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Lovely site, not set out in rigid rows but more informally which adds to the atmosphere. On quite a steep hillside but almost all pitches are on level terraces. If you want evening sun ask for a pitch at the top of the hill. Don't forget your torch it is pitch black at night even on site. Amenities blocks good, and adequate shop. Only problems were access, the narrrow road in is quite steep and stressful! Disappointed we couldn't take our dog as she is a Staffie and so a banned breed at the site, bit narrow minded as some other dogs there were definitely not well behaved. Very international site and at times we felt like foreigners! Local pub, Talbot Arms very poor, limited choice of menu, tables frequently booked in advance, heaven knows why. Pub seems to be run by students, dirty tables, glasses not cleared and nowhere to sit to just have a drink unless you go outside. This pub could and should be an absolute goldmine, we saw the land lady once, she commented on how dark it was but left our empty dishes when she went! Unfortunately it appears to be the only pub in the village.
Lovely site cut into the hills a few miles from the coast. Each pitch is generous and cut flat as a terrace making for a really picturesque view. Absence of caravans makes a welcome change, had a really chilled vibe where we were. A couple of toilet blocks so you'll always be close and whilst they're not huge there weren't any queues. Generally they're clean and tidy, only to be improved if they had squeeguees and disinfectant in each shower cubicle. 20p for 4 mins of hot shower time is plenty. No campfires allowed but crank up the BBQ and its the same effect for bat watching. For an inland site it didn't suffer too badly from insects due to absence of lake/streams.
There is a small playground for the little ones but its a bit limited for over-7's. However, there is space for ball games and general play. The shop is well stocked and staff friendly. Perfect setting for a car trip (or long walk up/down the hill) to Lyme Regis. This was our first visit to that part of Dorset and we would definitely revisit, beach is good for swimming and beginner body boarding - sand at low tide, pebbles up top. Site is actually in Devon but LR is Dorset so you are right on the border with the fantastic Jurassic coast stretching along to the east. Lyme is pretty crammed so park at the newly extended long stay on the eastern side of town for £2 all day and walk back 5 mins to the centre and beach.
There are CoOp and Tesco Express in Lyme for provisions. We didn't sample the local pub this time but its only 5 mins from the site so pretty convenient.
Just come back from a short break at Hook Farm, first visited this camp site in 2003 Adrian and his wife had just bought the site it was very basic but nice. Going back last weekend was great to see Adrian and there family whose daughter is now 12, campsite is now fantastic still keeping the lovely feel of peace and tranquillity and great views they have put great terraces in which are very flat Toilets are great and nice to see a small well stocked shop. Site has a nice pub at the end of road and we walked to Lyme one day and to the Viaduct at back of campsite train used to run at back of site, Will be visiting again maybe September
Just returned from a few days of tranquil camping at Hook Farm. The staff are really friendly and helpful. The site is tucked away over looking the valley of Uplyme and is just a 40 minutes walk from the centre of Lyme Regis. The pitch we were shown to was very generous in size. It's peaceful there and the facilities are well maintained and clean. I'm sure we will return again sometime. A lovely spot to escape the hustle and bustle of town life.
Firstly, the site. The site is in a kind of dip/hillside and offers one or two nice views. It is an attractive site with lots of terraces to enable tents to be pitched, or vehicles parked.
There are two toilet blocks, one of which was closed for part of our stay. Each was divided men/women, with an area housing a washing machine. On the men's side there were 4 urinals, 4 toilets and just 3 showers in one block, 2 in the other. Showers were operated by inserting 20p for a 4-min. Shower. There was one hand-dryer and one hair-dryer (20p required).
We were told by other campers that the lowest point of the site was prone to flood in heavy rain, but did not experience this in a bout of heavy rain.
There was a children's play area.
The shop on site was opened at odd hours and served just basics.
What I didn't like was the lack of a restaurant/cafe on site, as I think camping has moved on from a fight with nature! The nearest pub in Uplyme was via a downhill walk (1/4 mile)and whilst it serves food it does not do so on a Monday. On Sunday they have a lunchtime carvery and this seems essential to book. Sadly, for me anyway, the beer, Otter, was NOT for me.
