The Heart of Exmoor
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- 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
Site type
13
3
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- 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.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- 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.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 18 Jul to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass campervan pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £20 1 night, 2 adults
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Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £20 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Overall rating from 18 Pitchup.com customers 
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100% would recommend this site to a friend
94% would stay here again
Beautiful campsite with breathtaking views.
Non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked This is the most fantastic campsite. Its nearly wild camping and yet everything you need is there and the views are amazing. If I lived closer I would be there every weekend!
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From the manager: I am so pleased that you enjoyed the campsite, we are regular nearly wild campers and it's exactly how we love to camp.
Quiet, clean and beautiful.
Non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked A beautiful site, so peaceful and stunning views. A huge amount of walks from the site perfect for our dog. The water and toilet was kept clean and worked well. Firewood availible for £5.
Disliked Nothing.
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From the manager: The you for your review, just the way we want campers to enjoy our site, we are so please you had a lovely time.
Really great location great access to good walks and pubs!…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Really great location great access to good walks and pubs!
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From the manager: So pleased you enjoyed our campsite and really got to enjoy everything on offer in walking distance during your stay. Thank you for your review.
Fantastic, relaxing haven!
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Absolutely awesome site! So peaceful! Lovely clean composting loo. Well off the beaten track - we were glad we were in a Land Rover! Walks from the site, far reaching views, dark starry skies…❤️
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From the manager: So pleased you got to enjoy everything at the site, most of our campers arrive by car or camper with no issues, but we have had a recent surge in land-rover users, which is great to see :) Thank you for your photos - I love seeing the highland cattle from the moor next to the campsite.
Nice basic campsite. Great scenery. The host was really friendly and helpful.…
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Liked Nice basic campsite. Great scenery. The host was really friendly and helpful. Nice start to our trip. Thank you
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From the manager: Thank you for your review, I'm so pleased you enjoyed the site and I hope the rest of your trip went well.
Silenzioso, bagni e docce puliti.…
Non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked Silenzioso, bagni e docce puliti.
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From the manager: Thank you for saying that our campsite is quiet and the toilets were clean :)
Lovely site, location was wonderful. Very clean and easy to use. Really…
Non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked Lovely site, location was wonderful. Very clean and easy to use. Really relaxing and relaxed. As camping should be! 100% will return.
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From the manager: Thank you for staying with us, we're so pleased that you had a relaxing time :)
A great location - simple, quiet & affordable. The dark skies were an…
Non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked A great location - simple, quiet & affordable.
The dark skies were an absolute wonder.
Easy to walk down to Exford for pub/food.
Basic facilities - compost loo was absolutely fine. No shower but no issue.
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From the manager: Thank you for your comments, we are so happy that you were able to enjoy the wonderful dark skies!
If you want to get away from everyone and everything for a…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked If you want to get away from everyone and everything for a few days and outdoors with nature, I highly recommend this campsite! It's so quiet, not busy, in the middle of nowhere with amazing views (if you are lucky with the weather!) The weather wasn't great while we were there, so, unfortunately we didn't get to see the night sky, but it was worth staying just for the peace. The owners are lovely chatty people and thankfully, the compost toilets are kept spotless and don't smell at all. Plenty of room to put your tent up too.
Disliked The weather, but can't be helped of course!
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From the manager: Thank you so much for taking the time to write a detailed review, I'm so happy that you enjoyed the campsite, your words mimic how I envisage the campsite, which makes me very happy :)
Great campsite, nice and quiet with great location on the moor…
Non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked Great campsite, nice and quiet with great location on the moor
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From the manager: Thanks for being one of the first people to stay at The Heart of Exmoor this season, it was great to meet you. Serena.
Features
Pop-up campsite
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 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 Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
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 nearbyLocation
The Heart of Exmoor
Coombe Farm
Exford
Somerset
England
TA24 7QQ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.15088°N
3.63629°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porlock Weir | 4.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Minehead Terminus | 8.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Dunster North West | 9.3 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Good |
| Lynmouth | 9.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Blue Anchor West | 10.4 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 24 mi
The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 26 mi
RHS Garden Rosemoor 26.1 mi
St Fagans: National History Museum 28 mi
Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 29.9 mi
National Trust
Holnicote Estate 4.9 mi
Dunster Working Watermill 8.4 mi
Dunster Castle 8.5 mi
Watersmeet 8.7 mi
Heddon Valley 13.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
EXMOOR 0.9 mi
Withypool - Tarr Steps - Knaplock 3.1 mi
Webbers Post - Brockwell - Dunkery Breacon - Stoke Pero 3.7 mi
Simonsbath - Picked Stone - River Barle Valley - Simonsbath 5.1 mi
Lorna Doone Country: Malmsmead - Badgeworthy Water - Malmsmead 6.1 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 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.