Porlock Vale Campsite

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Stunning view across Porlock Vale Campsite to the Bristol Channel and Hurlestone Point
Stunning view across porlock vale campsite to the bristol channel and hurlestone point
A beautiful bell tent blending perfectly into the scenery at porlock vale campsite
Relax, surrounded by stunning views, in peace and quiet
Local walking - view across the porlock vale from dunkery
Stunning sunset view enjoyed by a camper during june.
Space to relax and reconnect with nature and beautiful views all around
Incredibly spacious pitches and beautiful view all around
Reconnect with nature and yourself in this beautiful exmoor space
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A beautiful bell tent blending perfectly into the scenery at porlock vale campsite
Relax, surrounded by stunning views, in peace and quiet
Local walking - view across the porlock vale from dunkery

  • Peaceful site in Exmoor’s Porlock Vale, for guests aged 16 and over
  • Around three miles from Minehead or the village of Porlock
  • In a farmed meadow on the National Trust's Holnicote Estate
Due for some relaxation? Take yourself away to this peaceful spot in a gorgeous, spacious nine-acre farmland meadow at Porlock Vale Campsite on Holt Ball Farm, which is on the National Trust’s Holnicote Estate in Exmoor National Park. There are spectacular views towards North Hill, Selworthy Forest, Hurlstone Point and Grabbist. Behind the field rises the splendid Dunkery Commons moorland, which is easily accessible via the bridleway just through the farm driveway, which leads up to Robin Howe, Webber’s Post and Dunkery Beacon. A green and sustainable site, Porlock Vale Campsite is conveniently positioned for exploring the surrounding Exmoor countryside, moorlands, woodlands and coast too. This includes Bossington Beach (10 minutes’ drive) and Porlock Weir (15 minutes). Impressive oak trees add to the pretty landscape and peace and quiet. A myriad of wildlife can be spotted, including buzzards, foxes, hares, rabbits, beavers and water voles - and if you’re lucky enough, you may see wild red deer passing through. The National Trust is progressing rewilding and land recovery projects in the area, making it a particularly interesting spot for folks who are interested in the environment, biodiversity, climate change and how farming is being adapted to benefit nature. The site’s theme of peace and tranquillity respects the abundance of wildlife and farm animals living here, which is why there is no amplified music or loud noise and quiet hours after 10pm. Recycling and rubbish bins are provided so that guests can leave no trace, as the field reverts back to its gorgeous natural state at the end of the season.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 5
Tent pitches 10
Open now
Opens 1 May
Please note
  • Guests under the age of 16 are not allowed on site.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, 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.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 1 May to

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Reviews

9.8

Overall rating from 144 Pitchup.com customers

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99% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful, off-grid campsite offers stunning natural beauty and expansive views. Visitors consistently praise the spacious pitches, immaculate facilities, and the exceptional hospitality of owner Dawn. It's ideal for nature lovers seeking tranquility, wildlife encounters, and direct access to walking and cycling routes. While generally well-equipped for a back-to-basics experience, some mention the field's slope and intermittent Wi-Fi.

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Very peaceful, beautiful surroundings.…

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Jenny F. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very peaceful, beautiful surroundings.

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

will definitely return

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Anonymous

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Liked peace, calm, beauty, ethos

Disliked nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you and looking forward to seeing you again.

Porlock Vale campsite is a real…

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Rachael K. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Porlock Vale campsite is a real gem. Truly wild camping, with beautiful views, but also excellent off-grid washing up facilities, hot showers, and clean, comfortable flushing loos.

Dawn is the best hostess, so friendly and helpful. We loved watching the sunset, with swifts and swallows wheeling overhead and waking to all sorts of butterflies fluttering about the hay field. Came home feeling totally restored!

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From the manager: Thank you, Rachael. That's our top aim - for campers to return home feeling totally restored! Brilliant.

We loved our stay at this…

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Anonymous

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Liked We loved our stay at this campsite.
Dawn is lovely, as are her trusty doggo campsite companions.

Truly a step away from the hussle of everyday life. Even for one night we feel refreshed. We will be back soon!

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From the manager: Thank you very much for a lovely review and see you again soon!

A perfect place to unwind and relax.

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Richard H. 1 review

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Liked Brilliant campsite . Lovely and peaceful , lots of space. Dawn the owner is very friendly and helpful. Great facilities. Very local to Porlock and Minehead.

Perfect.

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From the manager: Thank you Richard - and lovely pics!

