Monarch's Way Campsite

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View across the campsite
View across the campsite
Gorgeous orchard
Lovely orchard
Cider in the orchard
Campsite in trent
Grass pitches
Firepit
Communal space and washing up area
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Gorgeous orchard
Lovely orchard
Cider in the orchard

  • Small orchard campsite in the peaceful Dorset village of Trent
  • Sherborne 10 minutes' drive; Abbotsbury and Weymouth 50 minutes
  • Just off the Monarch's Way walk; walk to the village pub or play area
For a taste of delicious Dorset idyll, book a break at Monarch's Way Campsite, a small site where pitches are set in a sheltered orchard on the edge of a peaceful village. Located just off the Monarch's Way, a 625-mile long-distance footpath that crisscrosses some of England's most scenic rural areas, the pitches here are surrounded by blossoming fruit trees and dappled sunlight. Listen out for the gentle hum of bees and occasional chirping of the birds as you settle into your cosy camping spot. What you do next is up to you – you might like to just hang around and unwind among the trees as the evening draws in, but there's also a friendly village pub a few minutes' walk away that you can stroll towards for good food and drink (handily, guests can get a 10% discount here for breakfasts and breakfast sandwiches). A playground is also 100 metres away from the site. Back at the campsite there are good basic amenities, including clean toilets and fresh water taps. Well-behaved dogs and safely set up barbecues are allowed, so bring the whole family along and prepare for an alfresco cookout or two. Nearby Sherborne (10 minutes' drive) has plenty of places to stock up, as well as other handy amenities like cafés, pubs and a railway station.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 1
Tent pitches 31
Rent a tent 1
Open now
Opens 24 July
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Group bookings of 30 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Units longer than 7 metres are not allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 24 Jul to

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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 23 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a peaceful, natural campsite set in a beautiful orchard. Guests praise the tranquil atmosphere, wildlife, and spacious pitches, noting it's ideal for a back-to-nature, off-grid experience. The nearby pub receives consistent positive mentions for its food and welcoming atmosphere. While facilities are basic, including compost toilets and no showers, many found them adequate. Some suggest minor improvements like better signage and toilet facilities.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely and quiet. Almost like wild camping

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Alex. D.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Very quirky site! Basically a field left to meadow with a few pitches mowed. Instructions say to pitch anywhere though. I found a flat spot.
The loos were quirky with needing to add straw.
Price was great for the facilities

Disliked The loos needed some work as I couldn't lock my door
Manager of the site mentioned the field was meant to take 30. That's way too many

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Great location for visiting Sherborne Beautiful…

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Sarah L.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Great location for visiting Sherborne Beautiful village with a pub within walking distance although we did not visit it Very basic but relaxed site Perfect for what we wanted

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Peaceful, quiet, beautiful field with all…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Peaceful, quiet, beautiful field with all the amenities you need. So lovely to wake up to the birds in the morning and not another human being in sight! Nice pub nearby

Disliked Nothing

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We stayed at this campsite for…

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Phoebe H.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked We stayed at this campsite for 2 nights in may, we had the most amazing, unforgettable time! As six teen girls it can be hard to find a campsite that will accept ANY under 18 even if over 18s are there! We had so much fun and we will definitely be coming back here in 5 years for our camping reunion as suggested by the owner 🤣 we did have the campsite to ourselves on the second night which was a bonus!! We can’t wait to come back in the near future and make some more unforgettable memories. Definitely needs an upgrade on the toilet though, that’s one thing we did struggle with. We ended up having to drive to find a local toilet at night as it was literally pitch black and no lights around.

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Down to earth, simple site that met all my needs :)

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Such a beautiful space with all the wildflowers - it felt very peaceful and spacious.

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Basic, peaceful, picturesque - simple but…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Basic, peaceful, picturesque - simple but effective

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Peaceful spot surrounded by buttercups and…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Peaceful spot surrounded by buttercups and birdsong.

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A field with two compost loos and an open kitchen. Great pub nearby!

