Grove Hill Campsite

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Aerial view of the Grove hill campsite (added by manager 17 Jul 2024)
Aerial view of the grove hill campsite
Chill out area with decking and seating
Camping field
Tranquility
Plenty of room!
Grass pitches sheltered by trees
Somerset views from the camping field
Summer sunset
1/22
New
Favourite
Chill out area with decking and seating
Camping field
Tranquility

  • Peaceful Somerton pop-up campsite overlooking the Somerset Levels
  • Haynes Motor Museum and Glastonbury Tor both 20 minutes’ drive
  • Dog-friendly wildlife haven with basic facilities and limited power
Spectacular sunsets, stunning views over the Somerset Levels and a simple, utterly peaceful vibe. Sound inviting? You’d better get yourselves off to Grove Hill Campsite in South Somerset, a no-frills pop-up with hilltop grass pitches set in a wildlife haven sheltered by young trees. You may well get to see deer, foxes, rabbits and a variety of birds during your stay, so do remember to pack those binoculars. It would be a good idea to add a battery pack and torches to your packing list as well; simple facilities on site include washing-up facilities, a shower and WC, but there is only a limited power supply so you’ll need some light to find your way around after dark. Dogs are very welcome at Grove Hill, just please keep them on leads while you’re on site. There are loads of local walks from the pitches and on the Somerset Levels, so they’ll certainly get plenty of exercise. The historic market town of Somerton (10 minutes’ drive) has a basics store where you can pick up barbecue essentials, and if you’re not feeling the alfresco cooking vibe, the sprinkling of pubs and takeaways will keep starvation at bay.

Site type

Tent pitches 6
Opens
Please note
  • 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.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Immersed in nature and nice touches like the cabin with an area…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Rachel S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: Immersed in nature and nice touches like the cabin with an area for colouring, reading and relaxing.

Disliked: On a slope so limited suitable areas for van, bring chocs. (Perhaps a couple of camping pods would work)

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Excellent site great value for money. Staff very friendly.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: The location was outstanding such a peaceful site with stunning sunset. The site owner was helpful and knowledgeable about the area.

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Great visit

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Alex G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: The site met all our needs, it was quiet, chilled out, had toilets and shower as described. Loads of kitchen cooking utensils for free use if required at outbuilding. The owner was really friendly, we had a lovely view and lovely weather

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Great wilder camping with well thought out facilities.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Amy W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: The campsite was really lovely. Views were beautiful. Site was really well maintained and facilities had been thoughtfully constructed. We really enjoyed our stay. The owner was really helpful and friendly would definitely recommend if you are looking for a wilder camping experience.

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Perfect back to basic get with the best view.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
rebecca E. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: Wow what a view. Somerset stretching out infront of you watching the sky change at sunset amazing. Dave has created a little bit of heaven here. A fabulous place in the hands of a really helpful host.

Disliked: Pitch is on a bit of a slope, next time we will bring leveling ramps for the van (sorted)

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Excellent, clean and functional facilities. Relaxed small campsite.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Nathan P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Really lovely little site with stunning views. Dave who runs it is a lively guy and really helpful. We only stopped for a night passing through but will come back for a longer stay. Highly recommended for those who like birdwatching.

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Beautiful site, fantastic immersed-in-nature totally experience

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Rebecca C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: The views were incredible, the host was lovely and kind, the facilities were fantastic, charming, authentic and beautifully in touch with the surrounding nature. Good proximity to Glastonbury with walks near by right from the campsite. Would highly recommend and would definitely go back.

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The view is incredible, in a lovely location away from any road…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Katie Sian W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: The view is incredible, in a lovely location away from any road noise (unlike so many other campsites). Dave who runs the campsite was very helpful and accommodating. Dave has built a little cabin with washing up facilities, a toilet and shower which is smartly made and in keeping with the environment. It was always well presented and maintained. I couldn't recommend this campsite more, so superior to larger scale, commercial and impersonal campsites.

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Absolutely loved this little site. The view was amazing!!!! The host was very…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
scarlet p. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: Absolutely loved this little site. The view was amazing!!!! The host was very helpful too. Loved the shelter room with the facilities aswell. We will definitely come back here.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Super friendly staff

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: Stunning views and really peaceful location, far away from any main roads so no traffic noise. A really peaceful site, and new facilities that were very clean and well-thought out. There was a little area to walk around with the dog as well. We stayed in our tentbox without any issues. We’ll definitely visit again!

Disliked: Nothing!

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Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs 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 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping 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 Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Grove Hill Campsite

Etsome Hill

Somerton

Somerset

England

TA11 6JD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.0682°N
-2.7402°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4 mi The Library
4 mi Crispin Hall
5.5 mi Town Hall
Rail
9.7 mi Castle Cary Rail Station
10.2 mi Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station
11.4 mi Yeovil Junction Rail Station
Ferry
12.1 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
22.3 mi Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour
26.5 mi Clevedon Pier
Airport
22 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

Military history your thing? Hotfoot it to the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Museum (15 minutes’ drive) where you can inspect hangars full of World War II planes and step onto the flight deck of Concorde 002. Petrol heads may prefer the UK’s biggest display of cars and motorbikes at Haynes Motor Museum (20 minutes), where Bugattis and sleek Ferraris are displayed alongside Smart cars and racing bikes. Hikers can clamber up to Cadbury Hillfort (25 minutes) for views across the Levels, or take on the steep slope up National Trust-owned Glastonbury Tor (20 minutes) – if you can face climbing to the top of the tower, your reward is glimpses across the Bristol Channel into Wales on clear days. Rather more gentle ambles can be had through the marshy landscape at RSPB Greylake (25 minutes), a nature reserve home to snipe and lapwings as well as swans and birds of prey. For a change of pace, popular local shopping spots include the designer bargains at Clarks Village (15 minutes), and the cool art galleries of Bruton (half an hour).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Berrow North Of Unity Farm 19 mi Estuary N/A Excellent Good Good
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway 20.8 mi Estuary Poor Poor N/A Poor
Brean 21.1 mi Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Weston Main 21.6 mi Estuary Poor N/A Poor N/A
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay 22.7 mi Estuary N/A N/A Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Clarks Village 4.1 mi

Glastonbury Abbey 5.5 mi

Glastonbury Tor 5.6 mi

Fleet Air Arm Museum 5.7 mi

Haynes International Motor Museum 8.1 mi

National Trust

Stembridge Tower Mill 3.5 mi

Lytes Cary Manor 3.7 mi

Priest's House 4.6 mi

West Pennard Court Barn 5.9 mi

Tintinhull Garden 6.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Battle of Langport, 1645 3 mi

LYTES CARTY 3.9 mi

Baltonsborough - West Lydford - Southwood - Baltonsborough 4.7 mi

Glastonbury 5.4 mi

HAM WALL (INDICATIVE BOUNDARY ONLY) 5.9 mi

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday 7 September 2024 – Saturday 7 September 2024)

    Dorchester, Dorset 27.5 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Grove Hill Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Grove Hill Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Grove Hill Campsite? Military history your thing? Hotfoot it to the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Museum (15 minutes’ drive) where you can inspect hangars full of World War II planes and step onto the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Grove Hill Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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