Dorset Nectar Orchard Campsite

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The cider garden/sculpture garden with the tasting room, tap room and farm shop behind
The cider garden/sculpture garden with the tasting room, tap room and farm shop behind
Huge pitches in mature orchard
The organic orchards
Your private pitch – leave your car or vehicle at the edge of the pitch
Taken early in the season before the leaves filled out on the trees
Book ahead for one of the popular tour and tasting sessions
Check-in at the reception/cider farm shop
View of the gate sign from the lane
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Huge pitches in mature orchard
The organic orchards
Your private pitch – leave your car or vehicle at the edge of the pitch

  • Adults-only site in an orchard on a cider farm with 3,000 apple trees
  • A 15-minute drive from West Bay beach on the Jurassic Coast
  • Taproom serving champion craft ales and ciders; cider tours and trails
Three cheers for something deliciously different. Dorset Nectar Orchard Campsite is an adults-only campsite where you can pitch up among 3,000 organic apple trees. And you get easy access to the Jurassic Coast’s West Bay beach (15 minutes’ drive) into the bargain. The grass pitches are widely spaced – guests have 12 metres between each one – meaning there’s ample room for dozing off in the shade… You could also settle down on the numerous benches in the cider garden or bound over to the barbecue area in the run-up to outdoor dinners. Alternatively, raised firepits are available, and there’s wood to purchase for small, safe cooking by your tent. And the best bit? A taproom selling 13 kinds of award-winning cider, as well as apple juice, craft beers and apple cider vinegar. The site also runs tours of the farm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. On Saturdays, pick up hot food from the on-site Oliver's Kitchen, whether it's cider sausage baps, roasted potatoes, smoked chicken or something else. On Saturdays, there is also live music in the Cider Garden. On other days of the week there are footpaths through neighbouring fields or by the river Brit to take advantage of, or you could stroll to the pub half a mile down the road to fill up on excellent food within easy walking distance. For other eats, there’s a farm shop just outside Bridport (10 minutes), where you can also pick up goodies at twice-weekly markets. In terms of other facilities, the site has four toilets and two showers that are cleaned regularly. There's also the on-site cider shop, which sells biscuits, chutneys, jams, sausages, craft ales and local wines in addition to apple-related products.

Site type

Tent pitches 14
Open now
Opens 27 March
Please note
  • Guests under the age of 20 are not allowed on site.
  • The bar is open between 01/04 and 15/09.
  • Group bookings of 10 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 27 Mar to

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Reviews

8.9

Overall rating from 77 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

95% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This adult-only campsite offers unique pitches amongst apple trees, with spacious layouts and individual fire pits. Guests praise the peaceful atmosphere, beautiful orchard setting, and the on-site cider tasting and bar. While facilities have been a point of concern, with plans for upgrades to toilets and showers underway, the friendly hosts and exceptional cider are consistently highlighted. The site is well-located for exploring nearby attractions.

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Excellent will revisit

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Tim M. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Beautiful setting, quiet ideal for relaxing getaway. Wood for fires and firepits available. Cider available open in the evening at peak times. If not open good pub 15mins walk.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great and unique campsite with delicious cider and cosy taproom!

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 Rupert G. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The setting is fantastic and unique, on site cider bar with lots of delicious options, the wood burning stove inside is a life saver for soggy camping trips. Good toilet facilities that serve the bar and the campsite. Location is really quiet and remote. 2 on site dogs that liked to visit each camp (though they will look to be fed!) Garden with picnic benches and garden games to keep you entertained.

Disliked Only 2 showers, one relying on limited hot water and ran out of hot water very quickly in the morning.

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From the manager: Hi there Rupert

We`re really glad you enjoyed your stay at the Orchard camping.

As you may have seen, we`re quite excited and very nearly finished with our new bathroom block which will provide an additional 4 showers and 5 bathrooms to the current series of bathrooms, showers and facilities.
Do tell us if there are issues with hot water showers in future visits, they have a direct hot water system so shouldn't have run out like that.

Really glad you enjoyed your stay with us.

All the Best
Take care
the Strong family

Great site, great cider

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely long pitches with plenty of room. On site cider bar that was very good. Remote and far from any noisy roads

Disliked You could hear snoring

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From the manager: Hi there
Really Glad you enjoyed your stay with us Orchard camping, we like offering a quiet relaxing experience.

We offer large 16 foot wide by over 200foot long pitch rows, allowing pitches to be as spread out from each other as they like.
Some people DO snore incredibly loud and this can in exceptionally rare instances carry through the tranquil, quiet setting.

Really glad you enjoyed your stay, look forward to welcoming you back.

All the Best
The Strong family

Great to have a row of…

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9 out of 10
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Rachel G. 6 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great to have a row of the orchard per pitch. Lovely Ciders from the bar, and peaceful setting. Fire pit was available on the pitch to use.

Disliked No dogs allowed but owners dogs wandering around people's tents looking for food.
Limited showers but hopefully once new shower block finished this will improve.

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From the manager: Hi there Racel

Really glad you enjoyed your stat with us here at the Cider Orchard camping between the rows of trees.

As you may have seen, we`re quite excited and very nearly finished with our new bathroom block which will provide an additional 4 showers and 5 bathrooms to the current series of bathrooms, showers and facilities.

The cider farm shouldnt be doing that and we have taken measures to remedy that.

We look forward to welcoming you back.

