When can I check in and check out of Driftaway Camping Woodlands?

On-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Driftaway Camping Woodlands?

From $150.51 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Driftaway Camping Woodlands

From £88 For 1 night, 4 adults 9.8 11 reviews

Safari tent set in meadow (added by manager 29 May 2014)

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Yurt in woods (added by manager 04 may 2015)

Safari tent in meadow (added by manager 10 feb 2015)

Spacious and secluded safari tent (added by manager 10 feb 2015)

Secluded site available for exclusive bookings
Half an hour's drive from Jurassic Coast beaches and walks
Meadow glamping with campfires allowed and private bathrooms

Here’s a little Somerset smasher. Driftaway Camping Woodlands is a small and secluded site five minutes’ drive from Chard: so petite, in fact, that you and your group can hire the whole place out to have this sweet rural retreat all to your deserving selves. Comfy but down-to-earth quarters are ready and waiting for guests as they arrive, and all kitted out too… so folk can throw their bags down, get out and explore a comely site of meadow and woodland: there's a stream to follow too, and a pond that’s home to newts and frogs. This isn't the place for you if you require posh trappings like fancy ovens and ensuite bathrooms; instead keep up the Famous Five vibe in the evenings with campfire cookouts. (Although if you fancy a rest, your friendly proprietors will deliver freshly cooked meals to your fireside, or knock up picnics for daytime wanderings). And what might those wanderings include? The local area has surfing, swimming and fossil digging on the beaches, hill walks and cliff climbs, journeys through the ancient and more recent history of the West Country, and encounters with deer and meerkats: you’ll certainly be busy…

Site type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

The tents do not have running water, however a water carrier is provided along with suitable washing up bowl.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, Apr 25 to Sun, Sep 29 2024

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

A lovely spot for a quiet break away from it all.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Kerstin F. Sep 2023

Safari tent

Liked: The peaceful setting. Very comfortable accommodation with everything we needed. Friendly hosts. Lovely woodland to explore.

Disliked: Chemical toilets were a bit tricky to handle. Maybe switch to compost toilets?

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brilliant place definitely recommend. everything you need is there. Liz the owner…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2023

Safari tent

Liked: brilliant place definitely recommend. everything you need is there. Liz the owner really nice and really helpful.

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We stayed in the safari tent for 2 nights with our 5…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anthony H. Sep 2022

Safari tent

Liked: We stayed in the safari tent for 2 nights with our 5 yr old granddaughter. We were greeted on arrival by Liz and Nigel and they showed us the facilities, which were spotlessly clean. Very friendly couple and nothing was too much trouble. Liz allowed our granddaughter to collect eggs from the chickens which was definitely the highlight of the weekend for her ! The tent is lovely with a very comfy bed , a gas hob and kettle and complimentary logs for the log burner in the tent and the camp fire outside. Also marshmallows to toast on the fire. The place is secluded so you feel like your in the middle of nowhere but Chard is just down the road if supplies are needed We had a lovely time and will definitely be back Thank you Liz and Nigel. Claire,Tony and Tegan

Disliked: Nothing

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Everything! Facilities were totally fine for a wild camp stay, the yurt…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Sabrina D. Sep 2022

Yurt

Liked: Everything! Facilities were totally fine for a wild camp stay, the yurt was really well kitted out and cosy. Loads of space for the children to play and rope swings. The dog was able to run free and the hosts were delightful and helpful and kind.

Disliked: Nothing. It was all fabulous.

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Great location. Clean site and helpful hosts.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Natalie S. Sep 2022

Safari tent

Liked: Stayed in the safari tent with my two children 13 and 20. Everything was ready when we arrived, with everything we could need. Wash room and toilet very clean, not far to walk at all - def need torch for a 4am trip to the loo! There are plug sockets in the wash room for charging phones. The site is very well maintained. The yurt and sarafi tent are set with enough space apart so we couldn't hear the other guests or get in each others way. Liz and Nigel were very welcoming and helpful. Gave us our space and there if needed. I specifically chose this site for my son who's autistic, and he liked the calmness and privacy it offered. It felt very safe. Would absolutely recommend.

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Lovely luxurious glamping site

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Matthew W. Aug 2022

Yurt

Liked: We had a lovely stay at Driftaway camping, the amenities are second to none; lovely Yurt to stay in and great shower facilities. Sleeping in the forest at night was an exciting experience and the children really enjoyed playing on the swings and exploring around the place. Liz and Nigel were lovely and helpful hosts and we all felt very looked after on the premises. Would heartily recommend.

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Look it up!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Marie R. Aug 2022

Safari tent

Liked: Wow! We loved our week at Driftaway Campsite. Just me as a single mum and my 13 year old son. We stayed in the safari tent and felt safe and well looked after the whole time Brilliant facilities. Lots of space and privacy. Beaches, walking, cycling, camp fires, bats, deer and chickens! We would absolutely go again. Liz and Nigel have done a fantastic job and were so kind to us, helping my son adjust his bike, to offering us fresh eggs. Marie

Disliked: Nothing

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Great place to stay, Liz was lovely, everything you needed was there

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Verity H. Jun 2022

Safari tent

Liked: Beautiful surroundings, private and everything needed was provided for a great weekend glamping. We all had a lovely time, from making our own camp fire, cooking on the camping stove to playing in the meadow. The food we ordered from Liz (Nigel was at Glastonbury) was amazing and worth the extra! Would recommend and go again!