Beautiful, peaceful and relaxing campsite, deep…

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Anonymous

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Liked Beautiful, peaceful and relaxing campsite, deep in the countryside with a sea view. Highly recommended if you just want to unplug and enjoy nature. We will definitely be back

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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From the manager: Thank you! So glad you enjoyed your stay and looking forward to welcoming you back.

Third stay at this site and…

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Sara H. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Third stay at this site and we loved everything about our stay. A beautiful tranquil spot with everything you could need. Two showers, two toilets (plus composting one when site is busy) and a perfect field to stay in.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: It's always lovely to welcome you both back again, Sara, and thank you so much for this great review.

The view and the area is…

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Elizabeth N. 1 review

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Liked The view and the area is amazing. It was peaceful and beautiful. It’s clean and tidy. Everything was thought of. The showers were hot and with decent pressure. And with flushing toilets too!
Dawn is a great host and a wonderful woman. She cares a lot and was incredibly responsive to any questions I had and also helped me as I needed more pegs for my tent! Thank you 😊
It was an overall lovely experience. I will be back ❤️

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From the manager: Thank you Elizabeth for this lovely review. Really glad you enjoyed your visit - and thank goodness I found some spare tent pegs!

Very quiet, plenty of space, very…

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Anonymous

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Liked Very quiet, plenty of space, very welcoming.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you Colin, much appreciated and glad you both enjoyed your stay.

Just a really back to basics campsite one of the best we’ve been on

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Phil T. 1 review

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Liked Perfect peace and quiet amazing views great facilities and Dawn the owner was great

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you Phil!

Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly 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 Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Porlock Vale Campsite

Holt Ball Farm

Luccombe

Minehead

Somerset

England

TA24 8SZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.18665°N
3.54792°W

Route directions

Turn left off A39 towards Luccombe. At the Blackford turning, bear right and drive to Luccombe. At the T-junction, bear left and drive out of Luccombe village. You will pass the Holt Ball Farm driveway on your right, at the top of the hill. About 100 yards on the left is the a gated entrance to the field at the campsite.

Nearest transport

Coach
3.3 mi The Parade
4 mi Butlins
17.1 mi The Square
Rail
15.7 mi Llantwit Major Rail Station
16.3 mi Rhoose Rail Station
17.9 mi Bishop's Lydeard
Ferry
3.8 mi Minehead Harbour
18.9 mi Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal
23.9 mi Penarth Pier
Airport
17.2 mi Cardiff 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 campsite shares the farm with the Exmoor Pony Project, a locally run initiative to breed, care for and encourage better understanding of Exmoor's rare native ponies. All the animals are housed in excellent conditions, and you can come and admire them looking their best as they trot between their barns, corrals and paddocks. Five minutes' drive away from site, the picture-postcard village of Selworthy has spectacular views over the local countryside, plus a tea room where you can fill up on freshly baked cake. For access to the sea, there's Bossington beach (10 minutes' drive), a pebble-based spot owned by the National Trust with pretty views over the Exmoor Hills, or you could take the scenic drive through forests and moors to Lynton and Lynmouth (30 minutes) for fish and chips on the quay and surfing in the spray. Exmoor is one of those fabulous places that has both countryside and coast to explore, so walkers and cyclists have a plethora of scenery to enjoy on their jaunts here. The South West Coast Path is one of the main draws, of course – you could fill many a day covering several different sections – while inland highlights include Dunkery Beacon (three miles away) and Tarr Steps (half an hour’s drive).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Minehead Terminus 3.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Porlock Weir 4.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dunster North West 4.9 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Blue Anchor West 6.4 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Lynmouth 12.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 23.2 mi

St Fagans: National History Museum 23.8 mi

Millennium Stadium 25.7 mi

Cardiff Castle 25.8 mi

The Cardiff Story (opens April 1st 2011) 25.8 mi

National Trust

Holnicote Estate 1.5 mi

Dunster Working Watermill 4.4 mi

Dunster Castle 4.5 mi

Watersmeet 11.2 mi

Heddon Valley 16.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Webbers Post - Brockwell - Dunkery Breacon - Stoke Pero 1 mi

DUNSTER CASTLE 4.6 mi

EXMOOR 5.4 mi

Withypool - Tarr Steps - Knaplock 7.1 mi

Lorna Doone Country: Malmsmead - Badgeworthy Water - Malmsmead 8.2 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 Porlock Vale Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Porlock Vale Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Porlock Vale Campsite? The campsite shares the farm with the Exmoor Pony Project, a locally run initiative to breed, care for and encourage better understanding of Exmoor's rare native ponies. All the animals are housed … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Porlock Vale Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Porlock Vale Campsite? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.