All the Best
The Strong family

Beautiful settings and campsite, welcoming…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Beautiful settings and campsite, welcoming hosts.
Wood burner provided free of charge, you can bring your own wood ( please used kiln wood!)
Would recommend and come again

Disliked one toilet out of 3 not flushing correctly

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Fantastic weekend spent with friends! The…

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 Sarah A. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Fantastic weekend spent with friends! The team at Dorset Nectar campsite were very hospitable & helpful. We enjoyed cider tasting & live music on Saturday evening!
We’ll be back x

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Lovely pitches and location in amongst…

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Customer service
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely pitches and location in amongst an apple orchard. Lovely ciders as well. Lots of seating outside the shop which also had a nice seating area inside too. Stayed at this location for the Melplash Show which was a short drive away.

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Excellent introduction to camping for us - will be back!

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked General vibe at tap room was very pleasant - nice large sculpture garden with plenty of benches, sunshades along with a few games like Giant Jenga.
Good choice of ciders to try along with wood for the included fire pits at each pitch.
Pitches themselves nicely spread out and very pleasant. Nice and Quiet

Disliked Toilets got busy in the evening (I believe more are being built for next season) Water in shower by bar was cold in the morning
Lane for access pretty narrow so be ready to reverse! lol

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I love this place when it is peaceful and quiet.

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7 out of 10
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Customer service
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Claire B. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The location, the cider. The general vibe of the place.

Disliked It was over booked. We had a group of 10 in the row next to us which meant that they had to put a tent right next to ours. I think they should have been given 2 rows to spread out over. With groups on the site the atmosphere does change from quiet and peaceful to a bit of a party. It depends how far you are from the groups as to how much you will be affected

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Amazing

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 tegan j. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The quite and calmness of the campsite, the family who own the farm were lovely and the tour topped it off !

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Adults only

Campfires 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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Off licence Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Farm Pub campsite Small (11-25 pitches) Vineyard

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Dorset Nectar Orchard Campsite

Strong Orchard

Pineapple Lane

Bridport

Dorset

England

DT6 5FT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.77204°N
2.7548°W

Route directions

The site recommends arriving from the Bridport direction rather than from Salways Ash as the former route is quieter.

Nearest transport

Coach
2.7 mi Coach Station
13 mi Yeovil Bus Station
14.6 mi South Station
Rail
7.1 mi Crewkerne Rail Station
8.1 mi Maiden Newton Rail Station
10.3 mi Chetnole Rail Station
Ferry
17.6 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
27.6 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
Airport
29.1 mi Exeter International Airport

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

Sipping cider is a treat all of its own, but you might also like to sample others summery drinks at the nearby Furleigh Estate (five minutes’ drive), a local vineyard that does a nice line in still and sparkling wines. Once equipped with a suitable supply of your favourite beverage, pack it in a hamper and head to a local beauty spot for picnics: Colmer's Hill viewpoint (15 minutes), Gerrard's Hill (15 minutes), Colmers Hill (15 minutes), Mangerton Mill (15 minutes) and West Bay beach (15 minutes) would all make excellent backdrops. If it's cider that has your heart, though, learn a little more about its heritage at the cider museum in Owermoigne (40 minutes). There's also an antique clock museum in town if you need a little break from the drinks. As well as rural and coastal vistas, this part of Dorset has a lot of attractive gardens, including the well-groomed grounds at Mapperton House (15 minutes) and Bennetts Water Gardens (40 minutes), which is geared towards water lilies. A trip to Abbotsbury (30 minutes), meanwhile, can combine a wander around the subtropical gardens, the swannery and the maze. For fossil-hunting, Lyme Regis (30 minutes) is your best bet. Afterwards, you can compare your finds with the giant Jurassic specimens on display at the town's two museums.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Eypemouth 4.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Bay (West) 4.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seatown 4.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hive 5.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Charmouth West 7.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mapperton House & Gardens 2.6 mi

Abbotsbury Swannery 10.3 mi

Montacute House 12.5 mi

Hardy's Birthplace 16.2 mi

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 16.8 mi

National Trust

Montacute House 12.5 mi

Loughwood Meeting House 13.4 mi

Shute Barton 13.4 mi

Barrington Court 13.9 mi

Tintinhull Garden 14.1 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

PARNHAM 2 mi

DOWNE HALL 2.5 mi

MAPPERTON HOUSE 2.6 mi

BEAMINSTER MANOR 3 mi

North Chideock - Symondsbury and More. 3.8 mi

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, 5 September 2026 – Saturday, 5 September 2026)

    Dorchester, Dorset 14.8 mi

  • Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, 31 July 2026 – Friday, 31 July 2026)

    Sidmouth, Devon 22 mi

  • Tankfest (Friday, 26 June 2026 – Friday, 26 June 2026)

    Wareham, Dorset 23 mi

  • Beautiful Days (Friday, 21 August 2026 – Friday, 21 August 2026)

    Ottery St Mary, Devon 24 mi

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)

    Wareham, Dorset 25.7 mi

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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Dorset Nectar Orchard Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Dorset Nectar Orchard Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Dorset Nectar Orchard Campsite? Sipping cider is a treat all of its own, but you might also like to sample others summery drinks at the nearby Furleigh Estate (five minutes’ drive), a local vineyard that does … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Dorset Nectar Orchard Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Dorset Nectar Orchard Campsite? From £34 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.