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked In a lovely orchard, with a green woodpecker and a jay on arrival, we had the place to ourselves! Rose and Crown a few minutes away with a delicious evening meal.

Disliked Nothing

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Had a relaxing and quiet stay…

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Stuart C.

Bell tent

Liked Had a relaxing and quiet stay in the Bell Tent. Jeremy the owner was first class (sorry we didn’t meet) in communication and what he provided I thoroughly recommend this tranquil spot if you want to decompress after a busy week!

The nearby pub (Rose and Crown) is a 5 minute walk (if that) and the food and beer was delicious, with very friendly landlady.

All in all a wonderful stay in a beautiful village, a crackling fire on a lovely site and falling asleep listening to the tawny owls calling.

Bliss.

Thanks again Jeremy..I’ll be back!

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Two relaxing days spent in such…

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Marina P.

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Two relaxing days spent in such a tranquil spot. The orchard setting offers an informal "wild" camping experience with plenty of space which is perfect for us. Jeremy was friendly and welcoming. The village of Trent is peaceful with a wonderful pub where the garden has unspoiled views of the surrounding countryside. This is a great find and we will definitely be returning for another stay.

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Features

Pop-up campsite

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 pitch/unit Composting toilet 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

D. of E. 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

Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Remote location 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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Monarch's Way Campsite

Horse Rake Field

Trent

Sherborne

Dorset

England

DT9 4SL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.96575°N
2.5837°W

Route directions

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Nearest transport

Coach
2.5 mi Yeovil Bus Station
3 mi Greenhill
3.1 mi Coldharbour
Rail
2 mi Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station
3.1 mi Yeovil Junction Rail Station
3.4 mi Sherborne Rail Station
Ferry
21.6 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
25.4 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
Airport
29.6 mi Bristol 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

Starting off in Sherborne (10 minutes' drive), take yourselves for a wander around the town's two castles, both of which are located next to a peaceful lake, before heading over to Sherborne Abbey in the bustling town centre. There's a monthly artisans' market in town where you can pick up tasty treats and souvenirs, but there's no need to worry if your dates don't coincide, as there are also farm shops and some excellent independent cafés to try. Nature and wildlife enthusiasts should not miss the opportunity to visit the Abbotsbury Swannery and Subtropical Gardens (50 minutes), both of which are located close to the pretty Dorset coast. After watching the mute swans gliding across the lagoon and checking out the garden's impressive array of flora, head down the road to the sandy beaches at Weymouth (50 minutes) for a traditional bucket and spade experience. If you're in search of more coastal spots, Jurassic Coast towns like Lyme Regis (an hour) are unlikely to disappoint – here you can search for fossils along the water's edge, go mackerel fishing, check out the geology at nearby Charmouth Beach or get up close and personal with local sealife at the town's small aquarium.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
West Bay (West) 19.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eypemouth 19.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hive 19.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seatown 19.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Charmouth West 21.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Fleet Air Arm Museum 4.2 mi

Haynes International Motor Museum 5.3 mi

Montacute House 5.8 mi

Mapperton House & Gardens 13 mi

Clarks Village 13.1 mi

National Trust

Tintinhull Garden 5.6 mi

Montacute House 5.8 mi

Lytes Cary Manor 6.2 mi

Priest's House 10.8 mi

West Pennard Court Barn 11.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

NEWTON SURMAVILLE 2.6 mi

BARWICK PARK 3.3 mi

Sherborne Two Castles Walk 3.4 mi

SHERBORNE CASTLE 4.4 mi

BRYMPTON D'EVERCY 4.8 mi

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)

    Dorchester, Dorset 18.2 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 Monarch's Way Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Monarch's Way Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Monarch's Way Campsite? Starting off in Sherborne (10 minutes' drive), take yourselves for a wander around the town's two castles, both of which are located next to a peaceful lake, before heading over to Sherborne … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Monarch's Way Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  Anytime –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  Anytime –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Monarch's Way Campsite? From £15 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.