Exmoor Vale Camping

Large, flat and well-maintained site (added by manager 09 May 2021)

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  • Scenic Exmoor National Park pop-up site in Porlock Vale
  • A mile from Selworthy and 10 minutes' drive from Porlock Weir
  • Set on a working farm within the National Trust's Holnicote Estate
Been beavering away looking for a place to stay in Exmoor National Park? If you're after something simple yet scenic that's close to the coast, then this spacious pop-up site in Somerset's Porlock Vale could strike a chord. Exmoor Vale Camping is set on a working beef and sheep farm that lies within the National Trust-run Holnicote Estate, a 12,000-acre expanse of agricultural land, moors and forests. Back in 2020, a handful of beavers was reintroduced into a fenced area of woodland a short distance away, and it's hoped that by building dams and gnawing wood they'll make this already rural area even more wild in years to come. This nine-acre site is just under a mile from the gorgeous village of Selworthy, well-known around these parts for its tea room and the views from its hilltop church. The coast is similarly close by – the harbour at Porlock Weir is about 10 minutes' drive away, with Porlock's village shops handily positioned half-way if you want to pick up provisions en route (perhaps the local oysters if you're feeling fancy). Back at base, there's a small stream for paddling in, meaning Exmoor Vale Camping is likely to be a popular option with kids (and dogs) who like getting wet. Barbecues and firepits are allowed too, and essential facilities like portable toilets, hot showers and running water are all provided.

Site type

Tent pitches 20

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Portable toilet

Dogs 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

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Type

Farm

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Exmoor Vale Camping

Brandish Street Farm

Allerford

Somerset

England

TA24 8HR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.20426°N
-3.5635°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.7 mi The Parade
4.4 mi Butlins
17.5 mi The Square
Rail
14.6 mi Llantwit Major Rail Station
15.7 mi Rhoose Rail Station
18 mi Barry Rail Station
Ferry
4 mi Minehead Harbour
18.4 mi Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal
23.5 mi Penarth Pier
Airport
16.6 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

The surrounding Somerset coast is strewn with scenic places of interest. To get a good outlook over it all, climb to the top of Dunkery Beacon (10 minutes' drive) for panoramas over the Bristol Channel, or set your sights on family-friendly times in Minehead (10 minutes) or Watchet (20 minutes). For a total contrast, head to the sheer emptiness of the long pebbly beach at Bossington (10 minutes), or, for somewhere sandy, over into Devon to try Combe Martin (45 minutes) at low tide. Sporty excursions – or, if you're not quite that competitive, agreeably active times – are also easy to come by in this part of the world, as nearby Exmoor Adventures (10 minutes) stand ready to sort you with archery, coasteering, mountain biking, kayaking and paddleboarding explores. Exmoor Riding (five minutes) and Burrowhayes Farm (five minutes) are also on hand for locally-led equestrian outings. Keeping the children chirpy will be simple too – they can coo over feathered friends at the Exmoor Owl and Hawk Centre (five minutes) or check out the animals at Tropiquaria Wildlife Park (20 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Porlock Weir 2.9 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Minehead Terminus 4.2 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Dunster North West 5.5 mi Sea N/A N/A N/A Good
Blue Anchor West 7.2 mi Sea N/A N/A N/A N/A
Lynmouth 11.5 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

St Fagans: National History Museum 23.1 mi

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 24.6 mi

Millennium Stadium 25.2 mi

Cardiff Castle 25.3 mi

The Cardiff Story (opens April 1st 2011) 25.3 mi

National Trust

Holnicote Estate 0.1 mi

Dunster Working Watermill 5.3 mi

Dunster Castle 5.4 mi

Watersmeet 10.3 mi

Heddon Valley 15.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Webbers Post - Brockwell - Dunkery Breacon - Stoke Pero 1.4 mi

DUNSTER CASTLE 5.6 mi

EXMOOR 5.7 mi

Lorna Doone Country: Malmsmead - Badgeworthy Water - Malmsmead 7.3 mi

Withypool - Tarr Steps - Knaplock 7.7 mi

Local events

  • GoldCoast Oceanfest (Friday 21 June 2024 – Friday 21 June 2024)

    Croyde, Devon 29.5 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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  • Does Exmoor Vale Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Exmoor Vale Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Exmoor Vale Camping? The surrounding Somerset coast is strewn with scenic places of interest. To get a good outlook over it all, climb to the top of Dunkery Beacon (10 minutes' drive) for panoramas over … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Exmoor Vale Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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