Tin Barn

10 8 reviews
Visitor image of the sunset view from their pitch
Visitor image of the sunset view from their pitch
Visitor image of the relaxing view
Field view
Hand-cut logs
Sunset view
Main entrance
Facilities
Shower room next to the kitchen area
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  • Stays in a nine-acre grazing field close to public rights of way
  • Dorchester and West Bay within a half-hour drive
  • A half-hour drive from fossil-hunting days out on the Jurassic Coast
What might tempt you to take yourself to Tin Barn? Perhaps the pleasingly spacious pitches (around 10 x 18 metres), Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty views and having two friendly horses, George and Sol, as neighbours? Set at the end of a quiet country lane, this part of the Dorset countryside has some very lovely vistas across to Halstock (just over a mile away), where there's a handy community-run shop. As the guest numbers are low here, you'll never have anyone pitched in the way of your view either… The pretty village of Evershot, three miles away, is also within range if you fancy wandering over to see the source of the river Frome. All this back-country rambling is made easier by the local area's network of footpaths, which can be joined a few minutes' walk away from base. Driving around Dorset’s best destinations is also a doddle, as the site is just under three miles from the A37 Yeovil to Dorchester road. Yeovilton's popular Fleet Air Arm Museum is 25 minutes’ drive to the north, while sand and shingle beaches like West Bay on the Jurassic Coast are roughly half an hour to the south west. Amenities on site can be found in the tack room by the stables, where there's a shower, fridge, freezer, double sink, washing machine and dryer. At the top of the field there's also a portable toilet. Please note that this is a quiet rural site, where you'll be asked to keep noise down out of respect for other guests and neighbours, especially by night. If you're after a party site, you'll need to look elsewhere.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 7
Tent pitches 7
Opens

Languages spoken

English

British Sign Language (BSL)

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Features

No dogs allowed

Portable toilet

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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Location

Tin Barn

Closworth Road

East Chelborough

Dorset

England

DT2 0QA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.86135°N
-2.63831°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9 km Yeovil Bus Station
13 km Greenhill
13.2 km Coldharbour
Rail
4.6 km Chetnole Rail Station
5.9 km Yetminster Rail Station
6.9 km Thornford Rail Station
Ferry
31.2 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
40 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

The name Evershot (10 minutes' drive) may well ring a bell for bookworms, as this pretty Dorset village appears several times in Thomas Hardy's works – The Acorn Inn mentioned in 'Tess of the d'Urbervilles' exists in real life and serves up rather good grub and ale if you fancy dropping by. Mapperton House and Gardens (15 minutes), an ornate Tudor manor with a bunch of highly regarded floral features, is another place to see if you fancy a taste of old Wessex. Yeovil (15 minutes) is also close by if you need a damp-day option like a trip to the cinema or a bit of bowling. After pootling around town for a bit, jump back in the car to see some top-rated out-of-town attractions like the National Trust-managed Montacute House (15 minutes) and the Fleet Air Arm Museum (25 minutes), a large collection bound to please sailors and aviation fans in equal measure. A little further afield, Dorchester (25 minutes) has a host of small museums and pretty walks, as well as Maiden Castle, one of the largest and best-preserved Iron Age hillforts in Europe (although Cadbury Castle, which is 30 minutes from base, certainly gives it a run for its money).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
West Bay (West) 19 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eypemouth 19.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hive 19.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seatown 20.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Charmouth West 23.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mapperton House & Gardens 8.9 km

Montacute House 11.4 km

Fleet Air Arm Museum 17.1 km

Haynes International Motor Museum 20.7 km

Abbotsbury Swannery 22.6 km

National Trust

Montacute House 11.3 km

Tintinhull Garden 13.6 km

Barrington Court 19.2 km

Lytes Cary Manor 19.6 km

Priest's House 21.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

MELBURY PARK 2.8 km

CHANTMARLE 6.2 km

BARWICK PARK 7.4 km

NEWTON SURMAVILLE 8.4 km

BEAMINSTER MANOR 8.4 km

Local events

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

    Dorchester, England 21.5 km

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday 25 June 2025 – Wednesday 25 June 2025)

    Glastonbury, England 33.4 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Reviews

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The owners are extremely friendly and their daughter played with my own…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: The owners are extremely friendly and their daughter played with my own daughter, which she enjoyed very much. The pitches are very generous and have a great view. Communication following the booking was excellent & we were greeted on arrival. The campsite is small, in a rural location, and very peaceful.

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Friendly owner, nice level pitches, brilliant shower and amenities.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Carrie S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: Tony was an excellent host; warm and friendly, and nothing was too much trouble. He even sent us a picture of the site entrance prior to arrival. It's evident that he's a discerning chap and takes pride in this small site. The view is stunning and the location is very peaceful. Only wished he'd had more time to explore the surrounding area.
We look forward to returning :-)

Disliked: Nothing!

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Great campsite

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: Great location with spacious pitches and lovely view. Friendly and welcoming owner. The shower is the best I've had in a UK campsite. It's like a hotel bathroom in a barn and the cockerel cock-a-doodle-doos if you stay in the shower too long. The shelter in the middle of the field is useful to keep things/people dry during less clement weather.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great views, great host, very clean facilities!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: Everything! Tony is the most welcoming host we ever had the pleasure of meeting! I have never felt so relaxed after a camping trip! My daughter loved playing with Tony’s daughter and didn’t want to come home!! We will 100% be back! Thank you again!

Disliked: Absolutely nothing!!

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Amazing

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
nathan m. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: Owners are lovely. Great feel and countryside.

This place is special!

Disliked: Leaving!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Tranquil haven in beautiful surroundings!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Aly R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: The whole set up is just amazing. Pitches are huge, the view is beautiful and the site is so tranquil.

Tony is an exceptional host, very welcoming and lovely to chat to. You can tell he take great pride in his site.

Recycling facilities provided and the portaloo is exceptionally clean.

If you want a piece of natural tranquility just outside Yeovil, this is the place for you!

Disliked: Nothing not to like.

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Amazing views and great facilities! Friendly hosts.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi 10
Leandra D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: Amazing views and great facilities! Friendly hosts.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice quiet getaway with beautiful views

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 6
Elizabeth D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: The pitches are absolutely enormous! It's nice and quiet, with amazing views over the hills. There's a portaloo close to the tents and a proper bathroom in part of the barn, along with fridges, a freezer, a washing machine and a kettle. Tony was extremely friendly and accommodating, they have fire pits and wood you can buy as well.

Disliked: There aren't any pubs in the immediate vicinity, but there are two that can easily be included as part of a walk.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Tin Barn have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Tin Barn dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Tin Barn? The name Evershot (10 minutes' drive) may well ring a bell for bookworms, as this pretty Dorset village appears several times in Thomas Hardy's works – The Acorn Inn mentioned in 'Tess … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Tin Barn?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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