Disliked: Nothing, a bit more sun would have been nice!

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From the manager: Lovely to meet you and sorry I didn't get to say goodbye. Glad you had a good stay and I hope the Birthday boy had a lovely Birthday weekend! x

Chilling peaceful environment

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Audrey R. Jun 2022

Yurt

Liked: Absolutely the best campsite I've been to... Liz make you feel most welcoming and nothing is too much trouble for her. Everything is at hand , all you need to take is towels... can't wait to go back next year.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

The facilities are ideal and super clean. Friendly owners

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Emma C. Apr 2022

Safari tent

Liked: Gorgeous location, beautiful set up, Liz and Nigel couldn’t do enough to help us. Dogs and kids adored it and were off into the woods at all moments. Unless the fire was going. When we realised we had misjudged the April chill, Liz came over with extra blankets and a hot water bottle. And did I mention the brownies??? We will be back!

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Recreation room/arcade

TV room

Takeout

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Restrooms

Shower available

Tents for hire

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transportation nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horseback riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Tennis nearby

Location

Driftaway Camping Woodlands

Woodlands

Forton

Chard

Somerset

England

TA20 4HB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.85957°N
-2.93421°W

Nearest transport

Coach

18.5 km Coach Station

21.1 km Bus Station

23.4 km Yeovil Bus Station

Rail

10.2 km Axminster Rail Station

11.1 km Crewkerne Rail Station

19.1 km Honiton Rail Station

Ferry

31.8 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal

42.4 km Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing

42.4 km Topsham Ferry Landing

Airport

36.9 km Exeter 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 pretty flint and stone town of Chard, five minutes’ drive away, is your nearest port of call for shops, pubs and eateries. The museum is also worth a mooch, not least for the tale of local inventor John Stringfellow, whose steam aeroplane was the first vehicle to fly under its own power way back in 1848. Head further back in time at Dinosaurland Fossil Museum in Lyme Regis, and top it off with digging up your own ammonites and scaphites on Charmouth beach. For coastal walks interrupted by swims and paddles, Axmouth to Lyme Regis is a fine stretch that's home to birds and wildflowers, and occasionally swathed in sea mists. All are half an hour's drive from the site. Sidle over to Seaton, also within half an hour, if you’d prefer to see the sea from the comfort of an old electric tram, or trek across the nature-filled marshlands alongside the River Axe on a well-signed boardwalk. To view the coast from the crest of a wave Jacob’s Ladder beach outside Sidmouth (45 minutes) is where the surfers do it. Thrillseekers can screech their hearts out at the rides, go-karts and splash zone at Crealy Adventure Park (45 minutes) as well as taking more sedate trips on the miniature train, and meeting the meerkats for cute and furry encounters.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Charmouth West	14.2 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Lyme Regis Front Beach	15.2 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	N/A
Seatown	17.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Eypemouth	19.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Seaton (Devon)	19.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mapperton House & Gardens 17.6 km

Montacute House 18.5 km

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 21.5 km

Fleet Air Arm Museum 26.9 km

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 29.3 km

National Trust

Loughwood Meeting House 12 km

Barrington Court 12.3 km

Shute Barton 13.3 km

Montacute House 18.5 km

Priest's House 19.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

FORDE ABBEY 2.8 km

CRICKET HOUSE 3.4 km

Thorncombe – Forde Abbey and the River Axe 5 km

WAYFORD MANOR 6.3 km

HINTON HOUSE 8.1 km

Local events

Beautiful Days (Friday, August 16, 2024 – Friday, August 16, 2024)
Ottery St Mary, England 27.6 km
Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, August 2, 2024 – Friday, August 2, 2024)
Sidmouth, England 29.1 km
Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 7, 2024 – Saturday, September 7, 2024)
Dorchester, England 38.9 km
Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 26, 2024 – Wednesday, June 26, 2024)
Glastonbury, England 41.3 km
Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday, July 19, 2024 – Friday, July 19, 2024)
Dorchester, England 46.5 km

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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Hired accommodation

Hired accommodation: £100.00 ($170.35) damage/cleanliness/bracelet deposit is required on arrival and will be refunded on departure after inspection of your unit should no damage/losses be found.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Occupancy

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Vehicles

No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

General

Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.

Reception

Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Dogs

The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Visitors

Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Hired accommodation

Your unit must be left clean and tidy; a fine of £25.00 ($42.59) will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Additional terms

The tents do not have running water, however a water carrier is provided along with suitable washing up bowl.

Payment terms

Does Driftaway Camping Woodlands have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Driftaway Camping Woodlands dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Driftaway Camping Woodlands? The pretty flint and stone town of Chard, five minutes’ drive away, is your nearest port of call for shops, pubs and eateries. The museum is also worth a mooch, not least … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Driftaway Camping Woodlands?

On-park accommodation

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

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How much does it cost to stay at Driftaway Camping Woodlands? From $150.51 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.