Portesham Pods
Grove lane shilvinghampton, Weymouth DT3 4HL, UK
View on Google MapsIn short: Portesham Pods is a campsite in Dorset, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 Google review, with pitches for tents and glamping.
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Lakeside glamping pods in Dorset with private lake access, rowing boat, and eco-friendly facilities including solar power and ensuite bathrooms.
About Portesham Pods
Wake to ducks gliding past your window at this peaceful lakeside retreat in the Dorset National Landscape, where three handsome eco-pods perch beside their own private lake. Each pod comes with a generous waterside deck – perfect for morning coffee or sunset drinks – and you can even take the rowing boat out to explore among the reeds. Inside, you'll find everything needed for a comfortable escape: screened kingsize sleeping area, well-equipped kitchenette, ensuite shower room, and a cosy sofa for unwinding.
The owners have gone properly green here, with solar panels, LPG heating, sustainable materials and living roofs keeping things off-grid and planet-friendly. It's an intimate site with level access and good lighting throughout.
You're fifteen minutes from Weymouth's beaches and the dramatic Jurassic Coast, while the village of Portesham offers a handy pub and farm shop. Countryside walks, historic estates and watersports are all nearby – though with that tranquil lake on your doorstep, you might struggle to leave.
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Lodges & pods
- Camping pod
Facilities
Takeaway & food delivery
Handy if you fancy a night off cooking — here's what delivers near this site.
Just Eat — 18 takeaways deliver to this postcode (DT3 4HL)
Proper Naughty
5.0 · Burgers, Chicken
Granby Diner
5.0 · Breakfast, Chinese
DORSET KEBAB HOUSE
5.0 · Kebab, Pizza
Daniels Fish And Chips - Chickerell
5.0 · Fish & Chips, Chicken
Nice N Spicy
5.0 · Indian, Curry
Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on justeat.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.
Deliveroo — 69 restaurants nearby
McDonald's
Papa John's
KFC
Burger King
Subway
Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on deliveroo.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.
Nearest supermarkets
Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.
- Aldi 3.1 miles
- Morrisons 3.4 miles
- Co-op, Weymouth 3.4 miles
- Sainsbury's, Weymouth 3.5 miles
- Lidl 3.7 miles
- Asda, Weymouth 4.5 miles
- Tesco, Dorchester 5.2 miles
Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Is Portesham Pods any good?
Portesham Pods is rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 Google reviews.
What facilities does Portesham Pods have?
Portesham Pods has showers.