Pear Tree Farm

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  • Small, friendly site surrounded by the Dorset countryside
  • A 20 minute-drive from West Bay; 35 minutes from Lyme Regis
  • Back to basics, dog-friendly place; pubs five minutes’ drive away
Eyeing up the darling Dorset countryside? Pick yourselves a pretty pitch at Pear Tree Farm, a small and friendly site surrounded by scenic views of the Beaminster Downs. And it's not all about the views – you'll also have access to a good supply of country footpaths here. As well as those rural hikes, you'll also be able to include coastal activities to your schedule easily enough. Lyme Regis is 35 minutes’ drive away from the site, for days spent foraging for fossils, trying out watersports or chilling out along The Cobb harbour. As for classic beach days, West Bay is about 20 minutes’ drive away. As a dog-friendly site, you won’t need to leave any faithful canine companions behind on your stay here. If dining out is high up on your priorities for a holiday too, you should be pleased to know that Beaminster is five minutes’ drive away and has several pubs and restaurants for eating out or takeaways. When you’re looking for a livelier day out, the lovely Weymouth is also 40 minutes’ drive away. Its beach huts, Georgian houses and busy seafront are sure to keep you very occupied for a day. Safety and security are key features at this site – it's accessed via an electric gate with a key code that's only available to guests. Covering the basics, the site has toilet and shower facilities.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Tent pitches 10
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Facilities/activities including showers are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Electricity is metered on site at £0.45 per kWh and must be paid at check-out. The showers are operated with £1 or £2 coins.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 59 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Pear Tree Farm is a peaceful, dog-friendly campsite praised for its stunning countryside views and tranquil atmosphere. Visitors consistently highlight the friendly and helpful owner, Gary, and the site's excellent security. Pitches are generally well-sized with good access to water and electricity. While the site is noted for its cleanliness and good value, some reviewers mention a limited number of toilet and shower facilities when busy, and one comment notes difficulty pegging tents due to rocky ground. The steep access road is also mentioned.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Fab stay if you want peace and quiet

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Jenna M.

Electric optional grass and gravel tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Peaceful

Quiet location

Owner Garry very friendly

Washing up facitilites as was not advertised

Disliked Only one toilet and shower

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pleasantly surprised, hidden gem

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Fiona C.

Electric optional grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Pleasantly surprised at this little gem. Lovely pitch under the trees, quiet site with nice views.

Disliked No hand wash in the toilets.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantadtic location, views and price.

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John P.

Electric optional grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Was visiting the area to meet up with family and attend Melplash Show. West Bay wanted £170 for 2 nights, Pear Tree Farm cost £42 for 2 nights plus you pay for the electric you use (£4.83 in our case for 2 days/nights). There is also one toilet and one shower (£1 for 8 mins) on site. There is no charge for dogs. The reason I list all this is because some people will pay £21 a night and still want the facilities of a £50 to £80 a night site. That's unfair, because if you apply price discrimination, this site provides the most value for money. It is a jewel in the crown, hidden away in the West Dorset countryside. Gary the owner was very friendly and approachable and only too willing to assist if help is needed. If it was possible, this is one site that I would give 20 out of 10.

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quite, not over crowded, gate had…

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Kendal H.

Electric optional grass and gravel tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Quite, not over crowded, gate had PIN code on so it was very safe. Beautiful view

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely views on a quiet campsite.…

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Philip B.

Electric optional grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Lovely views on a quiet campsite. Shower & toilet very clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything. Lovely camp site, stayed for…

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass and gravel tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Everything. Lovely camp site, stayed for 4 nights. Owner is brilliant.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice place, quiet, new sanitaries, Garry…

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Thomas L.

Electric optional grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Nice place, quiet, new sanitaries, Garry ist always there to help

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, very friendly owner, clean…

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William B.

Electric optional grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Excellent site, very friendly owner, clean and tidy. We would definitely come again, thank you!

Disliked No toilet roll but didn’t affect us

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It’s a lovely site, all I…

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked It’s a lovely site, all I would suggest is expand the facilities, one toilet & shower meant you had to be patient ……… not one of my strong points …… 😉

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quite. Lovely view. Proprietor helpful…

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Nick C.

Electric optional grass and gravel tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Quite. Lovely view. Proprietor helpful when struggling with my tent . Very happy great shower worth the £1

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 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

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

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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 Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Pear Tree Farm

Beaminster Downs

Beaminster

Dorset

England

DT8 3SG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.82818°N
2.70639°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7 mi Coach Station
8.6 mi Yeovil Bus Station
11.8 mi Greenhill
Rail
4.4 mi Crewkerne Rail Station
6.4 mi Chetnole Rail Station
6.9 mi Maiden Newton Rail Station
Ferry
18.9 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
25.1 mi 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

After you've viewed the Dorset countryside dealt to you on site, track down some pretty spots on the Dorset coast too. Views of Golden Cap and fossils to find make Eype beach (25 minutes’ drive) a good place to start. If your fossil hunting needs haven’t already been met in Lyme Regis and on Eype Beach, Charmouth (half an hour) is another place to continue your search. A busier beach scene can be experienced in Weymouth (40 minutes), along with an RSPB reserve and an aquarium with an ocean tunnel. Along the south coast, Abbotsbury Swannery (35 minutes) has a colony of nesting swans and the Isle of Portland (55 minutes) is packed with interesting geology and beaches – and, in turn, impressive coastal walks and watersports. History nerds have lots to look forward to too. Forde Abbey House and Gardens (25 minutes) isn’t just a historic country house. Green-fingered folk can pick up some bits in the garden centre. Have yourself a historic hike at Coney's Castle (25 minutes) too, where there’s an Iron Age hillfort and views of Devon and Marshwood Vale.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Eypemouth 8.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Bay (West) 8.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seatown 9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hive 9.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Charmouth West 10.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mapperton House & Gardens 2.4 mi

Montacute House 8.5 mi

Abbotsbury Swannery 12.6 mi

Fleet Air Arm Museum 13.2 mi

Hardy's Birthplace 15.4 mi

National Trust

Montacute House 8.5 mi

Tintinhull Garden 10.1 mi

Barrington Court 11.4 mi

Priest's House 14.1 mi

Lytes Cary Manor 14.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

BEAMINSTER MANOR 1.5 mi

MAPPERTON HOUSE 2.4 mi

PARNHAM 2.6 mi

MELBURY PARK 4.9 mi

CHANTMARLE 5.4 mi

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)

    Dorchester, Dorset 14.3 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 Pear Tree Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Pear Tree Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Pear Tree Farm? After you've viewed the Dorset countryside dealt to you on site, track down some pretty spots on the Dorset coast too. Views of Golden Cap and fossils to find make Eype beach … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Pear Tree Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Pear Tree Farm? From £18 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.