When can I check in and check out of Monkey Chop Farm?

Camping and touring Arrive: 8 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

Monkey Chop Farm

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Dog-friendly site on a farm surrounded by the Dorset countryside
A 25-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast; 45 minutes to Chesil Beach
Pubs, farmers market within easy reach; fishing and kayaking nearby

If you’re looking for no-frills camping surrounded by clucking hens and the occasional deer trotting past your tent, then Monkey Chop Farm might be the site for you. You’ll join the ranks of ducks, hens, and sheep to set up camp in the serenity of the Dorset countryside. Within five minutes’ drive of the villages of Mosterton and Broadswindsor, this dog-friendly site is also 20 minutes from the natural adventure grounds of the cove-carved Jurassic Coast, with endless ambling coastal walks. This site is well-situated for anyone who can’t sit still - avid hikers will have a tough time deciding between woodland aeries, riverside tracks, and the local myriad of ancient bridleways. Within 30 minutes’ reach of Iron Age forts and fossil-rich shingle beaches, there are a plethora of activities to keep everyone on their toes, from canoeing and kayaking to wild fishing. When you set up camp here, you’ll be joining a working farm, so the internet isn’t needed, as kids will be entertained by the frolicking cows, sheep, hens and ducks. But despite its peaceful surrounds, there’s a farmers' market, pubs, and village shops within five minutes of the site, for when the day demands a cool refreshment. If you have a furry friend who wants a slice of the delectable Dorset countryside, dogs are welcome on the site, as long as they're on their best behaviour and a lead at all times.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

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

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

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

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

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Monkey Chop Farm

Littlewindsor

Beaminster

Dorset

England

DT8 3QU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.83748°N
-2.79604°W

Nearest transport

Coach

7.3 mi Coach Station

10.3 mi Yeovil Bus Station

14.4 mi Greenhill

Rail

2.6 mi Crewkerne Rail Station

10 mi Chetnole Rail Station

10 mi Axminster Rail Station

Ferry

22 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal

22.8 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal

Airport

28.2 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

You can hunt for fossils on the Jurassic Coast, where there’s an almost endless list of coves and beaches within a 30-minute drive of the site, including Charmouth, Seatown, and Eype. Not all of the beaches are swimming-friendly, but there’s no shortage of coastal pubs with jaw-dropping views and a selection of good grub and ales. At Chesil Beach (45 minutes), you can set up your fishing rod, tuck into a picnic, and wait for your catch. Closer to the site, guests will need to ready their hiking boots for Lewesden Hill (10 minutes) and Pilsdon Penn (10 minutes) or prepare to seek out rare species at the nature reserve on Powerstock Common (20 minutes). Elsewhere, the arts-centric market town of Beaminster vies for attention against the fishing trips, kayaking and canoeing of West Bay (25 minutes). Meanwhile, the romantic seaside scenes of Lyme Regis (30 minutes) compete with the woodland workshops of Hooke Park (15 minutes), for the nimble-fingered. For something a little more stately, take a step back in time in the Jacobean manor house of Mapperton House and Gardens (15 minutes) or the former monastery at Forde Abbey House and Gardens (15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Seatown	8.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Eypemouth	8.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Charmouth West	8.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good
West Bay (West)	8.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Lyme Regis Front Beach	10.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mapperton House & Gardens 4.9 mi

Montacute House 8.7 mi

Fleet Air Arm Museum 14 mi

Abbotsbury Swannery 15 mi

Haynes International Motor Museum 17.5 mi

National Trust

Montacute House 8.6 mi

Barrington Court 9 mi

Tintinhull Garden 10.1 mi

Loughwood Meeting House 12 mi

Shute Barton 12.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

WAYFORD MANOR 2.5 mi

BEAMINSTER MANOR 3.4 mi

PARNHAM 3.5 mi

Thorncombe – Forde Abbey and the River Axe 4.3 mi

HINTON HOUSE 4.7 mi

Local events

Dorset County Show (Saturday 7 September 2024 – Saturday 7 September 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 18 mi
Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)
Sidmouth, Devon 22.1 mi
Beautiful Days (Friday 16 August 2024 – Friday 16 August 2024)
Ottery St Mary, Devon 22.6 mi
Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday 19 July 2024 – Friday 19 July 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 22.7 mi
Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday 26 June 2024 – Wednesday 26 June 2024)
Glastonbury, Somerset 24 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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Does Monkey Chop Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Monkey Chop Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Monkey Chop Farm? You can hunt for fossils on the Jurassic Coast, where there’s an almost endless list of coves and beaches within a 30-minute drive of the site, including Charmouth, Seatown, and Eype. Not … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Monkey Chop Farm?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 8 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more