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 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.
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.
Site tariff
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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