Hallett at Portland Bill Campsite
Hallett at Portland Bill Campsite
4.47 /5
If you're looking for an off-the-beaten-path getaway, look no further than Hallett's at Portland Bill. This family-run, wild site sits near the southern tip of Dorset's Portland Peninsula, less than a five-minute drive (or a 20-minute walk) from the Portland Bill promontory and its red-and-white striped lighthouse. With its remote coastal location, the grass pitches are perfect for campers and tourers to reconnect with nature.
Direct access to coastal path and a pub within walking distance
20-25 minute' drive to Weymouth and West Dorset Heritage Coast
Dog-friendly almost-wild camping with incredible sea views
About Hallett at Portland Bill Campsite
The site offers almost wild, back to basics camping and touring on the Portland Peninsula in Dorset. Ideal for tents and tourers of all sizes, drive up to your pitch on a green field with spectacular sea views, and prepare to embrace island life. Most things are within walking distance here. Take a 25 minute stroll along the clifftops of the South West Coast Path, and you'll reach the sheltered pebbly beach at Church Ope Cove. It's a perfect spot for paddleboarding and kayaking, so make sure to bring your gear! If you're carrying heavy equipment, no worries - it's just a quick five minute drive away. You can also head south/southwest past the lighthouse and discover Pulpit Rock, a man-made stack that looks like a book leaning against a lectern. Not only is it a breathtaking sight, but it's also an ideal spot to catch some truly incredible sunsets. On site, campers are welcome to bring their furry friends along as long as they are kept on leads. And what's a camping trip without a campfire or barbecue? Guests are welcome to start their own fires and cook up a storm on the grill.
Hallett at Portland Bill Campsite is open on the following dates for 2024: 12/07 to 13/07, 19/07 to 20/07, 26/07 to 02/08, 05/08 to 02/09, 13/09 to 14/09, 20/09 to 21/09 and 27/09 to 28/09.
Facilities include portable toilets. Please note, this is an almost wild site, and there are no showers.
Shops and restaurants are around a five minute drive away in Weston or Easton. There is a pub called The Pulpit's Inn, just a five minute walk away.
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 50 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 4 people
Spacious non electric grass pitches, most with sea views. Suitable for tents only measuring 3m x 3m.
4.47 /5
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would recommend
Okay overnight stay!
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Mariell S
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Great campsite and nice views which offers great walks! However, the on site toilets were terrible, dirty and full of spiders.
Amazing views. Bargain pop up site!
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Sarah H
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If all you need is somewhere to pitch your tent with absolutely amazing views this is the place! Really friendly owner. Bargain price. There was a few portaloos, rubbish and recycling bins. Field was a bit bumpy but just drive very slow. Was lush and peaceful. Brilliant place to explore Portland and Weymouth. Definitely recommend and will definitely be coming back. Thanks very much.
Wild and windy
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Adrian L
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Great little site, fabulous views. Really windy for the 3 nights we stayed. Access is a bit tight but was doable in a 7.4m motorhome, would be easier if the access slope was concreted all the way across. Easy enough to dispose of black waste but as there's only one tap, it was being used to rinse out cassettes as well as for drinking water, so not ideal.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Portland area
Just a 20 minute drive away is the sandy beach at Weymouth, the perfect spot for some traditional seaside fun. Take a pedalo out on the water or play a round of miniature golf.
At the entrance to the harbour is Nothe Fort, a 19th-century defensive structure with underground corridors and a museum. You'll also get some stunning views of the Jurassic Coast while you're there.
If you're up for some adventure, head to the West Dorset Heritage Coast, which is just 25 minutes away.
Check out Chesil Beach, a 17 mile stretch of pebbles that protects the Fleet Lagoon. You might even spot some migrant birds while you're there! Don't miss the elegant winged residents of Abbotsbury Swannery, and make sure to visit the Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, known for their colourful magnolia blossoms.
For a truly unique experience, head to Dorset Falconry Park, just 40 minutes away. Get up close and personal with gentle owls, fly a hawk to your glove, or just sit back and relax while you take in the bird of prey displays.
Other attractions nearby include:
- Portland Museum (5 minutes)
- Easton Gardens (5 minutes)
- Rufus Castle (5 minutes)
- Olympic Rings Stone Sculpture (10 minutes)
- Portland Alpacas (10 minutes)
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