How much does it cost to stay at Monarch's Way Campsite?

From $53.21 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Monarch's Way Campsite

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View across the campsite (added by manager 15 Aug 2023)

Small orchard campsite in the peaceful Dorset village of Trent
Sherborne 10 minutes' drive; Abbotsbury and Weymouth 50 minutes
Just off the Monarch's Way walk; walk to the village pub or play area

For a taste of delicious Dorset idyll, book a break at Monarch's Way Campsite, a small site where pitches are set in a sheltered orchard on the edge of a peaceful village. Located just off the Monarch's Way, a 625-mile long-distance footpath that crisscrosses some of England's most scenic rural areas, the pitches here are surrounded by blossoming fruit trees and dappled sunlight. Listen out for the gentle hum of bees and occasional chirping of the birds as you settle into your cosy camping spot. What you do next is up to you – you might like to just hang around and unwind among the trees as the evening draws in, but there's also a friendly village pub a few minutes' walk away that you can stroll towards for good food and drink (handily, guests can get a 10% discount here for breakfasts and breakfast sandwiches). A playground is also 100 metres away from the site. Back at the campsite there are good basic amenities, including clean toilets and fresh water taps. Well-behaved dogs and safely set up barbecues are allowed, so bring the whole family along and prepare for an alfresco cookout or two. Nearby Sherborne (10 minutes' drive) has plenty of places to stock up, as well as other handy amenities like cafés, pubs and a railway station.

Site type

Opens 18 April 2025

Please note

This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.

Group bookings of 30 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Bookings must not be for more than 10 consecutive nights.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Units longer than 7 metres are not allowed.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 18 Apr to Mon, 21 Apr 2025

Open from Thu, 22 May to Sun, 1 Jun 2025

Open from Thu, 24 Jul to Sat, 30 Aug 2025

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Beautiful church in quiet dorset village

A field with two compost loos and an open kitchen. Great pub nearby!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Sept 2024

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked: In a lovely orchard, with a green woodpecker and a jay on arrival, we had the place to ourselves! Rose and Crown a few minutes away with a delicious evening meal.

Disliked: Nothing

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Had a relaxing and quiet stay in the Bell Tent. Jeremy the…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Stuart C. Sept 2024

Bell tent

Liked: Had a relaxing and quiet stay in the Bell Tent. Jeremy the owner was first class (sorry we didn’t meet) in communication and what he provided I thoroughly recommend this tranquil spot if you want to decompress after a busy week!

The nearby pub (Rose and Crown) is a 5 minute walk (if that) and the food and beer was delicious, with very friendly landlady.

All in all a wonderful stay in a beautiful village, a crackling fire on a lovely site and falling asleep listening to the tawny owls calling.

Bliss.

Thanks again Jeremy..I’ll be back!

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Two relaxing days spent in such a tranquil spot. The orchard setting…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
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Marina P. Sept 2024

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked: Two relaxing days spent in such a tranquil spot. The orchard setting offers an informal "wild" camping experience with plenty of space which is perfect for us. Jeremy was friendly and welcoming. The village of Trent is peaceful with a wonderful pub where the garden has unspoiled views of the surrounding countryside. This is a great find and we will definitely be returning for another stay.

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Good value, plenty of space, remote but only 10-15min drive to shops.

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

Maciej R. Sept 2024

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Everything. Remote, quiet and peaceful place. Proper "off grid" experience: old school outhouses(privies) as toilets, cold water supply and that's about it. Good reset from busy city life especially for kids without electronic gadgets. People overlooking the place very helpful and friendly. They're not at the campsite everyday so good to give them a shout earlier if need something (like fire wood). Already planning to return there.

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Brilliant site, pretty, clean, good nearby pub

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Kate P. Aug 2024

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked: Quiet and Pretty location
Short walk to a great pub
Lots of countryside walks to nearby villages and Sherbourne (75 minute walk)
Clean site
Plenty of level pitches

Disliked: Nothing it was great

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Lovely natural campsite in apple orchard

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Kerry W. Aug 2024

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Campsite exactly as described, in a apple orchard, rustic and wild. Good size pitches. Compost toilets, male and female - Good condition. Basic washing up facilities but covered all needs, thoughtful done with plenty of room for all pots and pans. A 'snug' with activities for younger children and information of the area and sharing love of local wildlife. The owner popped by in the morning, contact us the day we arrived - very helpful.
Lovely natural feeling to the site, we loved it!
No Wifi not a dislike there was service in the area. Did not need WiFi

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A beautiful, peaceful orchard on the edge of a sleepy village. Friendly,…

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

Chris O. Aug 2024

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: A beautiful, peaceful orchard on the edge of a sleepy village. Friendly, helpful staff who are down to earth and care about the natural habitat.
The grass is left quite long and natural, but they cut a patch shorter for our pitch.
One of their site rules; You must learn a little about the many butterflies which can be seen around the site.

