Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite Reviews
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.
4.75 /5
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Excellent site
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Martin L
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Very friendly service. Showers and toilets were spotless.
Site's response
Many thanks for your very kind review and so pleased you thought it was an excellent site with friendly staff and spotless facilities. We look forward to seeing both of you again.
A pleasant stay
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Barrie A
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Pleasantly surprised on arrival at the warm welcome at reception and interacting with the cleaning crew. This is the first time I have used a private club site as was a member of CAMC for over 20 years. You cannot fault the cleanliness of the site and the range of facilities on offer. Vending machines are situated opposite reception and I felt that if I had arrived at the site late at night with no provisions at all, I could have bought drinks, dinner and breakfast! Fresh milk on tap too! There are also provisions in the shop that are open during reception hours. Loos and showers were good clean and warm areas. A big fenced dog walking field is available. There's even a dog washing tap by the motorhome grey waste area! Will return as it was a convenient stop over site.
Site's response
Thank you for the very kind review and pleased that you had a pleasant stay. We look forward to seeing you again.
Lovely little site
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Lorraine T
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Lovely peaceful site, ever so clean and friendly. Everything you need to hand. Pub a couple of minutes walk with great food.
Site's response
Many thanks for the very kind review. So pleased that you had a lovely, peaceful time and we look forward to seeing you again.
Great peaceful site
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Nigel M
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Lovely site and only 15 mins into Weymouth. Great pitch with all facilities close by.
Site's response
Thank you for your review, we are pleased you had a peaceful stay and thought the site was great. We hope you visit us next time you are in the area.
Nice, but could be excellent
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Michaela T
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A very clean site and notable, modern, high tech shower, which was simple to use even for technophobes. It had adjustable heat and was nice and hot! You could eat your dinner off of the toilets! Plug cable for the electric was also provided for you to plug your cable into. Pitch was level. Situated a short distance by car to West Bay, Abbotsbury and Charmough. This was one of few sites that allowed 3 dogs, when choosing it. Friendly staff at the kiosk, always waving as we drove past. Entry is via a traffic light system, with barriers that go down into the ground, handy if you don't want to get in and out of your vehicle. Vending machines sold plenty of yummy goodies, such as milkshakes, coffees and fresh orange juice (you can see the oranges to be squeezed!) We had a medium, semi-serviced pitch and my only slight gripe was that I felt it wasn't very private or spacious feeling, especially when surrounded on every side by other people (maybe my own fault for not considering the size more!) Also, a slight negative was that there was no particular view, as tall trees surround the pitches, a bit disappointing the sea wasn't in sight. All that said, we would stay again, but maybe on a larger pitch. Open up some trees and provide bigger more private pitches, possibly with low hedges, and it would be excellent for us!
Site's response
Many thanks for your kind review, we are so pleased you liked the facilities as well as the exit and entry system. We are glad you got to enjoy all the local towns and villages. We will take all your comments on board and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Very clean
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Pamela T
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Very clean, quiet park. Good dog walking field and a walk straight from the site too.
Site's response
Thank you for the kind review and glad you thought the site was very clean. We look forward to seeing you again.
Our stay
Ronald S
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We were allocated pitch 61 and on arrival, the site was quiet. Once we set up, we then realised we were next to a play area for children, which we found noisy. Being next to the toilets, the area was too busy for us. We would certainly come back if we had the choice to select a pitch away from the children's play area. We found the pitch we were allocated was very good, however, my preference would be to be along the tree line or pitch 60.
Site's response
Thank you for taking the time to write this review, we are pleased you would stay with us again. Pitch 61, your allocated pitch, is near the facility blocks. Next time you book you can leave a special request saying whereabouts you would prefer on the site, and we will always do what we can to accommodate this request. We hope to see you again soon.
Clean and quiet
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Heather H
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We really liked the site - very quiet considering the size. We just found that there were not enough nearby walks for the dogs as the road to Abbotsbury is quite dangerous (no footpaths) and the other option - through the campsite. This started well, but was then so overgrown that we couldn't continue. Lovely farm shop nearby and good pub.
Site's response
Thank you for your kind review, we are pleased you really liked the site as well as the local farm shop and pub. There are many walks from the village Portesham, and an alternative walk along the old railway track to Abbotsbury. Reception would have been able to give you any more information you need. We hope to see you again soon.
Excellent facilities
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Lesley C
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The facilities at this site were exceptional! Really well maintained and a well thought out way of offering items to buy without having a shop. This is why I only scored 3 for service as there were no staff manning the vending service. My only criticism of the site was the occupants. My family and I only stayed 1 night but not one of us got a "good morning/evening" or even much of a smile.
Site's response
Thank you for the review. The staff at reception monitor the vending machines and are on hand if there are any issues. If after reception hours, there is a number on the reception window to call if required. Staff will always give you a greeting, but we do not have any control over the site occupants. We hope that you will visit us again.
Wonderful, clean and spacious site
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Lucy T
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An immaculately clean site with lovely big pitches set far apart. Quiet & peaceful, but still good for children. Lovely location close to the beach & rural Dorset.
Site's response
Thank you for your kind review, we are pleased you thought the site was quiet, peaceful and immaculately clean. We are also glad you thought the location was lovely and we hope to see you again soon.
