Ernie's Plot
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- Adults-only touring site a five-minute drive from the Jurassic Coast
- Bridport five minutes’ drive; Lyme Regis 20 minutes
- Dogs welcome; shop selling local cheeses and meats; newspaper delivery
Campground type
8
8
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- A charge of GBP0.50 ($0.98) applies for the use of the shower.
- Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
- The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
- Electricity is metered on site at £0.35 per kWh and must be paid onsite using a pre-paid topup card. Coin operated
Languages spoken
English
Adults only
Reviews
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Excellent small site with clean facilities, level gravel pitches & EHU
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Liked: Great spot with only 8 pitches - all with EHU and on gravel. Very well maintained and the owner is very helpful and friendly. They also have chickens so you can get super fresh eggs which were very tasty.
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Small site, very clean loo/shower x 2, homemade apple cake with pots…
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Liked: Small site, very clean loo/shower x 2, homemade apple cake with pots of cream a lovely gift on arrival. Free range eggs for sale. Lovely view of Colmers Hill
Disliked: Some traffic noise, but this is made clear in the site description.
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Won't be back.
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Liked: Was open earlier in the year than all the others, for our 4 night booking, and as requested they gave us the pitch nearest to the facilities.
Disliked: Right next to the road, at 4am had some muppet in a van slamming every single door about 5 times, till I suggested being quieter, (not the campsites fault i know) facilities were 2 sheds with no washing up sink, others used the dog wash, had a family emergency and had to leave on the second morning, no chance of even a partial refund, coin fed electric meter set pretty high, used £20 in one night, just a small radiator.
Dogs on lead signs but owner has two free roaming dogs.
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Cake and pot of cream on arrival. Clean toilets and showers.…
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Liked: Cake and pot of cream on arrival. Clean toilets and showers.
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So much birdsong! First adventure in our campervan and what a lovely…
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Liked: So much birdsong! First adventure in our campervan and what a lovely start to our journeying at Ernie's Plot. Clean, tidy, dog friendly. Made our hearts glad to see an honesty shop. Packages of cake, cream and tea bags for all newcomers was a special touch! 🌱
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a lovely gesture of a small cake and cream on our arrival
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Liked: Quietness and cleanliness of the facilities
Disliked: No dish washing facilities - didn’t really fancy using the dog washing sink area so did it at the van
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Great site. Easy to find just off the main road. Not far to town.
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Liked: Site was easy to find, just off the main road. Pitch number written on a board so no need to sign in. A small site with a lovely view of the fields and a picnic bench provided for each unit. The owners kindly left a piece of cake and a small pot of cream for me in the information shed. Here they also had some basic provisions and an honesty box. The shower was lovely and hot and, although you had to pay 50p to use it, the length of time given was more than enough. Definitely will be back.
Disliked: Very little to dislike. If I had to pick one thing, it was having to walk on a small patch of soggy mud to reach the electric supply for the van. It was dark when I arrived so I hadn't noticed and was wearing my nice trainers :)
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An ideal spot to park up for both Bridport and Lyme Regis…
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Liked: An ideal spot to park up for both Bridport and Lyme Regis as both are easily reachable by bus. Bridport is close enough to walk to.
No actual contact with the owners but the home-made slices of cake were a lovely touch.
Facilities clean.
Although close to the A35, we were not troubled by road noise.
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Fantastic site for walks to SW Coast Path and access to nearby towns
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Liked: Great level pitches with fantastic views and lovely walks directly from the site. We walked to the SW Coast Path and then on to Burton Bradstock one day and Charmouth the next, returning via bus as the bus stop is close to the site. Facilities are extremely well maintained and very clean as is the whole site. Very impressed with pay as you go electric as we only used £1.20 over 3 nights in our campervan (electric kettle, toaster, diesel heater, lights and charging devices). In my experience, sites that include electric in the pitch price charge about £5 to £7 extra per night over non-electric so Ernie's Plot is excellent value once to total the pitch cost plus electric (and even 50p per shower). The host Nic (and her little helpers Willow and Fern) is very welcoming and lovely to talk to and thanks again for the Apple cake and cream which was delicious. Would definitely recommend a visit to Ernie's Plot.
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This was a really lovely site in a great location. The owners…
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Liked: This was a really lovely site in a great location. The owners were very friendly, and we greatly enjoyed the homemade Dorset apple cake, cream and Dorset tea bags. It was great to have a tap on every pitch, and the opportunity to purchase eggs , freshly laid, from the hens and ducks in the field opposite. The views from the plot were pleasant and relaxing, and even though we had a few days of rain, there was still plenty to do in the local area.
Disliked: nothing.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Adults only
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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearbyLocation
Ernie's Plot
Miles Cross
West Road
Bridport
Dorset
England
DT6 6AA
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
50.73435°N
-2.78495°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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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| Eypemouth | 2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| West Bay (West) | 2.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seatown | 3.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Hive | 6.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Charmouth West | 8.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Mapperton House & Gardens 8.6 km
Abbotsbury Swannery 15.4 km
Montacute House 24.7 km
Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 26.5 km
Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 26.7 km
National Trust
Shute Barton 19.9 km
Loughwood Meeting House 20.2 km
Montacute House 24.6 km
Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 25.3 km
Max Gate 25.6 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Lower Seatown - Seatown - Chideock - Eype 2 km
DOWNE HALL 2.2 km
North Chideock - Symondsbury and More. 2.6 km
Seatown - Golden Cap - Ridge Barn - Stanton St Gab 3 km
West Bay 3.4 km
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, England 25.3 km
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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see site type section for details
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Ernie's Plot have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Ernie's Plot dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Ernie's Plot? In Lyme Regis (20 minutes’ drive), be sure to find the Mary Anning Rocks statue, honouring the town’s most renowned fossil hunter (and her dog Tray), then walk along the beach all … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Ernie's Plot?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Ernie's Plot? From $53.52 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.