North Down Orchard

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Bell tents
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Niamh's hideaway
Deluxe bell tent exterior
The farmhouse with the camping field in front
Lovely views
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Niamh's hideaway
Deluxe bell tent exterior
The farmhouse with the camping field in front

  • Rural Somerset site surrounded by orchards on a working cider farm
  • West Bay, Lyme Regis and Forde Abbey within 40 minutes' drive
  • Bar open on Friday evenings for homemade cider and food
Fond of a drop of Somerset cider? Then you’ll be in your element at North Down Orchard, a small family-run farm five minutes’ drive from Crewkerne. This is a place with a rich history of cider making, and you’ll be settling down right in the middle of the action as the pleasingly flat fields are surrounded by the apple trees that make up the 40 acres of orchard here. The farm practises regenerative agriculture and hundreds of trees have been planted, so you’ll be surrounded by wildflowers, hedgerows and growing trees as well as the fruit orchards. Run on biofuels, North Down Orchard certainly takes care of its environmental credentials: electricity and hot water are supplied by solar panels, composting toilets minimise water usage and facilities have been made using recycled or up-cycled materials wherever possible. And what of that pint of cider you’ve come all this way for? The farm’s own Cider Barn will see you right with their home-made cider, and Basement 17 Tacos can keep you happy on the appetite front. And if you’re here on a Friday or Saturday, Streetwraps and Ethic Street Pizza are regular street-food visitors too. For other amenities, there’s a pub within walking distance in the village of West Chinnock, plus plenty of shops and eateries in Crewkerne, along with a swimming pool where you can work up an appetite.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Rent a tent 8
Tent sites 12
Open now
Opens May 1
Please note
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Electric tent pitches: £5 of electricity is included per day, metered on site at £0.30 per kWh (subject to change). Any additional usage must be paid at check-out.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, May 1 to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.6

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This working cider farm offers a peaceful countryside escape. Guests rave about clean facilities, including showers & toilets. Bell tents are a comfy fave. The Cider Barn, especially Fri nights with live music & local cider, is a highlight. Dog-friendly walks & orchard beauty are great, though occasional cold showers & event noise are noted.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Excellent, clean toilets, showers and kitchen. The bell tent awesome

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Philip s.

Bell tent (basic)

Liked Loved the bell tent, the views of the farm, the open air, the campfire, the music, the being in the middle of fresh countryside and the fact this farm is super dog friendly! I will be booking to stay here again 100%

Disliked The solar shower in the morning was freezing but that is literally the only thing.

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Lovely laid back atmosphere

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Debbie B.

Bell tent (basic)

Liked It was easy to relax quickly into our camping experience at North Down Farm, our first family camping experience in years. A warm welcome from the owner, the bell tents with blow-up beds and having kitchen facilities on site helped make it an stress-free camping experience whilst feeling ‘at one’ with nature. We enjoyed the home made cider! We will be back! Thank you!

Disliked Nothing -

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

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

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!

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Caroline H.

Primitive grass tent campsite

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!

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Excellent site

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Anonymous

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.

Primitive grass tent campsite

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.

Primitive grass tent campsite

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.

Primitive grass tent campsite

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

Disliked Nothing.

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Laura I.

Bell tent (basic)

Liked Great!

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

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Matt S.

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

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Tents for hire Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided 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 station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/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 Horseback 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, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 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.

Nearest sites

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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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park 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 $33.25 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.