Porlock Weir Campsite

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Gateway to the site (added by manager 04 Aug 2023)
Looking out over the bristol channel with exmoor adventures close by. (added by manager 19 jul 2023)
Excellent view (added by paul_a174848 17 aug 2021)
Visitor image of the view from the campsite (added by manager 04 aug 2023)

  • Peaceful, gently sloping three-acre site 500 metres from the beach
  • A five-minute walk to the South West Coast Path and an activity centre
  • Pub and two restaurants a five-minute walk away; footpaths locally
From paddles in the sea to a stomp along the South West Coast Path, Porlock Weir Campsite is well-situated for a stay on the Devon seaside. The gently sloping three-acre site is part of the peaceful village of Porlock Weir, home to a pebble beach and small harbour, 35 minutes' drive away from Lynton and Lynmouth. You’ll be able to leave the car behind for a while if you wish, as there’s much to do within five minutes’ walk of the site, whether that’s linking up with the South West Coast Path, going for a potter around the beach or fishing trips from the harbour. Around the corner, still just five minutes’ walk away, there’s an activity centre that will quickly get you going with activities from kayaking, paddleboarding and coasteering to mountain biking, rock climbing, archery or bicycle hire. Food won’t be too far away here either, as the village has a pub and two restaurants – fuel for the splendid walking trails that you’ll find in the surrounding area. The nearest farm shop is 10 minutes’ drive away too, in case you want to grab some locally-produced meat for a barbecue back on site. Back on site, the peaceful seaside spot has views over the Bristol Channel and basic facilities, including a portable toilet and a tap with mains drinking water so that you’ll be able to keep your bottle topped up.

Site type

Tent pitches 35
Motorhome pitches 1
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

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Amazing location, great host.

Overall 10/10
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Rory m. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Location is amazing. So close to the beach. Host was extremely friendly when he came round to check on everything. The slope is not as bad as I expected, plenty of flat space for tents.

Disliked: Toilet was a bit full.

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Not many level pitches, only a portaloo and water tap.

Overall 10/10
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: Perfect spot with a coastal view, 5 minutes walk from the harbour. Friendly and helpful farmer owner.

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Absolutely loved it here, very quiet and out of the way but…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Absolutely loved it here, very quiet and out of the way but not too far to get down to explore the town. Absolutely beautiful scenery and the option to pitch wherever you like! The owner was so friendly and gave some great tips on exploring the local area! Ended up leaving early because the children were unwell but would love to come back!

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perfect wild camping experience with perfect views, what a gem

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 10
Debbie W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: What a gem loved the views the amazing views and tranquility

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Although a very basic site it had all that we needed.

Overall 8/10
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Value for money 8
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Cleanliness 6
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Quiet lovely view's

Disliked: A bit more of a slope than hoped.

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The views - proximity to Porlock Weir - and the quietness…

Overall 10/10
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Annette G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: The views - proximity to Porlock Weir - and the quietness of the site - good value and would stay again xx

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What a lovely place. The field is a little steep so…

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: What a lovely place. The field is a little steep so go prepared for that. The views are excellent, if you pitch @ the bottom of the field the sound of the waves will rock you to sleep. No light pollution so the stars are amazing. The chap came around to check all was okay for us, he was very informative and helpful. We can’t wait to go back.

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I was amazed when I got to the gate. The campsite has…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: I was amazed when I got to the gate. The campsite has three separate topographical features. You are practically on the beach, only separated by a hedge and a small quiet country lane. You can go to sleep listening to the waves on the shoreline. You are surrounded by the sizeable and beautiful exmoor hills. And furthermore they are covered by thick and ancient woodland. Stunning! At night there was virtually no light pollution and I could see every star. I’m glad I took my binoculars as I could stargaze at night and during the day I could watch the activity on the Bristol Channel (and try and make out features in wales). The owner was a really nice guy and the price is ridiculously low for such a treasure. Some of the site is on a slope it’s true but I’m not marking that as a negative as I pitched on the slope and I was ok. There was a place to recycle rubbish in the morning which was great. The toilet is functional. Make sure you have water with you. If you are a hiker or wild camper or even an astronomer you will love this spot. I was told by the owner the polish national swimming team stayed for a while as it was the closest site they had found to a swimmable beach. If you have time when you leave go towards lynton. There is a toll road nearby for 2£ and the journey takes you through some beautiful hills and woodland. Well worth the 2£. I was also told by the owner the country’s smallest chapel is a nice walks distance from the site and there is a pub close by that does good food. I’m afraid I didn’t check either of these out but wish I had.

