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Unpowered grass tent site

From GBP 18 (GBP 18) 1 night, 2 adults

6 people maximum
One Tent allowed per site

Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Site size

Unlimited

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Suitable for

Tent, (Camper trailer not allowed)

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.
Picnic table

Other restrictions

Car parking by site not allowed

Extras

Firepit (1 max) GBP 4 (GBP 4) per stay
Log basket (max unlimited) GBP 10 (GBP 10) per item

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Availability

Arrive or depart on this date
Your booking From GBP 18 (GBP 18)
Based on 1 night, 3 people

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North Down Orchard

View prices & book 9.6 65 reviews
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The farmhouse with the camping field in front

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97% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Very clean, lovely facilities, very friendly guy who showed us about! A…

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Very clean, lovely facilities, very friendly guy who showed us about! A cute dog aswell who took a shine to us and spent most of the evening sat by our bbq!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful, peaceful site. Welcoming owners who make delicious cider!

Overall 9/10

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Caroline H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Beautiful position
Welcoming owners
The Cider Barn
Quiet
Good value

Disliked Compost loos as always aren't the best but we knew they were compost before we went!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent (basic)

Liked Friendly, gorgeous surroundings, excellent facilities including plenty of clean showers and toilets and a well equipped camp kitchen.
Loads to do as there is an on site bar with events and catering but not at all noisy once you are on the campsite.
The area is beautiful and the Monarchs way footpath goes across the site which is great for walking.
Great value
For quality of accommodation.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing, local cider farm experience with lovely people

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Jens S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Local, sweet owners, amazing curry and the apple juice is great 👍🏼

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great trip!

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Andrew B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked The cider barn, relaxed atmosphere and peace and quiet.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A true West Country Cider Farm! Lovely place.

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Lucy S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Our third trip back and we will be back again. Incredible value for money. Kind and helpful staff and relaxed atmosphere

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great!…

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Laura I. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent (basic)

Liked Great!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent location with brilliant facilities. The barn where you could get drinks…

Overall 10/10

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Matt S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent (basic)

Liked Excellent location with brilliant facilities. The barn where you could get drinks was great and there was a pizza van on site as well during our stay. Excellent facilities making a stay with young children very enjoyable. Would definitely return and recommend!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely campsite. Nice toilets and showers, and the camp kitchen very handy…

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent (no pets, deluxe)

Liked Lovely campsite. Nice toilets and showers, and the camp kitchen very handy if you wanted a quick cuppa or for the fridge. We visited in May and the apple blossom was beautiful. Food available on Friday and Saturday night.

Disliked Be aware that there is live music on Friday night. Fab to watch but might not be so great if you want an early night.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Long or short this is a great place to stay. Clean and friendly.

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Everything, I can't find fault with the site. For one of us this was a first time camping experience as an adult. Really unsure about using a compost toilet but these were clean and not even smelly in the slightest. We chose a Friday that had a function. The band wasn't on too late, the cider was fantastic, tacos lovely (tiny bit pricey but still overall worth trying). Access for cars is great.

Pitching up was straightforward car can go in to offload only but there is parking area attached to the field.

Most pitches are flat, grass is at a reasonable level, facilities are not very far away.

Owners are really friendly and considerate. Happy to have a natter.

If you are a light sleeper there is some early morning noise at about 6am from surrounding area from cattle n road. Would recommend ear plugs.

Disliked .

Recommend to friends Visit again


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 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 Tents for hire 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 Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge 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 Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby

Location

North Down Orchard

North Down Farm

Haselbury Plucknett

Crewkerne

Somerset

England

TA18 7PL

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.90847°N
2.75399°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9.7 km Yeovil Bus Station
17.2 km Greenhill
17.4 km Coldharbour
Rail
4.3 km Crewkerne Rail Station
10.1 km Yeovil Junction Rail Station
10.7 km Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station
Ferry
31 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
39.7 km Weymouth 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

The scenery around here is rather pretty, so it all lends itself to getting out for a walk – perhaps in the Blackdown Hills to the east or the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to the south. Destinations of choice include places like Evershot (20 minutes’ drive), the village that inspired much of Thomas Hardy’s writing, and the huge Cerne Abbas Giant (35 minutes) carved into the chalk hillside. And of course it’s also not far to get down to the Jurassic Coast for visits to West Bay (35 minutes) and Lyme Regis (40 minutes) – the latter being a great place to find fishing boat trips. Elsewhere along the coast are Beer Quarry Caves and Abbotsbury Swannery/Subtropical Gardens (both 50 minutes). For other days out, find out more about the area’s favourite tipple at Perry’s Cider Mills (15 minutes), meet wild beasts at Axe Valley Wildlife Park (35 minutes) or take a tour of Forde Abbey House and Garden (20 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Seatown 21.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eypemouth 21.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Bay (West) 22 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Charmouth West 22.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Hive 23.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Montacute House 5.6 km

Mapperton House & Gardens 13.2 km

Fleet Air Arm Museum 14.3 km

Haynes International Motor Museum 20.1 km

Clarks Village 24.5 km

National Trust

Montacute House 5.5 km

Tintinhull Garden 7.9 km

Barrington Court 9.6 km

Priest's House 13.2 km

Lytes Cary Manor 15.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Montacute - Ham Hill - Norton sub Hamdon - Montacute 5.3 km

MONTACUTE HOUSE 5.5 km

BRYMPTON D'EVERCY 5.8 km

HINTON HOUSE 6 km

EAST LAMBROOK MANOR 7.6 km

Local events

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

    Dorchester, England 31 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see site type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does North Down Orchard have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is North Down Orchard dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near North Down Orchard? The scenery around here is rather pretty, so it all lends itself to getting out for a walk – perhaps in the Blackdown Hills to the east or the Dorset Area of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of North Down Orchard?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at North Down Orchard? From $37.63 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.