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 sites 1
Tent sites 31
Rent a tent 1
Open now
Opens July 24
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Group bookings of 30 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 10 consecutive nights.
  • 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.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • 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.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, Jul 24 to

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 19 Pitchup.com customers

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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

95% would recommend this campground to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful, rustic campground in a spacious orchard offers a natural, "off-grid" experience. Guests loved the quiet, the friendly owner, and a great local pub nearby. Facilities are basic but clean. Some recommend minor comfort/accessibility upgrades, especially for RVs.

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Arrival date (latest first)

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

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9 out of 10
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Primitive grass RV campsite

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

Recommend to friends Visit again

Basic, peaceful, picturesque - simple but effective…

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Basic, peaceful, picturesque - simple but effective

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful spot surrounded by buttercups and birdsong.…

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Peaceful spot surrounded by buttercups and birdsong.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A field with two compost loos and an open kitchen. Great pub nearby!

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Anonymous

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

Recommend to friends Visit again

Had a relaxing and quiet stay in the Bell Tent. Jeremy the…

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Stuart C.

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!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Two relaxing days spent in such a tranquil spot. The orchard setting…

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Marina P.

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.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good value, plenty of space, remote but only 10-15min drive to shops.

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Maciej R.

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.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant site, pretty, clean, good nearby pub

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10 out of 10
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Kate P.

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

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely natural campsite in apple orchard

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Kerry W.

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

Recommend to friends Visit again

A beautiful, peaceful orchard on the edge of a sleepy village. Friendly,…

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Chris O.

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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Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

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

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 2020201920182017
West Bay (West) 19.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eypemouth 19.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hive 19.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seatown 19.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Charmouth West 21.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood

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

Local events

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

    Dorchester, England 18.2 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 campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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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 $33.21 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.