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General
- Wild pop-up site with spectacular views over Exmoor National Park
- A five-minute walk to open moorland; 25 minutes’ drive to Porlock
- Quiet, no-frills hilltop pitches in an International Dark Sky Reserve
Seeking walking, cycling and wild-camping adventures in Exmoor National Park? Thumbs up for The Heart of Exmoor, a Somerset base with direct access to the moor and simple facilities on site. From your hilltop pitch, you can plan your holiday adventures while contemplating spectacular views of Winsford Hill and Withypool Common.
The back-to-basics site is spacious and peaceful, with basic amenities including portaloos, cold water and recycling bins (but please try to take trash home with you). After you’ve made friends with the farm animals, let the kids mess around in streams or walk your dogs across hilly fields. And even if you're out and about all day, save energy for later so you don’t miss the chance to check out the Milky Way on clear nights.
If you’re low on supplies, wander down to Exford (five minutes’ walk) to raid the local store, pop into a tea room for scones and cream, or sip a pint outside a pub overlooking the village green – it’s the starting point of many local walks, including a circular route around Room Hill (keep any eye out and you’ll spot the campsite in the distance).
Back on site, a two-mile hike leads across the moor to Dunkery Beacon, the highest point in the national park, where in good weather you can see for more than 80 miles. Along the way, look out for grazing Exmoor ponies and Highland cows as well as birds of prey circling above.
Open from 02/08/2023 to 29/08/2023
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Please note that there is only spring water available and it has not tested as drinking water.
Campfires are permitted but must be on a raised firepit and not dug into the ground. Firewood is available for an additional cost.
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Max. persons: 8 x
One Campervan allowed per pitch
Pitch size : unlimited
Ground type: Grass
Bring a gazebo
Max. persons: 8 x
One Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size : unlimited
Ground type: Grass
Reviews
As described, no frill campsite
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Terrific pop-up site near one of the highest points in Exmoor
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The scenery was stunning and so peace ful. Excellent directions …
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Thank you for taking the time to write a review. It was lovely to meet you and talk of your adventures in your van and with your paddle board. At £13 for a solo traveller I had been told we were one of the cheapest around. We have provided a campsite which we love to camp in ourselves and many people have enjoyed this year - very back to basics so you can really enjoy your surroundings. As stated on our page we provide a compost toilet, water and bins, as well as logs for sale. I try my utmost to ensure everything is clean and well stocked. I love to catch up with campers and spend a substantial amount of time each evening learning about their stories and giving advice on the local area. |
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As good an almost wild camping spot as you can get.
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It was great to meet you, very jealous of your plans this weekend, hope you have a great time! |
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We're really pleased you liked our campsite, we look forward to see you again. |
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Absolutely stunning location, back to basic remote but very clean
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Hey, thanks for taking the time to write a review. It was great to meet you and your family, have a fab time during the rest of your travels. Serena |
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Great site with fantastic views. Good value for money.
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It was great to meet you and hear of your adventures past and present. I hope you had a fab drive home on your bike. Thanks for the picture as well. |
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Great gem of a site, with amazing views
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Great to meet you both, it was great to hear that you'd managed to fit in enjoying the village as well as the views from Dunkery. The stars during your visit were amazing, I enjoyed them down at the farm! |
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Amazing site, clean, quiet and fantastic views
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It was lovely to meet you as you were walking back from an evening meal, I hope you had a great nights sleep ready for the final part of your cycling holiday :) |
Features
Coronavirus
Check-in: self check-in (unattended)
Hand sanitising stations
Shared spaces: daily deep cleaning
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
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portaloo
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
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No hot water
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Farm
Pop-up campsite
Small (11-25 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sailing nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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The Parade
— 7.8 miles
Butlins — 8.5 miles
The Square — 12.6 miles
- Train stations
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Umberleigh Rail Station
— 18.5 miles
Kings Nympton Rail Station — 18.9 miles
Llantwit Major Rail Station — 19.1 miles
- Ferry ports
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Minehead Harbour
— 8.3 miles
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing — 21.0 miles
Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal — 23.3 miles
- Airports
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Cardiff International Airport
— 21.4 miles
Unless you are walking or cycling, please don’t access the site via Combe Lane, which is a no-through road from Exford.
Instead, at Exford, turn off the B3224 onto Park Street towards Porlock. Follow this road out of the village and near the top of the hill cross the cattle grid at Hillhead Cross. Take the immediate right, signposted Luccombe. The campsite is the next right turn.
Local attractions
Exmoor is criss-crossed with hundreds of miles of bridleways for traffic-free walking and cycling. If you’re travelling with kids, try the family walk from the ancient clapper bridge at Tarr Steps (20 minutes' drive), which leads through woodland along the Barle river, explore the moors on horseback (20 minutes), or on guided safaris in a four wheel drive.
All that sound like too much activity? Try out your falconry skills while handling birds of prey at North Devon Hawk Walks (15 minutes), or attend keeper talks and spot rare black leopards at Exmoor Zoo (half an hour). Most kids are also keen to see the creepy-crawlies at Tropiquaria Wildlife Park (35 minutes).
The nearest beach is at Porlock Weir (25 minutes), a shingle stretch where you can also pick up the South West Coast Path for strolls along clifftops. Further up Somerset’s north coast, you can take a dip in the Bristol Channel, go deep-sea fishing and try out numerous watersports – from surfing to coasteering – at seaside towns like Minehead (25 minutes) and Blue Anchor (45 minutes).
Must see
- Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (24.0 miles)
- The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens (26.0 miles)
- RHS Garden Rosemoor (26.1 miles)
National Trust
- Holnicote Estate (4.9 miles)
- Dunster Working Watermill (8.4 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: | Anytime – | Anytime |
| Depart by: | Anytime | |
The Heart of Exmoor cancellation policy
No refunds within 1 week of arrival date.
Bookings cannot be amended within 3 day(s) of arrival.
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
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. The Heart of Exmoor will debit the balance from your card 1 week before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 1 week then the balance will be taken immediately.
Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the site is able to relet your unit/pitch.
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
CashTerms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does The Heart of Exmoor have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Heart of Exmoor dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Heart of Exmoor? Exmoor is criss-crossed with hundreds of miles of bridleways for traffic-free walking and cycling. If you’re travelling with kids, try the family walk from the ancient clapper bridge at Tarr Steps (20 … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Heart of Exmoor?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at The Heart of Exmoor? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
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It was lovely to meet you and your dogs! We've had lots of really positive comments about the compost toilet so I'm sorry you disliked it, thank you for your comment.
Serena