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Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite

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Portesham, Weymouth, Dorset

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Nestled in the Dorset countryside, just a 15 minute drive from Weymouth and the Jurassic Coast, Portesham Dairy Farm is a family run site surrounded by patchwork fields. The site caters to caravans, motorhomes and tents with level, sheltered and fully serviced pitches. Furry friends will love their visit too, with dog groomer and dog pampering facilities available on site.

Nestled in Weymouth amongst Dorset's countryside, close to sandy beaches

Family-run farmsite surrounded by rolling patchwork fields, nearby walks and trails

Lovely onsite facilities including dog grooming and pampering!

About Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite

Just a short drive from the Jurassic coast, the site borders the rural village of Portesham, and offers walks across rolling Dorset close at hand. Only a short drive to Weymouth and Dorchester. The campground has a wonderful family-run atmosphere and is ideal for quiet travellers or small groups. A small playground is placed conveniently close to a number of pitches, allowing parents to easily keep an eye on children while the little ones play. Pitches are available in four main types - standard (non electric, drinking water is available at shared points nearby), semi serviced (with 16-Amp electric), fully serviced (with 16-Amp electric, drainage and a drinking water tap) and super pitches (with electric, drainage, drinking water tap and TV aerial) available on both grass and hardstanding (primary gravel) and in a variety of sizes. Friendly dogs are welcome at Portesham Dairy Farm, why not book your dog in for a pamper with Shannon the dog groomer whilst you are here, where everything from bubble baths to full grooming services is available for purchase. Caravan storage also available so why not let the team tow your caravan on and off the pitch? Ideal for a late arrival! Visitors are in easy walking distance of the charming village of Portesham where the Kings Arms serves up award-winning local dishes and Duck's Farm Shop tempts visitors with deli and café treats.

Grass pitches are available from March to October, while hardstanding pitches are available all year round.

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Facilities and amenities

Facilities include communal buildings with hair dryers and shaving power points, and an additional portable building on the field, with toilets, showers and washing up room. There's also a launderette with tumble dryer (tokens), a dishwashing space with hot and cold water, and baby changing facilities.

A dog groomer is on site and WiFi is available, plus caravan storage. You can buy fresh local milk, milkshakes and other essentials from 'The Old Mill', which is home to the site's milk and fridge vending machines.

A rustic farm shop and cafe nearby offer treats, while the nearest pub is the Kings Arms a five minute walk away. A shop is only a short walk, and the local bus service stops just outside the pub.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilets

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal


A note from the site themselves...

Portesham Dairy Farm has been family-run right from the start. Beginning with 28-day camping in the 60s we moved to a licensed site in 1983! As you can imagine we have developed so much over the years and we take pride in putting our personal touch into presenting our peaceful part of the countryside.

Based along the Jurassic Coast we feel so lucky to welcome those from all over and show off what Dorset has to offer. From long beaches with seaside towns and quirky villages to the stunning views on endless country walks, we really hope there is something for everyone.

Our top priority is to provide the perfect holiday, whether that be full-fun packed or a complete unwind and relax. We're always making improvements to ensure the highest level of service and facilities.

When our customers are happy, we're happy!


Map and address

Park address

Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite,

7 Bramdon Lane, Portesham, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4HG

Coordinates

50.6679, -2.5632 | SY 60 85

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Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite is ideal for...

Couples

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 150 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

Standard Grass Pitches (Medium) at Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite

6 x Standard Grass Pitches (Medium)

Max 6 people

Marked grass pitches measuring up to 5.5m x 8m. No electric.

Semi Serviced Grass Pitches (Standard) at Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite

2 x Semi Serviced Grass Pitches (Standard)

Max 4 people

Smaller semi-serviced grass pitches measuring up to 5m x 6m, with a 16 amp electric hook-up point.

Semi Serviced Grass Pitches (Medium) at Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite

19 x Semi Serviced Grass Pitches (Medium)

Max 6 people

Grass pitches measuring up to 5.5m x 8m, with a 16 amp electric hook-up point.

Super Grass Pitches (Standard) at Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite

2 x Super Grass Pitches (Standard)

Max 4 people

These pitches measure up to 5m x 6m and have a 16 amp electric hook-up and TV point, as well as drinking water tap and grey waste drainage point.

