North Down Orchard
From GBP 14 For 1 night, 4 adults
- Rural Somerset site surrounded by orchards on a working cider farm
- West Bay, Lyme Regis and Forde Abbey within 40 minutes' drive
- Bar open on Friday evenings for homemade cider and food
Campground type
5
15
The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).- No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, 9 May to
Pitch types & availability
Unpowered grass tent site
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom GBP 14 1 night, 2 adults
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Bell tent
4 people maximum Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 50 1 night, 2 adults
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Bell tent (deluxe, no pets)
5 people maximum 
No dogs allowed
Dimensions: 6.0m width x 6.0m length (19.7ft width x 19.7ft length) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 60 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 83% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Pretty location, friendly staff, nice bar.…
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Liked: Pretty location, friendly staff, nice bar.
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Nothing. It didn’t come any where near what the website was saying…
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Liked: Nothing. It didn’t come any where near what the website was saying
Disliked: We looked at your website & thought wow! What a stunning place & so booked for 2 nights. The website states, despite the green credentials, you won’t be roughing it, luxurious showers & composting toilets hand crafted from oak. The field kitchen complete with fridge freezer, microwave, electric hob & kettle etc.. ‘Glamorous’ bell tents, a true glamping experience. I’ve attached a few photos of our experience as it really does not live up to how you’ve advertised it & we would like a full refund. We booked as we attended a wedding on Friday & will have a friends 60th birthday there, at the farm, on Saturday, we are unable to stay in such poor conditions. And this has ruined our weekend. Please zoom in on photos attached. The bell tent also smelt of damp which was really sickening. The wooden surrounds of the toilet seats are all saturated with urine. The kitchen is un useable, squashed beer cans to level out the cooker. The toaster, just zoom in, I need say no more & the electrical leads & sockets are just not legal. The whole of the bell tent is covered in mould. Very damp & very, very smelly. The tea making facilities on a dirty, stained table with dirty mugs. It does state in the contract if we leave the tent dirty, you will fine us £100. Maybe, we should fine you for the same. The unisex loo in the bar/barn was so dirty, I found an antiseptic cleaning spray & cleaned it before I used it. There was 1 ladies loo in the house. This was someone’s actual shower room where there were personal belongings It’s just not right. The owner called to say he will refund our money as long as we don’t leave a negative review!! We’ve yet to get a response from Pitch Up Please do zoom in on each photo.
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From the manager: I'm very sorry that your accommodation was unsatisfactory. That bell tent should have been taken out of service and sent for cleaning after all the recent rain, rather than hoping it would last the remaining two weeks of the season. The site has now been closed early due to continued wet conditions. I have refunded you in full as requested. Thank you for your other feedback - some of your points will be addressed before reopening next year, but some are features of the site which most people seem to appreciate. North Down Orchard is a farm campsite – please do not book if you are expecting smart hotel standards.
Friendly campsite; great Friday night vibe…
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Liked: Friendly campsite; great Friday night vibe
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Great weekend
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Liked: Absolutely beautiful location, staying with our children and friends. Really relaxed. Great facilities. Really enjoyed the cider barn night to
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We liked the environmental nature of the site (composting toilets, etc.) and…
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Unpowered grass tent site
Liked: We liked the environmental nature of the site (composting toilets, etc.) and the rustic vibe that was simple but not sterile. Nice toilets and showers. Great price too. We hope to try the cider next time! (We were there during a v quiet time.)
Disliked: Some mixed messaging about the shared refrigerator so use with caution!
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Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and a great feel
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Bell tent (deluxe, no pets)
Liked: The site is fantastic. Quiet, shady, spacious, good facilities. Good shower. Useful communal kitchen. But still feels like a small intimate campsite. Lovely dog lazing around. Excellent cycling and walking from campsite. Friendly hosts and helpers were around for anything needed. We loved the pizza van and the option to buy a drink at the barn. We had the deluxe tent that was comfy, had electricity, kettle and comfy bed. We booked bedding and a log basket for a fire. That was all great.
Disliked: Can hear some of the A30 traffic, entrance from A30 means it's tricky to come on bikes with children. But that was minor.
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Great place to stay
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Liked: Great location. Lovely welcome and friendly staff in adjacent cider barn. Good facilities (toilet, undercover kitchenette). Very peaceful.
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A nice place for a break.
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Liked: The bell tent was lovely. Great location Owner was friendly
Disliked: The kids didn’t like the compostable toilet - it did give me a chance to talk to them about being more environmentally friendly :)
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Liked: Welcome Tent Site and facilities
Disliked: Would be good to have paper/ card recycling.
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Excellent, fun, memorable
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Liked: Lovely proper farm setting. Bell tent was so much more than I expected! Rugs, comfy bed, kettle, tea and really spacious. Loved sitting in it listening to the owls hooting at night. Loved the walks in the area. Friday music event was fun and a chance to chat to others. Loved that the farm was regenagro with no chemicals used- hurray! Friendly David the owner potters around happy to share local info and his dog Riley steals the show with his wagging tail! Fab place we will return!
Disliked: Nothing but suggest a compost bin for veg in the kitchen area
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundry
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Tents for hire
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Peaceful
Remote location
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Communal freezer
Communal fridge
Dump point
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Convenience store nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Farm
Small (11-25 sites)
Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Surf school nearby
Tennis nearby
Location
North Down Orchard
North Down Farm
Haselbury Plucknett
Crewkerne
Somerset
England
TA18 7PL
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.90847°N
-2.75399°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Seatown | 21.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Eypemouth | 21.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| West Bay (West) | 22 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Charmouth West | 22.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Hive | 23.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Montacute House 5.6 km
Mapperton House & Gardens 13.2 km
Fleet Air Arm Museum 14.3 km
Haynes International Motor Museum 20.1 km
Clarks Village 24.5 km
National Trust
Montacute House 5.5 km
Tintinhull Garden 7.9 km
Barrington Court 9.6 km
Priest's House 13.2 km
Lytes Cary Manor 15.3 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Montacute - Ham Hill - Norton sub Hamdon - Montacute 5.3 km
MONTACUTE HOUSE 5.5 km
BRYMPTON D'EVERCY 5.8 km
HINTON HOUSE 6 km
EAST LAMBROOK MANOR 7.6 km
Local events
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday 26 June 2024 – Wednesday 26 June 2024)
Glastonbury, England 30.3 km
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 7 September 2024 – Saturday 7 September 2024)
Dorchester, England 31 km
- Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday 19 July 2024 – Friday 19 July 2024)
Dorchester, England 36.7 km
- Beautiful Days (Friday 16 August 2024 – Friday 16 August 2024)
Ottery St Mary, England 41.3 km
- Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)
Sidmouth, England 42.3 km
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Want to know more about camping in Somerset?
- Does North Down Orchard have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is North Down Orchard dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near North Down Orchard? The scenery around here is rather pretty, so it all lends itself to getting out for a walk – perhaps in the Blackdown Hills to the east or the Dorset Area of … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of North Down Orchard?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: noon – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at North Down Orchard? From $26.82 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.