Situated just a couple of minutes outside of Bridport, Ernie's Plot is a peaceful adult only touring site, located within a ten minute drive of the Jurrasic Coast and West Bay Beach. There are eight hardstanding pitches, each with a water point and coin-operated metered electric. You can pick up essentials, fresh eggs and tasty local produce from the onsite shop, with a pub within a ten minute stroll. Dogs can join too!
Why you'll love it at Ernie's Plot
Small and peaceful adult only touring site with countryside views, great for wildlife spotting
Onsite shop with essentials, local produce and fresh eggs, a ten minute walk to a pub
A two minute drive to Bridport, within a ten minute drive of the Jurassic Coast and West Bay Beach
About the site
A peaceful adult (16+) and dog friendly campsite with scenic views towards Colmers Hill, enjoying both glorious sunrises and visiting wildlife. For days out, the site is also within a ten minute drive of Bridport, Eype Beach and Seatown Beach!
The site is home to eight hardstanding pitches, each measuring 8m x 8m, suitable for trailer tents, caravans, campervans and motorhomes. Each pitch has its own water supply and a coin-operated electric hook up.
Bridport town is around a 20 minute walk or five minutes on the bus, with a stop just down the road from the site. The town hosts a market every Wednesday and Saturday selling local produce, with many places to eat and drink.
For evenings onsite, you are welcome to bring along a BBQ (not disposable), just please ensure it is raised from the ground. You can also pick up ingredients from the onsite shop. Do note, open fires are not permitted.
Dogs can join you for your stay, with up to two pups allowed per pitch.
Ernie's Plot is open all year round.
Facilities and amenities
Accessible facilities
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets on site
Café / restaurant / takeaway
Drinking water
Family friendly
Shop
Showers
Toilets
W.C. disposal
Adult only
Electric hookups
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
Each pitch has a water point and coin operated electric meter. There are two code-accessed toilets with a shower available for a 50p charge, one also has underfloor heating. The small onsite shop stocks essentials, local produce and ice cream, along with fresh eggs from the onsite chickens.
There is also a Waitrose within a five minute drive, plus The Ilchester Arms is only a ten minute walk away.
A note from the site themselves...
The land was my grandfather's, he was the landlord of the local pub since 1929, which he took over from my great-grandfather who was a licensee in 1916. He would walk the cows from the pub (to be milked) to the barn at Ernie's plot which is still there.
My passion for the outdoor lifestyle and countryside helped me in my decision to create a place for others to come and enjoy as the land had stunning views of Colmers Hill and the surrounding countryside. I have added some livestock which consists of Jacobs sheep, ducks and chickens. I sell daily fresh eggs on my site.
As I have a love of trees having the land allowed me to recently plant 70 native trees and two hedgerows which has encouraged much wildlife from deer to foxes.
Map and address
Park address
Ernie's Plot,
Miles Cross, Symondsbury, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6AA
Spacious hardstanding pitches measuring 8m x 8m with 16 amp electric hookup and water. Electric is metered and payable by coin on site. Suitable for trailer tents, caravans, campervans and motorhomes.
VW-Type Campervan - Electric Hardstanding PitchesMay 2025
Lovely clean and tidy site at the foot of Colmers Hill, so beautiful views too. Toilets/showers also nice and clean.
Easy walk into Symondsbury estate or Bridport.
Would definitely go there again. It would be an excellent stopover on route to West Country.
A good stay
Recommends site
Anna H
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Motorhome - Electric Hardstanding PitchesMay 2025
Close to a busy main road and large lay-by which can be noisy at times especially in the night.
The site is beautifully kept with great mowed lawns. The facilities on each pitch include water, coin operated electric and great hardstanding. We travelled in our 7.6 meter motorhome which fitted fine. The facilities on site were well kept maintained and nice and clean at all times. The owners were very accommodating and even left a little gift package for us on arrival. Great scenery, 10 minute walk to the local pub, five minute walk to the nearest bus stop which takes you into Lyme Regis or Weymouth. We went to West Bay, which is the nearest coast, buses go on the hour.
All in all, great site.
Excellent, peaceful stay
Recommends site
Claire B
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Sprinter-Type Campervan - Electric Hardstanding PitchesApr 2025
We had an amazing stay. Very well kept and showers and toilets always very clean. We highly recommend. Only a short walk away from town.
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What time is check-in and check out at Ernie's Plot?
Check-in is available from 2pm until 6pm on your day of arrival. Please let the site know if you're delayed. Departure is due before 11am on your final day.
Is Ernie's Plot dog-friendly?
Yes, your pups are more than welcome to join you with up to two dogs allowed per pitch. Please make sure dogs are kept on their lead and not left unattended. Breeds and crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act are not permitted.
Does Ernie's Plot allow BBQs and campfires?
If you're after some al fresco dining, BBQs are allowed please just make sure they are raised off the ground. Sorry, disposable BBQs and open fires are not permitted.
Does Ernie's Plot allow group bookings?
Sorry, group booking are not allowed unless they have been arranged prior to your visit. Hen and stag parties are not permitted.
What amp is the electric hook up at Ernie's Plot?
The electric hook up is 16 amp and coin operated.
Does Ernie's Plot have a shop onsite?
Yes, there's an onsite shop selling all your essentials along with fresh local produce and eggs.
Things to do on site and in the Bridport area
If you are looking for a day at the beach, you will be spoilt for choice. Charmouth Beach is 15 minutes away, a great spot for fossil hunting, with West Bay Beach Dorset (10 minutes) being ideal for swimming or grabbing an ice cream.
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens (20 minutes) are a series of gardens with exotic plant life and unique themes. From Burma to South America and Australasia, you can enjoy a journey around the gardens of the world!
Lyme Regis (20 minutes) is also perfect for a day out. The charming seaside town is home to quaint shops and eateries, with sight seeing boat trips and an aquarium too.
Other nearby attractions include:
National Trust - Golden Cap (5 minutes)
National Trust - Burton Bradstock (10 minutes)
Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre (15 minutes)
Abbotsbury Swannery (25 minutes)
Seaton Beach (30 minutes)
The listing for Ernie's Plot was last updated on June 9th, 2025 at 2:24 AM