Somerset Yurts

Interior of Furzeclose yurt  (added by manager 01 May 2014)

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Somerset Yurts is an eco-friendly retreat nestled at Hill Farm in the beautiful Quantock Hills. We are around five miles north of Taunton, the county town of Somerset. Our yurts are nestled in a beautiful, peaceful field that boasts stunning, uninterrupted views over Taunton Vale and the Blackdown Hills allowing couples and families to get back to nature while enjoying a tranquil break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Site type

Rent a tent 4

Languages spoken

English

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Features

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

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Luxury

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Location

Somerset Yurts

Hill Farm

West Monkton

Taunton

Somerset

England

TA2 8LP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.0598°N
-3.07448°W

Route directions

Leave the M5 at Junction 25, head in the direction of Taunton. At the Creech Castle traffic lights take the right turn signposted A38 Bridgwater. Go past the Bathpool Inn on your right, cross the canal bridge and take the next left, a brown daisy tourist signpost reads Tacchi-Morris Arts centre and Canalside. Follow this road until it comes to a T-junction with the A3259. A petrol station (no longer selling petrol) will be on your left; turn right. Go past the Merry Monk on your right, take the next left, called Meadway, a brown daisy tourist signpost reads Hestercombe Gardens. We're now only 2 miles away. Follow Meadway until a cross roads, go straight across - a white signpost directs you towards Broomfield. Follow the road up the hill to another cross roads, go straight across - signpost directs you toward Broomfield. Continue up the hill, the road levels off, then goes over another little brow - see a triangle of grass on your left with five large oak trees. Take the left, Somerset Yurts is on the left just before you reach the Farm.

Nearest transport

Coach
3.3 mi Verriers
3.3 mi Verriers
3.4 mi Bus Station
Rail
2.8 mi Taunton Rail Station
5.2 mi Bishop's Lydeard
6 mi Bridgwater Rail Station
Ferry
6.8 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
20.3 mi Minehead Harbour
20.5 mi Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour
Airport
26.1 mi Cardiff International Airport
27.2 mi Exeter International Airport
27.6 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

Hestercombe Gardens are a short walk away across the fields from the yurt site and offer an amazing collection of three gardens spanning three centuries of garden history and design. Fyne Court is a nature reserve leased by the Somerset Wildlife Trust and is the headquarters for the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It’s ideal for walks and discovering a wide variety of habitats. West Somerset Railway is a country branch line of the old Great Western Railway offering a nostalgic ride back in time around the gentle, rolling Quantock hills. Exmoor National Park is truly one of Britain’s most breathtaking places. Wild landscapes meet soothing tranquillity, and you may even catch a glimpse of wild Red Deer or a native Exmoor Pony. The North Somerset Coast has something for everyone. From picturesque towns and quaint harbours, to bustling marinas and busy seaside resorts all situated along a stunning stretch of coastline. Gone are the days when every farm made its own special cider, but down in the Vale of Taunton Deane in Somerset’s very own Cider County, you’ll find one of the true Farmer Cider makers: Sheppy's of Bradford-on-Tone. Found down the hill in the local village, just a stone's throw from the farm, The Monkton is warm and welcoming, offering fresh home cooking using local produce, at sensible prices. The Monkton is a popular place to eat and you'll usually need to book in advance.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Berrow North Of Unity Farm 15.5 mi Estuary N/A Excellent Good Good
Blue Anchor West 16.5 mi Sea N/A N/A N/A N/A
Brean 18.3 mi Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Dunster North West 18.5 mi Sea N/A N/A N/A Good
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway 18.7 mi Estuary Poor Poor N/A Poor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 11.8 mi

Clarks Village 15.2 mi

Glastonbury Abbey 16.6 mi

Glastonbury Tor 17.3 mi

Montacute House 17.4 mi

National Trust

Fyne Court 2.1 mi

Coleridge Cottage 7.3 mi

Stembridge Tower Mill 11 mi

Barrington Court 11.5 mi

Priest's House 11.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

HESTERCOMBE 0.5 mi

HALSWELL PARK 2.6 mi

COTHELSTONE MANOR 4.3 mi

POUNDISFORD PARK 6 mi

HATCH (BEAUCHAMP) COURT 6.3 mi

Local events

  • Beautiful Days (Friday 16 August 2024 – Friday 16 August 2024)

    Ottery St Mary, Devon 22.1 mi

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday 26 June 2024 – Wednesday 26 June 2024)

    Glastonbury, Somerset 22.3 mi

  • Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)

    Sidmouth, Devon 27.2 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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  • What attractions are near Somerset Yurts? Hestercombe Gardens are a short walk away across the fields from the yurt site and offer an amazing collection of three gardens spanning three centuries of garden history and design. Fyne Court … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Somerset Yurts?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    Please call when you are on your way if you will be arriving after 7pm.

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