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. Run with a green and sustainable approach, 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 rural peace 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
Opens 30 April 2027
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 30 Apr to

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What customers say

Porlock Vale Campsite is praised for its stunning, peaceful location with incredible views across Exmoor and towards the sea. Visitors highlight the spacious pitches, offering privacy, and the excellent, clean, off-grid facilities including hot showers and flushing toilets. The owner, Dawn, is consistently described as friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable, with her dogs also a welcome addition. The site is ideal for walking and cycling, with direct access to trails. It's noted as an adults-only site promoting a calm, nature-focused experience. Some mention the field has a slope, recommending chocks for campervans, and that phone signal can be intermittent, reinforcing its 'get away from it all' appeal.

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 Tim G. 1 review

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Liked Stunning location and an amazing host in Dawn. I felt totally relaxed and this is one of the best stays I’ve ever had at a Greener Camping Club Site. Would have stayed longer, if I could have, and will look to come back in the New Year. Will look forward to see how Dawn develops the site.

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From the manager: Thank you Tim. So glad you enjoyed your stay and see you next year.

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Ian P. 1 review

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Liked Nice quiet campsite. Access to local walks. Environmentally friendly approach. Clean showers/toilets.

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Liked Location, second to none for views, walks out of the site and quiet, the incredibly informative and warm welcome, the simplicity, cleanliness and well thought through facilities, the solar shower head for the washing up area and the Exmoor ponies.

Disliked It was perfect.

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paul c. 1 review

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Liked An unrivalled excellent spot with stunning views and very peaceful, you couldn’t find a more surreal spot

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From the manager: Thank you! It was a pleasure to host you.

Fabulous views, completely peaceful

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Elena M. 5 reviews

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Liked Fabulous views, so peaceful. Owner very friendly. If you like all mod cons and loud music, this is not for you. However, if you love a get away from it all site with a relaxed vibe, this is 10/10. Facilities basic but there are 2 hot showers and 2 flushing toilets, plus a wash up area, and that’s all you need. Thanks, Dawn, for a lovely stay.

Disliked Pitches are not level, you will definitely need chicks

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From the manager: Thank you Elena. Yes, this is definitely a place for campers looking for peace and quiet, surrounded by stunning scenery, to enjoy and appreciate nature rather than loud music. There are plenty of flat spaces around the field, but we always recommend bringing a standard chock/leveller with campervans to ensure you can achieve a perfect level wherever you park. Glad you enjoyed your visit and hope the rest of your tour goes well.

Gorgeous views in a quiet spot

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Nicki J. 1 review

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Liked Quiet, lovely views, clean and welcoming

Disliked It was all fine

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Great place to relax.

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Paul J. 4 reviews

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Liked Not busy. Plenty of space. Large open field with scenic views. Quiet rural area. Friendly owner and dogs.

Disliked Shower too hot for me. Approach road very narrow but then it’s a quiet spot.

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From the manager: Thank Paul. It's always good to hear from campers on site if you'd like anything adjusting, rather than read it afterwards in a review. We're always happy to help. Glad you enjoyed your visit.

We booked initially for 3 nights but loved it so much we stayed for 6

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Chris D. 1 review

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Liked Peace and quiet
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From the manager: Thank you so much Chris, really appreciated.

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 nicola j. 1 review

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Liked All my boxes were ticked. Peaceful, a beautiful wildlife-friendly site amongst nature, lovely views, spacious pitches, a great place to use as a base for lots of walks. Clean toilets, hot showers and eco-friendly. Weather also great:)
Dawn is a warm, friendly and welcoming host and it was nice to see and chat to her when she popped around the site with her 2 beautiful dogs. She gave great advice on walking nearby.
As a massive bonus, the internet was intermittent meaning no news or social media etc!!!!
I will without hesitation visit again.

Disliked Having to leave!

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From the manager: Thank you so much Nicola and look forward to seeing 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).
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 10 mi)

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

Parks and play

  • Woodcomb Walk 2.8 mi
  • Parks Walk 3 mi
  • Blenheim Gardens 3.5 mi
  • King George V Playing Field 3.6 mi
  • Alcombe Common 3.9 mi
  • The Green 5.5 mi

Family days out

  • Pack Horse Bridge Visitor attraction 1.9 mi
  • Zigzag footpath Visitor attraction 3.6 mi
  • West Somerset Railway Visitor attraction 3.7 mi
  • The Arkade Amusement arcade 3.7 mi
  • Merlins Amusements Amusement arcade 3.8 mi
  • World Of Wonder Amusement arcade 4 mi
  • Funfair Visitor attraction 4.1 mi
  • Hook A Bag Visitor attraction 4.1 mi
  • Butlins Skyline Pavillion Visitor attraction 4.1 mi
  • Butlins Minehead Visitor attraction 4.3 mi
  • Gallox Bridge Visitor attraction 4.4 mi
  • Dovecote Visitor attraction 4.4 mi
  • Yarn Market Visitor attraction 4.5 mi
  • Tropiquaria Zoo 8.9 mi
  • Daw's Castle 9 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

Other 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

  • Santander Cashpoint 3.3 mi
  • NatWest Cashpoint 3.3 mi
  • TSB Cashpoint 3.4 mi
  • 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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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 £19 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.