It was a short walk into Lyme Regis where there were some cafes, coffee stops and a few pubs offering food.
We went only for 5 nights, but left a day early as rain was forecast on our last morning and we did not want to suffer a wet tent, as check-out was 11am.
The site and location were not for us, but others we spoke with had been before and likely to return. As I indicated, I think camping has moved on and I want better facilities around us
Nice campsite in a superb location, but spoilt by an extremely officious warden. On arrival there was a slightly bizarre read through of the rules and regulations, which I was fine with, but then the way they're enforced is OTT. We were sat in our awning, chatting quietly (and I mean quietly - there were people snoring louder in their tents) when the warden turned up and virtually told us to go to bed.
Over the next few days there were other slightly odd complaints from the same warden over very minor things. We just smiled and nodded, but it's a shame that they didn't concentrate on more important things like resupplying toilet roll, keeping the facilities clean at busy times and other essentials.
Shame because the location and site layout were lovely.
We stayed here in our VW Camper at Easter - a lovely terraced site with electric hook ups, clean facilities and friendly staff. The site is quite quiet and family friendly and a great base to walk into Lyme Regis (which took us 45-60 mins) along the side of a river. A short walk away is the Talbot Arms pub which serves food and seems popular. I'd recommend this camp site and would certainly go again.
Access to this site is up a narrow lane. We were allocated a level pitch on a hard standing with our own designated grassed area. Toilets, showers and wash up area very clean. Local shop on site. Staff very friendly. A lovely walk down to Lyme Regis. Ask staff for directions, very easy. However coming back is all uphill, with last bit to the site being the hardest. We couldn't get a taxi, so had no choice! We did the walk there and back each day though! Would certainly recommend this site.
We love this campsite! It's friendly and quiet with great facilities. The showers and toilets are very clean and the on-site shop is small but stocks the essentials. There are great views from the pitches at the top but all areas are very nice with lots of trees for shade. Everything is well cared for. The walk to Lyme Regis takes around 30 minutes and is just lovely. This is the second year we have visited with our vw camper van and we will definitely be visiting again.
Returned to Hook Farm after several years waiting for the kids to get old enough to appreciate camping! It's a fantastic, beautiful site with great amenities, the rates were more than reasonable and it's perfect for a bit of peaceful star gazing once the kids are in bed, I'll be going back in a couple of weeks and throughout the summer for the foreseeable future, 10 out of 10 !
People were lovely, site looked nice. Toilet and shower block was above average. Playground small and probably most suited to 4-7 year olds, although only one or two children at a time.
One thing that I think fellow motorhomers need to know is the VERY narrow steep hill to the site. This is most definitely only suitable for one vehicle at a time.
Local shop down the road but by the time we got there they didn't have much.
We didn't make a trip into town as the weather was dreadful and we decided to just make it to our next destination. I would consider staying again if we visited here.
My wife and I stayed here for just one night while on our way down to Cornwall.
The site was easy to find and we were met by warm and friendly staff who explained about all the facilities available. The site also had a few static caravans and an area for tents a bit further up the hill, all the pitches for motorhomes or caravans were on flat terraces with electric hook up available.
The toilet facilities were clean and incorporated an area with a washing machine and drier there was also freezers to chill your ice packs, around the back of the toilet block were sinks for washing up. The play area was small but for the amount of children there they seemed to be enjoying it.
Lovely friendly site, good wardens very helpful. Ideally located for visiting Lyme Regis and the Jurassic south coast. Good facilities both on the site and locally. Some lovely pubs locally both for food special ale - try some of the ciders. Worth visiting the normal and antique market in bridport - definitely worth a visit (try the chocolate shop in the high street).
Stayed here for 3 nights in Aug 2013, and I can honestly say it's one of the nicest sites we have ever stayed at. We are a family of 4 with two young children.
First of all, ignore the bad reviews, most of which seem to be concerned with having the rules read to you when you arrive. Yes, this site has rules. It is a family site, not suitable for large and noisy groups. If you don't like rules and want to party, there are plenty of other sites happy to accommodate you!
