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Orchard Escapes Exmoor

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

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Lots of space to chose a pitch (added by manager 09 may 2021)

Meet some farm animals (added by manager 09 may 2021)

Spectacular views along the exmoor coast (added by manager 09 may 2021)

Small adults-only glamping site in an ancient orchard 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 scenic that's close to the coast, then this small adults-only glamping site in Somerset's Porlock Vale could strike a chord. Orchard Escapes Exmoor is set in a two-acre orchard, the units are off-grid and run entirely off solar power. You should feel quite cosy indeed, as each glamping unit (sleeping two people) comes with a private woodfired hot tub as well as an outdoor firepit with logs provided. Just a short walk away within the orchard, there are private individual toilets and shower rooms for each unit. These facilities are heated and include a flushing loo, shower, toiletries, towels and bathrobes each. Orchard Escapes Exmoor 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 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).

Site type

Open all year

Please note

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

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

Farm

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horseback riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Orchard Escapes Exmoor

Brandish Street Farm

Allerford

Somerset

England

TA24 8HR

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.20985°N
-3.56629°W

Route directions

After exiting the A39 onto Brandish Street, take the right turn on the first corner (by the corner cottage). Straight ahead, you will see Brandish Street Farm. Follow the road around to the right and you will see the entrance for Orchard Escapes Exmoor on your left. Drive in. The car park is straight ahead. The post code TA24 8HR will bring you as far as Brandish Street.

Nearest transport

Coach

6.1 km The Parade

7.3 km Butlins

28.5 km The Square

Rail

23 km Llantwit Major Rail Station

24.8 km Rhoose Rail Station

28.6 km Barry Rail Station

Ferry

6.5 km Minehead Harbour

29.3 km Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal

37.5 km Penarth Pier

Airport

26.3 km 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	4.3 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Minehead Terminus	6.9 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Dunster North West	9.1 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	Good
Blue Anchor West	11.9 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lynmouth	18.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

St Fagans: National History Museum 36.8 km

Millennium Stadium 40.2 km

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 40.2 km

Cardiff Castle 40.4 km

The Cardiff Story (opens April 1st 2011) 40.4 km

National Trust

Holnicote Estate 0.5 km

Dunster Working Watermill 8.9 km

Dunster Castle 9 km

Watersmeet 16.3 km

Heddon Valley 25.2 km

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 2.9 km

DUNSTER CASTLE 9.4 km

EXMOOR 9.6 km

Lorna Doone Country: Malmsmead - Badgeworthy Water - Malmsmead 11.5 km

Withypool - Tarr Steps - Knaplock 12.9 km

Local events

GoldCoast Oceanfest (Friday, June 21, 2024 – Friday, June 21, 2024)
Croyde, England 47.4 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

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Safety

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

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Admission

Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

Arrivals and departures

If the reception is closed on arrival, please check in at the House.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

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.

Hired accommodation

No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Arrivals and departures

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

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.
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.

Arrivals and departures

The park will send you further check-in information 7 day(s) before your arrival.

Reception

There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

General

This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Does Orchard Escapes Exmoor have a swimming pool? No View all features
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What attractions are near Orchard Escapes Exmoor? 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 Orchard Escapes Exmoor?

On-park accommodation

Arrive: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more