Owley Woods Glamping

From £119 For 1 night, 2 adults 10 9 reviews
Bell tents (added by manager 17 Aug 2023)
Tawny belle (added by manager 04 jan 2024)
'cheats kitchen', honesty shop & games (added by manager 04 jan 2024)
'cheats kitchen' for those days when you need a quick cuppa or breakfast etc (added by manager 28 mar 2023)

  • Dog-friendly adults-only glamping just over a mile from Cheddar Gorge
  • Wookey Hole, Wells and Burnham-on-Sea beach within a half-hour drive
  • Fully furnished bell tents with kingsize bed, firepit and handy extras
Scenic walks by day and a smart place to stay once you’ve unlaced your boots – if that sounds like a splendid Somerset mix, set off for Owley Woods Glamping. This luxury adults-only glampsite is surrounded by the landscapes of the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty around a mile from Cheddar town centre. That setting means that those walks are easy to access – the site is right on the West Mendip Way and next door to the Somerset Wildlife Trust’s Mascall’s Wood reserve. It’s also possible to walk to the top of the famed Cheddar Gorge from here, or take a more leisurely 15-minute stroll along a footpath to get to town for pubs, shops and cafés. Dogs are welcome to join you if the thought of all this walking gets those tails wagging… When not out and about on the trails, there are games of crazy golf and watersports activities around Cheddar, and of course plenty of cheese to sample. Other outings might take you off to Wookey Hole, Glastonbury or Wells; the beaches of Weston-super-Mare and Burnham-on-Sea are around half an hour’s drive away too if you fancy a day by the coast. Wherever you roam by day, you'll be coming back to a comfy stay in a fully furnished bell tent with a kingsize bed (with bed linen provided), lighting and handy extras like a fridge-freezer, microwave, kettle and toaster. Complimentary tea and coffee are provided, along with the lovely touch of a 'welcome to Somerset' pack containing some Cheddar and local cider. A barbecue, firepit and outdoor furniture are provided too (along with firewood to get your blaze going), and you'll have access to a smart bathroom block with two showers and flush toilets.

Site type

Rent a tent 5
Open now
Please note
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 22 Mar to

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Lovely Glamping tent with everything you need for a comfortable stay. …

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

Boreal Belle bell tent (three person)

Liked: Lovely Glamping tent with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Beautiful views and walks, surrounded by nature. I especially loved the sound of the owls at night. Big thanks to ‘Paula’ who was lovely and made sure we all had everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again.

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From the manager: Thank you for your great review and glad you enjoyed our lovely views, walks and owls! Thanks for being lovely guests 😀

Amazing place to stay, if you’re thinking about booking then book it!

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

Bubo Belle bell tent (two person)

Liked: The host is so friendly and helpful, the site is in a beautiful location and the belle tents are spacious and clean. The bed is very comfy too! BBQ/fire pit and stove are fun to use, especially sat out by the fire listening to the owls in the woods. Great spot to adventure from too, great for walking and so close to the Cheddar Gorge. The showers run hot straight away and are in a spacious clean cabin with clean toilets. A separate washing up sink is covered. The shed with kettle/toaster etc with coffees and teas and more is so convenient and thoughtful, as well as our welcome pack of goodies in the fridge. Some treats for the dog too, they have everything covered. A free supply of wood/charcoal plus more available with an honesty box policy. Even cider and other drinks, plus honey you can buy. When they say just bring your clothes and food for the bbq they mean it.

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From the manager: Such a lovely review! So glad you enjoyed your stay at Owley Woods and thank you for being such lovely guests 😀 take care Paula 🦉🐶

Our stay at Owley Woods was absolutely amazing! It’s a really beautiful…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Rebecca P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Pygmy Belle bell tent (two person)

Liked: Our stay at Owley Woods was absolutely amazing! It’s a really beautiful little place and Paula has thought of absolutely everything - we loved it!

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review, lovely to met you both & Percy/Ned! Hope to see you again soon! Take care, Paula 🐶

Location, facilities, lovely host, beautiful views…

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

Bubo Belle bell tent (two person)

Liked: Location, facilities, lovely host, beautiful views

Disliked: Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your review. Lovely to meet you & Percy, hope to see you again soon. Paula 🐶

Highly recommend

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

Screech Belle bell tent (three person)

Liked: The location was gorgeous and the decor of the tents was beautiful too. We had everything we could need upon arrival, and a lovely set up just outside the tent for having fires and cooking food. The facilities on site are immaculate. Paula was very accommodating and a very kind host.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely comments and for taking the time to write a review. So pleased you enjoyed your stay at Owley Woods 😀

Myself and my husband thoroughly enjoyed our weekend break at Owley Woods.…

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

Screech Belle bell tent (three person)

Liked: Myself and my husband thoroughly enjoyed our weekend break at Owley Woods. The belle tent was beautiful, spacious and comfortable and the location was ideal. Just a 20 minute walk into Cheddar gorge, but far enough out to hear the birds in the morning uninterrupted. Paula was a fantastic host, friendly and attentive. The facilities were spotless and we loved the kitchen area where there is a communal fridge, complimentary coffee etc. All the details were thought out and it's clear to see a lot of love and care has gone into the making of Owley Woods. We can't wait to come back and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing stay in the beautiful countryside :)

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your review and lovely comments! So pleased you enjoyed your stay at Owley and hope to see you again soon 😀

Beautiful tents, well equipped and on a quiet site

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

Bubo Belle bell tent (two person)

Liked: The quiet site, how new it was (new in 2021), the cleanliness, the great showers and toilet facilities, the fire pit, the decor in the bell tents, the friendly host (Paula).