Disliked: I have zero complaints. If you don’t expect all the trimmings you won’t be disappointed with this location.

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From the manager: So glad you enjoyed your time with us, thanks for coming, I hope to see you again!

Nice chilled weekend in good location

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
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Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
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David T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: Peace and quiet . Dark skies. Location and views of porlock Bay. Assistance of owner as struggled with 6m motorhome in (easier getting out)

Disliked: Entrance tight . Gentle slope is more of a hill and level spots hard to find

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Excellent location, clean porta loo very friendly and helpful.

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
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Caron H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: After arriving at the sight I phoned Matthew who was very helpful. Although the site is sloping we knew this in advance so had chocks for this purpose. Portaloo was clean and perfectly acceptable, again we knew in advance. Drinking water was easily accesible. The site has a great location. Matthew phoned and checked in on us to see if we had everything we needed, gave advice on walks to take. Said we could phone him any time if we needed anything. We had a fabulous 4 nights. Thank you again

Disliked: Nothing

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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

Dogs allowed all year

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

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Pop-up campsite

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Porlock Weir Campsite

Chapel Knap

Porlock

Somerset

England

TA24 8PA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.21562°N
-3.62349°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.3 mi The Parade
7 mi Butlins
16.5 mi The Square
Rail
14.8 mi Llantwit Major Rail Station
16.8 mi Rhoose Rail Station
19.3 mi Barry Rail Station
Ferry
6.5 mi Minehead Harbour
19.8 mi Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal
21.2 mi Ilfracombe Ferry Landing
Airport
17.7 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Bossington beach (pebble beach): 10 minutes' drive - Exmoor Owl & Hawk Centre (owl and hawks flying displays): 10 minutes - Dunkery & Horner Wood National Nature Reserve (circular walk): 20 minutes - Tropiquaria Wildlife Park: half an hour - Lynton and Lynmouth (scenic village with a cliff railway): 35 minutes - Watersmeet (National Trust property and former fishing lodge with a tearoom): half an hour - Exmoor Zoo: 45 minutes - Tarr Steps Woodland National Nature Reserve (wildlife spotting in a woodland valley): 45 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Porlock Weir 0.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Minehead Terminus 6.8 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Dunster North West 8.1 mi Sea N/A N/A N/A Good
Lynmouth 8.8 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Blue Anchor West 9.9 mi Sea N/A N/A N/A N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

St Fagans: National History Museum 24 mi

Millennium Stadium 26.4 mi

Cardiff Castle 26.5 mi

The Cardiff Story (opens April 1st 2011) 26.5 mi

National Museum Cardiff 26.8 mi

National Trust

Holnicote Estate 2.7 mi

Watersmeet 7.7 mi

Dunster Working Watermill 8 mi

Dunster Castle 8.1 mi

Heddon Valley 13.2 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 3.2 mi

Lorna Doone Country: Malmsmead - Badgeworthy Water - Malmsmead 4.7 mi

EXMOOR 5.2 mi

Withypool - Tarr Steps - Knaplock 7.6 mi

Simonsbath - Picked Stone - River Barle Valley - Simonsbath 7.6 mi

Local events

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

    Croyde, Devon 27.1 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.

Want to know more about camping in Somerset?

  • Does Porlock Weir Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Porlock Weir Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Porlock Weir Campsite? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Bossington beach (pebble beach): 10 minutes' drive - Exmoor Owl & Hawk Centre (owl and hawks flying displays): 10 minutes - Dunkery & Horner Wood National … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Porlock Weir Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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