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).- 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.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- 16 and 17 year olds must have written parental permission emailed prior to arrival. Music must be turned off at 10pm in the Family Field and 11pm in the Chill-out Field, after-which fireside chatter is fine; singing, screaming and shouting is not. Guests not respecting this rule will be asked to leave. Pets are allowed on the understanding they are not permitted on the furniture in the accommodation units. Campfires are positively encouraged - fire-drums, kindling, logs and lighters delivered to your door every evening for a small charge. Please don't bring your own so the site knows what's being burnt. 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 behaviour bond. The site will contact you 2 weeks before arrival to collect a card payment, which will be returned on condition that: a) We have not had to ask more than once for the group to turn music off at 11 or keep to quiet chatter after. b) Your group has left their pitch clean and all rubbish has either been recycled or taken home.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £30 1 night, 2 adults 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
Calculated area: 96m²
Arrival daysFrom £36 1 night, 2 adults 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
Calculated area: 132m²
Arrival daysFrom £36 1 night, 2 adults 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 2 nights, 2 adults 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 2 nights, 2 adults 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 2 nights, 2 adults plus taxes or fees £126
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Peter Rabbit shepherd's hut
4 people maximum Dimensions: 11.5ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £300 2 nights, 2 adults plus taxes or fees £126
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Reviews
Overall rating from 470 Pitchup.com customers 
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96% would recommend this site to a friend
95% would stay here again
Summer camp vibes…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Summer camp vibes
Recommend to friends Visit again
Friendly staff and excellent site
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Stayed in the adult quiet area, was peaceful, facilities was amazing and the bucket for recycling is a really good touch to keep things tidy and organised
Recommend to friends Visit again
Good but noisy
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Helpful staff, toilets and showers were well maintained.
Disliked The site was too busy for us and despite the 'blurb' saying that peaceful time was from 10pm for the kids site we could still hear them shouting and screaming at 11pm. It looked as though there was some school age kids event on and if we'd have been prewarned we would have gone elsewhere as we wanted a quiet campsite.
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10/10 would highly recommend to anyone
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Customer service was great
All facilities were clean and easy to get to
Site was clean and full of people which is good
The fire pit option is an amazing feature
Disliked Nothing
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Outstanding campsite, facilities that are clean, and friendly staff!
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked What I Liked About the Campsite:
Beautiful Natural Surroundings – The campsite was nestled in a scenic area with trees, wildlife, and great views.
Clean and Well-Maintained Facilities – Bathrooms, showers, and trash areas were clean and regularly maintained.
Spacious Campsites – campsite had plenty of room for tents, chairs, and a campfire without feeling crowded. All pitches were leve.
Peace and Quiet – The environment was peaceful, perfect for relaxation.
Access to Trails and Water – Great hiking trails and a nearby river added to the outdoor fun.
Friendly Staff or Hosts – Campground staff were welcoming and helpful with check-in, firewood, and local info.
Pet-Friendly – It was great being able to bring our dog along for the adventure.
Safe and Family-Friendly – The area felt secure and had plenty of space and activities for kids (although we don’t have any kids)
Fire Pits – Site was well-equipped for cooking, eating, and enjoying campfires.
Facilities - Shop was full of things you may need, pizza and taco food trucks and bacon, sausage and egg baps with coffee every morning available! What more can you ask for? Just round the corner (a 5 min walk) there was a thai and pizza food truck alongside a brewery.
Stargazing at Night – With little light pollution, the night sky was full of stars—absolutely breathtaking!
Disliked No dislikes but if I had to come up with one thing it would be the lack of shade on the pitches as there were only a few trees sheltering some tents.
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Would 100% recommend for anyone
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked The separate fields to keep different groups apart if you have different vibes to others. All the staff really friendly, chatty and welcoming. We brought our dog too and it was perfect for him. Really close to a lot of nice walks, rivers, and a town with restaurants etc. also have pop up food stores on the camping site which is really good food. The showers and toilets are really clean. This is our second time coming here and we will be back!
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Friendly site, very relaxed and dog friendly!
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Very friendly staff, facilities very clean, relaxed campsite with people just enjoying camping. Stayed in noisy field but just usual happy campers. Very dog friendly. Love the recycling bucket. Small shop with essentials. Was able to play guitar. No issues all quiet by 11. Lots of opportunity to have fire delivered. We declined as have puppy but would next time! All good.
Disliked Nothing all good
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Petruth Paddocks is amazing!
Electric grass pitch
Liked Absolutely everything was brilliant! shower blocks and toilets spotless. Fire pits and wood was a great addition. as a group with motorcycles we had a great trip close to cheddar. The staff are amazing helpful and always at hand. The pitches were a great size would definitely return and recommend.
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Friendly staff Spotless showers and toilets…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Friendly staff
Spotless showers and toilets
Recommend to friends Visit again
A wonderful site with plenty of room between pitches
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Everything.
The toilets and shower blocks were always clean.
Food was varied and tasty.
Site was very well kept and staff were extremely helpful snd friendly.
Disliked Nothing
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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
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday 8 August 2025 – Friday 8 August 2025)
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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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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. - 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.