" Beautiful setting, clean facilities and great shower, the lake/pond was full of nature and the view was incredible. The whole atmosphere is peaceful and very relaxed. Very convenient location for local sights"
All enquiries please email: camp@westdorsetcamping.co.uk
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Adults Only
Country Camping Retreat
West Dorset near to Lyme Regis
Coronavirus update
Hobby Farm Campsite is only open for our 3 shepherd’s huts from 2nd December 2021. All camping pitches are now closed until end of March 2021.
Due to social distancing, Tom, the site owner, will be on site each day cleaning the facilities and answering any queries. He’s available on the phone at other times.
Adults Only
Country Camping Retreat
West Dorset near to Lyme Regis
Struggling to find Us?
SATNAV USERS – VERY IMPORTANT
PLEASE DO NOT USE OUR POSTCODE TO FIND US – this covers a very large area and it will take you miles away!
ON GOOGLE MAPS find us by typing:
“HOBBY FARM HOLIDAYS”
Is Hobby Farm Campsite For Me?
Camping at Hobby Farm is rustic and rural and is probably more suited for experienced campers.
We know that many of our campers come here to experience simplicity and to be left alone to appreciate our lovely surroundings. As such, we do not intrude and leave campers alone but we are available by phone if you have any questions or you can always catch Tom, the owner, when he is on site each morning between 8 and 9 am and each evening around 6 pm.
Our facilities don’t clean themselves. Tom cleans the toilets and showers twice daily and in addition, there is an onus on all campers to clean after use to maintain cleanliness, especially in these unsettling times. We provide cleaning products and disposable towels for this purpose.
Our two fields are not bowling greens! Both gently slope and because we don’t allocate pitches, you choose your spot on arrival on a ‘first come first served’ basis. If you are in a camper van, please remember to bring your own chocks.
We are not a campsite for large groups who want to listen to loud music or talk throughout the night keeping others awake.
The peaceful, relaxing atmosphere of Hobby Farm can only be maintained if everyone is willing to contribute and respect others.
glamping
countryside
near coast
pet friendly
- Adult-Only Camping
- Suitable for Tents - Trailer Tents - Campervans
- 3 Glamping Shepherd's Huts
- 15 Non-Electric Grass Camping Pitches
- Fishing Holidays
- Surrounded by Wildlife
Looking for a Dorset Rural Retreat or Glamping Holiday ?
Relax and unwind at Hobby Farm, our peaceful, countryside campsite retreat in the heart of the Dorset Marshwood Vale, West Dorset, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There are numerous footpaths leading to the nearby coastal beach at Charmouth and it is just a 10 minute drive to the bustling seaside town of Lyme Regis. There’s also an abundance of wildlife all around the site with otters and ducklings to be found on the pond, horses grazing nearby and even a badgers set on the hill. There’s also a lovely country pub serving great food and ale just a 500 yard walk down the lane too!
Choose from our 15 non-electric grass pitches for tents, trailer tents, campervans or, if you are looking for ‘posh camping’ why not try one of our 3 well-equipped glamping Shepherd’s Huts, Otter’s Nest and Fox’s Den both situated at each end of our fishing pond and, since August 2020, we have added Badger’s Retreat, in its own field and with ensuite toilet and shower.
Whatever you choose, you can be sure of a relaxing stay at Hobby Farm Campsite and wake up to the sound of birdsong or the distant church bells.
Take a wander around the campsite...
Footpaths Galore
West Dorset is teeming with countryside and coastal footpaths and Hobby Farm is the perfect place to begin and end a variety of walks in a network of pathways. Go through fields, narrow lanes, over styles and alongside streams and farmland and watch nature at its best.
Peace and Quiet
Nature surrounds you at Hobby Farm and with that comes a sense of peace and quiet. With like-minded campers nearby (and not right next to you), can can be sure to enjoy space, freedom and tranquility.
Sea and Lyme
The seaside town of Lyme Regis is just a short 10 minute drive from Hobby Farm. Visit the harbour, walk along the promenade, play crazy golf in the beautifully kept gardens overlooking the golden beach or simply sit and enjoy a cream tea or glass of wine on the seafront.
HOBBY FARM CAMPSITE IS OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND BOOK DIRECT FOR OUR BEST PRICE
Opened April 2019
BOOK ONLINE TODAY
Pitches and Shepherd’s Huts must be pre-booked online.
Full refunds given for cancellations up to 7 nights prior to arrival.
Pricing
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Non electric grass pitch from £15 per pitch per night
Our adult-only pitches are non designated so you can pitch where you like in our field that has toilet, shower and washing up facilities. Pitches are for 1 or couples. There's a fridge and freezer for communal use and you can charge your phone too! Pitches are suitable for tents or campervans only. Not suitable for caravans.
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Shepherds Huts from £35 per night
We have a choice of 3 Shepherd's Huts. For Otter's Nest and Fox's Den, the toilet and shower facilities are currently shared with our campsite visitors. Badger's Retreat has own ensuite facilities.
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Well Behaved Dogs £2 per dog per night
We allow dogs on our grass campsite and in the Shepherd's Hut.
NO STAG OR HEN PARTIES
Our aim is to provide quiet and peaceful surroundings for all our campers.ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURES
For the Shepherd’s Huts, arrival time is from midday and depart by 10 am For adult-only pitches, arrive any time after midday and depart by midday.
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How to Find Us
SATNAV USERS – IMPORTANT
PLEASE DO NOT USE OUR POSTCODE TO FIND US – this covers a very large area and it will take you miles away!
ON GOOGLE MAPS find us by typing:
“HOBBY FARM HOLIDAYS”
You will find us near to the village of Whitchurch Canonicorum in the Marshwood Vale. From the A35 in Morcombelake, turn into Ryall village and continue through following signs for the village of Whitchurch Canonicorum.
At the Five Bells pub, take the right turn into Blunts Hay Lane and continue 500 yards along this road and if you are camping or staying in Fox’s Den or Otter’s Nest, go past Hobby Farm (equestrian stables with tall gates). The next turning on the right you will see the sign for Hobby Farm Holidays on the gate. Open the gate and drive up the track and turn left. The 2 shepherd’s huts and are in the field on the right in the bottom field. Pitches are to the left in the top field.
Otters Nest is to the right side of the pond and Fox’s Den to the left. If pitching, then go through to the top field to the left and choose any position that suits you. If the fields are very wet, please do not bring your vehicle into the field but park your vehicle by the entrance gate.
If you are staying at Badger’s Retreat, then you need the equestrian stables entrance. Open the tall gates and drive in. Call Tom on 07881 563571 and he will direct you to the nearby field where Badger’s Retreat shepherd’s hut is situated.
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- Set in West Dorst AONB
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- Otter’s Nest
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- Otter’s Nest
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- Inside Fox’s Den
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- Inside Fox’s Den
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- Inside Fox’s Den
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- Hobby Farm Site
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- Horses Nearby
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- Hobby Farm Site
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- Inside Otter’s Nest
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- Inside Otter’s Nest
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- Site small fishing pond
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- Otter’s Nest
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- Otter’s Nest
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- Otter’s Nest
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- Otter’s Nest by the fishing pond
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- Facilities
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- Facilities
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- Toilet facilities
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- Shower facilities
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- Pub 500 yards away
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- Seatown beach 10 minutes drive away
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- The stunning West Dorset countryside
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- Marshwood Vale