Benville Manor Camping
View prices & book- Wild-style site set in the grounds of a 16th-century Tudor manor
- A 30-minute drive to Lyme Regis or Charmouth; 10 minutes to Beaminster
- Outdoor yoga classes in the hidden garden; firepits for hire
Site type
- 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).
- Group bookings of 12 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 5 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 19 Jul to
Pitch types & availability
Unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £15 1 night, 2 adults
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4 people maximum No dogs allowed Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £45 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 83% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Very friendly and clean pitches and facilities. Never used the wifi.
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Liked: The informal atmosphere was delightful. The sound of peacocks and the general peaceful surroundings made the stay a pleasure that I haven't experienced for a long while. The organic latrine is something I haven't used since training with the forces back in the 70's, but it was functional and clean. I would have liked to have stayed longer but time and tide wait for no man. I will be looking to return. 🥰
Disliked: The only dislike is the fact I had to leave.
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Of all the camping we did this trip, Benville farm was the best!
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Liked: This is a quiet site with limited and well spaced pitches. It meant it didn’t feel like we were camping in a car park! I’m a fan of composting toilets and a the showers had a good pressure.
Disliked: We were travelling by bicycle so we could only use our bidons to collect water. Not too much of a problem, but a drinking water standpipe closer to camp would have been welcomed. Bottled water was available for a small cost.
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Brill would recommend
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Liked: The vibe! Spaced out pitches. Walks straight from campsite to amazing pub!
Disliked: Would be good to have some more showers in peak times
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Great location,very clean facilities, You couldn’t wish to meet a nicer person…
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Liked: Great location,very clean facilities, You couldn’t wish to meet a nicer person than Jane who looks after the site, can highly recommend this campsite
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Perfect for our overnight stay. Peaceful, spacious and proper old fashioned, nostalgic…
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Liked: Perfect for our overnight stay. Peaceful, spacious and proper old fashioned, nostalgic camping. Really welcoming and friendly, with the bonus of a characterful pub just over a mile away. We'd definitely return and I'd also happily return as a solo female.
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Clean facilities and made to feel at home.
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Liked: Friendly atmosphere, space between pitches. A gorgeous place in the wild without feeling in the wilderness. This was a really wonderful place to stay.
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Great rural location. Helpful staff on arrival and clean facilities.
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Liked: Peace, reception when we arrived.
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Great option for a short stay in nice weather
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Liked: It’s a wild camping site with a few essentials. Nice touch selling water and crisps, and rental of fire pits. Kids loved it. Good option for a short stay when the weather is nice.
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The peace and quiet in the day time was lovely but unfortunately…
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Liked: The peace and quiet in the day time was lovely but unfortunately not in the evening/night
Disliked: The toilets was clean however I did find the doors would to blow open in the wind and so you’d have to push them with your foot and not very spacious in there , maybe a little bolt lock would be better and the showers were not very private as the curtain does blow open in the wind , and the dogs from a near by farm in the evenings barking till gone 11pm and first thing in the morning wasn’t great , other than those it was a lovely little site
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Friendly staff, well kept and clean
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Liked: Quiet ambience and environmentally we thought out.
Disliked: No fresh water available from the sites tap. Here you have to buy drinking water or boil water as they have only spring water through a tap Difficult for young children to reach the sink to wash their hands. Could do with a smaller lower sink for young children's independence and access.
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From the manager: Hi, thanks for staying and for leaving a review! Sorry that we didn't explain to you that there is indeed a tap for drinking water available for campers at the house. It does also say that on the information leaflet that we should have given you. If you wouldn't mind amending your review to reflect this, so as not to mislead anyone, we'd greatly appreciate it! Apologies again that we didn't communicate the water options more clearly. On the sink height issue, you're correct and it's an issue we're planning to fix! In the meantime, there is a wooden step available at the sinks for children to use.
Features
Pop-up campsite
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 site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
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
D. of E. 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
Budget/backpacker
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Dump point
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Pop-up campsite
Small (11-25 sites)
Location
Benville Manor Camping
Benville Lane
Dorchester
Dorset
England
DT2 0NW
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.83162°N
-2.66231°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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West Bay (West) | 15.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Eypemouth | 15.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Hive | 15.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Seatown | 16.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Charmouth West | 20.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Mapperton House & Gardens 5.2 km
Montacute House 13.8 km
Abbotsbury Swannery 19.7 km
Fleet Air Arm Museum 20.5 km
Hardy's Birthplace 22.2 km
National Trust
Montacute House 13.8 km
Tintinhull Garden 16.3 km
Barrington Court 20.1 km
Max Gate 21.7 km
Hardy's Cottage 22.2 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
MELBURY PARK 4.9 km
BEAMINSTER MANOR 5.2 km
MAPPERTON HOUSE 5.2 km
CHANTMARLE 5.7 km
PARNHAM 6.7 km
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, 7 September 2024 – Saturday, 7 September 2024)
Dorchester, England 20.6 km
- Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday, 19 July 2024 – Friday, 19 July 2024)
Dorchester, England 27.3 km
- Tankfest (Friday, 28 June 2024 – Friday, 28 June 2024)
Wareham, England 33.2 km
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, 26 June 2024 – Wednesday, 26 June 2024)
Glastonbury, England 36.8 km
- Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, 25 July 2024 – Thursday, 25 July 2024)
Wareham, England 38.6 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
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
Want to know more about camping in Dorset?
- Does Benville Manor Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Benville Manor Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Benville Manor Camping? If you're drawn to this place because of the historical connections, you might want to step back in time off-site at nearby Mapperton House and Gardens (10 minutes' drive), another Tudor manor … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Benville Manor Camping?
Camping and caravan Arrive: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 1 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Benville Manor Camping? From $31.14 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.