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Petruth Paddocks: Peaceful sunny day

General

  • 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

Want to get away from it all, chill out and do some free-range camping? Check out Petruth Paddocks.

Jules and the team have made it their mission to ensure all guests have a seriously laidback time: you won’t find overly zealous wardens prowling about here, and open fires are positively encouraged – fire drums, kindling, logs and lighters can be delivered to your door every evening for a small charge. (Please don't bring your own wood, as the team need to know what's being burnt on site.)

Take the Strawberry Line by foot or bike for half an hour from the Petruth Paddocks gate to arrive at Cheddar Gorge, or continue on and take the old railway line path to Yatton, where trains hauled strawberries from the slopes of Cheddar to the early morning markets in east London over half a century ago. The bottom gate of the site goes directly to the Somerset Levels and there are marked walking and nature trails all around from Cheddar Gorge.

The site has stunning views overlooking the Mendip Hills in one direction and towards the Somerset Levels in the other. There’s loads of open space for the kids to run about in, get to know other and make new friends; Jules often gives trailer rides to kids at weekends too and farm tours can be arranged depending on guest numbers.

Bathroom facilities (with modern individual toilet and shower cubicles – and lots of them too) have been highly praised by previous guests, and the piping hot high-pressure showers, well-maintained toilets and washing-up sinks are all cleaned twice a day. The team operate a strict recycling policy: guests are asked to bring five rubbish sacks and the Petruth staff will explain their system when you arrive.

Petruth Paddocks welcomes families, singles, couples and groups. Well-behaved dogs of all shapes and sizes are welcome... as long as they come with well-behaved owners who pick up after them...

Food and coffee are served throughout the day on weekends, every day throughout the school holidays.

Please note

A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

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.

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

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).

If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

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.

Electricity is metered on site at £0.40 per kWh and must be paid at check-out.


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9.6

Overall rating based on 325 reviews

 

97% would recommend this site to a friend.

95% would stay here again.

  58% described as Peaceful ?

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Great spot, good facilities.21/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomSusan H.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Non-electric grass pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Great site, lots of space and plenty of options to have a pick of your pitch.
    Facilities really good - nice and clean and plenty of loos and showers available. Little shop on site. Food vans were good, food a little pricey but tasted nice.
    Footpath directly from site into town.
    Staff helpful, welcoming and friendly.

    Disliked: 

    Similar to many places, but off-lead dogs roaming and winding up my dog (who was always on a lead or tethered).

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Excellent site, great organization and facilities were perfect for us17/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomDanielle W.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Non-electric grass pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Staff
    Facilities were great
    The fire pits
    Open space for kids with the play area
    Walking distance to many attractions

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5 stars!!17/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomMike T.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Electric optional grass pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Fantastic site, great location as a base for exploring the local area, lovely shower and toilet facilities, food bar is really handy
    Very welcoming friendly staff
    We will definitely be coming back next year

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Perfect camping trip!17/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomGemma C.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Electric optional grass pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    It was an amazing site, everyone so friendly and helpful! The young boys that work there work so hard and they keep everything spotless! The washing and toilet facilities were so clean! It’s in a great location for the gorges/caves and also around a lot of beautiful places !! Everyone we met was so friendly we will definitely be back! Xx

    Disliked: 

    Nothing at all to complain about

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Excellent site, friendly staff, clean and good facilities11/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomMollie M.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Non-electric grass pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Relaxed atmosphere
    I’ve cream man, food available, fire pits available

    Disliked: 

    Distance to toilets a bit far, would be good to have more around the site

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Great Site, Great Value10/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomKerry A.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Non-electric grass pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    The facilities are great, powerful, hot showers. Plenty of toilets, showers and pot washes for everyone. Great check in procedure, staff are fab. Lots of space on site. The breakfast van and dinner van is great if needed (I didn’t use it but it smelt great!) I stayed in the adults only quiet field, although it wasn’t that quiet with a screaming baby next to me! 15 min walk into cheddar itself, 1hr walked around the reservoir to beautiful Axbridge. Good site and good value.

    Disliked: 

    If you have a designated adults only quiet field then it should be just that. Hard to police though I’m sure.

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I liked everything about this campsite: the facilities, pitches, superb …18/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomSarah M.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Electric optional grass pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    I liked everything about this campsite: the facilities, pitches, superb shower and toilet blocks, well-stocked shop (especially the beer fridge), incredibly friendly, helpful staff, the location and footpath through to the town, checkout time - everything! I also appreciate the way you can see the way the owners have developed and continue to develop the site.

    I came back again for another night on my way back.

    Disliked: 

From the manager...

Thank you, Sarah - that's made our day :)

We've got more plans for next year (more trees and wild play areas for the children) so hope you'll be back to enjoy the results!

Go well

Jules and the team

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Would stay here again11/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomDuncan C.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Electric optional grass pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Everything - welcome, facilities, spacious pitch.

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Great site, good location for walking Cheddar Gorge10/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomLouise O.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Electric optional grass pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Really great site, spacious pitch, facilities were clean & very friendly staff. Food on Friday night from the food van was good. Short walk into cheddar where we did the 4 mile national trust cliff top walk which we loved. Good place for a short camping break.

