Penn Farm Campsite

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  • Peaceful site on a family-run farm 10 minutes' drive from Lyme Regis
  • A 10-minute drive from Charmouth beach; 15 mins from West Bay
  • Gorgeous views over west Dorset countryside
Some folk seek out stacks of swish facilities for their hols; others would gladly trade all those pools, clubhouses and swish bathrooms for serene space and stunning scenery. Those that fall into the latter group should certainly take a look at Penn Farm Campsite, a peaceful and pretty site on a family-run farm within the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and 10 minutes’ drive from Lyme Regis. Wisely, the owners here realised that nothing they could possibly install would top the gorgeous views over the west Dorset countryside, so they’ve embraced the natural setting and kept the facilities low key. The setup here stretches to a couple of toilets, a shower, a washing-up area and facilities to deal with rubbish and chemical disposal; anything else you require to keep you happy you’ll need to bring along with you. Among the bits you might like to consider packing are barbecues for evenings spent out in the open in the company of a few beers and bangers as the sun sets. And if you’ve got a dog that you feel might appreciate the scenery too, feel free to bring them along to get out on country and coastal walks. Speaking of the coast – that’s the Jurassic Coast, a fine stretch 10 minutes’ drive away for beaches, boat trips, fishing and fossil hunting. For other days out, Exeter, Yeovil, Taunton and Dorchester are all within a 45-minute drive.

Campground type

Caravan sites 18
Tent sites 18
RV & Motorhome sites 18
Open now
Opens 4 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 4 Apr to

Reviews

9.7

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Peaceful, spacious site with great country views. Generous pitches, handy picnic tables. Toilets/showers always clean & well-kept. Owners friendly & helpful. Good base for Lyme Regis. Minor road noise sometimes, facilities are basic for some.

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Anonymous

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Liked The spot is beautiful, Nigel one of the owners a lovely person very genuine and helpful. Showers and toilets very clean,no issues with hot water therefore I would recommend that Campsite to everyone needeing peace and beautiful views.

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Great campsite

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Amber F.

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Liked Loved the views, the layout and the little picnic benches that come with it.
Friendly greeting, nice facilities including fridge and charging point.
Shower was hot and good pressure.

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Lovely campsite with great large pitches. Very peaceful. Toilet and shower very…

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giannina p.

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Liked Lovely campsite with great large pitches. Very peaceful. Toilet and shower very clean. Great to have good fridgefreezer facility and somewhere to charge phone.

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Great location—tucked away in nature yet close enough to reach easily. The…

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Anonymous

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Liked Great location—tucked away in nature yet close enough to reach easily. The owners are incredibly friendly and make you feel welcome from the moment you arrive. All the facilities you could need are right on site—clean showers, well-kept toilets, and tidy pitches. Perfect for a relaxing getaway without sacrificing comfort.

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One of the nicest camp sites I've visited. Lots of space between…

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Rosanna S.

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Liked One of the nicest camp sites I've visited. Lots of space between pitches, beautiful views and walks, good facilities and clean. Loved the family bathroom.

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Friendly and relaxed host, made me feel very welcome. Lovely spot, never…

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Paul W.

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Liked Friendly and relaxed host, made me feel very welcome. Lovely spot, never overcrowded, facilities basic but perfect for my needs.

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Very clean toilet and shower. Very friendly. Stunning view. Easy to get…

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Tracey W.

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Liked Very clean toilet and shower. Very friendly. Stunning view. Easy to get to.

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely quiet site with fab views

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Anonymous

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Liked Lovely well maintained site with extra spacious pitches and fantastic views. The site intentionally keeps lots of space available so you can stretch out.

There's picnic benches by most pitches which is a nice touch. Makes things much easier when camping.

Really close to the Jurassic coast for some fossil hunting or beach time.

Disliked The toilet blocks is quite far away up a steep hill from the main field if you're at the bottom end.

If you've got a low car the driveway might be a bit of an ordeal. We struggled a bit but not a big deal.

On our second night 3 very noises families arrived all traveling together, letting their kids run riot completely ignoring the "quiet site" rules. Warden apologised, but I'd rather he just asked them to be quiet. Ruined our second evening, which is a shame as the stay was otherwise fantastic.

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Facilities and views were fab.…

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Joelle H.

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Liked Facilities and views were fab.

Disliked Crossing the A35 to get into Lyme regis

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Hazel P.

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Liked Space privacy location

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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 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 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

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Penn Farm Campsite

Penn Farm

Lyme Regis

Dorset

England

DT6 6BZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.75753°N
2.93422°W

Route directions

The site entrance is on the eastern end of a short stretch of dual carriageway. Go onto a layby, then down a lane from the layby. The postcode you need is DT6 6BZ.

Nearest transport

Coach
12.4 km Coach Station
29.8 km Yeovil Bus Station
31.1 km Bus Station
Rail
5.5 km Axminster Rail Station
16.9 km Crewkerne Rail Station
18.3 km Honiton Rail Station
Ferry
38 km Exmouth Ferry Landing
38.1 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
38.5 km Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
Airport
34.2 km Exeter International Airport

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

It’s a very fine part of the world, the Jurassic Coast – and guests at Penn Farm will be close to one of its huge draws, the fossil hunting mecca of Charmouth, just under 10 minutes’ drive from the site. Chesil beach (half an hour) and Durdle Door (an hour) are both worth exploring too, and of course there are some stunning walks to be had along the coast path pretty much wherever you choose. Telly fans might already recognise the backdrop of West Bay (15 minutes) if they’ve ever watched ITV's Broadchurch; also familiar to foodies will be the backdrop of chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s pad River Cottage, around 20 minutes’ drive away. If you fancy having a go at your own bit of outdoor cheffing, perhaps you’d also like to have a whirl at catching your own supper on a fishing trip from Lyme Regis (10 minutes). If you’ve brought the kids along, it’s a good idea to plan days out in Dorchester (35 minutes), where there’s a dinosaur museum and teddy bear museum, at the farm park at Kingston Maurward (40 minutes) or at Weymouth’s Sea Life Centre (45 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Charmouth West 3.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Lyme Regis Front Beach 3.9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Seatown 8.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaton (Devon) 11.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eypemouth 11.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mapperton House & Gardens 16.5 km

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 23.3 km

Abbotsbury Swannery 25.9 km

Montacute House 26.5 km

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 27.2 km

National Trust

Shute Barton 9.1 km

Loughwood Meeting House 9.4 km

Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 16.1 km

Barrington Court 23.2 km

Montacute House 26.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Champernhayes - Monkton Wyld - Wootton Fitzpaine 1.5 km

Fishpond Bottom - Wootton Fitzpaine and River Char 3.6 km

ROUSDON 7.1 km

Langdon Hill - Golden Cap - Langdon Hill 7.5 km

Thorncombe – Forde Abbey and the River Axe 7.8 km

Local events

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

    Dorchester, England 36 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Penn Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Penn Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Penn Farm Campsite? It’s a very fine part of the world, the Jurassic Coast – and guests at Penn Farm will be close to one of its huge draws, the fossil hunting mecca of Charmouth, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Penn Farm Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  2 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Penn Farm Campsite? From $45.59 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.