Super Grass Pitches (Medium) at Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite

13 x Super Grass Pitches (Medium)

Max 6 people

Grass pitches measuring up to 5,5m x 8m, with a 16 amp electric hook-up and TV point, as well as drinking water tap and grey waste drainage point.

Super Grass Pitches (Large) at Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite

6 x Super Grass Pitches (Large)

Max 6 people

Grass pitches measuring up to 6m x 10m, with a 16 amp electric hook-up and TV point, as well as drinking water tap and grey waste drainage point.

Semi Serviced Hardstanding Pitches (Medium) at Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite

34 x Semi Serviced Hardstanding Pitches (Medium)

Max 6 people

Hardstanding pitches measuring up to 5.5m x 8m, with a 16 amp electric hook-up point.

Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches (Medium) at Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite

54 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches (Medium)

Max 6 people

Hardstanding pitches measuring up to 5.5m x 8m, with a 16 amp electric hook-up point, drinking water tap and drainage point for shower or sink water.

Super Hardstanding Pitches (Medium) at Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite

5 x Super Hardstanding Pitches (Medium)

Max 6 people

Hardstanding pitches with 16 amp electric hook up & TV point, drinking water tap, drainage point for shower or sink water. Maximum unit size 5.5m wide x 8m depth.

Super Hardstanding Pitches (Large) at Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite

9 x Super Hardstanding Pitches (Large)

Max 6 people

Hardstanding pitches measuring up to 6m x 10m, with a 16 amp electric hook-up and TV point, drinking water tap and drainage point for shower or sink water.


Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite reviews

4.74 /5

88%

Recommend

82 reviews
Overall
4.74
Location
4.62
Value for money
4.68
Service
4.77
Facilities
4.74
Cleanliness
4.9

Return visit

Bradley M

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VW-Type Campervan - Semi Serviced Hardstanding Pitches (Medium)Feb 2024

Third visit to the site since December. Warm welcome from staff and facilities kept clean at all times. Great walk to Martinstown from site, passing Hardy Monument. Will be back for more walks soon. Highly recommended.

Site's response

Thank you for your very kind review and so pleased that you are enjoying your stays and local walks. We look forward to seeing you and the dog again for a fourth visit.

100% recommend!

Phoebe L

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VW-Type Campervan - Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches (Medium)Jan 2024

Lovely campsite. So clean and the toilets are immaculate! Good communication prior to arrival and lovely pitch for our van when we arrived. The added bonus of fresh milkshakes and orange juice in the mornings was amazing! We already can't wait to rebook.

Site's response

Thank you for the very kind review and recommendation. We are so pleased that you thought it was a lovely campsite. We look forward to seeing you both again soon.

Return trip

Bradley M

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VW-Type Campervan - Semi Serviced Hardstanding Pitches (Medium)Dec 2023

I returned for a second weekend and what a great site. Staff really friendly and remembered me from my previous trip. Lots of walks and staff were great at giving directions and ideas of places to walk. Hardy Monument is a great place to walk from the site. Clean and quiet. I will be returning in the new year.

Site's response

Thank you for the very kind review comments - so much appreciated. We look forward to seeing you and your dog back again for another stay in the New Year.

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Please read Rules carefully as a visitor to the site, you agree & accept the rules of the site.

1. Visitors must be holiday makers only. (No commercial vehicles).

2. No more than 4 adults or 2 families booking together unless prior agreement. No single sex groups. Check out by 11am.

3. If you are asked by the site owners / staff to leave the site (for whatever the reason may be) you will do so in the time limit set by site owners / staff.

4. Keep to the speed limit of 5 MPH whilst on site.

5. Dogs are to be kept on leads at all times whilst on the site and it is your responsibility to clear up after your animal. Strictly No dogs allowed in farm yard, play area, or facilities buildings. No dog exercising on the camping field. Dogs must never be left unattended in cars, caravans or tents etc.

