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
Campground type
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3
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.- The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
Languages spoken
English
Campsite types & availability
Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
Adults only 
3 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20) 1 night, 2 adults
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Otter's Nest shepherd's hut
Adults only 2 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/site Dimensions: 4.3m width x 2.1m length (14.0ft width x 7.0ft length) Calculated area: 9.1m² (98.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £120 (£120) 2 nights, 2 adults
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Badger's Retreat shepherd's hut (ensuite)
Adults only 2 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Dimensions: 4.3m width x 2.1m length (14.0ft width x 7.0ft length) Calculated area: 9.1m² (98.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £140 (£140) 2 nights, 2 adults
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Fox's Den shepherd's hut (ensuite)
Adults only 2 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Dimensions: 4.9m width x 2.1m length (16.0ft width x 7.0ft length) Calculated area: 10.4m² (112.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £160 (£160) 2 nights, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 92% of visitors View breakdown
would recommend this campground to a friend
would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Quiet and relaxing site.
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Liked: Fabulous clean and tidy site, such a quiet and peaceful site for a relaxing weekend.
Facilities are always clean and the fridge on site is great when camping with a tent. 2nd visit and will definitely be back again.
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Clean and lovely peaceful site
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Liked: All of it , it was a lively peaceful site with great amenities for the price
Disliked: Nothing
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The setting is beautiful. Good sized pitches. Lovely and quiet.…
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Liked: The setting is beautiful.
Good sized pitches.
Lovely and quiet.
Disliked: Nothing really.
Facilities a bit basic but easily outweighed by setting.
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Lovely, tranquil site with no unnecessary extras
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Liked: The peace and quiet was just what I needed. The fact that this was a small campsite, but the pitches were big and relatively private was a real treat. I wasn't expecting a fire pit to be provided, which was a nice suprise. (Wood is available to purchase). The shower and toilets were clean. I'll definitely be going back for a quick escape, especially as it's only 20 minutes from where I live.
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Nice place. decent facilities. Recommended
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Liked: Nice location. Quiet site. Decent facilities.
Disliked: Some of the pitches could do with some maintenance
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Amazing place, Adults only so cant to give a top rating for children
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Fox's Den shepherd's hut (ensuite)
Liked: Everything was perfect, I could live there if was a laundrette, the camp is so peaceful, fairly easy to find just past the main farm. All huts have thier own enclosed space and just open the gate and more space, our dog thought it was his birthday getaway. Despite having adult children and grandson it was nice to have an adults only time away just us and our dog, The huts are quaint, shower was amazing. Firewood for sale with an honesty box. Fire pit for it and a BBQ. Clean and extremely well looked after. Best two days we’ve had in ages so thank you so much Hobby Farm.
Disliked: Not staying longer :(
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Beautiful location, great site. Really felt close to nature.
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Badger's Retreat shepherd's hut (ensuite)
Liked: Stayed in Badger shepherd hut for 2 nights. It was a very last minute decision, but Pitchup made it very easy to book and the information on the facilities and directions was good. Hobby Farm was a lovely, secluded site, quiet and scenic in a pretty little Dorset village. The shepherd hut was perfect, very cosy and comfortable with an en-suite shower & toilet, kitchenette and double bed. The hut has its own enclosed garden, so was secure for our dog to roam in and had a picnic bench, fire pit and BBQ. Fire wood was sold on site, there was a good pub in the village and the site was close to Bridport, Charnmouth, Lyme Regis and some great walking along the Jurassic coast. It was great find, and we will definitely be going back. The campsite was also nice with hard standings for vehicles and toilet, shower and washing up facilities.
Disliked: Really could not find fault.
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Well recommended.
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Liked: Absolutely beautiful place, plenty of space, very clean, top marks
Disliked: I'm thinking.... nope.
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Basic but comfy, all essential facilities on site, gorgeous location.
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Badger's Retreat shepherd's hut (ensuite)
Liked: Basic but comfy accommodation. Had all the essentials including a hot shower, electric heater, kettle and Freeview tv.
Absolutely stunning setting, really peaceful and quiet.
Close to local attractions and just down the road from a great pub that serves lovely food.
Disliked: Bed could be comfier, could have done with a couple of coat hooks for coats. Slight issue with condensation in the morning.
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Peaceful, rural retreat.
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Liked: Quiet, peaceful, rural location. Small but spacious campsite, lots of areas to walk the dog, lovely pond. Easy walk to a very nice pub (The Five Bells in Whitchurch). Toilets & showers clean. Washing up area and somewhere to leave rubbish.
Disliked: Nothing, it was a basic but adequate stop off - I could have stayed longer.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Adults only
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Farm Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
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
Nearest transport
Bus
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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| Seatown | 2.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Charmouth West | 3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Eypemouth | 3.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Lyme Regis Front Beach | 4.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
| West Bay (West) | 4.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Mapperton House & Gardens 6.7 mi
Abbotsbury Swannery 12.7 mi
Montacute House 14.7 mi
Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 18.1 mi
Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 19.5 mi
National Trust
Shute Barton 9.5 mi
Loughwood Meeting House 9.6 mi
Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 13.5 mi
Barrington Court 14.2 mi
Montacute House 14.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Langdon Hill - Golden Cap - Langdon Hill 1.6 mi
North Chideock - Symondsbury and More. 1.7 mi
Fishpond Bottom - Wootton Fitzpaine and River Char 2.5 mi
Seatown - Golden Cap - Ridge Barn - Stanton St Gab 2.5 mi
Champernhayes - Monkton Wyld - Wootton Fitzpaine 3.2 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)
Dorchester, England 18.6 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.
Offers
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- 20% off 20% discount (3-night stay)
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Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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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?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon On-park accommodation Arrive: 1:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Hobby Farm? From $26.54 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.