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General
- Above the Somerset Levels with stunning views over 30 miles
- 12 miles from Glastonbury and seven from Wells
- Bar and restaurant on site with a wide range of options
Phew, what a view… the outlook from Bowdens Crest Caravan and Camping Park takes in the smashing Somerset Levels and its moors, the Quantock and Blackdown Hills, the River Parrett and the Vale of Taunton Dene, stretching out towards Brendon Hill and Exmoor – in fact over 30 miles of Somerset surroundings can be seen from here on a clear day, all the way to Minehead. The small town of Langport is about a mile and a half away.
Bowdens Crest has a play area on site, on the edge of nine and a half acres of natural woodland where the kids can burn off suitable amounts of energy to let the grownups crack open the wine at sunset.
The site is high up, set on white lias stone with an eight-inch soil top (rock pegs are recommended for tents; if you don’t have your own you can buy them in the site shop which is open for a couple of hours every day).
Amenities include chemical disposal and a well-maintained toilet and shower block with separate ladies’ and gents’ sections, an accessible/family shower room and a family bath and shower room.
Washing-up sinks with free hot water are also available, and the games/information room has books, board games, DVDs, pool tables, football tables, games machines and several sockets to charge phones and other equipment free of charge.
Alfie's Bar & Bistro will fill grumbling tums at noon and dinner time from a menu of veggie options, kids' picks and hefty roasts (opening hours vary: please see site terms below); while you’re mulling it all over, you could sip on one of the local ciders or ales on offer and taking in the views from the bar’s garden. On a clear day, you may just find it impossible to move yourself…
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
The kitchen facilities are closed due to restrictions imposed by the coronavirus outbreak.
The toilet facilities are closed until Monday 17 May 2021. Guests will need to use their own facilities.
The shower facilities are closed until Monday 17 May 2021. Guests will need to use their own facilities.
Bookings must not be for more than 21 consecutive nights.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
When booking a pitch it is important that you state your correct unit type so that the correct pitch can be allocated. The site is unable to take bookings without this information.
Guests must be genuine holidaymakers and stay for holiday purposes only.
All food at the restaurant is freshly made so at busy times there may be a wait. Opening times for the bar and kitchen will vary throughout the season. During low season, up until Easter, it only opens on Friday and Saturday evenings and on Sunday at lunchtime. It can also be opened on request if there is enough demand.
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Max. persons: 6 x
One Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 5.0m width x 7.0m depth (16.4ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 35.0m² (376.7ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Car
Max. persons: 6 x
One Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 5.0m width x 7.0m depth (16.4ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 35.0m² (376.7ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 8 x
One Touring caravan allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Avg 5.0m width x 8.0m depth (16.4ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 40.0m² (430.6ft²)
Ground type: Hardstanding
Reviews
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We have had as good camping for half the cost.
From the manager...
Hi Tony no where on our web site do we say that you have the views of the levels from the pitches, we have space for 6 tents with electric hook up, the caravans around the edge are all seasonal pitch holders, we are disappointed that you wont be returning. |
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Very friendly site with great onsite bar and far reaching views
From the manager...
Hi Nadine we are glad that you both enjoyed your stay we certainly enjoyed meeting you both and we hope to see you again in the near future. |
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Hi thank you for your review we are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope that we see you all again soon |
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Hi our site is nothing like a gypsy camp, and our seasonal caravans have not been here for years even if they had that is what a seasonal pitch is and if you had looked around you would have seen that they are all in good condition and are not that old, this site is a quiet site if you wanted entertainment then this was not the site for you, we have fantastic views over looking the Somerset levels you obviously didn't walk around, I assume that you thought it was creepy because we surrounded by woodlands and that is way our visitor come here. |
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Lovely friendly and helpful staff. Toilets and shower was spotless. …
From the manager...
Hi Karen, thank you for your review we are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again. |
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Great bar
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Features
Coronavirus
Disinfectant sprays and wipes provided
Extra spacing in seated areas
Hand sanitising stations
More frequent emptying of bins
Shared spaces: more frequent 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
Rallies welcome
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
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Communal fridge
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No drinkable water point
No hot water
No running water
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Shop nearby
Type
Small (11-25 pitches)
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
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Street: Leigh Rd Coach Stop
— 6.5 miles
Ilchester: Lyster Close Coach Stop — 7.8 miles
Glastonbury Coach Stop — 8.1 miles
- Train stations
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Bridgwater Rail Station
— 8.3 miles
Taunton Rail Station — 11.8 miles
Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station — 12.4 miles
- Ferry ports
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Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
— 9.0 miles
Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour — 21.4 miles
Clevedon Pier — 26.8 miles
- Airports
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Bristol International Airport
— 23.5 miles
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 and look for the witch at the Wookey Hole Caves on the edge of the Mendip Hills, where dinosaurs, King Kong and pirate golf abound these days too.
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.
While you’re on the coast, the Animal Farm Adventure Park is a popular pick with animal-petting youngsters, and a SeaQuarium is a little further along the shore at Weston-super-Mare.
Must see
- Clarks Village (6.5 miles)
- Glastonbury Abbey (8.2 miles)
- Glastonbury Tor (8.6 miles)
National Trust
- Stembridge Tower Mill (1.3 miles)
- Priest's House (2.6 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
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| Arrive: | 12 p.m. – | 9 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 11 a.m. | |
Bowdens Crest Caravan and Camping Park cancellation policy
No refunds within 2 weeks of arrival date.
More than 14 days before arrival: 10% will be retained.
Bookings cannot be amended within 1 day(s) of arrival.
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
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. Bowdens Crest Caravan and Camping Park will debit the balance from your card 4 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 4 weeks then the balance will be taken immediately.
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. During COVID-19 you can transfer your deposit to a future stay booked within 3 months of your arrival date. Read more.You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking.
Payment methods accepted on the park
Bank transferCash
Maestro
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- 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
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When can I check in and check out of Bowdens Crest Caravan and Camping Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Bowdens Crest Caravan and Camping Park? From £16.80 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
Hi we are sorry that you feel this way but we have had no other complaints regarding the pitch and if you had let us know about the rubbish then it would have been cleaned straight away, with regards to the access road this site has been here for many years and there has never been a problem with the road.