Pear Tree Farm

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  • Small, friendly site surrounded by the Dorset countryside
  • A 20 minute-drive from West Bay; 35 minutes from Lyme Regis
  • Back to basics, dog-friendly place; pubs five minutes’ drive away
Eyeing up the darling Dorset countryside? Pick yourselves a pretty pitch at Pear Tree Farm, a small and friendly site surrounded by scenic views of the Beaminster Downs. And it's not all about the views – you'll also have access to a good supply of country footpaths here. As well as those rural hikes, you'll also be able to include coastal activities to your schedule easily enough. Lyme Regis is 35 minutes’ drive away from the site, for days spent foraging for fossils, trying out watersports or chilling out along The Cobb harbour. As for classic beach days, West Bay is about 20 minutes’ drive away. As a dog-friendly site, you won’t need to leave any faithful canine companions behind on your stay here. If dining out is high up on your priorities for a holiday too, you should be pleased to know that Beaminster is five minutes’ drive away and has several pubs and restaurants for eating out or takeaways. When you’re looking for a livelier day out, the lovely Weymouth is also 40 minutes’ drive away. Its beach huts, Georgian houses and busy seafront are sure to keep you very occupied for a day. Safety and security are key features at this site – it's accessed via an electric gate with a key code that's only available to guests. Covering the basics, the site has toilet and shower facilities.

Campground type

Caravan sites 5
RV & Motorhome sites 5
Tent sites 10
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Facilities/activities including showers are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Electricity is metered on site at £0.45 per kWh and must be paid at check-out. The showers are operated with £1 or £2 coins.

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 91 Pitchup.com customers

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98% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Quiet, safe country spot with great views & helpful owners. Well-kept sites with easy water/power access. Steep entrance is tricky; loos/showers can get tight, but it's a peaceful, top-value stay.

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John H. 1 review

Power optional grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Peaceful, in the middle of the Dorset countryside, on a hill looking out over a valley with farm fields beyond. Plenty of wildlife.
Secure, electric gate entry and exit.
Firm level pitch for our Motorhome.
Chosen for its proximity to the Buckham Fair.
We didn’t use the facilities but all looked well cared for.
Very friendly and helpful owner.

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Pretty, quiet, rural site. Very steep…

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Cherie W. 1 review

Power optional grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Pretty, quiet, rural site. Very steep hill in, but pretty flat pitch. Good, basic facilities and helpfull friendly owners.

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A small site with the essentials for camping. A great base for walking

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Anonymous

Power optional grass and gravel tent or trailer tent site

Liked I had everything I needed & very good walking routes on the doorstep. Garry the owner was helpful & friendly. A small site with the personal touch. I will use this site again!

Disliked It would be great if the recycling bins were clearly labelled as some people were using all the bins for general waste.

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Very nice and quiet

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Sylwia P. 2 reviews

Power optional grass and gravel tent or trailer tent site

Liked Very peaceful

Disliked N/A

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Quiet, peaceful site with lovely views.…

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Sam T. 1 review

Power optional grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Quiet, peaceful site with lovely views. Very friendly and helpful site owner. Water taps at every pitch very useful. Enjoyed our stay.

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Lovely secluded, quiet spot with ample…

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Nick S. 1 review

Power optional grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Lovely secluded, quiet spot with ample facilities and the owner is a hugely helpful chap who went out of his way to check in on us/offer help and advice on the local area.

Only one shower and toilet that could be an issue if the site was busy

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Such a cute and back to…

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mark s. 10 reviews

Power optional grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Such a cute and back to basics place, the couple that run it are really friendly and very helpful, site is small, remote, and away from everything.
The facilities are basic but clean and tidy, small block with a shower a toilet and a dish washing area.
Got a beautiful sunset there and was nice to just sit and listen to nature.

Disliked Could do with a larger shower and toilet block as if camp was full would be a struggle with just the one of each for all the people.

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This was a great place for the 2 nights I stayed with my dog.

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Anonymous

Power optional grass and gravel tent or trailer tent site

Liked The space, the views, the dog field and the dog friendliness, the owners, the facilities, the fact it is a small site.

Disliked When the lights went out when you showered :D

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A good place to stay if you got coins, or just need a overnight nap

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Stian J. 2 reviews

Power optional grass and gravel tent or trailer tent site

Liked A nice place for a stayover. Nice that you can pay for electric by coin.

Disliked Should have a freezer to freeze elements for the cooling bag
A way to exchange for coins. No shower without any.

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 Dee 2 reviews

Power optional grass and gravel tent or trailer tent site

Liked Quiet, flat, great views, friendly owner.

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Features

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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Pear Tree Farm

Beaminster Downs

Beaminster

Dorset

England

DT8 3SG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.82818°N
2.70639°W

Nearest transport

Coach
11.3 km Coach Station
13.8 km Yeovil Bus Station
19 km Greenhill
Rail
7.2 km Crewkerne Rail Station
10.3 km Chetnole Rail Station
11 km Maiden Newton Rail Station
Ferry
30.5 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
40.4 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal

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

After you've viewed the Dorset countryside dealt to you on site, track down some pretty spots on the Dorset coast too. Views of Golden Cap and fossils to find make Eype beach (25 minutes’ drive) a good place to start. If your fossil hunting needs haven’t already been met in Lyme Regis and on Eype Beach, Charmouth (half an hour) is another place to continue your search. A busier beach scene can be experienced in Weymouth (40 minutes), along with an RSPB reserve and an aquarium with an ocean tunnel. Along the south coast, Abbotsbury Swannery (35 minutes) has a colony of nesting swans and the Isle of Portland (55 minutes) is packed with interesting geology and beaches – and, in turn, impressive coastal walks and watersports. History nerds have lots to look forward to too. Forde Abbey House and Gardens (25 minutes) isn’t just a historic country house. Green-fingered folk can pick up some bits in the garden centre. Have yourself a historic hike at Coney's Castle (25 minutes) too, where there’s an Iron Age hillfort and views of Devon and Marshwood Vale.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Eypemouth 13.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Bay (West) 13.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seatown 14.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hive 14.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Charmouth West 17.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mapperton House & Gardens 3.8 km

Montacute House 13.7 km

Abbotsbury Swannery 20.2 km

Fleet Air Arm Museum 21.3 km

Hardy's Birthplace 24.8 km

National Trust

Montacute House 13.7 km

Tintinhull Garden 16.3 km

Barrington Court 18.4 km

Priest's House 22.7 km

Lytes Cary Manor 23.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

BEAMINSTER MANOR 2.4 km

MAPPERTON HOUSE 3.9 km

PARNHAM 4.1 km

MELBURY PARK 7.9 km

CHANTMARLE 8.7 km

Local events

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

    Dorchester, England 23 km

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday 23 June 2027 – Wednesday 23 June 2027)

    Glastonbury, England 37.8 km

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

    Sidmouth, England 40.7 km

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

    Ottery St Mary, England 42.4 km

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 Pear Tree Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Pear Tree Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Pear Tree Farm? After you've viewed the Dorset countryside dealt to you on site, track down some pretty spots on the Dorset coast too. Views of Golden Cap and fossils to find make Eype beach … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Pear Tree Farm?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Pear Tree Farm? From $34.43 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.