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General
- Eco-friendly Dorset site with peaceful valley views
- A 10-minute drive from Charmouth or Lyme Regis; Abbotsbury 30 minutes
- Shared kitchen, resident farm animals and woodland walks
Tending to these 12 gorgeous acres of Dorset countryside is a tough job, but someone's got to do it. At Monkton Wyld Court, those someones are a hardworking bunch of live-in volunteers who harvest the honey, make bounteous bales of hay and keep the livestock well fed and watered all year round.
Stays at this outdoor education and sustainability hub are a fair bit more laidback while still staying true to the site's off-grid roots. The facilities here include a well-equipped communal kitchen, no-fuss composting toilets, an alfresco pizza oven and a shared firepit. This being a kid-friendly spot, there are also a few rope swings dangling from the trees.
Within an hour's walk (or a 10-minute drive) of the Jurassic Coast, Monkton Wyld Court is in a secluded valley with inviting grounds that include terraced lawns, woodlands, a stream, reedbeds and a Victorian walled garden. The pitches are all flat and even, thanks in part to their past life as a grass tennis court. Barbecues can be set up here, and grub – grilled or otherwise – can be eaten on one of the site’s several handy picnic tables.
Monkton Wyld Court is a 30-minute stroll from a friendly local pub, and Charmouth, where there's a wide sandy beach and plenty of places to stock up on food, is a 10-minute drive away.
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
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Exceptional site with all you could need Natalie S.Confirmed
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Great facility's. Clean site Jason L.Confirmed
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Lovely site, friendly staff, good facilities. Sarah B.Confirmed
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A wonderful refuge Rachel J.Confirmed
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Great little gem of a site close to Lyme Regis Jennifer O.Confirmed
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Lovely small site with and outdoor kitchen and space for campfires Grace S.Confirmed
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Features
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 pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
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
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
No dogs allowed
Themes
Leave the car at home
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
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
Type
Farm
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Tennis nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Coach Station
— 8.0 miles
Yeovil Bus Station — 18.5 miles
Bus Station — 18.9 miles
- Train stations
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Axminster Rail Station
— 3.0 miles
Crewkerne Rail Station — 10.4 miles
Honiton Rail Station — 11.0 miles
- Ferry ports
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Exmouth Ferry Landing
— 23.5 miles
Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing — 23.7 miles
Topsham Ferry Landing — 23.8 miles
- Airports
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Exeter International Airport
— 21.0 miles
Local attractions
Make sure to spend plenty of time in Lyme Regis (10 minutes' drive), whether that involves watching gulls cadging chips on the Cobb (the town's far-famed sea wall), exploring fossils on the beach and in the town's two archaeological museums or admiring fish as they glide past at the aquarium. Grownup guests might also appreciate a locally-brewed tipple at Lyme Regis Brewery.
Equally close by is Charmouth (10 minutes), home to the Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre (a great place to get your bearings), a target sports centre where hot shots can practise their skills and a treetop high ropes course.
Those in your entourage keen on examining birds and beasts have several options hereabouts. Closest to base is Axe Valley Wildlife Park (10 minutes), a favourite with families where the kids can make friends with meerkats and chat with the chipmunks. Abbotsbury Swannery (30 minutes), meanwhile, is where to head to see masses of mute swans, which have been reared on this site since medieval times. Finally, drive out to Wildwood Escot (30 minutes) if you're on the hunt for a zoo with a few extras attached (including zipwires, trampolines, mazes and more).
Must see
- Mapperton House & Gardens (10.4 miles)
- Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site (14.4 miles)
- Montacute House (16.4 miles)
National Trust
- Shute Barton (5.3 miles)
- Loughwood Meeting House (5.5 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
- Does Monkton Wyld Court have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Monkton Wyld Court dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Monkton Wyld Court? Make sure to spend plenty of time in Lyme Regis (10 minutes' drive), whether that involves watching gulls cadging chips on the Cobb (the town's far-famed sea wall), exploring fossils on the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Monkton Wyld Court?
Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.