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From €23.42 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability

The Heart of Exmoor

From £20 For 1 night, 2 adults 9.5 15 reviews

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Visitor image of the really spacious pitches with amazing views (added by manager 12 oct 2022)

Looking south (added by thomas_y478822 20 jul 2021)

Spectacular views (added by manager 14 apr 2021)

Wild pop-up site with spectacular views over Exmoor National Park
A five-minute walk to open moorland; 25 minutes’ drive to Porlock
Quiet, no-frills hilltop pitches in an International Dark Sky Reserve

Seeking walking, cycling and wild-camping adventures in Exmoor National Park? Thumbs up for The Heart of Exmoor, a Somerset base with direct access to the moor and simple facilities on site. From your hilltop pitch, you can plan your holiday adventures while contemplating spectacular views of Winsford Hill and Withypool Common. The back-to-basics site is spacious and peaceful, with basic amenities including portable toilets, cold water and recycling bins (but please try to take trash home with you). After you’ve made friends with the farm animals, let the kids mess around in streams or walk your dogs across hilly fields. And even if you're out and about all day, save energy for later so you don’t miss the chance to check out the Milky Way on clear nights. If you’re low on supplies, wander down to Exford (half an hour’s walk) to raid the local store, pop into a tea room for scones and cream, or sip a pint outside a pub overlooking the village green – it’s the starting point of many local walks, including a circular route around Room Hill (keep any eye out and you’ll spot the campsite in the distance). Back on site, a two-mile hike leads across the moor to Dunkery Beacon, the highest point in the national park, where in good weather you can see for more than 80 miles. Along the way, look out for grazing Exmoor ponies and Highland cows as well as birds of prey circling above.

Site type

Opens 19 July

Please note

This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (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.
Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Please note that there is only spring water available and it has not tested as drinking water. Campfires are permitted but must be on a raised firepit and not dug into the ground.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 19 Jul to Mon, 16 Sept 2024

Pitch types & availability

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Nice space for wild camping

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Anonymous Sept 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Nice space with clean and usable facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to write a comment, I so pleased you liked our site as well as our facilities.

Beautiful views from this site

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Ann S. Sept 2023

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: A lovely site with amazing view over the farmland and a bit of the moors. We could see free roaming ponies and sheep on the hills. Very friendly owner too who went out of her way to send us screen shots of OS map which allowed us to do a fabulous 5 hour walk from the site. You can also stay as late as you want as there are not check in or out times! Facilities are simple (ie composting toilet and washbasin only) but extremely clean.

Disliked: Just a note. We had a great pitch but I could see that some of the land is sloping.

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From the manager: Hey, it was great to catch up with you both and hear of your travels. I'm so pleased that you managed to make use of the map screen shots and enjoy a walk :)

Perfect escape for 'nearly wild' camping.

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Maisie G. Sept 2023

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: Peace and quiet. Dark skys. Spotless, whiff free composting loo. Very jolly, welcoming host.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your comments, I loved catching up with you guys every evening.

Outstanding views and access to Exmoor from a quiet and friendly site.

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Amy G. Sept 2023

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: Hilltop location, stunning views, quiet and peaceful, lots of space, no set pitches, dog friendly, amazing night sky (campsite in the middle of the Dark Sky Reserve,) access to fantastic walks in every direction, lovely owner who came over for a chat, new and clean composting toilet, access to water and purification tabs, thorough and easy welcome info and directions, and no restrictions on the time you can arrive and leave!

Disliked: Most of the site is on a gentle slope but there are still lots of suitable areas to pitch. Not a dislike but more just a consideration!

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From the manager: It was so nice to meet you and hear of the amazing adventures you've already had on Exmoor! I'm pleased you had a lovely stay in you beautiful van.

Excellent Wild camping experience

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Callum B. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Peaceful wild camping experience nothing but nature and you with some amazing views to wake up to in the morning Clean and tidy compost toilet Plenty of space and friendly hosts Clear and understandable signs

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review, I'm pleased you enjoyed the morning views! I love your photos :)

Beautiful location

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Sarah R. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Beautiful location and dark skies perfect for seeing stars and meteors! We really appreciated the clean toilet too!

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From the manager: So glad you got to see the meteor showers over the weekend. Thanks for the comment on the toilet - I'm very proud of my compost toilet!

Excellent site, especially if you like nature and peace & no radios

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Anonymous Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: We loved everything about this site. The host was very welcoming and helpful too, always making sure everything was okay. If you like nature and no mod cons, this is the place to come.

Disliked: Nothing

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From the manager: It was great to catch up with you every evening, I'm so pleased you enjoyed our site. Have fun on your future adventures!

Great Night Stargazing

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
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Dan F. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: My friend wanted to go stargazing, we found Heart of Exmoor through PitchUp.com and booked. Serena sent us a detailed email with directions and guidance. Arrived and set up tent really well, road is a little bumpy into the site be careful! We were welcomed by Serena and talked through the facilities available. Had a lovely night camping, stargazing and relaxing in the tranquil environment. Will definitely come again.

