Monarch's Way Campsite

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View across the campsite
View across the campsite
Gorgeous orchard
Lovely orchard
Cider in the orchard
Campsite in trent
Grass pitches
Firepit
Communal space and washing up area
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Gorgeous orchard
Lovely orchard
Cider in the orchard

  • Small orchard campsite in the peaceful Dorset village of Trent
  • Sherborne 10 minutes' drive; Abbotsbury and Weymouth 50 minutes
  • Just off the Monarch's Way walk; walk to the village pub or play area
For a taste of delicious Dorset idyll, book a break at Monarch's Way Campsite, a small site where pitches are set in a sheltered orchard on the edge of a peaceful village. Located just off the Monarch's Way, a 625-mile long-distance footpath that crisscrosses some of England's most scenic rural areas, the pitches here are surrounded by blossoming fruit trees and dappled sunlight. Listen out for the gentle hum of bees and occasional chirping of the birds as you settle into your cosy camping spot. What you do next is up to you – you might like to just hang around and unwind among the trees as the evening draws in, but there's also a friendly village pub a few minutes' walk away that you can stroll towards for good food and drink (handily, guests can get a 10% discount here for breakfasts and breakfast sandwiches). A playground is also 100 metres away from the site. Back at the campsite there are good basic amenities, including clean toilets and fresh water taps. Well-behaved dogs and safely set up barbecues are allowed, so bring the whole family along and prepare for an alfresco cookout or two. Nearby Sherborne (10 minutes' drive) has plenty of places to stock up, as well as other handy amenities like cafés, pubs and a railway station.

Campground type

RV & Motorhome sites 1
Tent sites 31
Rent a tent 1
Open now
Opens 24 July
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Group bookings of 30 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Units longer than 7 metres are not allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 24 July to

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 26 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

92% would recommend this campground to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful, natural spot in a lovely orchard. Reviewers rave about the quiet vibe, wildlife, and big sites – perfect for an off-grid escape. The local pub gets a thumbs up for food and atmosphere. Basic facilities like compost loos are generally fine, though some want better signs and loos.

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Tavis H.

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked how quiet the site was, so peaceful and child friendly

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely and quiet. Almost like wild camping

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Alex. D.

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Very quirky site! Basically a field left to meadow with a few pitches mowed. Instructions say to pitch anywhere though. I found a flat spot.
The loos were quirky with needing to add straw.
Price was great for the facilities

Disliked The loos needed some work as I couldn't lock my door
Manager of the site mentioned the field was meant to take 30. That's way too many

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Nice wild back to basic site…

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Amanda M.

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Nice wild back to basic site set in an orchard, great pub 5 mins walk away.

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Great location for visiting Sherborne Beautiful…

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Sarah L.

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Great location for visiting Sherborne Beautiful village with a pub within walking distance although we did not visit it Very basic but relaxed site Perfect for what we wanted

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Very quiet area. This was our second time staying.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Tidy, quiet area. Activities for the children left in the hut which was a nice touch, as this wasn't there last time.
Also water facilities, and an extra toilet block in place now.
A park, and a pub within walking distance, also a few shops within a few minutes driving.

Disliked Was a bit shocked when we arrived to very overgrown grass, with limited ( plots ) to pitch up. As the picture shows, it's well kept on the advertisement, as it was our previous stay but now, Felt very unkept this time, compared to our last stay. Unfortunately this has put us off staying again. If the grass was kept well, and the bushes / trees then it wouldn't have Been an issue, but felt very limited for what the kids could do, eg play football, etc as alot of over grown grass. Saying that, there is a park a little away, with a small field, but if your wanting to sit at your tent and let them play it's very limited. Id say this is more a adults/single stay now, for a peaceful night.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Peaceful, quiet, beautiful field with all the amenities you need. So lovely to wake up to the birds in the morning and not another human being in sight! Nice pub nearby

Disliked Nothing

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Phoebe H.

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked We stayed at this campsite for 2 nights in may, we had the most amazing, unforgettable time! As six teen girls it can be hard to find a campsite that will accept ANY under 18 even if over 18s are there! We had so much fun and we will definitely be coming back here in 5 years for our camping reunion as suggested by the owner 🤣 we did have the campsite to ourselves on the second night which was a bonus!! We can’t wait to come back in the near future and make some more unforgettable memories. Definitely needs an upgrade on the toilet though, that’s one thing we did struggle with. We ended up having to drive to find a local toilet at night as it was literally pitch black and no lights around.

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Down to earth, simple site that met all my needs :)

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Such a beautiful space with all the wildflowers - it felt very peaceful and spacious.

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Basic, peaceful, picturesque - simple but…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Basic, peaceful, picturesque - simple but effective

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Peaceful spot surrounded by buttercups and…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Peaceful spot surrounded by buttercups and birdsong.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campground

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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Bush Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

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

Coach
4 km Yeovil Bus Station
4.9 km Greenhill
5 km Coldharbour
Rail
3.2 km Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station
5 km Yeovil Junction Rail Station
5.5 km Sherborne Rail Station
Ferry
34.8 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
40.9 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
Airport
47.6 km 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 2020201920182017
West Bay (West) 31.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eypemouth 31.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hive 31.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seatown 31.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Charmouth West 34.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Fleet Air Arm Museum 6.7 km

Haynes International Motor Museum 8.5 km

Montacute House 9.3 km

Mapperton House & Gardens 21 km

Clarks Village 21.1 km

National Trust

Tintinhull Garden 9 km

Montacute House 9.3 km

Lytes Cary Manor 10 km

Priest's House 17.3 km

West Pennard Court Barn 19 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

NEWTON SURMAVILLE 4.1 km

BARWICK PARK 5.2 km

Sherborne Two Castles Walk 5.5 km

SHERBORNE CASTLE 7.1 km

BRYMPTON D'EVERCY 7.7 km

Local events

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

    Dorchester, England 29.2 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.

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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?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  Anytime –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
    On-site 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 $30.97 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.