Hincknowle Cider Apple Farm Camping
View prices & book- Grass pitches on a cider apple farm with spectacular West Dorset views
- A 10-minute drive to Bridport; 15 minutes from West Bay beach
- 190 acres of farmland to explore on site; pub 10 minutes’ walk away
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- 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 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The site only allows dogs up to 25kg.
- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Bookings must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
- Units longer than 6 metres metres are not allowed.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Swedish
Reviews
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Love this place - have stayed more than once. Matt and Frida…
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Liked: Love this place - have stayed more than once. Matt and Frida so welcoming and friendly. If you stay here you HAVE to see the old orchard - planted around 1943 by Matt's great Grandfather....honestly it's something else - no sounds except birds and humming of insects. And Biscuit the dog is pure class.
Disliked: NOTHING!
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Beautiful, peaceful site, onsite walks, kitchen and indoor space.
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Liked: Beautiful site, lots of space between pitches. The location is stunning, with walks to hilltop and through woodlands on site. Clean facilities, and a lovely barn with wood burner and kitchen to use in the evening. It was very peaceful, just birdsong and the breeze. Friendly and helpful owner.
Disliked: Another loo might be useful for the morning rush!
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Everything! Views, nature-on-your-doorstep, seclusion, optional barn luxury, super-nice hosts….…
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Liked: Everything! Views, nature-on-your-doorstep, seclusion, optional barn luxury, super-nice hosts….
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Quiet, beautiful, large pitches. Fantastic barn and kitchen with wood burner and…
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Liked: Quiet, beautiful, large pitches. Fantastic barn and kitchen with wood burner and table tennis Wood fired pizzas - delicious
Disliked: Nothing
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Country, quiet, friendly and peaceful.
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Liked: We were looking for a place to escape the world, to find peace and quiet, and just breathe. This place was perfect. The shared barn and kitchen was a lovely extra touch. Clean toilets. Well spaced out pitches so you don't feel on top of each other. Good food in the nearby pub with a lovely walk across the fields to get there. Loved every minute and didn't want to leave.
Disliked: Arrival was a little uncomfortable as no signs at the main house to tell you where to find the owner to check in. Then was told to follow them into the field to the pitches but without our campervan. Having read online that cars were not allowed on pitches, I panicked that I'd booked us a tent only Campsite and driven 3 hours to then not be able to stay! Turned out it was so we could be shown the pitches and choose one in advance of driving up (very nice to have the option) but this wasn't explained until I questioned it. A little explanation on greeting would have helped.
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From the manager: Hi Jemma. So sorry you found it hard to find us. We do send all our bookings an email with detailed instructions on how to find us and how to make contact with us upon arrival! Those who read the confirmation email find us generally without complications. Campervans are naturally allowed on pitches- with tents we recommend the designated car park couple of minutes walk away in prefer to keep the wild feel of the site.
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Liked: Space, location and cleanliness.
Disliked: Shower. Could do with shower heads being replaced to prevent clothes/towels getting wet!.
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See above, 5/5 site !
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Liked: Beautiful quiet location, plenty of space between the flat pitches. Spotlessly clean facilities and the barn kitchen was a godsend on a stormy evening. Matt the host was very friendly and welcoming. Beautiful walks about the farm.
Disliked: Absolutely nothing to dislike.
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Really lovely, peaceful site with great hosts and facilities
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Liked: Really friendly hosts who took the time to welcome us and show us around The Barn is a fab space, the weather was good so we didn’t use it but can imagine it’s very useful in poor weather Kids got to feed and scratch the pigs Beautiful site and very peaceful Great cider and fire pit to hire! Really well kept toilets and shower facility
Disliked: Nothing!
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The spacious pitches, spotless toilets and showers, the barn with full kitchen.…
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Liked: The spacious pitches, spotless toilets and showers, the barn with full kitchen. Loved the walks around the farm and the location is perfect. Loved our stay here.
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Fantastic rural location packed with wildlife. Very uncrowded campsite. Owners…
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Liked: Fantastic rural location packed with wildlife. Very uncrowded campsite. Owners were very friendly and helpful! Will definitely return.
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Features
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 pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
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
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
Forest
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Communal fridge
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Type
Farm
Small (11-25 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Hincknowle Cider Apple Farm Camping
Hincknowle Fruit Farm
Melplash
Bridport
Dorset
England
DT6 3UG
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.77563°N
-2.72459°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) | 4.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Eypemouth | 4.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Hive | 5.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Seatown | 5.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Charmouth West | 8.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Mapperton House & Gardens 1.5 mi
Abbotsbury Swannery 9.7 mi
Montacute House 12.2 mi
Hardy's Birthplace 15 mi
Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 16 mi
National Trust
Montacute House 12.1 mi
Tintinhull Garden 13.8 mi
Max Gate 14 mi
Barrington Court 14.2 mi
Loughwood Meeting House 14.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
MAPPERTON HOUSE 1.5 mi
PARNHAM 1.9 mi
BEAMINSTER MANOR 2.6 mi
DOWNE HALL 3 mi
Eggardon Hill and Powerstock 4 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 7 September 2024 – Saturday 7 September 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 13.6 mi
- Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday 19 July 2024 – Friday 19 July 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 18.8 mi
- Tankfest (Friday 28 June 2024 – Friday 28 June 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 21.8 mi
- Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)
Sidmouth, Devon 23.3 mi
- Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 24.5 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.
Nearest sites
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- When can I check in and check out of Hincknowle Cider Apple Farm Camping?
Camping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Hincknowle Cider Apple Farm Camping? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.