The Den and Orchard

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  • Family-friendly site in a rural spot three miles from Frome
  • A 15-minute drive from Longleat House and Longleat Safari Park
  • Firepits and games room on site
Set on a Somerset break? It's a crafty move to grab a spot at The Den and Orchard, a family-friendly site on the edge of Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It just so happens that there are plenty of walks nearby, as well as other days out in the local area including fishing, mountain biking, visits to National Trust properties and the excellent Longleat Safari Park. Firepits are positioned on every pitch for a laidback evening of cooking and flame gazing. The appointed chef can acquire essentials at the supermarkets in Frome, three miles away. If you'd rather let someone else do the honours, it's possible to order local food delivery from your phone or take a short five-minute drive to local food outlets. Facilities on site include a washing-up area and a wooden toilet block with gents’ and ladies’ toilets and showers. A games room (with darts, table football and table tennis) is on hand too, for damp evenings and general entertainment. Being just under half a mile from an A road, you may hear some road noise at rush hour or if the wind is blowing in the site's direction. Just outside of Frome, it's a bit noisier here than at a fully rural site, but it's very handy for getting around and also for ordering from takeaways in Frome or quickly picking up supplies in town.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 6
Tent pitches 3
Motorhome pitches 14
Open now
Opens 28 February
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
  • Units longer than 7.0 metres are not allowed.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
  • Being just under half a mile from an A road, there may be some road noise at rush hour or if the wind is blowing in the site's direction. Building work is happening next door to the site so there may be a bit of noise and dust kicked up.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 28 Feb 2025 to

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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 206 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

A lovely, spotless site with great owners. Families loved the facilities. Pitches are good, and security is a bonus. Handy for Longleat, though some found pitches close and a bit of road noise.

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Excellent place to stay, great location and clean facilities.

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Kurt B.

Apple Blossom lodge

Liked Quiet and peaceful location, Clean and tidy facilities. We stayed in apple blossom lodge, Kids have enjoyed the park , although small big enough for the 6 and 8 year old. Local to longleat and other local visitor attractions, so made a great base.

Disliked No on site bar.

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We had a great stay here…

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Matthew W.

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked We had a great stay here for 3 nights with 9 of us in total. The pitch we were allocated was positioned next to the shower/kitchen facilities, which were clean. The site has a children’s playground area and a games room, which was thoroughly enjoyed by the children. To enter and exit the site a code is used to unlock/lock the drive thru gate meaning the children were safe around the grounds. A fantastic stay, we’d certainly stay again.

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Excellent site good maintained pitches

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Andrew W.

Electric optional grass and gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Loved our pitch
Close to toilet block
Site clean as always
Management always helpfull

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely stay for a family

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Aleksandra W.

Crabby Apple cabin

Liked Fantastic, small and very well equipped campsite. The cabin was great too, had all the kitchen utilities and gas and camping stove. Chairs outside and table such a bonus. Washing facilities clean and cool design.

Disliked Can hear the road a bit at night. Water in the tap very hot!

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Lovely relaxing brilliant for the children.

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Diana J.

Electric optional grass and gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Everything about staying here.We have been 3/4 times as the grand children love it.The youngest who is five said she likes it because she can run about and play freely.that says it all from that age my eldest grand daughter loves the pool table and the other games room.I asked them where they would like to go in motor home and they always say the Den & orchard so we will be back again.The staff we saw are lovely helpful if you need anything.so looking forward will see you again.

Disliked Mozzie bites,never been in August before and they really had a chew on us!!! The main road seemed very loud this time full of racers,

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Bit expensive for what you get

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Angus N.

Electric optional grass and gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Pitch set up was good. Water was on each pitch. All nicely laid out.
Location was good as only an hour walk to Frome.

Disliked Shower/toilet block needs updating. A few more showers are needed for the size of the site. No one around to answer any questions. We did ring the bell for reception after 3pm as requested, but no one came. Information about the surrounding area would have been helpful. Even a map to get to Frome.

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Very friendly site. Lovely weekend here…

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Sharlene C.

Electric optional grass and gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Very friendly site. Lovely weekend here

Recommend to friends Visit again

Best campsite we’ve ever stayed at!

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Howard R.

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked Spotless showers and toilets, friendly staff, and a peaceful, scenic setting perfect for sunset views and stargazing. Each pitch has its own picnic table. Ideal spot to relax, recharge, and enjoy the outdoors.

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My dad stayed in the Crabby…

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Sophie H.

Crabby Apple cabin

Liked My dad stayed in the Crabby Apple Cabin while we stayed in the Apple Blossom Lodge. He had no complaints and found it comfortable to sleep in

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Was clean, including the toilet and…

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Sophie H.

Apple Blossom lodge

Liked Was clean, including the toilet and showers, plenty of space. Nice to have tea and coffee.

2nd visit to the Den and Orchard. Last visited in 2021. Site has been updated with parking spaces near pods, small play area for children and of course the new Apple Blossom Lodge which I don’t remember being there last visit. Lovely especially visiting with our toddler this time. Will definitely consider visiting again

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Features

Dogs allowed

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 Picnic table 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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

The Den and Orchard

Bull's Quarr

Tytherington

Frome

Somerset

England

BA11 5BN

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.20566°N
2.33152°W

Route directions

Please use your code to enter through the electric gates. Parking is beside the pitch.

Nearest transport

Coach
2.9 km Market Place
3 km Market Place
10.6 km Market Place
Rail
2.8 km Frome Rail Station
9.9 km Dilton Marsh Rail Station
10.8 km Warminster Rail Station
Ferry
32.4 km Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing
32.6 km Temple Bridge (Bristol) Ferry Landing
32.7 km Prince Street Bridge Ferry Landing
Airport
33.2 km Bristol 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

Work up an appetite for the next meal tackling the mountain bike trails at Windhill Bike Park or seeking out one of the circular walking trails in the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty; both are about 10 minutes away by car. If you’d like your walks to take in pretty gardens and historic buildings, head to Nunney Castle (five minutes’ drive), The Walled Garden at Mells (10 minutes) or Stourhead National Trust property (15 minutes). Bath’s half an hour away for urban strolls with a Roman tinge, and fishing is 15 minutes away at Shearwater Lake for those who need a bit of a rest. You’ll easily fill a day over at Longleat (15 minutes away), driving the safari trails, visiting all the different animal areas, touring the house and pottering through the pleasure gardens. The famed caves and kid-friendly attractions at Wookey Hole are about half an hour away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Clevedon Beach 45.2 km Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay 47.5 km Estuary N/AN/AGoodGood
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway 47.7 km Estuary PoorPoorN/APoor
Weston Main 47.8 km Estuary PoorN/APoorN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Longleat 4.3 km

Stourhead House and Garden 11 km

Prior Park Landscape Garden 17.7 km

American Museum in Britain 18.9 km

Sally Lunn's Historic Eating House & Museum 19.6 km

National Trust

Stourhead 11.2 km

Westwood Manor 14.4 km

Prior Park Landscape Garden 17.6 km

The Courts Garden 18.8 km

Great Chalfield Manor and Garden 20 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Tytherington - Trudoxhill - Macmillan Way South 0 km

MARSTON HOUSE 0.8 km

East Woodlands - Temple - Lane End - East Woodlands 2.4 km

HAPSFORD HOUSE 4.4 km

THE CHANTRY 5 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 The Den and Orchard have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Den and Orchard dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Den and Orchard? Work up an appetite for the next meal tackling the mountain bike trails at Windhill Bike Park or seeking out one of the circular walking trails in the Cranborne Chase Area of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Den and Orchard?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Den and Orchard? From €34.73 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.