Camping

Eweleaze Farm campsite is only open from the 3rd to the 31st August
The online booking system is now open (below) - please note the change to the booking fee.

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2009 news:
We are hoping that the camping this year will run broadly along the same lines as 2008, although hopefully with less rain! 2008 was by far the wettest August we have ever had, and so by the laws of averages we are hoping 2009 will be better.

We are keeping the Beach and Point feilds car free this year, as this proved very popular in 2008. There are still 5 other fields on which you can park by your tent.

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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, and parking by your tent is allowed on most of the fields. 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).

Camping dates (nights) for August 2009

Booking and Fees - 2009
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)

We charge a flat rate non-refundable booking/vehicle fee of £10 for each motor vehicle. Motorcycles pay a one off £10 booking fee for the group. Groups without a motor vehicle are charged a £2 booking fee. There are no extra charges for extra tents, gazebos, pets etc.

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

The non-refundable booking/vehicle fee is payable immediately on booking.

After paying the booking fee, you may log back into your booking at any time using your booking reference number, and change the dates, numbers of people and other details, subject to the dates still being available.

The balance may be paid at any time from 8 weeks to 2 weeks before the start of your stay - we will send email reminders. Note that the booking cannot be changed after it is fully paid.

Terms and Conditions

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Getting There

By Car: sat nav DT3 6ED takes you most of the way – we are south/seaward of the main road

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.
	Image produced from the Ordnance Survey Get-a-map service. Image reproduced with kind permission of Ordnance Survey and Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland

By train: National Rail
To Weymouth, from Bournemouth/Southampton/Waterloo, Bristol/Bath and other locations, or

By coach: National Express
To Weymouth, from Bournemouth and other locations, or

Get the X53 Poole to Exeter Jurassic Coastline bus, getting off at The Spice Ship, Preston, (recommended) or Osmington, £5.50/adult single for any distance on this service. This ticket also allows travel on the Bournemouth-Poole local bus for a connection. Weymouth to Preston/Osmington on this service £2.10 adult.

By taxi from Weymouth: Weyline - 01305 777777
£9.50. Ask them to drop you right down to reception, not just at the top of the hill, or

By local bus from Weymouth: First Buses
503 Weymouth to Waterside Holiday Park, £1.40/adult - £1.05/child, single, walk from here 300m to site, see directions below, or
4B Weymouth to Preston/The Spice Ship, £1.40/adult - £1.05/child, single, walk from here 1000m to site, see below

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 Holiday 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, The Spice Ship, along 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.

Printable Directions

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

- Enjoy -