Benville Manor Camping
Benville Manor Camping
4.71 /5
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 weekend 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.
4.71 /5
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Recommend
Amazing weekend, gorgeous campsite
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Kitty P
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This place was absolutely perfect, exactly what we wanted for the weekend - quiet, relaxing, in a stunning area, with fire pits and wood you could rent. Lovely pub within half an hour walk, the owners were really friendly and accommodating. Good recommendations for the local area given, half an hour drive to the coast but there are beautiful country walks close by too. Would definitely return, hugely recommend.
Excellent!
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Dimitris A
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Quiet, very organised, well looked after place, very clean, lovely hosts and we are definitely going back. Jane, who was on site most of the time was very friendly and extremely helpful. Loved watching those stars at night and sitting by the fire. Few lovely beaches less than 30 mins by car which was the plan. It was lovely to be going back to the tent at the end of the day.
A peaceful little oasis
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Martin J
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A small peaceful rural campsite with plenty of space to roam. Although remote, it's close to shops and attractions in Dorset. Very relaxing spot.
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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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