Dorset Nectar Orchard Campsite
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- Adults-only site in an orchard on a cider farm with 3,000 apple trees
- A 15-minute drive from West Bay beach on the Jurassic Coast
- Taproom serving champion ciders; cider tours; live music on Saturdays
Campground type
- Group bookings of 10 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Guests under the age of 20 are not allowed on site.
- The bar is open between 04/01 and 09/15.
- Minimum spacing of 12 metres between pitches.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- On 22 June 2024, the site will be running the World Nettle Eating competition; guests staying over that weekend will enjoy this uniquely Dorset event.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Mar 28 to
Reviews
94% would recommend this campground to a friend
90% would stay here again
What customers say
This quiet, adult-only site has large pitches in an apple orchard. Guests loved the friendly staff, clean facilities, and award-winning ciders. Many enjoyed the unique vibe, privacy, and fire pits. Minor access issues on narrow lanes & occasional noise noted.
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I love this place when it is peaceful and quiet.
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked The location, the cider. The general vibe of the place.
Disliked It was over booked. We had a group of 10 in the row next to us which meant that they had to put a tent right next to ours. I think they should have been given 2 rows to spread out over. With groups on the site the atmosphere does change from quiet and peaceful to a bit of a party. It depends how far you are from the groups as to how much you will be affected
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Amazing
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Liked The quite and calmness of the campsite, the family who own the farm were lovely and the tour topped it off !
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Peaceful Cider Orchard Pitch
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Liked Friendly and peaceful spot in the Orchard - the facilities are good and its a great place to sample award winning ciders brewed at the orchard and Dorset artisanal products
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Welcoming, spacious and quiet
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Secluded, quiet and peaceful. Big pitches, 8 minute walk to pub. Live music on the Saturday night, lovely communal garden and friendly staff
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Excellent site
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Liked Friendly reception on arrival. Unique pitches in orchard. Pleasant seating area. Good facilities. Nice atmosphere.
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Nice pitches and good space if you come by motorbike, the cider…
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Liked Nice pitches and good space if you come by motorbike, the cider is a treat !
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Loved our stay and will definitely be back!
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Liked We loved the quirkiness of camping between the orchard rows. The trees give your pitch separation and privacy and it’s so peaceful! Added bonus having a taproom just up from the pitches with a wonderful beer garden with lots of space in the sunshine
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Lovely site, choice of more shady or sunlit pitches
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Lovely quiet place, with plenty of room, good facilities (i think they are also building more) ans their cider is very good! Lovely friendly team, and firepits are available for free too! You get to choose your own pitch and have a whole row to yourself, so even next door neighbours could pitch much further down their row, so everyone gets privacy.
Free WiFi at the shop and onto the garden with outdoor games and plenty of benches
Disliked The occasional apple falling on to the tent in the wind. But it's an orchard and it was windy so its to be expected!
Only negative is there is no toilet down at the wash up and shower at the bottom of the orchard. No big deal as there's 3 at the top.
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Such a lovely peaceful camp site and the staff were all lovely.…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Such a lovely peaceful camp site and the staff were all lovely.
Disliked Nothing
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A lovely peaceful site. During mid week.
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked The peaceful site, the spacious pitch amongst the apple trees in the Cider Orchard.
The bar, shop and pub style garden are very nice.
The individual fire pits which are provided to each pitch.
Disliked The lack of sufficient toilets and showers for the potential number of campers.
This is being addressed and should be improved by next year.
The access roads are not for the faint hearted. (Obvious not within anyone’s capability to change this). But bearing this in mind the shop would be more useful if it sold some basic commodities.
As it is a dog free site it is very annoying to find twice a day the camp owners two dogs are allowed to wander freely. They don’t bark, but they raid tents, steal food , raid bins and urinate on possessions, more than irritating.
Very important to keep tent closed at all times when not present.
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Features
No dogs allowed
Adults only
Campfires 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 WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Farm Pub campground Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal sitesLocation
Dorset Nectar Orchard Campsite
Strong Orchard
Pineapple Lane
Bridport
Dorset
England
DT6 5FT
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.77204°N
2.7548°W
Route directions
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Eypemouth | 4.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
West Bay (West) | 4.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Seatown | 4.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Hive | 5.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Charmouth West | 7.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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Local events
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Nearest campgrounds
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Dorset Nectar Orchard Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
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RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Dorset Nectar Orchard Campsite? From $45.79 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.