Adult Only Grass Pitch Non Electric (3 at Hobby Farm)

I read previous reviews, most good and a few not so good. I came to the conclusion that perhaps the not so good ones had just booked the wrong type of campsite. Hobby Farm is a very functional small campsite. No reception, no shop, just a couple of toilets, a couple of showers and I would estimate about 10 pitches for camping around the edge of the field we were in. There were some shepherd huts in the adjacent field although I don’t know if they shared the facilities with us or had their own. In peak season I would argue that there would be queuing for the facilities, but for us in October there were probably no more than 6 pitches occupied and about 12 people on site so it worked just fine. There is a friendly pub (Five Bells) close by - if you use the pubs postcode you will virtually be at the site. Pub was open between 6-10 with food orders until 8 with a good menu. For our needs (4 motorbikes for a weekend away) Hobby Farm was great.

Lovely farm setting with a picturesque lake. Quiet in October with clean and hot showers which is a must for us. Were never bothered by owners and staff so left to get on with. Just how we like it. Made use of the log burners that are located at each pitch. Would stay again :)

Such a lovely place with most tranquil surroundings and the cabin is so comfortable and cozy. We so enjoyed the fire at night making bbqs and star gazing. Loved meeting the horse neighbours. And took a little row in the boat around the lake :)

Pros: 1) good pitches for tents. No hardcore under the grass which a lot of campsites have so no needing to hammer in the pegs with Thor's Hammer. They're pretty level and some even have a picnic bench. 2) beautiful area with great views. 3) hands off approach from the owners (some campsite hosts can be a bit... suffocating, so it's refreshing that we were left completely alone. 4) great location for getting out and about to various places, Lyme Regis being a notable example. Also, check out the Beer Quarry Caves if you like history! It was a great place and only 30 minutes away, with the donkey sanctuary only a short drive from there too. Cons: 1) star taken off for the facilities - they do the job but not enough of them and even with just two other sets of campers we had cross over/waiting for the toilets and showers. When you're using the loo or a shower, you feel as though you're in there with whoever else is using the them and can hear everything. Would be good to have more hooks for hanging things on too. 2) I've not taken a star off for this as not really the site's fault - we didn't really get much of the touted peace and tranquility. There was nearby loud music every night until very late, and there also seemed to be a bell ringing practise on one of the nights from the nearby church, doing battle with the music which seemed to grow louder as if they were trying to drown out the church! We were also unlucky and had quite a loud, obnoxious group of campers decide to set up right next to us who liked a drink shall we say. So overall, can't say it was particularly relaxing despite the potential of the location and scenery. Would I return? If the facilities were improved (and had a bit more sound proofing), yes. I'd be willing to take the gamble that we just struck unlucky the first time with the amount of noise.

Great campsite! Directions to find it are simple to follow, then once you get there it's everything you could want. The pitches are well spaced out and have their own washing machine drum firepit. Some of the pitches have a picnic bench, which is a bonus. The toilet/shower block is great and the communal fridges are really handy. Some lovely walks in the area and a pub just down the road! Lovely peaceful location, and even heard owls at night. Will definitely be back!