The Manor House

Winterborne Monkton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9PT

View on map

Club rating

5

111 guest reviews

Progress indicator: Spinner animation conveying ongoing background activity.

Ideal for ...

  • Dogs
  • Peaceful stays
  • Scenic views
  • Waterside stays
  • Working farm

Why stay here ...

Charles and Judy Norman welcome visitors to their CL at Winterborne Monkton set in the heart of a Victorian hamlet consisting of a working farm, cottages and a church. The site is close to the A354 with good access along a lane with passing places. Motorhomes have the option of using two hard standing areas over the winter. The quarter acre plot is level and well maintained with lawned pitches, electric hook ups, free high speed wi-fi and TV leads. Excellent shower and toilet facilities, with disabled access, are situated in a stone building opposite the site entrance. A wooden chalet contains essential information for new visitors. Bus stops for regular services to Weymouth/Dorchester are an easy 10 minute walk from the village, and our location allows good accessibility to all parts of Dorset.

Unspoilt farmland extends beyond the site, along the South Winterborne valley and up to the ramparts of Maiden Castle. This huge and ancient monument can be reached on foot from the village and is especially popular for its circular walks and panoramic views. Bird watchers and nature lovers will find a good variety of wildlife around the site.

In Winterborne Monkton, visitors can combine the convenience of being close to Dorchester, the historic county town, with the experience of staying in a rural location of outstanding natural beauty.

Facilities on site ...

  • Disabled facilities*
  • Dog walk from site
  • Information room
  • Recycling facilities
  • Shower (shared use)
  • TV reception: good
  • Unfenced water
  • WC (non-exclusive use)
  • Wi-Fi
  • Working farm

* Please confirm with owner

Prices

Progress indicator: Spinner animation conveying ongoing background activity.

Useful Info

Latest arrival time: 10:00 PM

Latest departure time: 12:00 PM

0.25 acres

Electric amperage: 16

Lawned site

Recycling Facilities

Nearby

Great savings on days out

Offers available to Club members

Offer image for: Tutankhamun Exhibition - Two for one
Offer image for: Dinosaur Museum - Two for one
Offer image for: Teddy Bear Museum - Two for one
Offer image for: Terracotta Warriors Museum - Two for one
View all savings

Map

Directions

You need to be a Club member to view directions to this Certificated Location. Log in

Sites key: Certificated Location

Postcode:
DT2 9PT
Plan a route to this site
GPS:
Lat 50.689781 / Lon -2.458359
OS field ref:
SY676879
OS map ref:
194

Transport links

  • Bus stop within 1 mile
  • Buses go to: Weymouth, Dorchester, Axminster, Salisbury
  • Daily public transport within 1 mile
  • Nearest port: Poole (20 miles)
  • Nearest train station: Dorchester South
  • Park and ride goes to Weymouth
  • Park and ride within 5 miles
  • Train station within 5 miles

Reviews

Club rating

5

111 guest reviews

Peace and tranquility
Access to local places of interest
Beauty of surroundings and scenery
Ease of arrival/welcome

Heather Wood

Reviewed: 30/05/2025 22:43

Pitch perfect

We spent a week at the lovely Manor House CL. We were lucky the weather was perfect and we were able to explore the nearby coastline and surrounding area. The shower was very new, and was really a wet room which would be fully accessible for disabled users with a toilet... Show more

David Watson

Reviewed: 22/05/2025 17:39

Great small site

This is a great small site. Plenty of space, level, firm with easy access. Very well positioned for many attractions. The shower and toilet space is a superb bonus. Very welcoming owner. So long as the wind isn’t blowing from the east you’re unlikely to hear the Dorchester to Weymouth road.

Heather Dawson

Reviewed: 15/05/2025 15:09

Great facilities

Such a well equipped clean and tidy Cl with great wash facilities.We didn't want to leave and will definitely be back.

Jeannie

Reviewed: 05/05/2025 20:44

Family holiday in April

We were very happy that we (three families) could stay at Judy's campsite. We had the place to ourselves, our grandchildren also felt very comfortable there. Judy even arranged nice sunny weather 😊. And she provided the great tip to go for a good quality dinner at The Wise Man... Show more

Tim

Reviewed: 21/04/2025 17:11

We will return!

We stayed for 5 nights in early April for our second trip of the year. The site is not huge but you have plenty of space and the shower/loo room is the best we have seen. There are some farm yard smells on the odd occasion but they did not... Show more

Julie Jeans

Reviewed: 11/04/2025 21:10

A lovely site

From booking this site directly with Judy until we left we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We could easily walk to Maiden Castle directly next to the site, catch a bus to Weymouth or Dorchester or just visit the nearby church which we were told is over 1000 years old.... Show more

Simon Rushby

Reviewed: 15/02/2025 17:14

Short 2 night stay in February

A nice country location with good facilities ( toilet/shower and WiFi). Only a short walk into Dorchester with country walks all around. We have a 7M motorhome which was on a concrete hard standing with power adjacent. Unfortunately we picked a weekend following a lot of rain and as this... Show more

Sharon Finney

Reviewed: 30/01/2025 20:42

Ideal position

Very friendly owners, surprisingly quiet and peaceful spot. Great to visit Maiden Castle and ideal for buses to Weymouth and Dorchester.. we will revisit soon. We were on a hard standing as January visit, some muddy access spots but it is a farm.

Geoffrey and Janice Evans

Reviewed: 02/01/2025 21:15

Christmas 2024

We like this CL as it is a quiet and peaceful place and Judy and Charles always make us welcome. It is not far from home but far enough for a break. Having arrived I forgot that the grass pitches would not be available as it was out of season... Show more

View replies

Rebecca Bridges

Reviewed: 12/11/2024 14:48

Lone female campervanner

I was working in one of the hospitals for 2 days recently and used my campervan to stay locally. As an infrequent solo female campervanner, I am a bit apprehensive being alone but as it is off the main road on a dead end and the pitches are off that... Show more

View replies
Progress indicator: Spinner animation conveying ongoing background activity.

Most recent reviews

Heather Wood

Reviewed: 30/05/2025 22:43

Pitch perfect

We spent a week at the lovely Manor House CL. We were lucky the weather was perfect and we were able to explore the nearby coastline and surrounding area. The shower was very new, and was really a wet room which would be fully accessible for disable...