6. Strictly no smoking in farmyard or facilities buildings.

7. Litter is to be deposited in bins provided. As the producer of rubbish it is your responsibilty to recycle as much of your waste as possible, local recycling centres are listed on the notice boards on site. Household rubbish disposal for rubbish not suitable for recycling is provided and there is a multi recycling bin. Strictly no camping equipment or large items to be placed in site bins.

8. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times. Children are not allowed in the farmyard unattended. Parents please respect other that people without children may not want to hear your child, so please be aware of the amount of noise your children are making (especially evenings). Children must return to their tents etc by 9.00pm.

9. BBQ's are allowed but please make sure they are kept off of the grass. No camp fires including fire pits.

10.You and your party will behave in a polite & respectful manner to fellow campers and site staff at all times.

11. You and your party will leave the facilities buildings in a clean and tidy manner, (children under 8 years to be supervised by an adult at all times).

12. Please keep noise to minimum after 10.00pm. we do not permit the use of car stereos playing whlst on site, No musical instruments, CD players or similiar applicances to be used between 10.00pm - 9.00am.

Staff cannot be held responsible for someone else's bad or inconsiderate behaviour, if there is problem with person or persons being too loud or behaving in an in appropriate manner, if you are happy to speak to the people that are disturbing you in the first instance that is ok but please be polite as if there is an argument between you, both of you could be asked to leave . Please come and inform staff who will deal with the problem.

If you or your party are asked to be quiet by a fellow camper or a member of staff & you do not take any notice and/ or staff receive complaints, it is likely that you will be asked to leave the next morning.

13. Generators are not permitted.

14. On the day of your departure pitches must be vacated by 11.00am unless a late stay has been pre-arranged.

15. All persons using the site and it's facilities do so at their own risk. No responsibility is accepted by the owners for personal injury or inconvenience, loss or damage to personal property, including vehicles.

16. It is possible in some circumstances that facilities may be temporarily withdrawn due to maintenance, renovation, adverse weather conditions, or if your holiday is affected by other factors outside of our control. Compensation or refund fees cannot be provided for any inconvenience, unfortunately.

17. Deposits are not refundable. All nights booked are chargeable in full.

Staff reserve the right to amend / change these rules without notice.

The aim of all staff is to provide you with a pleasant and peaceful holiday.


FAQ

Check-in is between 1pm-9pm and you must vacate your pitch by 11am on day of departure.

Yes, up to three well behaved dogs are welcome per pitch, provided they are kept on a lead whilst onsite and are not a breed/crossbreed listed under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. A footpath goes directly from the site to acres of countryside for your pooch to explore, plus there is a dog groomer onsite offering baths, trims and other luxuries for your four legged friend. Caravan sitters are also available to hire for dogs whilst you're spending the day exploring the surrounding area.

Yes, a layout of the site is located here.

Both the Jurassic Coast and the charming seaside town of Weymouth can be reached in just 15 minutes by car, with a Blue Flag award winning beach and historic harbour. Spend the day hunting for fossils along the Jurassic Coast or take a stroll to the National Trust owned Hardy Monument for incredible views over Dorset. You're also nearby: *Abbotsbury (1.9 miles) - with stunning scenery atop Abbotsbury Castle ruins and access to Chesil beach, the Hardy Way and Jurassic Coast Path. *Portland (11.3 miles) - take in dramatic coastal views from Pulpit's Rock and wander the South West Coast Path loop around the island. *Monkey World (20.4 miles) - home to more than 250 primates, adventure playground, cafe and more.


Being ideally located on the Jurassic Coast, visitors are guaranteed to enjoy walks around the area, particularly the Hardy Monument, a National Trust landmark offering spectacular views of Dorset.

Don't miss Abbotsbury in West Dorset, which offers a great day out, including a visit to the swannery and perhaps a leisurely stroll around St Catherine's Chapel, a 14th century retreat that is free to enter.

For a taste of the seaside, and an activity kids will love, make the short journey to Weymouth to explore the beach, collect fossils, enjoy the fairground rides or a visit to The Sealife Centre and Sand World. Monkey World in Wareham is a favourite with families, even on overcast days, offering a chance to get up close with rescued primates through both indoor and outdoor activities.

The listing for Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite was last updated on April 19th, 2024 at 2:02 AM

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