Monarch's Way Campsite
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- 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
Campground type
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.
- 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, Jul 24 to
Campsite types & availability
Reviews
92% would recommend this campground to a friend
92% would stay here again
What customers say
Peaceful, natural campsite in an orchard. Guests love the tranquil vibe, wildlife, and spacious sites for an off-grid experience. Nearby pub gets rave reviews. Facilities are basic (compost toilets, no showers) but adequate for most. Some suggest better signage/restrooms.
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Lovely and quiet. Almost like wild camping
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite
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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Great location for visiting Sherborne Beautiful…
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite
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.
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite
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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Peaceful, quiet, beautiful field with all…
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite
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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We stayed at this campsite for…
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite
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 :)
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Such a beautiful space with all the wildflowers - it felt very peaceful and spacious.
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Basic, peaceful, picturesque - simple but…
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked Basic, peaceful, picturesque - simple but effective
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Peaceful spot surrounded by buttercups and…
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked Peaceful spot surrounded by buttercups and birdsong.
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A field with two compost loos and an open kitchen. Great pub nearby!
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
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Had a relaxing and quiet stay…
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!
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campgroundNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearbyLocation
Monarch's Way Campsite
Horse Rake Field
Trent
Sherborne
Dorset
England
DT9 4SL
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.96575°N
2.5837°W
Route directions
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) | 19.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Eypemouth | 19.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Hive | 19.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Seatown | 19.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Charmouth West | 21.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
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.
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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. - How much does it cost to stay at Monarch's Way Campsite? From $20.19 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.