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
Masses of space, stunning scenery and a gentle breeze during a heatwave
Landscape recovery evolving alongside eco-friendly camping
Space to relax and reconnect with nature and beautiful views all around
Incredibly spacious pitches and beautiful view all around
Stunning sunset view enjoyed by a camper during june.
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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
Masses of space, stunning scenery and a gentle breeze during a heatwave

  • 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

Admission

  • Guests under the age of 16 are not allowed on site.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • 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.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

General

  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 2 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • 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

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99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers stunning views and a peaceful, spacious setting perfect for nature lovers. Guests consistently praise the friendly and helpful owner, Dawn, and the clean, well-maintained facilities. Its location provides excellent access to walks and cycling routes. The adult-only policy contributes to the tranquil atmosphere. Some minor notes include occasional slopes on pitches and suggestions for shower temperature adjustments.

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Peaceful site, tucked away with lots of views and good facilities

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Peaceful site with lots of room for everyone to pitch, quiet area and welcoming owner. Facilities are easy to locate and water for sale £1 per 2L bottle - with proceeds going to the Exmoor Pony Project.

Views of Exmoor, the sea, the Exmoor ponies and woodland. Took a bat detector with us so we heard / saw Common Pipistrelle and Soprano Pipistrelle bats, plus lots of fox vocalisations throughout the night and the sound of Tawny owls.

Overall lovely, would be a good place to bring your dog - we will definitely return for another visit 😊

Many thanks,
Amelia & Euan

Disliked Shower was piping hot ! But that’s better than freezing cold

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From the manager: A fascinating and informative review Amelia, thank you!

Spacious peaceful site with fabulous views.…

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Helen G. 7 reviews

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Liked Spacious peaceful site with fabulous views. Lovely host Dawn, very helpful with walks and local area. Bonus was seeing her Exmoor pony herd. Will definitely be back.

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Peace and quiet. Stunningly beautiful views.…

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Anonymous

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Liked Peace and quiet. Stunningly beautiful views. Spacious pitches

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you.

If Carlsberg did campsites......this would be it!!

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 Joanne B. 9 reviews

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Liked If you are looking for an escape from the hustle & bustle of life then this is the perfect place to come. I cannot fault a single thing about this campsite,set in the most beautiful of settings. Gorgeous views, acres of space & immaculate facilities. Dawn the host is so welcoming, accompanied by her trusty dogs Rosie & Mia. Everything is 100% perfect.

Disliked Nothing

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Susan T. 1 review

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Liked Everythin

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From the manager: Thank you Sue.

Stunning view, peace and quiet!

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 Alexandra C. 4 reviews

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Liked Amazing campsite with stunning views, limited adults only campers allowed so never too crowded. The amenities are basic but clean and sufficient! Would recommend if you want to be in the middle of nature! The host, Dawn was very friendly and helpful.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you Alexandra, much appreciated and see you again.

Eco friendly site in great location with beautiful views.

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Anonymous

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Liked Great location with good, clean facilities, with adults only policy. Spacious pitches and, while we were there, dogs were well behaved. Dawn was friendly and informative, with her 2 lovely dogs, maintaining the site to a good standard.

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From the manager: Thank you very much for a great review. See you again soon.

Wonderful site. Easy instructions to find…

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Anonymous

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Liked Wonderful site. Easy instructions to find and clear signage on site. Host was very attentive and provided assistance both before and when I was on site.
Facilities were well kept. I was impressed with the level of cleanliness considering it was an off grid facility.
Other campers were friendly and respectful.
Gorgeous walking areas in the region, all easily reachable from the campsite.

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From the manager: Thank you and glad you enjoyed your stay and the lovely walking.

Beautiful location with plenty of space,…

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 Richard T. 1 review

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Liked Beautiful location with plenty of space, very close to some lovely walks. Good facilities and the owner Dawn was very helpful and interesting. We had a lovely 3 nights here.

Disliked None

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From the manager: Thank you Richard, really glad you enjoyed your visit.

Amazing little spot with a gorgeous…

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Steven D. 1 review

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Liked Amazing little spot with a gorgeous view, has everything you need and in good condition too.

Not a far drive from Minehead for essentials (food etc.) and not a far drive to many beaches. And you are surrounded by many great spots to walk.

Being in the heart of a dark sky reserve makes for spectacular star gazing.

Only bad thing I can think of is the poor phone signal, but that is the point of camping is it not? To take ourselves away from our phones :)

Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a camping getaway :)

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From the manager: Thank you Steven, that's a lovely review!

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).

Food and drink

  • The Mandala Restaurant 2.6 mi
  • Royal Oak Pub 2.6 mi
  • The Olde Chapel Restaurant 2.6 mi
  • The Castle Pub 2.6 mi
  • The Lion Inn Pub 2.6 mi
  • Lapsewood Restaurant 2.6 mi
  • The Ship Inn Pub 2.7 mi
  • The Duke of Wellington Pub 3.2 mi
  • Kildare Lodge Pub 3.3 mi
  • The Bistro Restaurant 3.3 mi

Groceries

  • Your Local 3.6 mi
  • Tesco 3.8 mi
  • Morrisons 3.8 mi
  • Lidl 3.8 mi
  • Supermarket Lakeside 4.3 mi

Public transport

  • Venniford Cross 1.3 mi
  • Selworthy Turn 1.3 mi
  • Doverhay Car Park 2.5 mi
  • Porlock Parson Street Junction (Church) 2.6 mi
  • Porlock Library 2.7 mi
  • Catholic Church 3.3 mi
  • The Parade 3.3 mi
  • Bancks Street 3.3 mi
  • The Avenue 3.4 mi
  • Elm Grove 3.5 mi

Beaches

  • Bossington Beach 3.2 mi
  • Dunster Beach 5.1 mi

What’s nearby

  • Queens Hall Nightclub 3.8 mi
  • Porlock Weir Marina 4.2 mi
  • Minehead & West Somerset Golf Club Golf course 4.6 mi

Local services

  • Porlock Pharmacy 2.6 mi
  • Porlock Medical Centre Doctors 2.7 mi
  • Valero Fuel station 3.3 mi
  • Lloyds Pharmacy 3.3 mi
  • Minehead Medical Centre Doctors 3.3 mi
  • Superdrug Pharmacy 3.3 mi
  • Wheddon Cross Garage Fuel station 3.3 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 3.3 mi
  • Minehead Chiropractic Clinic 3.4 mi
  • Alcombe Pharmacy 3.6 mi

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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 £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.