Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
From £15 (£15) 1 night, 2 adults
Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.
Site size
Min 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)
Ground type
Grass
Suitable for
Tent, Class B motorhome, Trailer tent, (RV not allowed)
Features
Other restrictions
Awnings not allowed
Extras
Bring a gazebo (2 max) | £2 (£2) per night | |
Bring a pup tent (2 max) | £3 (£3) per night | |
Dog (2 max) | £2 (£2) per night | |
Extra car (1 max) | £5 (£5) per stay |
You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.
Availability
Your booking From £15 (£15) | |
Based on 1 night, 2 adults |
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Benville Manor Camping
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Voted 83% of visitors View breakdown
would recommend this campground to a friend
would stay here again
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 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 Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker 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 Dog walk nearbyType
Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesLocation
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) | 9.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Eypemouth | 9.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Hive | 9.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Seatown | 10.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Charmouth West | 12.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Mapperton House & Gardens 3.2 mi
Montacute House 8.6 mi
Abbotsbury Swannery 12.2 mi
Fleet Air Arm Museum 12.7 mi
Hardy's Birthplace 13.8 mi
National Trust
Montacute House 8.6 mi
Tintinhull Garden 10.1 mi
Barrington Court 12.5 mi
Max Gate 13.5 mi
Hardy's Cottage 13.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
MELBURY PARK 3 mi
BEAMINSTER MANOR 3.2 mi
MAPPERTON HOUSE 3.3 mi
CHANTMARLE 3.6 mi
PARNHAM 4.2 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 7, 2024 – Saturday, September 7, 2024)
Dorchester, England 12.8 mi
- Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday, July 19, 2024 – Friday, July 19, 2024)
Dorchester, England 17 mi
- Tankfest (Friday, June 28, 2024 – Friday, June 28, 2024)
Wareham, England 20.6 mi
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 26, 2024 – Wednesday, June 26, 2024)
Glastonbury, England 22.9 mi
- Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, July 25, 2024 – Thursday, July 25, 2024)
Wareham, England 24 mi
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.
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?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 1 p.m. On-park 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 $19.06 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.