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Our Accommodation

We've got a great choice of accommodation for every taste and budget

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Touring, Camping and Pods

Touring, Camping and Pods

Looking for somewhere quiet with great countryside views?

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Why choose Newlands?

Newlands Holiday Park in Charmouth is the perfect spot for glamping, camping, touring and motorhome holidays in Dorset. 

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Our campsite in Charmouth provides the perfect base for unforgettable family holidays in West Dorset. We have a wide selection of holiday accommodation options available, from scenic camping pitches to state-of-the-art hotel-style apartments. With a fantastic range of modern facilities to keep you and the family entertained, you may never have to leave the site! However, if you decide to venture off from our family-run holiday park, we are ideally placed for exploring the iconic attractions in the local area such as the famous Charmouth Beach and Lyme Regis. 

*Facility opening & closing times may change at short notice due to circumstances beyond our control.
 

Family Friendly

Family
Friendly

5 Star Accommodation

5 Star Accommodation

Couples Friendly

Couples Friendly

Tow Bar & Restaurant

Tow Bar & Restaurant

Excellent Facilities

Facilities

Jurassic Coastline

Jurassic Coastline

The Tow Bar, Restaurant & Lounge

Whether it's just for a drink or to enjoy our tasty food, The Tow Bar and Restaurant with its relaxing lounge is the place to come.

The Tow Bar, Restaurant & Lounge
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How to find Newlands Holidays

We're just off the A35 between Bridport and Axminster 3 miles east of Lyme Regis.  Newlands is clearly signed.

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Dorset in Winter
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Dorset in Winter

Dorset might be primarily seen as a summer county by many of its visitors, but it has plenty to recommend it in the winter months too. Here are a few things we love about Dorset at this time of year...

Country Walks




In winter the Dorset countryside can be at its prettiest and most striking. While it can be tempting to stay indoors in the coldest months, if you do you will miss the opportunity to see all the beautiful winter sights Dorset has to offer, from frozen streams and ponds to mist-covered hills and valleys.

The Visit Dorset website has some great information on country pathways you can use to see the best of the county’s wonderful rural landscape, and if you’re staying here at the park, feel free to ask us and we’ll be happy to share some suggestions for the best walking routes.

Dorset Wildlife




Apart from dormice, bats and hedgehogs, very few of Dorset’s native wildlife actually hibernate in winter. In fact, native bird species are joined in the winter months by others from the rest of the UK and overseas, attracted by the county’s relatively mild winter climate.

This means that nature enthusiasts are treated to a wealth of magnificent birdlife and other creatures in January and February, and with the countryside largely free of the tourists who flock to the county in summer, they will have the place largely to themselves!

Jurassic Coast Fossils




While fossil hunting is always a popular activity for people who come for a holiday in Dorset in the summer, the best time to do it is undoubtedly in winter, when the ancient cliffs  are lashed by rough seas and bad weather, causing them to erode and give up the prehistoric treasures embedded in the rock. At this time of year, fossils can be found simply scattered on the beach or among rocks, particularly after a big storm.

Dorset Food and Drink




Nothing takes away the winter blues like a warm, hearty meal, and Dorset is spoilt for choice in terms of great eateries and fabulous local produce. Our own restaurant is part of the Taste of the West scheme, which supports local fisherman and farmers by ensuring that as many ingredients as possible are sourced from the Dorset and Devon region.

The Newlands restaurant specialises in West Country reared meat and locally caught fish. We have an interesting and exciting specials menu utilising the best in-season and sustainable products from the area.

And if you’d like to bring out your own inner chef, Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall’s River Cottage in West Dorset runs regular cookery courses for the public, covering a variety of topics such as traditional bread making, meat curing and smoking, and organic vegetable growing.

Our Dorset holiday park is just a ten minute drive from River Cottage, so we are the perfect place to stay if you decide to take part in one of these unique foodie courses!
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Reviews

"A Great Stay"

"This is a family run, very nice holiday get away, with great leisure facilities and entertainment. It's open to local people too. The restaurant serves a lovely Sunday carvery, great dessert too."
- April 2024
 

'Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff!'

'Friendly staff, the staff in the shop was incredibly welcoming! Loved how we were escorted to our pitch and also offered help with putting the caravan on the pitch. Swimming pool was small but ideal, good sauna! Outdoor pool was lovely also! Facilities were spotless considering we had awful weather they work extremely hard! Very clean site, great value for money!'
- April 2024

"Lovely Staff, Beautiful Location"

 
'What a Lovely holiday park thoroughly enjoyed its great location. Staff behind the bar were always helpful and talkative. Met a lovely couple working behind the bar I think the gentleman was called Steve they were incredibly funny and recommended local spots to visit for us.'
- July 2023
 
 

"Definitely will be back"

 
Good location with Charmouth beach and lyme regis near. Nice facilities on site and nice rooms. The tow bar restaurant is a gem with great food. Liked the activities on our stay like bingo. Overall a good stay and would love to come back again.
 

"Everything we needed"

Very tidy site, well laid out and well equipped. Towbar restaurant offered a good selection of quality food at all meal times, very good value for money and super friendly service. There is a small shop on site for all your essentials with access to another slightly larger shop in the village. Two pools and children’s play areas plus a gaming room were a real bonus. Shower and toilet blocks were cleaned regularly and always kept in good order. Location is fantastic, especially for avid fossil hunters with Charmouth beach around 20 minutes easy walk away through the village.
 

"What a wonderful place"

We have just returned from a wonderful holiday at Newlands. We stayed in the studio apartment block down the end (A17). The apartment was incredibly clean, spacious and had everything we needed for a short stay. My twin sons (3.5 years old) had the twin room, mum had the double bed, and I stayed on a blow up mattress that I brought with. We were very comfy.

 

Premier Park - 2025

Pitchup Award

David Bellamy Silver Award

AA Rated Campsite

English Tourism Council - 5 Star Award