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Primitive grass tent campsite

From £25 (£25) 1 night, 2 adults

6 people maximum
Multiple Tent allowed per site

Site size

Max 13.0m width x 8.0m depth (42.7ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 104.0m² (1119.4ft²)

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Suitable for

Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a shelter tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed 5 included, 5 max.
Car parking by site/unit

Other restrictions

Extras

Extra car (1 max) £5 (£5) per stay
Firepit (2 max) £10 (£10) per item
Log basket (5 max) £10 (£10) per item

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Availability

Arrive or depart on this date
Your booking From £25 (£25)
Based on 1 night, 6 people

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Monarch's Way Campsite

View prices & book 9.5 16 reviews
View across the campsite (added by manager 15 Aug 2023)
Gorgeous orchard
Lovely orchard
Cider in the orchard

Reviews

94%

would recommend this campground to a friend

94%

would stay here again

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

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 The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass RV campsite

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. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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
Value for money No rating
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Marina P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass RV campsite

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. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

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. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass RV campsite

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. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

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. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

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 The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass RV campsite

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 The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass RV campsite

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. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

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

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation 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

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Nearest transport

Bus
2.5 mi Yeovil Bus Station
3 mi Greenhill
3.1 mi Coldharbour
Rail
2 mi Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station
3.1 mi Yeovil Junction Rail Station
3.4 mi Sherborne Rail Station
Ferry
21.6 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
25.4 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
Airport
29.6 mi 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) 19.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Eypemouth 19.4 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Hive 19.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Seatown 19.9 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Charmouth West 21.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Fleet Air Arm Museum 4.2 mi

Haynes International Motor Museum 5.3 mi

Montacute House 5.8 mi

Mapperton House & Gardens 13 mi

Clarks Village 13.1 mi

National Trust

Tintinhull Garden 5.6 mi

Montacute House 5.8 mi

Lytes Cary Manor 6.2 mi

Priest's House 10.8 mi

West Pennard Court Barn 11.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

NEWTON SURMAVILLE 2.6 mi

BARWICK PARK 3.3 mi

Sherborne Two Castles Walk 3.4 mi

SHERBORNE CASTLE 4.4 mi

BRYMPTON D'EVERCY 4.8 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.

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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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  Anytime –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  Anytime –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Monarch's Way Campsite? From $33.29 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.