Bell tents
Tipis, yurts, or wigwams
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
See all facilities…Keen to make some music under a starry starry night? Sign up for one of the music courses at Keens Cottage Camping, where you can croon the evening away at Wimbleball Lake, one of the first dark sky reserves in the country. Or just kick back and enjoy the scenery at this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the edge of Wimbleball Lake, where you’ll be able to get back to basics and away from it all in the heart of the Exmoor National Park.
The site has grass pitches (with hardstanding pitches available if the weather’s wet), with fresh mains water and waste disposal, but you can also live in the lap of luxury and crawl into a pre-erected bell tent or tipi, or hire the site’s luxury caravan. The bell tent and tipi sleep up to five and come equipped with double beds, outside table and chairs as well as a barbecue – just what’s needed after a day spent hiking the moors or an evening keenly making music...
Nearby attractions and activities
If you’re pitching up in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, you’ll find plenty to see and do, with Dulverton, the gateway to Exmoor, on the doorstep and with the beaches of Minehead, Dunster, Porlock, Lynton and Lynemouth all within easy reach alongside miles of cracking Devon coastline – the Victorian railway down the cliffs is a must-do. History buffs will be in heaven with the cathedral and medieval tunnels at Exeter an hour south, while foodies can browse around the gourmet shops and market at Barnstaple.
If you’d like to something a little more active than sunbathing, sightseeing or railway-riding, take your pick from local fishing, golf, sailing, horse-riding, climbing and more, or hire a bike to cover a few more miles. Or try a sailing or fishing holiday on Wimbleball Lake – with a 10% discount available for Keen campers at the South West Lakes Trust Activity Centre.
Walkers will find a first-class route onto Haddon Hill or the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, or can take in the many local beauty spots including Tarr Steps and Dunkey Beacon. And walks can be combined with nature-spotting by taking the 13 mile walk around Wimbleball Lake and looking out for some kingfishers and red deer. Naturally, there’s a tea room to stop at en route for the obligatory Devon tea and scones...
Attractions near Keens Cottage Camping
Must see
- Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (14.7 miles)
- The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens (18.6 miles)
- Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter (23.4 miles)
National Trust
- Dunster Working Watermill (8.4 miles)
- Dunster Castle (8.4 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Activities near Keens Cottage Camping
Wimbleball Lake - Haddon Hill - Wimbleball lake (0.5 miles) Walking
Haddon Hill - Bury - Wimbleball Dam - Haddon Hill (1.0 miles) Walking
Withypool - Tarr Steps - Knaplock (8.2 miles) Walking
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Loved it! Jess K. (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: We stayed in the bell tent, which had a loads of space and everything you'd need for a very comfortable night of camping! Disliked: Not a huge problem as we only spent one night, but there are no showers on the site. The owner did mention that they were adding one soon though which would definitely make us stay longer on our next visit. |
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Beautiful and so much care and attention with Tipi Sophie K. (With friends, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Sue takes pride in her piece of beautiful rural countryside patch. Disliked: That we had to leave! |
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keensd cottage camping was absolutely lovely victoria s. (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: right next to wimbleball lake and the dam, there is a lovely 1 hour walk on the doorstep. sue and her family were really friendly and everything was laid out when we got there including a gazebo with picnic table and all pots pans and utensils, a fire pit and a gas grill. the futon was comfy tho I would recommend bringing your own duvet etc, the bell tent is very cozy and there is ... Disliked: n/a |
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Excellent Xavier F. (With friends, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Great tenants, dog-friendly,great sky sight at night Disliked: The night we stayed there was a group loud people in the camp, but it's understandable since it was a Friday night |
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Liked: The location, the simplicity, the freedom, the horses, the hosts. The peace and quite, the stars at night, the area. Disliked: Nothing! |
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Absolutely lovely! Zoe_S (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: Great location Disliked: Very basic toilet / washroom - just a hosepipe tap and basin would have been great. |
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Liked: Background: We stayed in the Bell tent. Everything we needed was provided with a rare level of personal care and attention-even a little rocking horse for our baby (1.5years) in the tent! Disliked: Nothing. |
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excellent situation near lake, ideal base for most outdoor activities Rowly O. (Family with older children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Basic amenities at present but for us it was perfect. Disliked: Nothing |
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Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch
Disabled facilities
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Local produce
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Public telephone
Shower available
Tents for hire
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Rules
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Lake and/or mountain
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wildlife haven
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Surf school nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Small (11-25 pitches)
Camping 2.0
Bell tents
Pre-erected tents
Tipis, yurts, or wigwams
Ordnance Survey maps (GB and Northern Ireland only) are available at lower levels via the drop-down menu.
