and the arched rock formation of Durdle Door (both 25 minutes). If animal antics are what you’re after, you can peer at the protected primates in the Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre (20 minutes).

Vandkvalitet for nærliggende badevand

Navn Afstand Type 2020201920182017
Bowleaze Cove 2,5 km Hav Ikke RelevantFremragendeFremragendeFremragende
Weymouth Lodmoor 3,7 km Hav Ikke RelevantFremragendeFremragendeFremragende
Weymouth Central 5,1 km Hav Ikke RelevantFremragendeFremragendeFremragende
Ringstead Bay 6,3 km Hav Ikke RelevantFremragendeFremragendeFremragende
Portland Harbour Castle Cove 7,2 km Hav Ikke RelevantFremragendeIkke RelevantIkke Relevant

Datakilde: Det Europæiske Miljøagentur

Bør opleves

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 3,8 km

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 5,2 km

Hardy's Birthplace 8,5 km

Abbotsbury Swannery 12,1 km

Lulworth Heritage Centre 13,3 km

National Trust

Max Gate 5,7 km

Hardy's Cottage 8,4 km

Clouds Hill 14,1 km

Corfe Castle 26,3 km

White Mill 30,7 km

Cykelruter

Find lokale ruter på det nationale cykelnet - over 19,000 kilometer cykelruter.

Andet

LODMOOR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 25/11/2004) 3 km

Lodmoor Nature Reserve - Littlemoor - Preston 3,5 km

Nottington - Lorton - Radipole 3,8 km

Nottington - Southill - Chickerell 3,9 km

Nottington - Upwey - Broadwey 4 km

Lokale begivenheder

  • Dorset County Show (lørdag den 6. september 2025 – lørdag den 6. september 2025)

    Dorchester, England 7,2 km

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Tilbud

Gældende betingelser - se afsnittet om campingareal for flere oplysninger

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