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Absolutely brilliant place13/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomKarin L.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Electric optional grass pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Absolutely brilliant place

    Disliked: 

    Nothing

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Features

Coronavirus

Capacity reduced to increase social distancing

Check-in: contactless (in person)

Check-in: one group at a time

Deep cleaning of accommodation units between guests

Disinfectant sprays and wipes provided

Distance markers in shared facilities

Extra toilet/shower facilities available

Hand sanitising stations

More frequent emptying of bins

No cash accepted on site

Removal of soft furnishings (e.g. decorative cushions)

Shared spaces: daily deep cleaning

Shared spaces: more frequent cleaning

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

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

Tents for hire

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

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 nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers

Seasonal pitches

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

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  • Labourham Drove, Cheddar, Somerset, England, BS27 3XW
  • Timezone Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)   GPS 51.2679°N 2.7728°W

Nearest transport

Coach stations
Wells Bus Station — 6.7 miles
Airport Terminal — 8.6 miles
Glastonbury Town Hall — 8.7 miles
Train stations
Worle Rail Station — 8.6 miles
Yatton Rail Station — 8.8 miles
Weston Milton Rail Station — 9.2 miles
Ferry ports
Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour — 11.0 miles
Clevedon Pier — 12.8 miles
Bridgwater Ferry Terminal — 12.9 miles
Airports
Bristol International Airport — 8.6 miles
Cardiff International Airport — 26.1 miles

Directions


Use postcode BS27 3XW for your satnav but please stop following it and start following the directions below when you are a couple of miles away - that way you'll not end up on an unmade road or on the site drive.

If you are approaching Cheddar from the west, and you are towing a caravan or driving a large motorhome, then please exit the M5 motorway at junction 22, not 21.

Travel along the A371 through the centre of Cheddar village. You will pass Tesco on your right and the Bath Arms on your left. Continue on this road passing St Andrew's Church followed by Cheddar Football Club on your right. After a further 250 yards, take a right turn off the A371 into Labourham Way. Take an immediate left, slow to walking pace and you’ll see our large sign in front of you – simply take a sharp left through the gateway and follow the track into the carpark.

If you are approaching Cheddar from the east, and you are towing a caravan or driving a large motorhome on the B3135, please do not turn left signposted Gliding Club, but continue down the Gorge.

Travel along the A371 through Draycott. You will pass the Cheddar Garden Centre and the Kart track followed by a nasty S bend. On exiting the bend, take an immediate left off the A371 at the "Welcome to Cheddar" sign into Labourham Way then another immediate left, slow to walking pace and you’ll see our large sign in front of you – simply take a sharp left through the gateway and follow the track into the carpark.

Public transport: The bus stop is just a 10 minute walk away and will take to you either Weston Super Mare or Yatton train stations within an hour.

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

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. Walk a bit further on a Sunday morning and you’ll come to Cheddar Car Boot and Market (10 minutes), with a lakeside setting and lots of bric-à-brac to browse.

Cheddar itself is a 10-minute meander along the Strawberry Line footpath, crossing the Cheddar Yeo river into the village, where there’s a posh pub (all the more reason to leave the car behind), a butcher, baker and supermarkets. A few more minutes’ stroll gets you to Kings Fitness and Leisure with a pool (handy for rainy days), Ocean Adventures Soft Play and sailing on the reservoir.

Cheddar Gorge and Caves is a 20-minute amble from your door and is home to restaurants, a cheese factory, a cider mill and souvenir shops, as well as caverns and tunnels running deep under the Mendip Hills.

A short car journey takes you to Wookey Hole Caves (15 minutes’ drive), with spectacular subterranean caverns and family entertainment like pirate ships and dinosaur trails. Wells (20 minutes) is the smallest city in England and has a landmark cathedral and a medieval bishop’s palace in moated gardens.

Within half an hour’s drive you have a choice of sandy beaches: Weston-super-Mare, Burnham-on-Sea and Berrow, and at Mendip Activity Centre (20 minutes) you can learn to ski, go twilight tobogganing or play golf-frisbee on woodland trails.

Must see

  • Cheddar Caves & Gorge (1.0 miles)
  • Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill (5.2 miles)
  • Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve (6.1 miles)

National Trust

  • King John's Hunting Lodge (2.4 miles)
  • West Pennard Court Barn (10.9 miles)

Cycle routes

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

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel.

Policies

Permitted arrival/departure time

Camping and touring
Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
Depart by:  12 p.m.

Petruth Paddocks cancellation policy

No refunds within 2 weeks of arrival date.

All cancellations will be refunded in accordance with the following terms:
• For any cancellations made more than 28 days before date of arrival 80% of the balance paid will be refunded.
• For any cancellations made less than 28 days but more than 14 days before date of arrival 50% of the balance paid will be refunded.

On the campsite please note that there will be no refund if you reduce the number of people.

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

If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.

Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.

Payment

Petruth Paddocks will debit the full amount from your card immediately. This includes a 15% non-refundable deposit.

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  • 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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • 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. Check prices and availability

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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.

Electricity is metered on site at £0.40 per kWh and must be paid at check-out.

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