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Dunster: Dunster Steep Bus Stop — 8.9mi
Williton: The Egremont Coach Stop — 9.7mi
Minehead: Parade Coach Stop — 10.0mi
- Train stations
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Tiverton Parkway Rail Station — 11.1mi
Bishop's Lydeard — 12.3mi
Taunton Rail Station — 16.5mi
- Ferry ports
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Minehead Harbour — 10.6mi
Bridgwater Ferry Terminal — 21.8mi
Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal — 25.0mi
- Airports
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Exeter International Airport — 22.9mi
Cardiff International Airport — 24.1mi
Directions
From Taunton:
Follow signs for Minehead (A358), passing Cross Keys Inn and signs for Bishops Lydeard and Station. You will see Cedar Falls health farm on the right. Take the next left onto B3224 signposted Exford etc. Drive up through the hills and eventually you will drop down and go straight across the crossroads. Climb the steep hill passing Raleigh's Cross Inn. Shortly after this road changes to B3190 (signposted Bampton). Don't turn right at the chapel - just keep going.
Within two miles, turn off right between two reflective bollards signed by a brown tourists sign to Wimbleball Lake. Drive over the bridge and the road narrows going up hill. Just after some farm buildings take the next left to the lake. Our Keens Cottage Camping board should be on verge. Drive past three entrances on left to lake and climb lane. Your satnav will take you to a cottage on the left (this is not us) follow the lane and eventually it drops down to the left. Ignore the sign saying no public right of way. We are on the left just beyond our old tin garage.
We are on a single-track lane with passing places. Our 28-foot caravan and 7.5 tonne horse lorry can move in and out comfortably but please bear this in mind.
Permitted arrival time
From 9am
Cancellation policy
Cancellations must be confirmed at least 48 hours before your stay to the campsite's contact details in your confirmation.
Please note that your deposit paid to Pitchup.com is non-refundable.
Payment of balance
You may pay your balance on arrival.
Credit or debit cards not accepted - cash or cheque with guarantee card only.
Cards accepted on the park
NoneTerms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditionsCheck availability at Keens Cottage Camping…
Grass tent pitch with no hook-up with enough space for the largest units. No marked pitches - we only ask for a 15' gap between you and your neighbour.
Max. persons: unlimited
Caravan or motorhome pitch with no hook up with enough space for the largest units. No marked pitches - we only ask for a 15' gap between you and your neighbour.
Max. persons: unlimited
Our soul pad Bell tent for hire. Our Soulpad has comfortable open plan sleeping and seating. Luxury for a couple or a family of 4 (up to 5). The bell tent has two double beds, pretty flowers, and the sides can be rolled up for lazy warm days. There's a ...
Max. persons: 5x
Our brand new soulpad tipi for hire. It has a wonderful light and airy feel , made from strong traditional canvas. Our Soulpad has comfortable open plan sleeping and seating. Also it has a gazebo so you can still enjoy cooking out side even on a wet day. Luxury for ...
Max. persons: 5x
A luxury five-berth touring caravan, with a hot shower, Freeview TV, cooker, toilet and heating. There is also outdoor furniture and a charcoal BBQ for enjoying al fresco dinning under the stars.
Max. persons: 5x
This pitch may only be booked for the Iron Man if main camp site is full. As it is gently sloping, you can only pitch tents on the field.
Max. persons: unlimited
