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
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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).- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Single-sex bookings of 10 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not 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. Black sacks are not allowed on site, guests will be provided with sacks and buckets for transporting rubbish to the recycling point.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
17 
Non-electric grass pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £30 plus taxes or fees £1
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Electric grass pitch
Max. persons unlimited 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 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 £180 plus taxes or fees £1
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Jemima Puddle Duck shepherd's hut
8 people maximum Dimensions: 11.5ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £220 plus taxes or fees £1
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Jeremy Fisher shepherd's hut
8 people maximum Dimensions: 11.5ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £220 plus taxes or fees £1
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Peter Rabbit shepherd's hut
4 people maximum Dimensions: 11.5ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £220 plus taxes or fees £1
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Reviews
96% would recommend this site to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
This well-run campsite is praised for its friendly and helpful staff, excellent and clean facilities, and spacious pitches. Its fantastic location offers easy walking access to Cheddar village and the gorge. Visitors appreciate the range of amenities including food vans, fire pit hire, and the organised layout which caters to different preferences, such as quiet or family fields. Minor concerns include occasional noise and weather-related ground conditions.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Good, clean site
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Excellent toilets and showers. Always kept clean . It was good to have the shed place where one can charge phones etc.
The small shop was handy for cold drinks and icecreams (we bought loads because it was so very hot over the last few days).
The site seemed to be well-organised and the staff helpful.
I also liked the fact that people have to be not noisy after ten or eleven, whichever it was. And apparently if this happens they will throw the offenders off the site. And considering the site was pretty jam-packed, noise at night was kept under wraps (I've camped in places before where people have bee really inconsiderate in this way)
Disliked It would have been nicer if there were a few more shady places with trees, maybe a cluster or two of small ones to shelter under from the blazing sun. However, the weather we had over the last dew day (up to 33 C I believe) is not necessarily that common, so normally I suppose it wouldn't be too bad.
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Really great facilities on site. Loved…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Really great facilities on site. Loved that we could hire a fire pit including wood and fire starters for a really great price. Close walk to Cheddar and a local supermarket.
Disliked We weren't pitched in the family field but still had a large family pitched next to us with a lot of screaming children.
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The tent pitch…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked The tent pitch
Disliked Nothing
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Lovely site with beautiful views. The…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely site with beautiful views. The toilet and shower block was kept very clean and tidy. There was a band on when me and my son camped, also a couple of food stalls. There was a lovely family friendly atmosphere around the whole campsite, and plenty of friendly dogs too. The staff were very friendly and extremely helpful. There are electric hookup points. I'll definitely be going back.
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Great views and staff was very…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Great views and staff was very helpful, very well maintained site.
Disliked Only dislike was wasn’t much in the onsite shop
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Excellent place to stay 5 mins cycle from cheddar
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Anonymous Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Lots of staff members, all very friendly, helpful and great with the children. Showers and toilet block were cleaned very often. Showers were hot and great quality. Great facilities on site, site shop, coffee shop, place to get cooked breakfast, Bar area, some great food options in the evening. All very reasonably priced. Probably one of the best campsites I've stayed at. Jules and his team have a really lovely place and should be very proud. We'll definitely be back.
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Great time had there
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked The atmosphere was very friendly, lovely lush green grass with wild flowers , double decker bus for alcohol and small food trucks ,short walking distance to brewery which was great,short walk to cheddar village , great place to spend a few days
Disliked We were placed in a field that was a long walk to the toilets although we had a portaloo ,the toilets were a bit dirty but that was due to the amount of people there .
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Highly recommended
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Excellent facilities. Smooth check in. Stayed in Barn Field which was lovely and peaceful. Bar, food pop ups and entertainment
Disliked Busy bank holiday weekend but to be expected. Nothing else to dislike about site
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Good for families, great location to walk into cheddar, chilled.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely staff, lots of toilets and hot showers. Live entertainment and food if you want it. Good size pitch. Great recycling policy. Not too many rules so quite chilled. Great location. Reasonably priced.
Disliked If going on a busy weekend (we went on the 2nd may bank holiday) can take a while to get a pitch if you get there for 2pm. The staff were doing their best but took an hour to get a pitch. Even with lots of showers be prepared to queue on busy times. All the showers and toilets are in the centre so can be a walk if you're on the edge of the site. An adults only field would be great. Just a note not a negative, no WiFi and bad signal in the area.
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Great on site facilities Great location…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Great on site facilities
Great location
Great staff
Disliked Checking in process
Toilets weren’t particularly clean and often ran out of toilet paper 🧻
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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
Local events
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, 23 June 2027 – Wednesday, 23 June 2027)
Glastonbury, Somerset 11 mi
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, 7 August 2026 – Friday, 7 August 2026)
Bristol, Greater Bristol 12.9 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.