Lower Rodhuish Farm
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We are the Thomas family: Paul and Charlotte, and children Elsie, Harry and Daisy. Paul is the third generation of the Thomas family to farm here since his grandfather took over Lower Rodhuish in 1929.
There is a small campfire, picnic tables and mains water access by each plot.
We’re both passionate about biodiversity on our farm and were particularly pleased when an RSPB survey revealed that there are 52 species here, including barn owls, yellowhammers and linnets.
Unfortunately we can’t accommodate pets at Lower Rodhuish Farm as the tents are located close to our sheep.
We’re uniquely in the Exmoor national park and close to the coast – it’s a three-mile, 10-minute drive down country lanes to the Blue Anchor Bay’s pebble beach.
Our location up the hills off the A39 is pure picture postcard, and from here you can also make your holiday an active adventure, as vigorous walking routes are a short drive away; serious mountain bikers can plan to bring their steeds; and water sports galore are to be enjoyed at Wimbleball Lake.
Lower Rodhuish is a mixed farm that is half family owned. Our 850 acres are part arable and part livestock, with 150 lambing sheep – North Country Mules and Suffolk Crosses – and 50 Devon Cross cattle. We also keep pigs, chickens, turkeys and beehives and grow wheat, oats, barley, peas and beans.
Paul and Charlotte Thomas
Site type
5Opens 1 July 2025
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Single-sex bookings of 0 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 30 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Tue, 1 Jul to
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Features
No dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Lower Rodhuish Farm
Minehead
Somerset
England
TA24 6QR
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.14637°N
-3.40635°W
Nearest transport
Coach
4.8 mi Butlins
5.2 mi The Parade
14 mi Post Office
Rail
11.2 mi Bishop's Lydeard
15.7 mi Taunton Rail Station
16 mi Tiverton Parkway Rail Station
Ferry
5.5 mi Minehead Harbour
18 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
18.4 mi Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal
Airport
17.7 mi Cardiff International Airport
28.7 mi Exeter International Airport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
We’re also the perfect base for reliving childhood memories of West Somerset holidays, with Porlock Bay, Dunster Castle, Watchet Harbour, Tarr Steps and the West Somerset Railway all on our doorstep.
Local beaches and dramatic coastline: Dunster, Blue Anchor, Porlock Weir, Kilve, Minehead and Doniford
Cleeve Abbey www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/cleeve-abbey
Dunster, a medieval village with historic buildings
National Trust properties including Dunster Castle http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/wvisits/w-findaplace/w-dunstercastle.htm
Dunster working water mill www.dunsterwatermill.co.uk
and the Holnicote Estate Beaches and dramatic coastline (Dunster, Blue Anchor, Porlock Weir, Kilve and Minehead)
the National Trust Holnicote Estate with its pretty villages and surrounding country side
Wimbleball Reservoir for water sports and walking www.swlakestrust.org.uk/lakes-and-facilities/thelakes/wimbleball-lake
Allerford Rural Life Museum www.hornermill.co.uk/allerfordmuseum
Tropiquaria www.tropiquaria.co.uk
Traditional pubs (the closest is the Royal Oak in Luxborough)
Torre cider farm www.torrecider.com
Exmoor www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/
Quantock hills www.quantockhills.com
Bird watching
West Somerset railway (steam trains) www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk
Exmoor Falconry www.exmoorfalconry.co.uk
International Dark Sky Reserve. Exmoor National Park has been designated an International Dark Sky Reserve, the first place in Europe to achieve this prestigious award and only the second in the world.
Exmoor Pony Centre www.moorlandmousietrust.org.uk. Pony trekking.
Pony trekking Burrowhayes Farm, West Luccombe Tel. 01643-862463.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Anchor West | 2.5 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Dunster North West | 4 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Good |
| Minehead Terminus | 5 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Porlock Weir | 10.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Cold Knap Barry | 17.5 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 17.6 mi
St Fagans: National History Museum 24.2 mi
The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 24.6 mi
Millennium Stadium 25 mi
The Cardiff Story (opens April 1st 2011) 25.1 mi
National Trust
Dunster Castle 2.9 mi
Dunster Working Watermill 3 mi
Holnicote Estate 7.9 mi
Coleridge Cottage 10.8 mi
Fyne Court 13.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
DUNSTER CASTLE 2.5 mi
NETTLECOMBE COURT 2.8 mi
ST AUDRIES (HOUSE) 5.9 mi
Wimbleball Lake - Haddon Hill - Wimbleball lake 6.3 mi
Haddon Hill - Bury - Wimbleball Dam - Haddon Hill 7.5 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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- When can I check in and check out of Lower Rodhuish Farm?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.