Box Cottage Bell Tent

The tent is in shade most of the day so it remains cool

Rainbow-coloured bell tents in a pretty cottage garden
A quarter of an hour's drive from Glastonbury or Lytes Cary Manor
Easy walk to the river Brue; surrounded by fields and apple orchards

Box Cottage Bell Tent is an exclusive-use site in a pretty cottage garden in the Somerset countryside, about five miles from Somerton and Glastonbury. Getting to this pop-up site involves travelling down a single-track country lane to reach your rainbow-coloured bell tent, which has plenty of space inside and out for a relaxed family holiday. There is a lovely outdoor area next to the tent with a chunky wooden table and six chairs all set up for alfresco dining. There is also a handy area for cooking, plus a firepit to keep you warm after sundown in the evening. This is set up as a ‘rough and ready’ experience rather than luxury glamping: facilities stretch to a portable toilet, a privacy tent and two camp showers or one hot shower and one solar shower bag if you'd like some privacy. There is also a portable sink with hot water and a sink with cold water. From your tent in the hamlet of Silver Street it’s an easy walk to the banks of the river Brue along a route surrounded by apple orchards and fields. There's much to explore further afield too, such as scenic walks on the Somerset Levels, sampling authentic scrumpy cider or stopping to appreciate a meal in one of the area's many country pubs, the nearest of which is half a mile from Box Cottage Bell Tent in Barton St David.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

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Features

No dogs allowed

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club Massages 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 Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Peaceful Walkers' paradise

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

Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Box Cottage Bell Tent

Silver Street

Somerton

Somerset

England

TA11 6DD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.09348°N
2.65896°W

Nearest transport

Coach

4.2 mi The Library

4.2 mi Crispin Hall

4.5 mi Town Hall

Rail

5.9 mi Castle Cary Rail Station

9.3 mi Bruton Rail Station

10.5 mi Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station

Ferry

14.9 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal

22.8 mi Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour

24.5 mi The Cottage Ferry Landing

Airport

20.4 mi Bristol 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

Local attractions and activities include: - River fishing (seek license in advance): 20 minutes' walk - Glastonbury: 15 minutes' drive - Lytes Cary Manor: 15 minutes - Clarks Village (factory shop): 15 minutes - The Leland Trail: 20 minutes - Montacute House: 25 minutes - Cadbury Castle (hillfort): 25 minutes - Muchelney Abbey: 25 minutes - Westhay Moor National Nature Reserve: 30 minutes - Stourhead: 35 minutes - Cheddar Gorge: 45 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Berrow North Of Unity Farm	20.3 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway	21.5 mi	Estuary	Poor	Poor	N/A	Poor
Brean	21.9 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Weston Main	22.1 mi	Estuary	Poor	N/A	Poor	N/A
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay	23 mi	Estuary	N/A	N/A	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Glastonbury Tor 3.9 mi

Clarks Village 4.3 mi

Glastonbury Abbey 4.5 mi

Fleet Air Arm Museum 5.5 mi

Haynes International Motor Museum 5.7 mi

National Trust

West Pennard Court Barn 2.7 mi

Lytes Cary Manor 4 mi

Stembridge Tower Mill 7.2 mi

Priest's House 8.5 mi

Tintinhull Garden 8.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Baltonsborough - West Lydford - Southwood - Baltonsborough 1.2 mi

LYTES CARTY 4 mi

Glastonbury 4.4 mi

HAZLEGROVE HOUSE 5.5 mi

HAM WALL (INDICATIVE BOUNDARY ONLY) 6.2 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 Box Cottage Bell Tent have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Box Cottage Bell Tent dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Box Cottage Bell Tent? Local attractions and activities include: - River fishing (seek license in advance): 20 minutes' walk - Glastonbury: 15 minutes' drive - Lytes Cary Manor: 15 minutes - Clarks Village (factory shop): 15 … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Box Cottage Bell Tent?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

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