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 ciders; cider tours; live music on Saturdays
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 16
Open now
Opens 28 March
Please note
  • Group bookings of 10 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Guests under the age of 20 are not allowed on site.
  • The bar is open between 01/04 and 15/09.
  • Minimum spacing of 12 metres between pitches.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • On 22 June 2024, the site will be running the World Nettle Eating competition; guests staying over that weekend will enjoy this uniquely Dorset event.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 28 Mar to

Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 112 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Accommodation
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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

94% would recommend this site to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

This adult-only campsite offers a unique experience camping amongst apple trees, with spacious pitches providing privacy. Visitors praise the friendly staff, excellent on-site cider bar, and peaceful atmosphere. Facilities are generally clean, though some reviews highlight a need for more toilets and showers, with upgrades planned. Despite minor issues like narrow access roads and occasional noise, many consider it a highly recommended, tranquil escape.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely site, choice of more shady or sunlit pitches

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely quiet place, with plenty of room, good facilities (i think they are also building more) ans their cider is very good! Lovely friendly team, and firepits are available for free too! You get to choose your own pitch and have a whole row to yourself, so even next door neighbours could pitch much further down their row, so everyone gets privacy.
Free WiFi at the shop and onto the garden with outdoor games and plenty of benches

Disliked The occasional apple falling on to the tent in the wind. But it's an orchard and it was windy so its to be expected!
Only negative is there is no toilet down at the wash up and shower at the bottom of the orchard. No big deal as there's 3 at the top.

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Such a lovely peaceful camp site and the staff were all lovely.…

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Such a lovely peaceful camp site and the staff were all lovely.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely peaceful site. During mid week.

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7 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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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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sue D.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The peaceful site, the spacious pitch amongst the apple trees in the Cider Orchard.
The bar, shop and pub style garden are very nice.
The individual fire pits which are provided to each pitch.

Disliked The lack of sufficient toilets and showers for the potential number of campers.
This is being addressed and should be improved by next year.
The access roads are not for the faint hearted. (Obvious not within anyone’s capability to change this). But bearing this in mind the shop would be more useful if it sold some basic commodities.
As it is a dog free site it is very annoying to find twice a day the camp owners two dogs are allowed to wander freely. They don’t bark, but they raid tents, steal food , raid bins and urinate on possessions, more than irritating.
Very important to keep tent closed at all times when not present.

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really nice, will be staying again

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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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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Tom C.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked really how we were in between the rows of trees and they being plenty of flexibly so you were able to have plenty of space between other campers. also really nice have the cider tasting room and live music on the Saturday night as well.

Disliked only down side was the lack of toilet/shower facilities, however they are currently in the process of building a extra shower/toilet block, so once this is done I don't really see any downsides about the place.

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Quirky, special place for adult couples or groups.

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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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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Philip M.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Stayed for a long weekend with my two adult boys. Unique camping experience amongst the trees in a cider apple orchard. Everything including cider production is run by family members. Each pitch is a row of trees all to yourself 10s of metres long. A small metal fire pit is provided for each pitch and you can buy wood and kindling to last about an evening for about £12 from the tasting room. You can bring your own wood too. A tour of the cider farm and production room is available on saturdays at 11 which is well worth it - wassail with a loud voice if you join! Organic cider produced on site is available to purchase draft and in bottles. Large area with picnic tables and inside tasting room can be used to while away the hours chatting or playing cards and trying the many differnt ciders available. Area is decorated with topiary and metal statues from another family business. Saturday night live music on site adds another dimension to the stay. Highly recommended site! No kids or dogs (this is a plus for me!). Wifi available in tasting room.

Disliked If you don't like narrow country lanes (plenty of passing places though) this isnt the site for you. Toilet and shower facilities are currently slightly limited (although absolutely fine) but a new shower block is being built. Once this is complete I would give 10 stars.

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Family running campsite were great, and the cider was ace too!…

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Family running campsite were great, and the cider was ace too!

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An apple farm pretending to be a campsite.

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5 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Marcus M.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Pitches

Disliked Owners and facilities.
Two toilets shared between campsite and bar.
Shop that just sells tourist tat.
Mixed messages from staff leading to aggressive encounters. Some say drive to your pitch, others shout about the trees. When we politely said they should have a consistent message, the owner was very patronising and had an argument with his son on the rules in front of us.

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From the manager: We are an apple farm, with large trees under which you can pitch your tent, giving you a long unobstructed view of your own private row. We ask people not to drive their cars on this very special, old orchard. All vehicles stay at the beginning of the row. I'm sorry if you misunderstood regarding your car, but you were in an area that was not licensed for camping.
There are 3 toilets and 2 showers.
More than 90% of items sold in the Tasting Room is made on site from the apples we grow and contain the cider, juice and vinegars made right here at the Cider Farm.

Excellent site in a good location, friendly staff and clean facilities

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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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 The location and facilities

Disliked Not applicable, was a lovely camp

Recommend to friends Visit again

The beautiful pitches and the great little shop to get cider made…

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Billy H.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The beautiful pitches and the great little shop to get cider made right next to where we camped!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Setting…

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5 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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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 Setting

Disliked Toilet facilities are woefully inadequate for campers albeit new toilet block being built. Toilet cleaning needs managed

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No dogs allowed

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 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

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 No dogs allowed

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)

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

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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 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)

    Dorchester, Dorset 14.8 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.

Nearest sites

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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?
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    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.