Disliked: Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovey comments! Really pleased you enjoyed your stay at Owley 🦉

Peaceful adults and dogs only glamping site waking distance to town

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

Boreal Belle bell tent (three person)

Liked: Highly recommend. Beautiful bell tents with all the luxury items you could need. Super comfortable bed, clean and modern shower toilet block, fairy lights in the tent, we loved bbqing over the fire pit too. Great place to take dogs as they have an enclosed dog field next door and our dog even got his own welcome goody bag! Owners are lovely. Beautiful views and very private grounds surrounded by woods. Great access to cheddar gorge and town.

Disliked: No complaints

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your review and photos. We really do appreciate your comments and so glad you enjoyed your stay 😀

The quiet and friendly atmosphere very clean and a level …

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

Pygmy Belle bell tent (two person)

Liked: The quiet and friendly atmosphere very clean and a level site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review, so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Owley Woods 🦉


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 site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundry

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

Adults only

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Bush

Luxury

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Communal freezer

Communal fridge

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Owley Woods Glamping

Owley

Bradley Cross

Cheddar

Somerset

England

BS27 3YR

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.27727°N
-2.76053°W

Route directions

Please note that access to the site is along an unmade track that's part of the West Mendip Way, so please drive carefully.

Nearest transport

Coach
10.9 km Wells Bus Station
12.6 km Airport Terminal
14.3 km Summer Lane
Rail
13.5 km Yatton Rail Station
13.7 km Worle Rail Station
14.9 km Weston Milton Rail Station
Ferry
17.9 km Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour
19.9 km Clevedon Pier
21.4 km Nova Scotia Ferry Landing
Airport
12.6 km Bristol International Airport
42.5 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

Where to start with the attractions of Cheddar (20 minutes’ walk/five minutes’ drive)? It’s up to you whether you visit Cheddar Gorge first or sample the wares at the nearby Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company… but either way it’s worth leaving time for a fun round at Cheddar Crazy Golf too. If you’re after rather more activity than that offered by crazy golf, perhaps check out the offerings of Brook Bank clay pigeon shooting (15 minutes’ drive) or try the watersports of Cheddar Reservoir (20 minutes). Meanwhile, for more leisurely outdoor time, the beaches of Burnham-on-Sea (half an hour) and Weston-super-Mare (35 minutes) beckon. Elsewhere in the area, it’s worth exploring the spectacular showcaves at Wookey Hole (20 minutes) and the Gothic architecture of Wells Cathedral (25 minutes), and taking a stroll around Glastonbury (35 minutes). If you want to splash some cash, the outlet stores at Clarks Village (35 minutes) may well harbour some bargains.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway 16.8 km Estuary Poor Poor N/A Poor
Weston Main 17 km Estuary Poor N/A Poor N/A
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay 17.3 km Estuary N/A N/A Good Good
Berrow North Of Unity Farm 17.9 km Estuary N/A Excellent Good Good
Brean 18.1 km Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cheddar Caves & Gorge 0.6 km

Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill 8.3 km

Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve 9.6 km

Wells Cathedral 10.9 km

Glastonbury Abbey 14.8 km

National Trust

King John's Hunting Lodge 4.2 km

West Pennard Court Barn 18 km

Tyntesfield 18.4 km

Clevedon Court 18.7 km

Stembridge Tower Mill 23.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cheddar Gorge - Black Down - Rowberrow 1 km

Charterhouse - Black Down - Velvet Bottom - Charterhouse 3.9 km

Burrington Combe - Black Down - Rowberrow - Dolebury 5.4 km

Burrington Combe - Rowberrow - Dolebury 5.4 km

The Mendip Hills – a circular walk from Priddy 6.2 km

Local events

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, 26 June 2024 – Wednesday, 26 June 2024)

    Glastonbury, England 17.9 km

  • Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Thursday, 8 August 2024 – Thursday, 8 August 2024)

    Bristol, England 19.5 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.

Want to know more about camping in Somerset?

  • Does Owley Woods Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Owley Woods Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Owley Woods Glamping? Where to start with the attractions of Cheddar (20 minutes’ walk/five minutes’ drive)? It’s up to you whether you visit Cheddar Gorge first or sample the wares at the nearby Cheddar Gorge … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Owley Woods Glamping?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Owley Woods Glamping? From $249.75 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.