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SecretTipi

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Exclusive-use glamping tipi with spectacular views of rural Somerset
A 30-minute drive to Burnham-on-Sea beach, and 15 minutes to Wells
Off-grid facilities include a composting tree bog and horsebox kitchen

Hidden away in a private, three-acre field on the edge of the Somerset Levels, the Secret Tipi has spectacular views of the Mendip Hills. This is an exclusive-use, furnished tipi for two adults and two children – not quite glamping but nevertheless with quite a few luxuries thrown in. For starters, you have use of the horsebox kitchen, with a gas hob, sink and full cooking provisions – so all pots, pans, kettle, crockery and cutlery are provided. As this is an off-grid site, there’s only cold running water, but washing up can easily be done by boiling some water up. The dinky little glamping tipi – a veteran of several Glastonbury festivals by the way – has got a fully sprung mattress and quality bedding comes as part of the package. Campfires are allowed and a cooking tripod with grill is provided, along with seasoned logs and kindling – you can buy extra firewood on site for a small cost. The ‘treebog loo’ is a composting toilet with possibly the best views in Somerset, and there are recycling facilities as well as safe parking and wifi connections. Veg boxes are available to buy, and the neighbouring farms usually have milk, cheese, eggs and cheese for sale. If you’re keen to get out and about to explore the area, there are great walks and cycle routes along quiet country lanes straight from the gate. Or simply jump in the car and head for the beach at Burnham-on-Sea (30 minutes’ drive), or take the kids underground to see elaborate limestone stalactites at Wookey Hole caves (10 minutes).

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campsite

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

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

Peaceful

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No hot water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

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

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

SecretTipi

Panborough

Wells

Somerset

England

BA5 1PN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.20616°N
-2.75526°W

Nearest transport

Coach

4.4 mi Glastonbury Town Hall

4.4 mi Town Hall

4.5 mi Wells Bus Station

Rail

9.5 mi Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea Rail Station

11.6 mi Bridgwater Rail Station

12.4 mi Worle Rail Station

Ferry

11.2 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal

14.2 mi Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour

17.1 mi Clevedon Pier

Airport

12.6 mi Bristol International Airport

28.6 mi Cardiff 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

Whether you fancy exploring on foot or on two wheels, there are hikes and cycling routes to suit in Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve (15 minutes’ drive), which also has some neolithic remains to spot, and the clifftop Cheddar Gorge Walk (20 minutes) leads to a watchtower for gorgeous views, or you can also try your hand at rock climbing in the gorge. The medieval city of Wells (15 minutes) is watched over by a magnificent Gothic cathedral, and you can also potter around ruins of a sprawling bishops’ palace as well as cute, medieval almshouses – believed to be the first social housing in Europe. Chances are the kids would love a day at the beach, and you have the choice of Burnham-on-Sea (30 minutes’ drive) with its immense sandy beach, or the seemingly endless sands and stately pier at Weston-super-Mare (45 minutes). Youngsters can also let off steam climbing up to Glastonbury Tor (20 minutes) for more of those glorious Somerset views.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Berrow North Of Unity Farm	12.5 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway	13.1 mi	Estuary	Poor	Poor	N/A	Poor
Weston Main	13.6 mi	Estuary	Poor	N/A	Poor	N/A
Brean	13.6 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay	14.2 mi	Estuary	N/A	N/A	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill 3.9 mi

Glastonbury Abbey 4.4 mi

Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve 4.7 mi

Wells Cathedral 4.8 mi

Glastonbury Tor 4.9 mi

National Trust

King John's Hunting Lodge 6.2 mi

West Pennard Court Barn 6.9 mi

Stembridge Tower Mill 9.7 mi

Lytes Cary Manor 12.3 mi

Priest's House 13.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Wookey Hole - Priddy - Ebbor Gorge 3.5 mi

HAM WALL (INDICATIVE BOUNDARY ONLY) 3.8 mi

Wookey Hole and Ebbor Gorge 3.9 mi

Glastonbury 4.5 mi

MILTON LODGE AND THE COMBE, WELLS 4.7 mi

Local events

Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday 26 June 2024 – Wednesday 26 June 2024)
Glastonbury, Somerset 8 mi
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Thursday 8 August 2024 – Thursday 8 August 2024)
Bristol, Greater Bristol 16.8 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 SecretTipi? Whether you fancy exploring on foot or on two wheels, there are hikes and cycling routes to suit in Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve (15 minutes’ drive), which also has some neolithic … Read more
When can I check in and check out of SecretTipi?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

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