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
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
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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
  • 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.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 1 May to

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0 children
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Reviews

9.8

Overall rating from 166 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a beautiful, peaceful campsite offering stunning views and a true escape into nature. Guests consistently praise the spacious pitches, immaculate facilities, and the incredibly welcoming and helpful owner, Dawn. The location is ideal for walkers and cyclists, with plenty to explore in the surrounding countryside. While some noted a slight slope in parts of the field, most found it manageable or opted for flatter areas. Wi-Fi is limited, reinforcing the site's "back to basics" appeal.

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Beautiful Site

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Catherine N. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Everything.
This site is quiet, peaceful and in nature. Being adults only was a huge benefit and meant tranquility across the site. Great facilities (though the shower was super hot! But maybe I'm a wimp). Beautiful views, very spacious even at capacity. Rosie, the farm dog, comes to visit everyone each evening, she's adorable!!
Would absolutely stay here again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall very nice stay

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 chris k. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Peaceful, great view, facilities good

Disliked Slope on field.
Flattish down bottom if field

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From the manager: Thank you Chris.
There are plenty of flat areas all around the field, including at the top. The field gently undulates and it's one of the reasons there are such great views from anywhere you pitch. (See the photo gallery for plenty of examples). We recommend campervans bring a standard chock to find a perfect level.

Stunning campsite, quiet and peaceful amongst…

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Louis M. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Stunning campsite, quiet and peaceful amongst an array of wildlife. Hot showers and the toilets were kept immaculate throughout. The owner Dawn was lovely. Plenty of space between pitches, and plenty of flat pitches to pick from. Great walks nearby. The best campsite we've been to.

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Beautiful site, loads of space and the loveliest of hosts

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 Joanne B. 8 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked This place is heaven on earth. Dawn has everything spot on, the facilities are well kept & spotless, there is so much space even when fully booked, a beautiful site in the most stunning spot. To look around and see nothing but fields, tress, the sea and the ponies is really quite mesmerising. I feel so lucky to have found this idyllic, healing place and so grateful to Dawn's hard work & effort to share it with us.

Disliked Absolutely nothing apart from having to leave

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From the manager: Thank you so much Joanne. It's always lovely to see you and come back again soon!

Beautiful spot with all the basics well covered

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Liz B. 9 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Absolutely beautiful spot, Dawn was welcoming but not intrusive. Facilities were as described and kept clean. Would definitely stay again

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you Liz, much appreciated and look forward to seeing you again.

Our second stay in two months…

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Phil T. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Our second stay in two months its the most perfect site,location incredible peace and quiet ,facilities are all there Dawns a great host what more could you ask for

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you for this lovely review Phil. Looking forward to seeing you all again.

Peace and quiet and wonderful views…

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 Diana S. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Peace and quiet and wonderful views

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From the manager: Thank you Diana, much appreciated.

Very good. Will go again

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9 out of 10
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Miranda R. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Nice outlook, quiet. Toilets and washrooms excellent

Disliked Pitch wasn’t quite flat for tent. There might have been flatter places at the bottom of the field but far from the facilities

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From the manager: Thanks Miranda, yes we have plenty of flat spaces. It's a 9 acre field giving campers huge amounts of space between pitches, for people looking to enjoy peace and quiet and relax with beautiful scenery all around. The field gently undulates so you can choose spectacular views across the vale to the Bristol Channel and Selworthy Hill from the top, or gaze at the moorland and forestry from the bottom. We recommend campervans bring a standard chock and it's easy to get a perfect level with those at the top of the field. The many photos in the gallery illustrate this well.

The views, wow!!!! Very peaceful, excellent…

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Alisson L. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The views, wow!!!! Very peaceful, excellent facilities, very clean and well maintained. Would highly recommend.

Disliked Nothing at all!

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From the manager: Very much appreciate your lovely review Alisson, thank you.

The views were magnificent, the space,…

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Tina N. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The views were magnificent, the space, calm and quiet of the site were much appreciated. We had a lovely two night break camping on this site. The toilets and shower were clean and not too busy.

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From the manager: Thank you for this lovely review Tina and see you again.

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