The campsite is now closed until Summer 2008 - Opening dates 28th July - 25th August
We have been delayed by other work around the farm in getting the booking system ready. It is now being developed, and will be ready to go in early May.

We will give a week prior notice here, and we will also give prior notice to anyone who has emailed in a request. Again, apologies for the delay.

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2008 news:
We are investing quite a bit of money this year in new earth toilets, which will be in solid sheds instead of the tents of previous years. We are also constructing a new solar shower unit for the beach field, another set of solar showers next to the barns, and installing a biomass boiler to keep the water temperature up at times of limited sunlight.

This year we have decided to keep the beach and point fields car free. There will be parking by reception and landrovers/trailers to take your things to your chosen spot. We hope this will keep these fields safer and more tranquil.

On the subject of tranquility, we are not allowing amplified music on site this year, except on Saturday nights when it must finish at 11pm.

We now have an alcohol license, and so will be selling a selection of organic drinks in our shop, as well as the usual range of organic produce.

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Eweleaze Farm Camping

Every August we open the the farm for tent camping.The campsite is located 1km off the road down a farm track, in an area of outstanding natural beauty, making it quiet and secluded, and safe for children. There are extensive sea views from most parts of the site, and guests have the use of the of the private beach, which forms part of the farm.

The site covers several fields so it doesn't feel crowded, even on busy weekends, and it is usually possible to choose your own pitch. Friends and families can camp in groups as they please. Campfires are allowed, adding to the atmosphere, and firewood is usually available free of charge from piles around the farm.solar roof tiles, solar heating, solar slates, solar tiles, solar panel, solar panels, solar water heating, solar roof, solar pv, solar heating roof, solar heating tiles, renewable energy suppliers, solar thermal, renewable, energy, solar collector, uk, solex, roof, tile, slate, energy

Facilities
Each field has toilets, and there are free hot showers at two locations on the campsite, as well as some outside solar showers. There are some washing up sinks available around the site.

We have a small site shop, which sells organic meat from the farm (beef, lamb, chicken), our eggs, as well as organic milk, organic bread, firewood, gas, bbqs and other essentials. Other shops (Spar and Coop) are located 1½ km down the road towards Weymouth.

The site covers a large area, so there is loads of room for kids to run around, fly kites, play ball games and the like. We encourage the use of bicycles around the site to get to the showers, shop etc, so helping to reduce the amount of car traffic. Guests are free to explore all the areas of the farm, and to look at the animals if they wish.

> Pets are welcome as long as they are under control.
> We have comprehensive recycling facilities which we encourage guests to use.

The beach is a quiet, shingly cove running along side the site and out to a rocky headland. The headland forms a sheltered area with rockpools which is good for snorkelling. The beach is clean and good for swimming. Fires and barbeques are allowed on the beach - some campers have been known to catch their own supper!

Area The South West Coast path runs along the edge of the fields above the beach, with walks to Durdle Door and Lulworth to the East (via the Smugglers Inn at Osmington Mills), and Weymouth to the West (via the Oasis Cafe and the Spyglass pub at Overcombe....) There are other pubs close by including The Sunray in Osmington Village, the Spice Ship at Preston and the Springhead at Sutton Poyntz.
	Weymouth is 5 miles by car (walking 3 miles), and has a sandy beach, a harbour and very good nightlife. Dorchester with its museums, market and other attractions is about 6 miles. There are loads of attractions in the surrounding area, although many people find they never get around to leaving the site! This coastline forms part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, so fossil hunting is one more activity for the kids (and adults).

Booking and Fees - 2008
We charge an all inclusive fee of:

Adults:
£6/night Sunday to Thursday nights, and
£12/night for Friday and Saturday nights (and Sunday of the bank holiday)

Children, 5-14 inclusive:
£3/night Sunday to Thursday nights, and
£6/night for Friday and Saturday nights (and Sunday of the bank holiday)

There are no extra charges for extra tents, gazebos, pets etc. We charge a flat rate non-refundable booking fee of £10 on each booking, which also serves as a motor vehicle fee for the stay. Groups without a motor vehicle are charged a £2 booking fee.

Bookings are taken exclusively by debit/credit card on the online booking system (currently closed). Note there is no charge for using debit cards, and a 2% fee for credit cards.

The deposit is payable immediately on booking, and the balance 2 weeks before the start of your stay. After paying the deposit you may log back into your booking with a password to change the dates and numbers, subject to the dates still being available.

Camping dates (nights) for July-August 2008

Getting There

By Car:

From the West (Weymouth): Proceed through Preston and up the hill to Osmington. At the 30mph Osmington Village sign turn right onto a track. Drive for 1km over the hill and down to the farm.		From the East (A35): Take the B3390 and A353 to Osmington. Drive through the village and on exiting turn left at the speed limit sign, onto a track. Drive for 1km over the hill and down to the farm.
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By train:
To Weymouth, from Bournemouth/Southampton/Waterloo, Bristol/Bath and other locations, or

By coach:
To Weymouth, from Bournemouth and other locations, and then either:

By taxi - 01305 777777:
£10. Ask them to drop you right down to reception, not just at the top of the hill, or

By local bus:
To Bowleaze Cove or Waterside Caravan Park (last stop), about £6.50 for a family ticket, or
To Preston (The Spice Ship) or Osmington, about £5/family ticket, £2.10/adult, £1.45/child, and then:

On foot:
- From Weymouth, along the coast path until you find the site, or
- From Bowleaze, along the coast path until you find the site, or
- From Waterside Caravan Park bus drop off, following the public footpath through the tourers area and out onto a footpath running past pony paddocks, then following the signs, across the pony paddocks and into the back of the campsite.
- From Preston, Church Lane to the end, then following the signs through the pony paddocks as above, or
- From Osmington, along the main road (caution), west to the site entrance. There is also a footpath from the main road through Osmington, signposted next to Osmington Hill farm.

Alternatively:
Get the Bournemouth to Exeter Jurassic Coastline bus, X53, getting off at The Spice Ship, Preston, (recommended) or Osmington, about £5.50/adult.


Arrival
There are no time limits for arrival and departure. Please go to reception on arrival.

- Enjoy -