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General
- Small and friendly site at the top of the Mendips
- Three miles from Cheddar and within walking distance of several pubs
- Surrounded by woodland: look out for deer, badgers, foxes and buzzards
Small, simple, in a wildlife haven, welcoming families and well-behaved dogs, surrounded by all sorts of activities, and on the Mendip Pub Trail – how many hurrahs could you give The Batch Campsite? (Quite a few more, it turns out – it's only three miles from splendid Cheddar.)
The Batch is rightly popular with wild camping and quiet holiday types, who come for its scenic location (especially fine at sunset), its closeness to Cheddar and the things to do nearby such as hiking, mountain biking, climbing and caving… It's surrounded by woodland, so watch out for deer, badgers and buzzards too.
The site is on the end of a bumpy unadopted private road at the top of the Mendips and has been deliberately set up in simple style so that guests can experience a wild camping vibe in a safe space.
Campfires are allowed – naturally – and Tim and team can help you fire one up for cooking if you need a hand. The team can also provide a range of local produce to cook up your own meals including trout, sausages, bacon, eggs, ribs, cheese and cider (all from within a three-mile radius): let them know when you arrive or drop them a note in the Special requests box after booking.
And yet more hurrahs: The Batch is within easy walking distance of several Somerset pubs, all pulling gallons of local beers and ciders alongside some dishing up some right good pub food. Most of the neighbouring farms make their own cider, but you can also walk down to the Thatchers cider farm.
The Batch facilities include a toilet block, fridge-freezer and a washing-up area; please note that showers aren't currently available for wild camping guests.
Open from 29/03/2024 to 02/11/2024
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
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).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Reception is unmanned after 9 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.
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Max. persons: 10 x
Pitch size: Avg 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 6 x
Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Reviews
Realy beautiful place to stay at the top of the … Christopher E.Confirmed
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Plenty of space, good views and hospitable host. There are … Lance C.Confirmed
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So glad you all had a good time. Thank you for a lovely review. See you again. |
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100% Recommend Ben H.Confirmed
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Thank you. Glad you had a good time! |
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WE do make it clear on all the websites we use that this is "almost wild camping". I'm sorry your friends were unaware we use caravan style toilets. We'll try and make sure it's more obvious in our descriptions. |
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Nice little site with lovely views. Nice pubs nearby. Close … kirstie D.Confirmed
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Thank you. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Take it slowly on the road, just like when you arrive. |
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Back to bare basics. Suzanne P.Confirmed
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Just to add a couple of points. We are "almost wild camping" not wild camping - we have simple toilets, solar showers, drinking water, firepits and logs for all. Loving the toilet photos! WE are actually quite nice and safe. |
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Excellent site Jordan W.Confirmed
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Thank you. Glad you had a great stay, |
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Fantastic spot, peaceful with great views Joseph L.Confirmed
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Thank you. Glad you liked the peace and quiet. |
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Had a lovely time, the view was spectacular and enjoyed … Chris P.Confirmed
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Thank you, So pleased for your dog, too. |
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 pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Local produce
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Forest
Gastronomic delight
Lake and/or mountain
Leave the car at home
Luxury
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Communal fridge
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No hot water
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Farm
Tiny (1-10 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
Sailing nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Airport Terminal
— 5.5 miles
Summer Lane — 5.5 miles
Summer Lane — 5.6 miles
- Train stations
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Yatton Rail Station
— 4.5 miles
Worle Rail Station — 5.2 miles
Weston Milton Rail Station — 6.3 miles
- Ferry ports
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Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour
— 8.3 miles
Clevedon Pier — 8.5 miles
Nova Scotia Ferry Landing — 11.4 miles
- Airports
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Bristol International Airport
— 5.6 miles
Cardiff International Airport — 23.8 miles
From Bristol and Bristol airport take the A38 heading south up to a crossroads with A368 in Churchill (Murphy's chip shop). Turn right on to the A368 and drive for approximately 400m. Take the left at Nelson's Arms pub onto Skinners Lane. Drive for 400m and then take the right hand fork by the Crown pub onto The Batch. Continue up this steep unmade road until you come to the top of the hill. Wood View and The Batch Campsite is on the right.
From M5, take the junction for Weston Super Mare and turn onto the A370 towards Congresbury and Bristol. After 4 miles, in Congresbury, turn right onto the B3133 signposted Langford. Follow this road until you come to a junction with the A38 in Langford. Turn right onto the A38 and continue as indicated above.
Local attractions
The small farm of The Batch Campsite is between a National Trust woodland and a Bronze Age settlement: you might already have heard that this part of Somerset is fairly historic… Cheese, gorge, caves and climbing are three miles away over the hill at Cheddar and Tim and co can provide instruction if you want to tackle any Cheddar or Mendip caving or climbing.
It's full-on walking and hiking land here too, around the gorge and hills, the area's cider farms or the Mendip Way's 50 miles over the Mendip Hills from Weston-super-Mare to Frome. The Mendip Pub or Butcombe Trail is an agreeably scenic totter along 45 miles connecting six pubs owned by Butcombe Brewery and through Priddy, Axbridge, Bleadon, Rowberrow and Compton Martin.
Yet more attraction and activity hurrahs are in the area, like seaside days at Weston-super-Mare, heritage at Wells Cathedral, Glastonbury Tor and medieval Axbridge, or a whizz down the slopes at the Avon Ski Centre.
Must see
- Cheddar Caves & Gorge (3.5 miles)
- Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill (8.9 miles)
- Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve (9.6 miles)
National Trust
- King John's Hunting Lodge (3.0 miles)
- Clevedon Court (7.8 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
Camping and touring | ||
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Arrive: | 1 p.m. – | Anytime |
Depart by: | Anytime | |
On-site accommodation | ||
Arrive: | 3 p.m. – | 8 p.m. |
Depart by: | 10:30 a.m. |
The Batch Campsite cancellation policy
No refunds within 2 weeks of arrival date.
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
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. The Batch Campsite will debit the balance from your card 30 days before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 30 days then the balance will be taken immediately.
You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.
Payment methods accepted on the park
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Cheque
PayPal
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does The Batch Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Batch Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Batch Campsite? The small farm of The Batch Campsite is between a National Trust woodland and a Bronze Age settlement: you might already have heard that this part of Somerset is fairly historic… Cheese, … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Batch Campsite?
Camping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: Anytime On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Batch Campsite? From £16 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.
Glad you had a good time despite the rain. To be fair the portapotties are rarely an issue and blend in with our almost off grid and almost wild camping vibe. Hope to see you again.