Heal Somerset
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- Wild pop-up site with stunning views on a Somerset rewilding farm
- Stourhead 15 minutes’ drive and Longleat 20 minutes
- Basic off-grid pitches surrounded by wildlife; shops 15 minutes’ drive
If you’d like to give back to the land on your West Country camping holiday, then Heal Somerset is the place for you. At 15 minutes’ drive from Bruton, this is a pop-up site on a rewilding farm, with a wild vibe and spectacular views over Somerset valleys.
The peaceful camping field is neatly mown and there are no numbered pitches, so you can choose where to pitch your tent. It’s a pretty basic setup with a mains water tap and compost loo. There is a shower at the farmhouse nearby, accessible via a lockbox (code provided before arrival), but there is no warden around on site so this really is a full-on wild camping experience.
Once you’re settled in, you can follow mown paths to the rewilding area and see how the land is responding; hopefully you’ll also spot some of the abundant wildlife that now calls it home. For the benefit of that wildlife, dogs are not allowed on site (unless they are assistance dogs).
To preserve the feeling of a retreat in untamed nature, vehicles aren’t allowed on the camping field; it’s a 500-metre walk up a track from the parking area. However, any heavy gear can be dropped off before you park. There is a railway line in the valley, with occasional trains passing through. The sound is brief and train lines make great wildlife corridors, so hopefully it won’t disturb you at all.
Site type
10Opens 6 May
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Guests under the age of 14 are not allowed on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed 6 May to
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No dogs allowed
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Pop-up campsite
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 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 No dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)Location
Heal Somerset
Lower West Barn Farm
Bindon Lane
Frome
Somerset
England
BA11 5HH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.1592°N
2.37805°W
Nearest transport
Coach5.6 mi Market Place
5.6 mi Market Place
7.7 mi Rectory Road
Rail4.5 mi Bruton Rail Station
5.6 mi Frome Rail Station
7.5 mi Castle Cary Rail Station
Ferry22 mi Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing
22.1 mi Prince Street Bridge Ferry Landing
22.1 mi Temple Bridge (Bristol) Ferry Landing
Airport21.3 mi Bristol International Airport
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 a station in Bruton (15 minutes’ drive) if you’re travelling by public transport. The village is home to restaurants and shops as well as Hauser & Wirth Somerset (10 minutes’ walk from the centre). The latter is well-worth a visit for its contemporary art displays; you can tour art installations in the gardens for free. Frome (20 minutes’ drive) has shops and supermarkets as well as concerts and market stalls in the Cheese and Grain events venue.
There’s a lot of history in this corner of Somerset too; you can nose around the handsome Palladian mansion at National Trust-owned Stourhead (15 minutes), and then explore the extensive gardens filled with follies and water features. Perhaps you’d also like to walk up to Alfred’s Tower for stunning views over Somerset and Wiltshire?
Moated Nunney Castle (also 15 minutes) is a romantic medieval ruin that is free to wander. If you have kids with you, combine culture with a family day out at Longleat (20 minutes); take a self-guided look at Longleat House and then move on to spotting lions, giraffes and elephants in the safari park.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clevedon Beach | 28.5 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway | 28.8 mi | Estuary | Poor | Poor | N/A | Poor |
| Berrow North Of Unity Farm | 28.9 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Weston Main | 29 mi | Estuary | Poor | N/A | Poor | N/A |
| Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay | 29.1 mi | Estuary | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Stourhead House and Garden 4.4 mi
Longleat 4.7 mi
Haynes International Motor Museum 11.3 mi
Wells Cathedral 12.1 mi
Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve 12.6 mi
National Trust
Stourhead 4.5 mi
West Pennard Court Barn 11.9 mi
Westwood Manor 12.6 mi
Prior Park Landscape Garden 14.2 mi
Lytes Cary Manor 15.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
MARSTON HOUSE 3.4 mi
Tytherington - Trudoxhill - Macmillan Way South 3.8 mi
STOURHEAD 3.8 mi
Maiden Bradley - Forest Road - Gare Hill 4.1 mi
THE CHANTRY 4.2 mi
Local events
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, 23 June 2027 – Wednesday, 23 June 2027)
Glastonbury, Somerset 9 mi
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, 7 August 2026 – Friday, 7 August 2026)
Bristol, Greater Bristol 23.3 mi
- Summer Solstice at Stonehenge (Sunday, 21 June 2026 – Sunday, 21 June 2026)
Salisbury, Wiltshire 23.9 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Heal Somerset have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Heal Somerset dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Heal Somerset? There’s a station in Bruton (15 minutes’ drive) if you’re travelling by public transport. The village is home to restaurants and shops as well as Hauser & Wirth Somerset (10 minutes’ walk … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Heal Somerset?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Heal Somerset? From £36 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.