We chose this site for the proximity to Lyme Regis, and the fact that it wasn't a massive open field, unlike other sites in the area.
When we arrived, we were greeted with a very friendly welcome, which set the tone for the whole stay. Adrian and his team go out of their way to be helpful and friendly the whole time, and our kids always had a cheerful wave from the man who went round collecting the bins, and mowing the pitches.
We had to pay extra for our enormous tent, but it was only £2 a night, and we were actually allocated a beautiful double pitch, which more than suited our needs and was hedged on 3 sides so we had both space and privacy.
The whole site is very attractive, on many different levels, spotlessly clean and well set out.
There is an excellent children's play park with a sunken boat that offered literally hours of good old-fashioned imaginative fun. As always, the play park was the social hub of the site, so beware of pitching too close to it as it did get very noisy. However, it was shut down at 8:30 pm on the dot, after which time the whole site was very quiet.
The facilities are good, with nice hot showers (you pay 20p for four and a half minutes, which was ample). The block at the top end is more modern, but a bit of a hike up the hill. The one at the bottom is perfectly good, although a little dated. Both were always very clean.
The shop is small but stocks all the essentials, from groceries to basic camping equipment.
Three nights a week, the campsite is visited by a lovely Sri Lankan family cooking authentic dishes. We tried this one night, and although the food is good, the portions are very small and we found it very expensive for what you get. Still, well worth a try to save you cooking one night.
The walk to Lyme Regis along the river is an absolute must. We managed it with a toddler, although it's not really suitable for buggies as the path is quite rough in places. When you arrive in Lyme, walk down the hill a little way past the fossil museum, and have breakfast at the incredible bakery with tables outside. Simply awesome.
If we visited Lyme Regis again, we wouldn't hesitate to stay at Hook Farm again. If you have kids, it's absolutely perfect. But there are certainly a lot of kids there in high season, so if you're after a quiet weekend away, you might want to look elsewhere!
Thanks again to Adrian and his team for giving us a truly lovely holiday.
This site is great for families. Loads to do locally, loads! It's clean, well maintained with extremely friendly and helpful staff.
Best features are that the camp plots are largely flat even though the campsite is mainly on a slope, so great for pitching even for novices. Only thing to watch out for is the soil is quiet stony, we lost 10 tent pegs to the stones!
Amenities are clean and in good working order.
Local pub is excellent, great food, great atmosphere and friendly staff.
As a family of 4 inc 9 yr and a 4 yr old, we will definitely be going again next year, as it is not possible to cover all the local things to do in the fours we stayed. See you next year Hook Farm.
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Tent Pitches 
No Caravans 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
Glamping Units 
Holiday Homes for Hire 
Holiday Homes for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Motorbikers Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
Baby Changing Facilities 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
Freezer / Fridge 
Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
Bar <1 mile 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <1 mile 
Wild Swimming <1 mile 
Indoor Pool <5 miles 
Outdoor Pool <5 miles 
Horse Riding <1 mile 
Cycle Hire <1 mile 
Golf <1 mile 
Tennis <1 mile 
Beach <1 mile 
Watersports <1 mile 
Boat Launch / Mooring <1 mile 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
Electric Car Charging Point
Lovely site, not set out in rigid rows but more informally which adds to the atmosphere. On quite a steep hillside but almost all pitches are on level terraces. If you want evening sun ask for a pitch at the top of the hill. Don't forget your torch it is pitch black at night even on site. Amenities blocks good, and adequate shop. Only problems were access, the narrrow road in is quite steep and stressful! Disappointed we couldn't take our dog as she is a Staffie and so a banned breed at the site, bit narrow minded as some other dogs there were definitely not well behaved. Very international site and at times we felt like foreigners! Local pub, Talbot Arms very poor, limited choice of menu, tables frequently booked in advance, heaven knows why. Pub seems to be run by students, dirty tables, glasses not cleared and nowhere to sit to just have a drink unless you go outside. This pub could and should be an absolute goldmine, we saw the land lady once, she commented on how dark it was but left our empty dishes when she went! Unfortunately it appears to be the only pub in the village. 
