Sweet Hill Farm
Sweet Hill Farm
4.67 /5
Nestled between Southwell and Portland Bill, Sweet Hill Farm enjoys a superb location on the Isle of Portland with a selection of almost wild camping pitches. Soak up the spectacular scenery overlooking the coast and spot an abundance of wildlife here, complete with onsite riding school for beach trips on horseback! Dog friendly.
Spacious selection of almost wild camping pitches, filled with wildlife
Great onsite facilities including a riding school, playground and canteen during peak season
Direct access to the coastal footpath leading to the iconic light house Portland Bill
About Sweet Hill Farm
Spread across approximately five acres of level ground with stunning views towards Portland Bill and the Dorset coastline, camping here is a treat. Keeping things refreshingly simple, with minimal facilities leaving as little impact on the land as possible. All pitches are on grass and provide an almost wild camping experience for tents and small campervans, with sunrise, sunsets, and stargazing aplenty on the shared camping field. Please bring own camping equipment. Just a short walk will take you to the cliff edge, the perfect sunset watching spot over beautiful blue waters. You'll also find the site is home to plenty of wildlife including owls and kestrels, and there's no light pollution here too - ideal for nights under a starry sky. In peak season and holidays, enjoy the daily specials from the onsite food canteen! Dogs welcome at an additional cost and the site own a horse riding school too, with bookable riding lessons.
Sweet Hill Farm is open from 09/02 to 31/10 in 2024 and from 14/02 to 02/11 in 2025.
Facilities include compost toilets and a shower block with two free cold showers, and six hot showers. The hot showers cost £1 per three minutes and tokens can be bought onsite.
There are a few pubs located under a mile away from the site, including the Eight Kings and the Royal Exchange.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 77 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
20 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (Sweet Hill Pasture)
Max 4 people
Spacious grass pitches for tents, trailer tents, campervans and motorhomes, without electric. Pitches measure approx 6m x 10m.
14 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (Sunrise Patch)
Max 4 people
Spacious grass pitches for tents, trailer tents, campervans and motorhomes, without electric.
12 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (The Far Away Field)
Max 4 people
Spacious grass pitches for tents, trailer tents, campervans and motorhomes, without electric.
23 x Optional Electric Grass Pitches (Sammy's Paddock)
Max 4 people
Pitches with optional electric hook up, suitable for tents, trailer tents, campervans and motorhomes.
8 x Electric Grass Pitches (Mollie's Meadow)
Max 4 people
Pitches with electric hook up, suitable for tents, trailer tents, campervans and motorhomes.
4.67 /5
94%
would recommend
"The views from the site are mind-blowingly beautiful and the sunrise/sunsets were just stunning"
Abigail S - Aug 2024
"If you want natural & chilled, then this is for you"
Victoria T - May 2024
"The riding stables are on your doorstep and sea in minutes, with sunsets, lighthouses and climbers"
Camilla B - Sep 2023
"The best thing was literally sitting out at night, looking at the sky"
Nigel E - Sep 2023
"Simple facilities but everything you needed for a bit of semi-wild camping"
Jennie M - Aug 2023
"Stunning campsite, welcoming people and beautiful dog called Romeo. What more could you ask for!"
Harry A - Jun 2023
"The on-site café was great with excellent coffee and smoothies"
Paul M - Jun 2023
"The facilities were really impressive and clean"
Tilly W - Jun 2023
"Friendly atmosphere, staff and bacon & egg baps!"
Jonathan C - May 2023
Lovely staff, views & animals
Recommends site
Harry C
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This is a rural site with pigs, goats & horses. It is peaceful. Bring wellies if it's wet, as it can muddy. Lovely helpful staff. You can purchase tea, coffee & cake. Good, hot showers paid for with tokens.
Beautiful location
Recommends site
Amelia S
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Really lovely location, beautiful walks and views. Says they don't allow big same sex groups, however we were kept awake most of the night by a big group who were drinking and being very loud. We don't have a problem usually but we booked this because we thought it would be quieter.
Great location
Recommends site
Graeme O
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A great spot overlooking the Portland Bill lighthouse. It is a working farm, with lots of animals to look at and peaceful, with a festival/wild camping vibe. Such a lovely place.
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Things to do on site and in the Portland area
The island is a stunning location stretching for four miles with easy access to Weymouth and the Jurassic Coast. Less than half an hour by foot you'll find a quiet pebble beach situated below Portland castle, perfect for swimming in the sun!
Explore Portland, known as 'the jewel of Dorset', with a rich history and plenty to do from fishing to rock climbing. Sample a taste of the delicious ice cream on offer at the Portland Bill lighthouse.
Guests can also explore the island on horseback with riding lessons available at the site's own riding school!
Attractions nearby:
- Chesil Beach
- South West Coast Path
- Portland Castle
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