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A very wild feeling…

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 Jun 2024

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked: A very wild feeling

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Loved it. Delightfully quiet, mown and marked pitch with my name on…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Jun 2024

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked: Loved it. Delightfully quiet, mown and marked pitch with my name on a peg in a wild flower meadow full of birdsong. Lots of helpful information left in an envelope on my pitch.

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Idyllic spot in a beautiful village with fabulous local pub

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Pamela B. May 2024

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: The most amazing owner who could not have done any more to make our stay extra special. The campsite is very much back to nature but with the essentials of running water and a compost toilet and is in an absolutely glorious spot in the lovely village of Trent, Dorset. The local pub was fantastically welcoming (even with 2 children and 2 Labrador’s in tow!) and served hearty delicious food.

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Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs 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 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 Bush Peaceful Remote location 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 Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Monarch's Way Campsite

Horse Rake Field

Trent

Sherborne

Dorset

England

DT9 4SL

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.96575°N
-2.5837°W

Route directions

What3words: blushes.printout.wimp.

Nearest transport

Coach

4 km Yeovil Bus Station

4.9 km Greenhill

5 km Coldharbour

Rail

3.2 km Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station

5 km Yeovil Junction Rail Station

5.5 km Sherborne Rail Station

Ferry

34.8 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal

40.9 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal

Airport

47.6 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

Starting off in Sherborne (10 minutes' drive), take yourselves for a wander around the town's two castles, both of which are located next to a peaceful lake, before heading over to Sherborne Abbey in the bustling town centre. There's a monthly artisans' market in town where you can pick up tasty treats and souvenirs, but there's no need to worry if your dates don't coincide, as there are also farm shops and some excellent independent cafés to try. Nature and wildlife enthusiasts should not miss the opportunity to visit the Abbotsbury Swannery and Subtropical Gardens (50 minutes), both of which are located close to the pretty Dorset coast. After watching the mute swans gliding across the lagoon and checking out the garden's impressive array of flora, head down the road to the sandy beaches at Weymouth (50 minutes) for a traditional bucket and spade experience. If you're in search of more coastal spots, Jurassic Coast towns like Lyme Regis (an hour) are unlikely to disappoint – here you can search for fossils along the water's edge, go mackerel fishing, check out the geology at nearby Charmouth Beach or get up close and personal with local sealife at the town's small aquarium.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
West Bay (West)	31.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Eypemouth	31.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Hive	31.5 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Seatown	31.9 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Charmouth West	34.3 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Fleet Air Arm Museum 6.7 km

Haynes International Motor Museum 8.5 km

Montacute House 9.3 km

Mapperton House & Gardens 21 km

Clarks Village 21.1 km

National Trust

Tintinhull Garden 9 km

Montacute House 9.3 km

Lytes Cary Manor 10 km

Priest's House 17.3 km

West Pennard Court Barn 19 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

NEWTON SURMAVILLE 4.1 km

BARWICK PARK 5.2 km

Sherborne Two Castles Walk 5.5 km

SHERBORNE CASTLE 7.1 km

BRYMPTON D'EVERCY 7.7 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Bookings must not be for more than 10 consecutive nights.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 30 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).

Safety

Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Changes to your holiday

Modifications are subject to a £15.00 ($31.93) fee.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between midnight and 7:30 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Safety

Please do not touch or feed the animals.

General

Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the campground/park is able to relet your unit/site.
The campground/park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Reception

There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

General

This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.

Vehicles

Units longer than 7 metres are not allowed.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Monarch's Way Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Monarch's Way Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Monarch's Way Campsite? Starting off in Sherborne (10 minutes' drive), take yourselves for a wander around the town's two castles, both of which are located next to a peaceful lake, before heading over to Sherborne … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Monarch's Way Campsite?

Camping and caravan
Arrive:	Anytime –	8 p.m.
Depart by:	Anytime
On-site accommodation
Arrive:	Anytime –	8:30 p.m.
Depart by:	10 a.m.

How much does it cost to stay at Monarch's Way Campsite? From $53.21 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.