Bowdens Crest Caravan and Camping Park

View prices & book 8.8 73 reviews
View from the site
View from the site
Pitches on site
View from the bar/bistro seating area
Dog walking field, with footpath into acres of mature woodland, leading to the river parrett
Spring nature
Across the levels to the quantocks
Exterior
View from the camping pod
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Pitches on site
View from the bar/bistro seating area
Dog walking field, with footpath into acres of mature woodland, leading to the river parrett

  • Adults-only site with a woodland above the Somerset Levels
  • Half an hour's drive from Glastonbury and 40 minutes from Wells
  • Fitness centre on site; local street food trucks on weekends
Phew, what a view… adults-only Bowdens Crest Caravan and Camping Park overlooks the Somerset Levels and its moors, as well as the Quantock and Blackdown Hills, the river Parrett and the Vale of Taunton Deane, stretching out towards Brendon Hill and Exmoor. Over 30 miles of Somerset surroundings can be seen from here on a clear day, all the way to Minehead. The site covers nine and a half acres of natural woodland and elevated land, set on white lias stone with an eight-inch soil top (rock pegs are recommended for tents). Local street food trucks pay the site a visit on weekends, so grab some hot food to take back to your pitch. On-site amenities include chemical disposal and a well-maintained toilet and shower block with separate ladies’ and gents’ sections, and an accessible shower room. Washing-up sinks with free hot water are also available. There is also an on-site fitness centre where you can keep fit while on holiday. The small town of Langport is about a mile and a half away. It's half an hour's drive from the site to Glastonbury or 40 minutes to Wells.

Site type

Tent pitches 9
Touring caravan pitches 6
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open all year
Opens
Please note

Admission

  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

  • Reception is unmanned after 6 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.

Vehicles

  • Units longer than 9 metres are not allowed.
  • Guests can stay for holiday purposes only. Due to contractual reasons lodge and seasonal caravan owners may have grandchildren on site. The pub/bar is closed.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

8.8

Overall rating from 73 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Spectacular scenery

84% would recommend this site to a friend

81% would stay here again

What customers say

Reviewers consistently praise the beautiful views, friendly atmosphere, and clean facilities, particularly the shower blocks. Stan, the manager, is frequently mentioned for his welcoming and helpful nature. The on-site bar is a popular feature, though its opening times and food availability have sometimes been inconsistent. Some guests noted issues with noise from dogs or residents, and a few found the site less suited for tourers than for seasonal pitches. The site is generally described as peaceful, with spacious pitches. Manager comments indicate proactive improvements to safety with steps and efforts to clarify site rules regarding children.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 18/08/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

All in all a fine little site in need of TLC

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked The view was outstanding and a friendly owner. Showers are clean and tidy.

Disliked We booked because of the bar but were told after booking it was closed due to staffing issues. It is clear the bar has been shut for some time. No food trucks either as advertised. Very hot weekends
Zero shade available. Facilities in need of maintenance

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great welcome Lovely clean site Beautiful scenery…

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Great welcome
Lovely clean site
Beautiful scenery and views

Recommend to friends Visit again

Bar not open no food truck disappointed

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Friendly clean safe

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely views, gutted facilities weren't what was expected for price.

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Very friendly welcome to the park, shown where toilet block (very clean), bins and pitches were located.Brilliant views, and spacious pitches.

Disliked Don't want to do this, but was very disappointed that both the bar and bistro were closed all of the weekend, and no shop on site, as advertised.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very disappointed was no bar or food truck as stated on their website

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5 out of 10
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Tracey C. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Area. Dog walking field. The view.

Disliked No bar. No food truck

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would stay again

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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very friendly welcome

Disliked Bar wasnt open
Nearby dog kept me awake all night due to distressed howling

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very friendly place with amazing view.

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9 out of 10
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Value for money
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Anonymous

Camping pod

Liked Bowdens is a very friendly, clean, and quiet place to stay, and the view across the valley is stunning. Stayed in the Pods, which were surprisingly comfortable. The pods have 2 outside chairs, picnic table & bbq outside, and lighting, electric sockets with usb & small kettle inside which was a nice bonus.

Disliked Bar was closed

Recommend to friends Visit again

Free freezer facility, clean shower and…

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Clare H. 4 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Free freezer facility, clean shower and toilet block, quiet site, friendly manager. We were visiting to go to Eli's pub and this was the nearest place to stay.

Disliked Door on the actual shower (not just the cubicle) will stop the water spraying out

Recommend to friends Visit again

Terrific location overlooking the Somerset Levels, Friendly…

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Martin Z. 1 review

Camping pod

Liked Terrific location overlooking the Somerset Levels,
Friendly and knowledgeable owners.
I recommend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Beautiful setting, friendly welcome, very clean facilities, good spaced pitches, well kept site. Excellent - we recommend!

