Adult-only camping amongst the trees at this beautiful orchard and cider farm in the West Dorset countryside at Dorset Nectar Orchard Campsite. With only 14 pitches, set up your tent with plenty of space among 3,000 organic apples. This refreshing site is also home to a taproom with award-winning cider, apple juice and craft beer. Tours and tastings are available. Close to Jurassic Coast. Only 15 minutes drive to West Bay Beach.

Extra spacious pitches beneath the apple trees of an organic cider orchard in Dorset's AONB

Cider farm and microbrewery with an onsite tasting room and farm shop. Food available on Saturdays

Close by to the beaches of the Jurassic Coast, and short walking distance to local pub

About Dorset Nectar Cider Farm Orchard Campsite

Find peace and tranquillity in the countryside on this adult-only Cider Farm. For award-winning cider, orchards and beautiful views, this site is the place for you. Surrounded by 3,000 organic apples and plenty of space, the extra-long and wide grass pitches are suitable for tents only. Shared facilities, including hot showers, are nearby, cleaned regularly. Take a Tour and Tasting of the Cider farm (booking in advance) or try the award-winning ciders at the onsite taproom and microbrewery. Spend your days wandering through the fields or exploring by the River Brit nearby. The world-renowned beaches of the Jurassic Coast, including West Bay Beach, are only a 10-minute drive away too! Rest and relax in the cider garden, complete with a large fire pit and wood-fired pizza oven that you can use as evening falls. Also, on select Saturdays over the season, there will be live bands and the site's famous Cider Saturdays where Oliver's Kitchen and Smokery cooks up a storm for everyone to enjoy with a cider or cold local beer from the Tasting Room. Choose from delicious paellas or apple smoked chicken. The site also hosts the annual World Nettle Eating Contest with hot food available and two fantastic bands for you to enjoy. Forgot the essentials? There's a small farm shop and raised fire pits available at each pitch, and wood is available to buy on site. Sorry, no dogs.

The season runs from April 1st just before the apple blossom begins until the 14th of September just before the site begins the cider apple harvest in earnest.


Facilities and amenities

Well-maintained facilities include four bathrooms and two showers, large washing up sinks and fridges and freezers to put your items in.

The farm shop has a range of award-winning craft ciders, apple juices, cider vinegar, apple syrup and ales, all made on site. You can also find local gelato, sausages and bacon, biscuits, preserves, chilli sauces, firewood, kindling and more. There is also a pub called the Hare and Hounds to fill up on excellent food within easy walking distance.

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10A electric hookup

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16A electric hookup

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6A electric hookup

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Ensuite bathroom

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Grey waste

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Parking alongside

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Peaceful

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Private bathroom

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RV pitches

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Shared facilities

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Shop

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Showers

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal


A note from the site themselves...

Here at the farm, we are all about family. Back in 2006, when Oliver and Penny Strong were still in the business of making metal sculptures and topiary, they settled with their family on a wildly beautiful cider orchard in West Dorset.

Initially, the orchard was planted for a long standing apple contract with Gaymers in Shepton Mallet. We soon ceased this as we began using more of the apples for our own products and Dorset Nectar Cider was born during the banking recession of 2008.

Since then, and thanks to the amazing efforts of all of our family and friends, Dorset Nectar Cider has gone from strength to strength. We are now very happy to welcome guests to stay with us, and we hope to welcome you soon, Ryan


Map and address

Park address

Dorset Nectar Cider Farm Orchard Campsite,

Strong Orchard, Pineapple Lane, Waytown, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5HZ

Coordinates

50.7726, -2.7552 | SY 46 97

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Dorset Nectar Cider Farm Orchard Campsite is ideal for...

Couples

Peace and quiet


There are 14 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

14 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Spacious long and wide grass pitches set in the orchards with fantastic views. Each pitch is complete with raised firepits. Shared facilities nearby. Pitches measure 5m x 4.5m. All vehicles must be left at the end of the row.


Dorset Nectar Cider Farm Orchard Campsite reviews

4.73 /5

64 reviews

92%

would recommend

Overall
4.73
Location
4.8
Value for money
4.75
Service
4.91
Facilities
4.58
Cleanliness
4.61

"The site itself is beautiful, the camping spots are well spaced out between the apple tree rows"

Sally B - May 2024

"Just the most idyllic campsite I've ever had the pleasure of staying at"

Amy S - Sep 2023

"Tasting room is a really nice place to hang out in the evenings and try one of their amazing ciders"

Emily D - Aug 2023

"The added bonus of homemade cider available from the apples that are growing in the orchard"

Scott C - Jul 2023


10/10 campsite

James F

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesSep 2024

Went here for 2 nights with my partner and it was perfect. The service and staff members were more than welcoming and helpful. All the facilities were clean and had been done regularly. There was amazing live music on the Saturday night with great food. The homemade cider is delicious and fresh, definitely recommend trying. Lastly, it was relaxing and peaceful with everyone staying there, being very respectful with noise and rubbish. 10/10 - Definitely recommend going.

Wonderful stay

Katherine B

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesSep 2024

A lovely family run campsite perfectly situated just outside of Bridport and west bay. You can get to the beach in 10/15 minutes which is ideal. The campsite had a pretty communal garden area and hosted a food and live music evening. You got a whole row in the orchard to yourself to camp in and fire pits and logs were available too. It was quiet as it was adults only and there was plenty of space for everyone. We did an orchard tour which was delightful and you got to taste lots of different ciders! I would highly recommend this campsite, we will be back again next year 😄

Site's response

Thank you Katherine for such a positive review. I'm pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. Penny

lovely campsite would recommend!

Caitlin M

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesSep 2024

the site was beautiful, the cider was delicious and the staff were very friendly!! would 100% be coming back in the future!! oh and can't forget about the friendly animals!!

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FAQ

Fires are absolutely allowed onsite - but please only use the small raised fire pits available.

Check-in is between 9am and 9pm on day of arrival, and check-out is by 11:30am on the date of departure.

Sorry, dogs are not permitted onsite.

Yes, there is a small farm shop selling a range of award-winning craft ciders, apple juices, cider vinegar, apple syrup and ales, all made on site. You can also find local gelato, sausages and bacon, biscuits, preserves, chilli sauces, firewood, kindling and more.

Access to the site is down some narrow lanes.


The popular Cider Farm Tour and Tasting Experience runs every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11am - 12:30pm.

Learn about the organic orchards, the history of cider making, take a behind-the-scenes look at how a modern craft cider company works and Try a selection of the ciders all within an hour and a half. Cider Tasting Notes and Cider Flight are available for you to try in the tasting room and cider garden.

The site is also very close to the world-renowned beaches of the Jurassic Coast for you to enjoy plenty of watersports or simply relax.

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Furleigh Estate vineyard tour and Tasting winery (5 minutes)
  • Washingpool Farmshop and cafe (5 minutes)
  • Mapperton House and Gardens (10 minutes)
  • The picturesque town of Beaminster (10 minutes)
  • The Historic Market town of Bridport (15 minutes)
  • West Bay Beach Dorset (15 minutes)
The listing for Dorset Nectar Cider Farm Orchard Campsite was last updated on September 18th, 2024 at 9:07 AM

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