Top place to go
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Stan S
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Excellent place to visit, very clean and very friendly customer service. Plenty to do if you have dogs with walking areas, would definitely go back again.
Site's response
Many thanks for the very kind review. So pleased that you will definitely come back to stay. See you soon.
Camping in Portesham
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Sarah R
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Great campsite, with very clean toilet and shower facilities. Brilliant campsite and area guide given at arrival. All staff were very friendly and helpful. My only slight criticism is unless you bring your own windbreaks, you have hardly any privacy. We found other campers just walking across our pitch, even though the guides ask you not to. Other sites we've stayed at have a hedge to stop this.
Site's response
Thank you for the kind review. So glad that you thought it was a great campsite. Sorry if the other campers were walking across your pitch as this shouldn't happen. We hope that you will visit us again.
A lovely site!
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Philip B
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What a little gem! Lovely located site with small milk/coffee/ice-cream stations. Local shop 2 minutes walk away. The pub is an extra minute away! Fantastically clean facilities. And the sun shone. Perfectly located for the Jurassic coast, although we left the van parked up and walked into Abbotsbury (30 minute flat walk).
Site's response
Many thanks for the lovely review and so pleased that you liked the site, facilities and local area walks/pub. We look forward to seeing you again.
Amazing place
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John C
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The site is perfectly placed for access to the Jurassic Coast a short drive away. There is a pub and shop within walking distance and some produce on site. We were made to feel very welcome by the staff. The facilities were in tip top order and always clean. My only criticism would be they look a bit industrial/temporary. Personally I would clad them with wood or stone to make them look a bit more rustic. We have every intention of booking again for next year and staying for longer.
Site's response
Many thanks for your review, we are pleased you felt very welcome and liked the facilities. We will take all your comments on board and we look forward to seeing you again next year.
5*
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Ian H
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One of the best facilities we have come across. Good cafe and pub within walking distance and even has a fresh milk vending machine. Will return.
Site's response
Many thanks for your kind review. So glad that you liked the facilities, local pub/cafe and the milk vending machine. We look forward to your return visit.
Fantastic
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Patrick T
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Fantastic park, lovely and quiet, and a nice space for each caravan/tent.
Site's response
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased that you thought the site was fantastic and we look forward to seeing you again.
Great campsite, great facilities!
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Max H
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Sue at reception was very friendly and helpful, which was much needed as it was only our second time! The facilities and location were excellent, and very clean. Will definitely be returning!
Site's response
Thank you for your very kind review and so glad that you had a great time. So pleased that you will definitely be returning for another stay. See you soon.
Lovely site
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Karen S
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Pitches are well set out and maintained. Shower block clean tidy and also well maintained. Reception was always staffed and a friendly hello and wave were given as you walk or drive past. The fresh milk/milkshake machine was a tasty addition. We visited the farm shop and pub just down the road (2 min walk) several times during week.
Site's response
Thank you for the very kind review. So glad that you thought it was a lovely site with well maintained facilities and that you liked the milk/milkshake machine. We look forward to your next visit.
Quiet and well organised
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Marvin P
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This was a very clean and organised park. We totally enjoyed our stay. The park was easy to access and was very secure. The milk machine was a nice touch as well. Totally recommend!
Site's response
Thank you for your very kind review. We are so pleased that you totally enjoyed your stay and would recommend the campsite. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Friendly, clean, quiet and easy to find
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Julie F
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Outstanding level of cleanliness throughout the site. Beautiful views, great area for dog walking and kids playground. Night time was quiet, so we got a great sleep. The automated entrance recognises your licence plate so no waiting for staff if you have pre-booked. There are vending machines for basics such as milk, coffee, even bacon, and a farm shop just 2 mins walk up the road. The site must be doing something right as it was virtually full in January! We would definitely return when in the area.
Site's response
Many thanks for your lovely review and so happy that you liked the site, facilities, dog walking areas and vending machines. We look forward to seeing you again when you return to the area.
Fantastic site
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Louise W
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Portesham Farm is one of the best sites we have stayed on. Hot showers any time of the day at the push of a button, great washing, drying facilities and the vending machine for eggs and bacon was fab!
Site's response
Thank you for the very kind review and so glad that you thought it was a fantastic site with great facilities and fab vending machine. We look forward to seeing you again.
A little gem
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Bruce W
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This site is so peaceful and quiet. The facilities are immaculate, it would put a lot of hotels to shame. The wardens are friendly and helpful and polite. We asked if we could stay another night and it was sorted for us. We will definitely be back.
Site's response
Thank you for this kind review, we are glad you thought the site was peaceful and immaculate. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your next visit.
Awesome place
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Lisa B
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Lovely site, lovely friendly people. Couldn't ask for more.
Site's response
Thank you so much for your kind review. We are so happy that you loved the site and thought it was awesome! We look forward to seeing you again.
A well organised site and well run
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Peter B
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Perfect setting, thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Facilities were spotlessly clean. Well recommended.
Site's response
Thank you for the kind review. Glad you enjoyed your stay and would recommend the campsite. We look forward to seeing you again.
Great stay
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Jane H
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Great stay. Very clean site. Pitches well spaced.
Site's response
Thank you for the review and 5/5 rating - very much appreciated. We are so glad you had a great stay and thought that it was very clean with well spaced pitches. We look forward to seeing you again.