Hobby Farm

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  • Dog-friendly, adults-only couples’ country retreat in rural Dorset
  • A 10-minute drive from Charmouth and 15 to Lyme Regis and West Bay
  • Walking paths to the beach from the site; pub a five-minute stroll
Whether your pastime is active or more laidback, Hobby Farm in Marshwood Vale has you covered. Like a bit of walking? Set in the Dorset National Landscape, this site’s got that in spades. Prefer relaxing? As a small adults-only site with a low-key atmosphere where guests are encouraged to be respectful of one another, the place is kept nice and peaceful too… The site’s also a 10-minute drive to the famous fossil beach in Charmouth (for hunting dino remains) and footpaths connecting to the coast from here mean you can roam on down through the green countryside in about an hour and a quarter. If Fido fancies a break, you can bring him as well: dogs are welcome at Hobby Farm. For beaches with a bit of bustle, West Bay and Lyme Regis’ restaurants, bars and boutiques are less than a 10-minute drive away, and if guests are hankering after eats closer by a pub serving grub is about a five-minute walk up the lane. A supermarket is less than a 15-minute drive away for supplies if you're aiming for alfresco cooking (and barbecues are allowed back on base). If legs still have a little life left in them, Stonebarrow Hill (a 10-minute drive) has 25 miles’ worth of trails around Golden Cap. Factor in a stop uphill for vistas of Lyme Bay over to Dartmoor, then keep going to Langdon Hill-Wood via Smugglers’ Trail. Or carry yourself off towards the cliffs for the old Thorncombe Beacon and views of Bridport and Chesil Beach, one of England’s longest shingle shorelines.

Site type

Tent sites 14
Motorhome sites 14
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 191 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

95% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Hobby Farm: Adult-only oasis, praised for rural peace, private pitches, spotless facilities (toilets, showers, fridge/freezer). Guests loved the calm, wildlife, local attractions & pub. A relaxing escape, though a few noted minor upkeep & narrow access. Back-to-basics, chill vibe.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Fabulous site!

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Cathryn N.

Unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked Beautiful site. Very picturesque. We went in September so very peaceful. Surrounded by fields and horses. The owner was really friendly and happy for us to stroke and watch the horses. The pub nearby was absolutely delightful. A real gem! Beautiful village with a church - nice to stroll around.

Disliked The showers were cold but that might have been a one off because everything else was perfect!

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Great site, very clean and well…

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Anonymous

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Liked Great site, very clean and well looked after beautiful countryside. Will definitely return.

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See above

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David P.

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Liked Nothing

Disliked Rough and ready very basic - not for me paid for two nights left after one.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site clean facilities, pub just up the road

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Roger D.

Unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

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Clean toilets and showers, plus good…

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Anonymous

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Liked Clean toilets and showers, plus good size washing up area. The site overlooks a small lake and benefits from the sunset into the evening.

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Love how quiet and tranquil the…

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Rob G.

Unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked Love how quiet and tranquil the site is and the location. Great pub a 5 minute walk away and the shower and toilet facilities were good.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, peaceful and beautiful 😍

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Laura T.

Unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked Absolute gem of a campsite. Well provisioned. Clean toilets, warm and clean showers. Really peaceful site. Owners were really responsive and helpful.
Perfectly situated for holidaying.

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Anonymous

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Liked We both liked the small and quiet nature of the campsite.
The facilities were first class and the whole area around the kitchen and showers were kept very clean.

We would certainly recommend it to others we know.

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good sight great price and will be back again.

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Nicholas J.

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Liked Loved this sight

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We didn’t end up staying so…

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Elizabeth W.

Unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked We didn’t end up staying so can’t really comment..it seemed like a lovely location

Disliked Felt so unwelcome & uncomfortable that we left within ten minutes of pitching…nothing to do with the owners of the site or the facilities but everything to do with a fellow camper on the opposite side of the field who complained about our exceptionally low music (country) within moments of us putting it on…approx 7pm…it was literally as low as it would go…coming from a 4 inch cube wi-fi speaker…not a ghetto blaster !!! She whined that she could hear it 🤯 well, we could hear their talking actually from the only dining table they had completely taken over…but I didn’t think for a minute to go over and ask them to shut-up !! Upon checking with the owners subsequently…they confirmed it is not a silent site and they DON’T have a NO MUSIC policy…we had intended to watch a film on a laptop in the evening in our tent but realising this would no doubt cause further conflict & spoil our stay…we left…very disappointed & upset. It was a very quiet, adult only site…that is why we chose it !!!! We felt we’d made a big mistake booking this site. We’d been driving all day & didn’t get home until 1am…absolutely exhausted…doing that seemed preferable to the hassle & selfishness we’d encountered…

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From the manager: We are unsure why this review has been written a month after your stay. You have already been in touch with us immediately after your stay to say exactly the same to us privately and now in a public way. Our campsite is quiet but is not
a “silent” campsite and we don’t say anywhere about no music.

