Petruth Paddocks
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- Spacious, relaxing and free-range camping with clean facilities
- Stunning views overlooking the Mendip Hills and Somerset Levels
- Fires encouraged: pits, kindling and logs delivered at a small charge
Site type
5
200
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The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).- Single-sex bookings of 10 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Music must be turned off at 10pm in the Family Field and 11pm in the Chill-out Field, after which voices must be lowered. Pets are not permitted on the furniture in the accommodation units. Please state a group name in your booking notes if you would like to be pitched as a group – maximum 10 people. Adult groups of 5-10 people will be charged a £150 good behaviour bond ; the site will contact you 2 weeks before arrival to collect a card payment. Electric pitches: the electric hook-up cost includes 8 kWh per stay. Further usage is metered on site at £0.37 per kWh and must be topped up at reception. Unused credit can be refunded at the end of your stay, make a note of your balance and visit reception to arrange.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass pitch
6 people maximum 
9.6/10
310 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £30 plus taxes or fees £1
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Electric grass pitch
Max. persons unlimited 9.5/10
151 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 12m width × 8m depth (96m²)
Arrival daysFrom £36 plus taxes or fees £4
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
8 people maximum 9.2/10
68 reviews Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 11m width × 12m depth (132m²)
Arrival daysFrom £36 plus taxes or fees £4
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Bell tent (no pets)
8 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £160 plus taxes or fees £126
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Jemima Puddle Duck shepherd's hut
8 people maximum Dimensions: 11.5ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £300 plus taxes or fees £126
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Jeremy Fisher shepherd's hut
8 people maximum Dimensions: 11.5ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £300 plus taxes or fees £126
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Peter Rabbit shepherd's hut
4 people maximum 10/10
3 reviews Dimensions: 11.5ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £300 plus taxes or fees £126
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Reviews
96% would recommend this site to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite is highly praised for its friendly and helpful staff, excellent facilities, and beautiful location, with many visitors highlighting the clean showers and toilets. It's popular for its spacious pitches and family-friendly atmosphere, offering a relaxed vibe and convenient access to Cheddar village. The option of fire pits and on-site food vendors are also popular features. While some found it busy, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many planning return visits.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
A well run excellent site with clean facilities and friendly staff.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Excellent location with safe easy level walk into Cheddar. Site although large does not feel crowded. Camping area is well laid out, level, segregated but with a relaxed approach that more than lived up to its 'free range camping' aim. The on-site facilities were excellent and always kept amazingly clean. Plenty of drinking water taps located around the site and the ethos of 'keep it clean and re-cycle at all times' was easily achieved with the provision of recycling bags and bins and a well laid out recycling area.
The staff were very friendly, courteous, efficient and always ready and willing to go the extra mile to ensure that you have a good stay.
Disliked none
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Very well run site. Was super…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Very well run site. Was super busy as it was a BH weekend but it was slick and easy to get a pitch. The recycling tub was a wonderful idea!!
Disliked Despite a curfew for music there were lots of large groups playing music until 4 in the morning. Lots of yelling between fields also telling people to be quiet and lots of yelling back. It was not a nice atmosphere. Cannot say if this is normal as it was our first time, but it was not a peaceful time. But I guess you have to expect that from a very large site. As someone who sleeps through anything, I didn’t sleep well at all.
The toilets, of which there are many, were awful first thing in the morning but were always cleaned late morning.
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Will return for sure
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked The space given food options if you want take away the beauty of the area most of all the staff.
Disliked Bit of a qué for showers but it was bank holiday.
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Pleasant staff!…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Pleasant staff!
Disliked Excessive amount of smoke from all the log burners. Maybe it was the busy period but if you have severe asthma you’d struggle.
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A great campsite. Couldn't fault it
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Separate adults field. Showers and toilets clean and water hot. Staff were lovely and plenty of them. You could hire a firepit and logs for sitting out in the evening. Food trucks on site. Entertainment. Close to the village centre.
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The facilities are extremely well maintained.…
Electric grass pitch
Liked The facilities are extremely well maintained. The staff are plentiful and on hand. We heard that the enforcement of the 10pm music off rule had been insisted upon by the owner one evening and were impressed that the site stands by its rules. Lovely bank holiday vibe with food vendors, mini bar, local brewery stand and live music (covers for all ages) until 9pm. The coffee/breakfast shack which opens at 7.30pm is always most welcome.
Disliked Nothing at all. We returned this year and had another fantastic weekend in beautiful Cheddar. Would recommend to all.
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The Facilities Staff Food Options Live Music Options of different…
Electric grass pitch
Liked The Facilities
Staff
Food Options
Live Music
Options of different pitches (quiet, lively)
Location
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Amazing site with amazing staff. Would recommend.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Great facilities, entertainment & food on site. great friendly staff. Fire pits and wood available to rent which is fab. Nothing to complain about. Been two weekends in a row & would return.
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The site was spotlessly clean, the…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked The site was spotlessly clean, the staff were really friendly, nothing was too much trouble. It was a packed bank holiday weekend but didn’t feel crowded and was lovely and quiet.
Disliked Nothing to dislike, other than not being able to bring own wood. Wood supplied was pine and spits
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Friendly spacious and clean!…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Friendly spacious and clean!
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Features
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 cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet 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 Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Very large (over 200 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Petruth Paddocks
Labourham Drove
Cheddar
Somerset
England
BS27 3XW
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.26792°N
2.77276°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway | 10.2 mi | Estuary | Poor | Poor | N/A | Poor |
| Weston Main | 10.4 mi | Estuary | Poor | N/A | Poor | N/A |
| Berrow North Of Unity Farm | 10.6 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay | 10.7 mi | Estuary | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Brean | 11 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Cheddar Caves & Gorge 1 mi
Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill 5.2 mi
Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve 6.1 mi
Wells Cathedral 6.8 mi
Glastonbury Abbey 8.7 mi
National Trust
King John's Hunting Lodge 2.4 mi
West Pennard Court Barn 10.9 mi
Clevedon Court 12.1 mi
Tyntesfield 12.2 mi
Stembridge Tower Mill 13.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Cheddar Gorge - Black Down - Rowberrow 0.8 mi
Charterhouse - Black Down - Velvet Bottom - Charterhouse 3.2 mi
Burrington Combe - Black Down - Rowberrow - Dolebury 4.1 mi
Burrington Combe - Rowberrow - Dolebury 4.1 mi
Winscombe 4.1 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Petruth Paddocks have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Petruth Paddocks dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Petruth Paddocks? There’s loads within walking distance of the campsite to keep you entertained. Fancy sampling local produce? Cheddar Ales Brewery, Tap Room and Shop (five minutes’ walk) has a range of award-wining ales. … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Petruth Paddocks?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Petruth Paddocks? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.