Benville Manor Camping
Benville Manor Camping
4.8 /5
Please note that this is a pop-up campsite, open for a limited number of days each year.
Benville Manor Camping is a restful, back-to-basics family campsite set in the grounds of a 16th century Tudor manor, surrounded by countryside. There are spacious grass pitches for tent campers, as well as an additional two unfurnished bell tents. Hire a fire pit and relax onsite or explore what's nearby, just 20 minutes from Chesil Beach.
Take part in a yoga class in the site's hidden garden, a perfect way to start the day
Set in the gardens of a 16th century Tudor manor, surrounded by countryside
Plenty to do nearby and just 20 minutes from Chesil Beach, 30 minutes from Lyme Regis
About Benville Manor Camping
A peaceful camping and glamping site just ten minutes from Beaminster and 20 minutes from Chesil beach, perfect for those wanting both countryside and coast. You can set up your tent on one of the non electric pitches in the spacious meadow sandwiched between manor gardens and green and leafy woodlands. If you don't want to bring a tent with you, why not try one of the two bell tents. Equipped with just a double and two single blow up beds, the bell tents still give you that traditional camping feel, you just have to bring less with you. At the site there is a strict limit on guest numbers to keep things as peaceful as possible. This means there's sure to be ample room where you can ramble, play and soak up the all-natural surrounds. To ease yourself into the day, there is yoga in the pretty hidden garden on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sunday mornings. Sturdy firepits are available to hire on site, as well as the firelighters, kindling, firewood that are available at the small shop. Dogs are welcome on the non electric grass pitches, but they are not allowed in the bell tents.
The site is open for the late May bank holiday week and from 19th July to 2nd September.
Onsite facilities include compost toilets, heated showers and a washing up area. The site also receives a strong 4G reception.
A five minute drive will take you to The Fox Inn and for food shopping, there's a Co-op just a ten minute drive away.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 32 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
30 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 6 people
Grass pitches without electric suitable for tents and trailer tents only. Pitches are 10m x 10m.
Other accommodation
2 x Bell Tents
Max 4 people
Unfurnished 5m bell tents with a double and two single blow up beds. Guests must bring their own bedding. Sorry, no pets. Shared facilities are nearby.
4.8 /5
100%
would recommend
A serene and restorative escape
Recommends site
Laurie H
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We came for seven nights with our tent, two children and a dog. We were given a warm welcome and told to choose one of the pitches (which are generously spaced out through the meadow). We had a peaceful week exploring the beautiful woodland around the site, listening to the crickets, watching barn owls and cooking over the fire. Plus, the pub was only a few fields away. It was bliss! Thank you Benville! We will be back!
Recommend
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Luke V
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Beautiful location out in the sticks. Facilities are basic but nice. Lovely walks. Children loved it! Staff were amazing and very helpful. Sleeping was the most comfortable location we’ve been on to date. Very peaceful with good space from other campers. Nice and natural environment. We will be going back.
Peaceful and spacious, sustainable site
Recommends site
Vicky R
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Off the beaten track but only a short ride to the coast. The pitches are spread out and you have a nice sized space for a tent and one car. There is no light pollution so you can see the stars, but take a torch! There is a half-hour walk to a local pub, but not much else in the immediate vicinity. The fire bowls were cheap to hire and a lovely thing to sit around in the evening.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Dorchester area
For those intrigued by the history of the place, pop along to the nearby Mapperton House and Gardens just a ten minute drive away. This Tudor manor house has stunning architecture and grounds filled with lovely flora and fauna.
In the mood for some locally-produced snacks? Evershot and its artisanal bakery are five minutes' drive away. You're 10 minutes from Beaminster, where there's also a good selection of independent shops, restaurants and pubs.
Dorchester (20 minutes) and its several specialised museums are also worth a peek - Dorset's county town has exhibits dedicated to Roman history, dinosaurs, teddy bears and Egyptology.
Those who fancy a bit of pub grub may instead like to head out for the half-hour hike across the fields to Corscombe.
Visit the incredible Cerne Abbas Giant, one of Dorset's most famous attractions just 20 minutes from this site. These chalk carvings can be seen from miles away.
Other nearby activities:
- Chesil Beach (20 minutes)
- Bridport Harbour (20 minutes)
- Abbotsbury (30 minutes)
- Lyme Regis (30 minutes)
- Charmouth (30 minutes)
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