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 food trailer during peak season

Breathtaking sky views, for perfect sunrises, sunsets, and stargazing from your pitch

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.


Facilities and amenities

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 icon

Adult only

allow-commercial-vans icon

Allow commercial vans

allow-pets icon

Allow pets

bike-hire icon

Bike hire

cafe-restaurant icon

Café / restaurant

communal-bbq icon

Communal BBQ

disabled-facilities icon

Disabled facilities

drinking-water icon

Drinking water

electric-hookups icon

Electric hookups

entertainment icon

Entertainment

family-friendly icon

Family friendly

fires-allowed icon

Fires allowed

fishing icon

Fishing

games-room icon

Games room

glamping icon

Glamping

golf icon

Golf

horse-riding icon

Horse riding

hot-tub icon

Hot tub

internet-access icon

Internet access

kids-club icon

Kids club

kids-playground icon

Kids playground

laundry icon

Laundry

near-beach icon

Near beach

near-pub icon

Near pub

open-year-round icon

Open year round

peaceful icon

Peaceful

rv-pitches icon

RV pitches

shop icon

Shop

showers icon

Showers

swimming-pool icon

Swimming pool

toilets icon

Toilets

tv-room icon

TV room

vineyard icon

Vineyard

water-hookups icon

Water hookups

watersports icon

Watersports

wc-disposal icon

W.C. disposal


A note from the site themselves...

We set up our site to diversify the land after hosting a group of scouts. They made a compost toilet and had so much fun, that we thought we should share our space with everyone!

One of the reasons we love what we do is that we get to meet so many people from all over. Guests love the location and proximity to the coast, whilst also relaxing onsite under the stars.

We've learnt a huge amount very quickly and strive to provide a relaxing holiday for our guests!


Map and address

Park address

Sweet Hill Farm,

Sweet Hill Road, Portland, Dorset, DT5 2DS

Coordinates

50.5275, -2.4478 | SY 68 69

View on Google Maps

Sweet Hill Farm is ideal for...

Couples

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 77 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

20 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (Sweet Hill Pasture)

Max 6 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 6 people

Spacious grass pitches for tents, trailer tents, campervans and motorhomes, without electric.

12 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (The Far Away Field)

Max 6 people

Spacious grass pitches for tents, trailer tents, campervans and motorhomes, without electric.

23 x Optional Electric Grass Pitches (Sammy's Paddock)

Pitches with optional electric hook up, suitable for tents, trailer tents, campervans and motorhomes.

8 x Electric Grass Pitches (Mollie's Meadow)

Max 6 people

Pitches with electric hook up, suitable for tents, trailer tents, campervans and motorhomes.


Sweet Hill Farm reviews

4.67 /5

67 reviews

94%

would recommend

Overall
4.67
Location
4.88
Value for money
4.78
Service
4.75
Facilities
4.4
Cleanliness
4.54

"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

Harry C

0

0

VW-Type Campervan - Optional Electric Grass Pitches (Sammy's Paddock)Sep 2024

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

Amelia S

0

0

Small Tent - Non Electric Grass Pitches (Sunrise Patch)Sep 2024

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

Graeme O

0

0

VW-Type Campervan - Electric Grass Pitches (Mollie's Meadow)Sep 2024

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.

Share your feedback

Did you stay at Sweet Hill Farm? Tell us what you thought!

Create a review


FAQ

Check-in is between noon and 9pm and you must vacate your pitch by 10:30am on day of departure.

Yep, up to two 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. Dogs cost £5 each per booking.

The setting here on the Isle of Portland is ideal for trips to Portland Bill lighthouse as well as exploring the glorious Jurassic Coast. A riding school on the site also offers riding lessons for those looking to venture the island on horseback.

Yes, you're welcome to bring all of these free of charge.


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
The listing for Sweet Hill Farm was last updated on October 31st, 2024 at 3:56 PM

Similar sites

Zambuka Campsite

Zambuka Campsite

Osmington, Weymouth, Osmington (9 miles)

Small, adult only farm site with panoramic views, just 15 minutes from Durdle Door. Open year round.

Hardyes Countryside Camping

Hardyes Countryside Camping

Dorchester, (14.5 miles)

A tranquil site with farmland views and clear night skies for star gazing, close to the Jurassic coastline.

Thorncombe Farm

Thorncombe Farm

Higher Bockhampton, Dorchester, Higher Bockhampton (14.1 miles)

Quiet camping, touring and glamping bell tent site with campfires and dogs welcome. Set in idyllic Hardy Country.

Primrose Fields Campsite

Primrose Fields Campsite

East Stoke, Wareham, East Stoke (15.6 miles)

Family camping with campfires on a wildflower meadow, near Bovington Tank Museum, Monkey World and Lulworth.

Pineapple Farm Holidays

Pineapple Farm Holidays

Salway Ash, Bridport, Salway Ash (21.5 miles)

Adult-only, dog friendly site with complimentary fire pits in the Dorset AONB, 15 minutes from Bridport and beach.