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Coppet Hill

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· Bridport, Dorset, England
600 acres hosted by Ellen K.
4 glamping pitches · 14 tent pitches
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Family-friendly
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Wildlife-friendly camping and glamping with private loos at each pitch, 15 minutes' drive from the coast

Coppet Hill Farm has been tended by Ellen’s family for 70 years and counting, established first by her grandfather back in the 1950s, the love of the land was born into each generation of the Streatfield family. Run in partnership with her parents, George and Amanda, the farm, once a dairy enterprise, has recently turned a new leaf, working with local organisations like the Dorset Wildlife Trust to prioritise the environment and biodiversity. The result is a sustainably farmed and responsibly managed campsite that's a relaxing retreat for campers and glampers and a permanent home to an ever-growing amount of wildlife.

For campers who like a little peace and quiet, the outcome of it all is heavenly. To ensure ample room for wildlife and habitats, the layout of the 10-acre camping meadow is wild and largely untouched. Pitches are spread out, with over 50 metres between each, and mown pathways lead into a small, central mown area where kids can play games. Facilities, meanwhile, include electric showers and drinking water taps, while each pitch has its own private composting loo nearby, as well as a firepit for that all-important campfire.

If you want a little luxury, Ellen has introduced a couple of glamping options, too, set in separate quiet meadows on the farm. There's a Lotus Belle Tent with a king-sized bed inside, a hot tub and its own kitchen and washing facilities, while a couple of 'Land Pods' – structures half way between a tent and a timber cabin – also have their own meadow space, with private ablutions and kitchen facilities.

While the quirky glamping options add intrigue and the wildlife-friendly camping has obvious appeal, it's really the location that makes the campsite stand out. Tucked in a fold down a narrow country road, views are of the hill that gives the farm its name, reached by following a bridleway that cuts through the land and runs up to the hilltop, a part of the long-distance Monarch's Way. Follow it another five miles and you'd ultimately end up in Bridport or change tack on the other side of the hill and you could potentially walk to Seatown or Charmouth Beach, though that, too, would take at least an hour and a half on foot. Hop in the car, though, and it's 15 minutes to either beach and 20 minutes to West Bay and Lyme Regis, where fossil hunting and ice-creams await.

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83 Ratings · 50 reviews
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Yuen M.recommends
August 12, 2024
Treecreeper
Our second year and we loved it even more! Looking for to our next trip!
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Philippa F.recommends
August 8, 2024
Foxglove
Gorgeous surroundings
Beautiful surroundings and wild flower meadows, very idyllic. Loved an early morning swim in the lagoon and wander back through sunflowers. Great facilities and endless options for summer evenings. We loved the personal pitches with loo, fire pit and running water. Would book again in a heart beat and recommend to family and friends.
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Jean H.recommends
July 25, 2024
Little Coppet Landpod
Camping with everything!
Fantastic experience at Little Coppet with our 2 boys (ages 3&5). The land pod had everything we needed and the top bunk was safe for our 5yr old, no bed guard needed. The space is amazing, so quiet and peaceful. We had great weather for the most part, the boys loved the barn activities and the freedom to run around outside our camping area (usually naked), talking to the ponies. The local area was great for exploring and we got some lovely recommendations for parks and swimming pools. We tried the farm sausages on our fire pit, they were excellent. Ellen and Pippa have thought of everything and it made camping with 2 little ones very easy and highly enjoyable. We would recommend this place to everyone who enjoys the outdoors and wants to make introducing an outdoor lifestyle to their kids, an easy experience. Thank you so much for a lovely holiday.
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Alison B.recommends
June 12, 2024
Sunflower
Beautiful campsite, we loved visiting, thank you so much
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Joe B.recommends
June 6, 2024
Blackcap
Exceptional campsite
We loved this campsite. We've stayed in about 20 campsites over the years and this is up there with the very best. Our pitch was the closest to the drop off area so great for loading and unloading. I think, like everyone, the campsite has struggled with the wet weather and the grass on the pitch was really struggling. Didn't bother us but might be good to expect some good old mud. The play barn and honesty shop is exceptional as were the showers and washing up facilities. The toilets were cleaned daily and having one on the pitch was so useful, as well as having your own water tap on every pitch. An incredible campsite if you love quiet farm camping, with tonnes of space between pitches, wonderful wildlife but also want decent showers and facilities. I have no doubt we will be back to see how the farm continues to diversify.
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Rachel J.recommends
June 2, 2024
Sunflower
Fantastic few days...
Myself and my 2 children aged 12 and 8 had a lovely time at Coppet Hill. Everything is so well thought out, with a toilet, tap, firepit at our pitch and shower very close by. The barn is great with table tennis, pool, table football plus much more. The honesty shop is so handy for wood, charcoal, kindling plus lots of essentials that you may have forgotten or run out of. We really enjoyed the 'tractor' ride, Pippa was a brilliant host and very informative. Shave Cross inn is defintely worth visiting and about 45 minute walk or so away depending if you have children in tow! Beautiful pub garden and food.
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Bridport, Dorset, England, United KingdomTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Ellen K.

Joined in April 2021
From the host
Just two miles from the Jurassic Coast, our 600-acre family farm is a peaceful haven for walking, wildlife and watching the world go by. We offer our visitors the opportunity to stay in individual secluded corners of the farm, all off grid, but with the luxury of individual compost loos, picnic benches and firepits. The quiet camping field, Landpods and Lotus Belle tent are all in different corners of the farm, do have a look at our map to find out more. Now with electric car charging points!
Nearby attractions

The site is situated in a Dorset area of natural beauty, with almost eight miles of nature trails, footpaths and bridleways on the farm, offering a fantastic chance to explore the hills and enjoy the sea views. A short climb up the neighbouring hill will give you amazing views of Lyme Bay and the Jurassic Coast, from Portland Bill in the east to Lyme Regis in the west. If a view of Lyme Regis isn’t enough for you, it’s only a 20-minute trip to the beach and seaside town itself. To explore the history of the town or arrange a fossil walk, you can take a trip to Lyme Regis Museum, but between the 13th-century harbour, known as the Cobb, and the rest of the historic town setting, there are plenty of things to keep you busy.

Food and drink

Drive the ten minutes to Symondsbury Kitchen (01308 424116) for breakfasts, light lunches, hot drinks and sweet treats, best enjoyed out on their terrace, dotted with plants and budding trees with umbrellas to shade you from the sun. The Shave Cross (01308 868358) pub is a 20-minute walk from the site. Set in a 14th-century thatched-roof inn, the pub serves a selection of local specialty beers, fresh, organic and award-winning artisan ciders and any cocktail you’re in the mood for if you just ask for Tom. Around 10 minutes' drive is The George Inn (01297 489419), a friendly local with a good outdoor seating area as well as a smaller 'snug' area indoors.

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