Benville Manor Camping

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 9.7 36 reviews
home sweet home
Home sweet home
Breakfast with a view
A spacious grass pitch
Bell tent nestled amongst wildflowers
Log delivery
Yoga in the secret garden
Glamping at benville manor camping.
Load of space to relax in nature
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Breakfast with a view
A spacious grass pitch
Bell tent nestled amongst wildflowers

  • 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
For wild-style stays in gorgeous west Dorset, get set for a trip to Benville Manor Camping. As the name suggests, this is a place where you can camp in quite some style – you'll be settling down in a spacious meadow sandwiched between manor gardens and green and leafy woodlands. There's a strict limit on guest numbers here to keep things as peaceful as possible, meaning there's sure to be ample room where you can ramble, play and soak up the all-natural surrounds. Or perhaps have a good old stretch – a local yoga instructor runs hour-long classes in the pretty hidden garden on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 8.45 for a good way to ease yourself into the day. This low-key and fetchingly rural spot has some convenient amenities too – the hot showers, well-kept toilets, washing-up facilities and strong 4G reception are likely to go down well with practically-minded guests. Fond of stoking the embers of a campfire? Sturdy firepits are available to hire on site, as well as the firelighters, kindling, firewood that are available at the small shop. In the mood for some locally-produced snacks? Evershot and its artisanal bakery are five minutes' drive away. For the nearest supermarket, you're 10 minutes from Beaminster, where there's also a good selection of independent shops, restaurants and pubs. Dorchester (20 minutes) and its several specialised museums are also worth a peek – Dorset's county town has exhibits dedicated to Roman history, dinosaurs, teddy bears and Egyptology. Those who fancy a bit of posh pub grub may instead like to head out for the half-hour hike to Corscombe, where top chef Mark Hix serves up smart plates at the Fox Inn.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Rent a tent 2
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Please note
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs 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 (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette 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 flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.7

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Peaceful

94% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

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Lovely no frills, back to basics site at a good price.

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Lynn G.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely location. Friendly lady greeted us and talked us through everything and then we chose our own pitch which are little areas cut into longer grass and well spaced out with pathways cut. Loved the fun showers which really reconnect you with the outdoors and the composting loo's were very clean and work very well. I always think they are more pleasant than conventional public loo's. Drinking water available from tap at main house or sold onsite. Hopefully we will be back very soon.

Disliked Nothing about the site. Just find dogs left to bark without being attended to a little annoying. But thats not campsites fault.

Did what it said on the tin. Very friendly.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Did what it said on the tin. Very friendly.

A very laidback time, great place!

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jo S.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Loved the location and being surrounded by rolling countryside.
Loved the meadow and how the pitches had been mown.
The kids loved the swing& trampoline .
Good firewood for sale& very reasonable price for this.
The facilities were eco friendly so felt that staying there was not harmful to the environment. The Manor House looked really nice and it was lovely to stay in such beautiful grounds. Only stayed one night as a stop over but will definitely go back for longer next time.

Good meadow camping

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Peaceful surroundings. Friendly staff . Dog friendly.

Disliked Nothing really first encounter with composting toilet that was kept clean and tidy.

An amazing camp site, with Kelly being a very friendly camp manager!

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Paul D.

Bell tent

Liked Loved everything about this site, had a real feel of wild camping without being tent to tent with other campers, decent outdoor wash facilities and very clean compost toilets, we had a very peaceful 2 night stay, would definitely recommend and will definitely return!

Disliked Nothing

Beautiful setting loved the pit fire option have actually tried to book…

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Becky J.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Beautiful setting loved the pit fire option have actually tried to book again but your too busy x

Perfect- good value, lovely peaceful site, friendly, good shower and clean toilets…

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Sarah F.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Perfect- good value, lovely peaceful site, friendly, good shower and clean toilets - perfect site to arrive to on our cycling trip and we’ll definitely be back. Just as I’d love all campsites to be

Very family friendly, very basic campsite with a back to nature feel.…

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Katie F.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very family friendly, very basic campsite with a back to nature feel. Composting toilets, open air hot showers and washing sinks are clean and lit at night.

Relaxing campsite, great amenities, friendly, beautiful setting…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Relaxing campsite, great amenities, friendly, beautiful setting

Blissful site with friendly staff

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Loved the peace and tranquility of the site. Hearing the sheep bleating and birds singing and had the added bonus of seeing a barn owl and bats flying around whilst sitting by the fire pit. This was then highlighted with a full moon and stars ✨
Unfortunately we had to cut our break short due to high winds and driving rain blowing our tent over which was set in for the night according to the forecast

Features

Pop-up campground

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 pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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 Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 pitches)

Location

Benville Manor Camping

Benville Lane

Dorchester

Dorset

England

DT2 0NW

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.83162°N
2.66231°W

Nearest transport

Coach
12.5 km Yeovil Bus Station
13 km Coach Station
16.6 km Greenhill
Rail
7.4 km Chetnole Rail Station
8.7 km Maiden Newton Rail Station
9.4 km Crewkerne Rail Station
Ferry
29.1 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
41.7 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal

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

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 house built in gorgeous sandstone. For some even older entertainment, line yourself up trips to the chalk Cerne Abbas Giant (20 minutes) or the scenic ruins of Corfe Castle (an hour). Have you packed your towel? At Benville Manor Camping, you're also well-placed to get some sea and sand at classic Jurassic Coast resorts like Lyme Regis (30 minutes) and Charmouth (30 minutes). There's also Bridport Harbour (20 minutes), an attractive spot at the end of mighty Chesil Beach. As any keen geography student will tell you, this isn't actually a beach at all, but an 18-mile shingle spit (great for saltwater fishing, less so for bathing). Other noteworthy spots include Abbotsbury (30 minutes), a well-preserved village where a colony of swans has made its home on the sheltered side of Chesil Beach. There's also an 18th-century botanical garden here with an impressive collection of blooming plants that appreciate the area's warmer than average microclimate, plus an avian-themed adventure playground to keep the kids on side.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
West Bay (West) 15.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eypemouth 15.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hive 15.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seatown 16.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Charmouth West 20.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood

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, 6 September 2025 – Saturday, 6 September 2025)

    Dorchester, England 20.6 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • 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 touring
    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.
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