We encourage a site where noise is kept to a minimum so that all can appreciate the beautiful, quiet, natural space. We expect campers to respect each other and to deal with your own intolerances in a mutually respectful way between yourselves. Maybe you should have asked them to talk more quietly?

Hobby Farm

Features

Adults only

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 Picnic table 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

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Bush Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities 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

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Hobby Farm

Whitchurch Canonicorum

Bridport

Dorset

England

DT6 6RJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.75551°N
2.84665°W

Route directions

Coming along Blunts Road from Ryall, pass Hobby Farm (the equestrian stables) and look for the next turning on the right to find the site. It's better to use the Google Maps location for Hobby Farm Holidays to find the exact spot rather than using the postcode. If coming from the A303 and Crewkerne, after Bettiscombe, your satnav may suggest going down a bridleway to Mandeville Stoke Farm. Don't take this turning but carry straight on instead.

Nearest transport

Coach
6.4 km Coach Station
25.9 km Yeovil Bus Station
29.3 km South Station
Rail
11.5 km Axminster Rail Station
14 km Crewkerne Rail Station
19.7 km Maiden Newton Rail Station
Ferry
32.5 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
43.6 km Exmouth Ferry Landing
44.3 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
Airport
40.3 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

Book as much time as you can off work, as this area’s brimming with things to do. Quirky times can be had at Lyme Regis’ crazy golf course on the promenade, while boat trips are available from West Bay to see beaches from a watery vantage point. Meanwhile, museums like Dinosaurland Fossil (15 minutes' drive) will school you on what puts the Jurassic into the Jurassic Coast. For country houses with a twist, former Cistercian monastery Forde Abbey is a 20-minute drive or you can journey an hour into the countryside past Yeovil for Sherborne Castle. Car enthusiasts can have a gander at the Haynes Motor Museum near this 16th-century Tudor mansion, some 50 minutes from Hobby Farm. Back towards the coast, town times are top in Sidmouth, 40 minutes east by car, with its Regency houses, botanical gardens and donkey sanctuary. Heading in the other direction will take you to the Hardy Monument on Black Down within 35 minutes for views of the West Dorset Heritage Coast from way up high.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Seatown 4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Charmouth West 4.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Eypemouth 6.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lyme Regis Front Beach 7.4 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
West Bay (West) 7.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mapperton House & Gardens 10.7 km

Abbotsbury Swannery 20.4 km

Montacute House 23.7 km

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 29.1 km

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 31.4 km

National Trust

Shute Barton 15.3 km

Loughwood Meeting House 15.4 km

Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 21.7 km

Barrington Court 22.9 km

Montacute House 23.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Langdon Hill - Golden Cap - Langdon Hill 2.6 km

North Chideock - Symondsbury and More. 2.7 km

Fishpond Bottom - Wootton Fitzpaine and River Char 4 km

Seatown - Golden Cap - Ridge Barn - Stanton St Gab 4 km

Champernhayes - Monkton Wyld - Wootton Fitzpaine 5.2 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

Lodge, cabin, pod or hut
Otter's Nest shepherd's hut
  • 20% off 20% discount (3-night stay) –
  • 25% off 25% discount (4-night stay) –
  • 30% off 30% discount (7-night stay) –
Lodge, cabin, pod or hut
Badger's Retreat shepherd's hut (ensuite)
  • 20% off 20% discount (3-night stay) –
  • 25% off 25% discount (4-night stay) –
  • 30% off 30% discount (7-night stay) –
Lodge, cabin, pod or hut
Fox's Den shepherd's hut (ensuite)
  • 20% off 20% discount (3-night stay) –
  • 25% off 25% discount (4-night stay) –
  • 30% off 30% discount (7-night stay) –

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Hobby Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hobby Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hobby Farm? Book as much time as you can off work, as this area’s brimming with things to do. Quirky times can be had at Lyme Regis’ crazy golf course on the promenade, while … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hobby Farm?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Hobby Farm? From $41.77 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.