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From the manager: It was great to meet all of you all, I am so pleased that you were able to enjoy a night under the stars. Maybe see you again!

As described, no frill campsite

Overall	8/10
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Value for money	6
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Paige B. Sept 2022

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Quiet location. Friendly owner. Arrive and depart any time. No charge for dogs

Disliked: Design of the compost toilet. Used them before but this one you have to sit far forward to urinate in a small hole meaning more than just your bum cheeks have contact with the toilet which I personally found disconcerting.

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From the manager: Hey, It was lovely to meet you and your dogs! We've had lots of really positive comments about the compost toilet so I'm sorry you disliked it, thank you for your comment. Serena

nice friendly owner plenty of space…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
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Cleanliness	6
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Anonymous Sept 2022

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: nice friendly owner plenty of space

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hey, It was lovely to meet you both and catch up with you every evening! Serena

Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

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

D. of E. 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

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

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

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Pop-up campsite

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Sailing nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

The Heart of Exmoor

Coombe Farm

Exford

Somerset

England

TA24 7QQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.15088°N
-3.63629°W

Route directions

Unless you are walking or cycling, please don’t access the site via Combe Lane, which is a no-through road from Exford. Instead, at Exford, turn off the B3224 onto Park Street towards Porlock. Follow this road out of the village and near the top of the hill cross the cattle grid at Hillhead Cross. Take the immediate right, signposted Luccombe. The campsite is the next right turn.

Nearest transport

Coach

12.6 km The Parade

13.7 km Butlins

20.3 km The Square

Rail

29.7 km Umberleigh Rail Station

30.4 km Kings Nympton Rail Station

30.7 km Llantwit Major Rail Station

Ferry

13.4 km Minehead Harbour

33.9 km Ilfracombe Ferry Landing

37.5 km Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal

Airport

34.5 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

Exmoor is criss-crossed with hundreds of miles of bridleways for traffic-free walking and cycling. If you’re travelling with kids, try the family walk from the ancient clapper bridge at Tarr Steps (20 minutes' drive), which leads through woodland along the Barle river, explore the moors on horseback (20 minutes), or on guided safaris in a four wheel drive. All that sound like too much activity? Try out your falconry skills while handling birds of prey at North Devon Hawk Walks (15 minutes), or attend keeper talks and spot rare black leopards at Exmoor Zoo (half an hour). Most kids are also keen to see the creepy-crawlies at Tropiquaria Wildlife Park (35 minutes). The nearest beach is at Porlock Weir (25 minutes), a shingle stretch where you can also pick up the South West Coast Path for strolls along clifftops. Further up Somerset’s north coast, you can take a dip in the Bristol Channel, go deep-sea fishing and try out numerous watersports – from surfing to coasteering – at seaside towns like Minehead (25 minutes) and Blue Anchor (45 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Porlock Weir	7.6 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Minehead Terminus	13.4 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Dunster North West	15 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	Good
Lynmouth	15.9 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Blue Anchor West	16.8 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 38.6 km

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 41.9 km

RHS Garden Rosemoor 42 km

St Fagans: National History Museum 45 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 48.1 km

National Trust

Holnicote Estate 7.9 km

Dunster Working Watermill 13.6 km

Dunster Castle 13.7 km

Watersmeet 13.9 km

Heddon Valley 21.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

EXMOOR 1.4 km

Withypool - Tarr Steps - Knaplock 5 km

Webbers Post - Brockwell - Dunkery Breacon - Stoke Pero 5.9 km

Simonsbath - Picked Stone - River Barle Valley - Simonsbath 8.2 km

Lorna Doone Country: Malmsmead - Badgeworthy Water - Malmsmead 9.9 km

Local events

GoldCoast Oceanfest (Friday 21 June 2024 – Friday 21 June 2024)
Croyde, England 41.8 km
Beautiful Days (Friday 16 August 2024 – Friday 16 August 2024)
Ottery St Mary, England 47.8 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.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 3 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

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

Safety

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

Dogs

Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

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.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

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

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 10:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..

Safety

Please do not touch or feed the animals.

General

Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Arrivals and departures

Please pick any available pitch on arrival.

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the site is able to relet your unit/pitch.

Occupancy

Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

General

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

Reception

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

Dogs

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (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.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

General

This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Vehicles

Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.

Admission

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

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Additional terms

Please note that there is only spring water available and it has not tested as drinking water.

Campfires are permitted but must be on a raised firepit and not dug into the ground.

Payment terms

Does The Heart of Exmoor have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is The Heart of Exmoor dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near The Heart of Exmoor? Exmoor is criss-crossed with hundreds of miles of bridleways for traffic-free walking and cycling. If you’re travelling with kids, try the family walk from the ancient clapper bridge at Tarr Steps (20 … Read more
When can I check in and check out of The Heart of Exmoor?

Camping and touring

Arrive: Anytime – Anytime

Depart by: Anytime

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How much does it cost to stay at The Heart of Exmoor? From €23.42 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability