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Quantock Camping

10 7 reviews

On-site wildlife pond (added by manager 13 Aug 2020)

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Family-run site in landscaped grounds on the edge of the Quantocks
A 20-minute drive from the Somerset coast; a mile from a local pub
Woodland walk, dedicated barbecue area and far-reaching rural views

Quantock Camping is a small site set over lovingly landscaped grounds on the edge of the Quantock Hills, which are accessible by road or a scenic footpath. This family-run spot is just off the A358, making it a prime position from which to set out on jaunts around Coleridge and Wordsworth country, visit National Trust properties or go fossil hunting along the splendid Somerset coast. It’s also worth taking some time to recharge on site, as this is something of a wildlife haven – a blend of wilder areas that have been left to nature and well-tended gardens that have been festooned with insect-friendly flora, including a bee-friendly garden. Woodpeckers, hedgehogs and a kingfisher are among the resident wildlife on site; at night non-essential lights are turned off for their benefit, and for guests to enjoy the star-filled skies. The onsite woodland walk is also on hand for dogs (and humans) to take a leisurely stroll around the grounds. Day-to-day necessities are sorted, with hot showers (including private outdoor showers that have proved a big hit), toilets and a washing-up area. Complimentary firepits and barbecues are also provided, plus the site has a barbecue hut with outdoor furniture, making planning an outdoor dinner easy (and highly recommended, given the gorgeous country views). If you’d like to sample some local Quantock ale, dog-friendly pubs are close by, including the one in the local village, which is a 20-minute stroll away via a footpath with stunning views. For supermarkets, shops and other amenities, head to Bishops Lydeard (five minutes’ drive) or Taunton, the county town (15 minutes). Please note that while children are welcome, there are no dedicated children’s activities or amenities on site, as Quantock Camping is more suited for those wishing to experience all that the natural surroundings have to offer.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

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

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Communal fridge

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Quantock Camping

Lower Toollands

West Bagborough

Taunton

Somerset

England

TA4 3EP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.08664°N
-3.20422°W

Nearest transport

Coach

6.5 mi Bus Station

7.5 mi Post Office

Rail

2.3 mi Bishop's Lydeard

6.2 mi Taunton Rail Station

9.7 mi Bridgwater Rail Station

Ferry

10 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal

14.6 mi Minehead Harbour

20.5 mi Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour

Airport

22.3 mi Cardiff International Airport

26.3 mi Exeter International Airport

29.8 mi Bristol 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

The Quantock Camping owners are born and bred locals and are always on hand to help you plan the best places to visit based on your interests, so start your trip with a chat for some tips on things that might take your fancy nearby. Taunton (15 minutes' drive) is a hub of much Somerset-specific stuff: its farmers' market (said to be one of the best in the West) and several cider outfits should cater to your tastebuds, and you can also learn a bit about the local history at the Museum of Somerset. Heritage hunters can follow in the footsteps of the English Romantics at Nether Stowey (20 minutes), a handsome village where Wordsworth dwelled for three years at the end of the 18th century. Cleeve Abbey (20 minutes), meanwhile, is a magnificent monastery where much of the original medieval tiled flooring is still in place, while the National Trust's Fyne Court (10 minutes) has a lovely wild garden and arboretum to explore. Naturally you'll want to roam through the Quantock Hills during your stay, but it's worth allowing some time for the coast too: a 20-minute drive will get you to fossil-filled Kilve beach or the grand Dunster Castle, a little way in from Dunster beach.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Blue Anchor West	10.8 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Dunster North West	12.8 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	Good
Minehead Terminus	14.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Berrow North Of Unity Farm	15.7 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Brean	18.2 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 11.7 mi

Clarks Village 20.3 mi

Glastonbury Abbey 21.5 mi

Glastonbury Tor 22.3 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 23.2 mi

National Trust

Fyne Court 4.1 mi

Coleridge Cottage 4.9 mi

Dunster Castle 12.3 mi

Dunster Working Watermill 12.4 mi

Knightshayes Court 16.4 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

COTHELSTONE MANOR 1.7 mi

CROWCOMBE COURT 3 mi

Holford and the Quantocks 5.3 mi

HESTERCOMBE 5.7 mi

HALSWELL PARK 6.1 mi

Local events

Beautiful Days (Friday 16 August 2024 – Friday 16 August 2024)
Ottery St Mary, Devon 22 mi
Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday 26 June 2024 – Wednesday 26 June 2024)
Glastonbury, Somerset 27.3 mi
Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)
Sidmouth, Devon 28.2 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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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Clean and well kept site, extremely friendly staff, beautiful views

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Anonymous Aug 2022

The Hideaway shepherd's hut (no pets)

Liked: Everything! The Shepherd's hut was beautiful, clean and tidy with everything you could need for a short break. Both beds were made with good quality bedding and very comfortable to sleep in. Blankets were also supplied - not that you needed them in August! The hut also had a outdoor shower which was amazing, fully heated with space to keep towels and clothes dry. A BBQ and fire pit was also included. The owner came down on the first night of arrival to introduce herself and check everything was okay. The view from the hut was spectacular and the site was quiet. It was a beautiful location for a long weekend away.

Disliked: Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

I never want to go home from here.The warmest welcome.stunning views.

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Anonymous Aug 2022

The Hideaway shepherd's hut (no pets)

Liked: Everything

Disliked: Going home

Recommend to friends Visit again

Just what we needed, will definitely return

Overall	10/10
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Richard M. Aug 2022

Owl shepherd's hut

Liked: Peaceful, friendly atmosphere with beautiful scenery

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful little site, quiet for the absolute majority of the time

Overall	10/10
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Facilities / Activities	8
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Anonymous Aug 2022

Hedgehog camping pod

Liked: Small, friendly site

Disliked: Noisy neighbours

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really great short trip away

Overall	10/10
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Facilities / Activities	10
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Tom M. Jul 2022

Owl shepherd's hut

Liked: Everything! Was fantastic

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everyone is friendly and welcoming. The huts are awesome.

Overall	10/10
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Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Alison J. May 2022

Owl shepherd's hut

Liked: Everything . We relax from the minute we arrive due to a very warm welcome. Karen and Jane make sure everything is covered and we're comfortable,from eggs to firewood. The huts are well planned out and so comfortable you don't want to leave the site.Every hut or lodge offers something different. The local walks and cycle routes have passed us by as we arrive and stay put, relax and unwind! The beds are to die for my husband and I don't move during the night. The wildlife is incredible. We had great tits nesting and fox cubs playing! The night sky superb of stars, satellites the moon and we saw fireballs!!! Can't wait to go back..

Disliked: Going home. Having to work.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Camp or glamp in a garden

Overall	10/10
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Value for money	8
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Facilities / Activities	8
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Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	10
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becky t. May 2022

Woodpecker cabin

Liked: Great location in beautiful country, with walks out of the door and onto the Quantocks. The site itself is almost a garden - beautifully planted and with big old trees and wildflowers. I was in a tent and had an exceptionally quiet and pretty pitch. The shepherd hut and cabin were all warm, cosy, big enough and well-stocked with cutlery, crockery, pans, fridges and microwaves. It was great to have barbecues ready to use. The showers were hot! The managers live on site and were extremely helpful and friendly. We all enjoyed our stay and said we will return. While there is a main road nearby, it was generally quiet to inaudible.

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Does Quantock Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Quantock Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Quantock Camping? The Quantock Camping owners are born and bred locals and are always on hand to help you plan the best places to visit based on your interests, so start your trip with … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Quantock Camping?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 2:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Depart by: 10:30 a.m.

Read more