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Adults only

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 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Bowdens Crest Caravan and Camping Park

Bowdens

Langport

Somerset

England

TA10 0DD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.05613°N
2.83725°W

Route directions

The postcode is shared with the site's neighbours: please travel 100 yards further up to get to the entrance.

Nearest transport

Coach
6.5 mi Crispin Hall
6.5 mi The Library
8.1 mi Glastonbury Town Hall
Rail
8.3 mi Bridgwater Rail Station
11.8 mi Taunton Rail Station
12.4 mi Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station
Ferry
9 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
21.4 mi Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour
26.8 mi Clevedon Pier
Airport
23.5 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

The best of Somerset is close to hand from Bowdens Crest, such as witch hunting at Wookey Hole Caves, striding around the Quantock Hills, Blackdown Hills and the Somerset Levels, exploring the subterranean sights of Cheddar Caves, or, for the more modern, happily spending holiday money at Clarks Village in nearby Street. Glastonbury is about 12 miles away; these days it’s probably better known for its famous fest nearby, but a more peaceful time can be had around Glastonbury Abbey, which has stood on this site since the seventh century and which may – just possibly – be King Arthur’s Avalon where the mighty Excalibur was forged (Arthur and Queen Guinevere are purportedly buried here.) The ‘holy hill’ of Glastonbury Tor, home to Gwyn ap Nudd or the King of the Fairies, is another legendary local highlight to trek to: Somerset picnics taste super at the base of St Michael’s Tower, accompanied by tasty views of the Somerset Levels, Wiltshire, Dorset and over to Wales. Tiny Wells, about 20 miles away, is well worth a visit too: once there, see the show caves at the Wookey Hole Caves on the edge of the Mendip Hills. Another seven or so miles north-west and on the south side of the Mendips, spectacular Cheddar is worth at least a day to see the most of Cheddar Gorge and Cheddar Caves, where you can stick to sightseeing or be a bit more adventurous caving or rock climbing. Outdoor options in the area include hiring a bike and pedalling off from Langport Visitor Centre into the Somerset countryside, fishing on the River Parrett and around Bridgwater, Somerton and Taunton, or sea fishing for Dover sole and bass from the beach at Burnham-on-Sea.

Food and drink

  • Happy Garden 1.3 mi
  • Peking House 4.5 mi
  • Tony's Fish & Chips 4.5 mi
  • Spice Gallery 4.7 mi
  • 28 Market Place 4.8 mi
  • Market Bar & Bistro 4.8 mi
  • The Rusty Axe 5.3 mi

Parks and play

  • Etsome Memorial Garden 4.4 mi
  • Fivehead Village Hall Playground 5.5 mi

Public transport

  • Primary School 1.2 mi
  • One Stop Stores 2.7 mi
  • Woodhill Turn 3.7 mi
  • Meadow Close 3.8 mi
  • Meadow Close 3.8 mi
  • Somerton RFC 3.9 mi
  • Somerton RFC 3.9 mi
  • Gassons Lane 4.1 mi
  • Gassons Lane 4.1 mi
  • Russet Road 4.2 mi

Groceries

  • Tesco 1.2 mi
  • Londis 4.4 mi
  • Co-op Food 4.7 mi
  • Lidl 6 mi
  • The Food Warehouse 6.1 mi
  • Sainsbury's 6.1 mi

Family days out

  • Etsome Memorial Garden 4.4 mi
  • Fivehead Village Hall Playground 5.5 mi

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Must see

Clarks Village 6.5 mi

Glastonbury Abbey 8.2 mi

Glastonbury Tor 8.6 mi

Montacute House 9 mi

Fleet Air Arm Museum 9 mi

National Trust

Stembridge Tower Mill 1.3 mi

Priest's House 2.6 mi

Barrington Court 6.7 mi

Lytes Cary Manor 7.3 mi

Tintinhull Garden 7.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Battle of Langport, 1645 1.9 mi

BURTON PYNSENT 3.5 mi

WEST SEDGEMOOR (INDICATIVE BOUNDARY ONLY) 3.5 mi

GREYLAKE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 31/03/2003) 4.2 mi

Battle of Sedgemoor, 1685 5.8 mi

Local events

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, 23 June 2027 – Wednesday, 23 June 2027)

    Glastonbury, Somerset 13 mi

  • Beautiful Days (Friday, 21 August 2026 – Friday, 21 August 2026)

    Ottery St Mary, Devon 28.1 mi

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, 5 September 2026 – Saturday, 5 September 2026)

    Dorchester, Dorset 29.2 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 Bowdens Crest Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bowdens Crest Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bowdens Crest Caravan and Camping Park? The best of Somerset is close to hand from Bowdens Crest, such as witch hunting at Wookey Hole Caves, striding around the Quantock Hills, Blackdown Hills and the Somerset Levels, exploring the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bowdens Crest Caravan and Camping Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bowdens Crest Caravan and Camping Park? From £29.25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.