West Down Orchard Touring and Camping Park

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Open sky and view
Open sky and view
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Electric optional grass touring pitch
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Busy weekend
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Grass pitch

  • In a rural peaceful area with easy access to shops and local pubs
  • Orchard walks with stunning views of Somerset
  • In a 12-acre orchard; restaurant 200 yards away and pub within a mile
Somerset camping… even the phrase sounds peaceful. Add in an orchard and – well, all is sorted for peaceful Somerset stays. (And spectacular views too, of course.) West Down Orchard Touring and Camping Park is a family-run site set deep in green Somerset countryside, in a 12-acre orchard with those spectacular views. This is the place to settle for rest, relaxation and splendid walks throughout the nearby farmland and countryside lanes; dogs are welcome on site too. Pitches here drain well even in heavy rain, to suit stays in all weathers, and are generously sized with plenty of room around. The park has a large and up-to-date facilities block with separate ladies' and gents' areas and free hot showers, and a launderette with washing machine and tumble dryer. The small on-site shop stocks daily essentials, a restaurant is just down the road and the local pub is a mile away.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Motorhome pitches 25
Touring caravan pitches 35
Open all year
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).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Electricity is metered on site at £0.30 per kWh and must be paid at checkout.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9

Overall rating from 174 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

92% would recommend this site to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a friendly, peaceful, and well-maintained campsite offering excellent value. Visitors praise the spacious pitches, clean facilities, and the thoughtful provision of complimentary toiletries. The location is ideal for dog walking through the orchards, with convenient access to local pubs and amenities. While some mention a significant number of long-term residents and dated shower cubicles, the overall experience is highly positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 03/06/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Clean and spacious, friendly host. Lovely…

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Rhiannon H. 1 review

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Clean and spacious, friendly host. Lovely orchards to walk around.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pitch very good…

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Mike T. 3 reviews

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Pitch very good

Disliked No dislikes

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would visit again

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Tony B. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Large spacious field next to a lovely orchard walk and cafes nearby. Relaxed and quiet during our stay. Site is remote but does have a village nearby.

Disliked Nothing to dislike. We didnt ask or look for a drive over grey waste so not sure if they have one.

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In general the camp is clean…

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chris f. 4 reviews

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked In general the camp is clean and tidy and staff friendly and helpful. On the whole our experience was a good one, but this camp does cater for all, holiday campers as well as long term site users, some of which may be residential?

Disliked Showers could be improved.
Spray heads on some were blocked and needed replacing.
Cubicles were small so not easy to keep clothing dry when getting dressed with soaking wet floor, made worse by shower user next door’s water flowing into mine.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Extremely happy

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John P. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Excellent pitch, facilities, warm welcome, secure location. And the cherry on top, was the cost of staying, which was outstanding value. A big thank you West Down Touring and Camping Park

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ok for a quick stop but don't expect anything other than a pitch

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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Staff were nice

Disliked Lots of long term people who clearly live on site, women showers were cold , it's ok and cheap electric but has zero facilities on site to eat, (other than expensive shops where you pay £1.20 for a can) , not so pitches have water

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Lucky to get a last minute…

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Hayley C. 8 reviews

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lucky to get a last minute bank holiday weekend stay here - non lecy campervan pitch in the lower field so nice and peaceful next to the orchard all for £16 per night. Slept like a log for 10 ten hours both nights! A friendly welcome on arrival, 10 minute walk to the Royal Oak pub at Over Stratton where we had a lovely meal out. BBQs allowed, no marked pitches, clean shower block. Mainly season pitch holders but all friendly and a nice level of respect about. Our perfect kind of site.

Disliked Nothing

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Nice quiet stopover, really pleased

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Alec B. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Really great stopover, no dramas and very friendly. Facilities all good.

Disliked Nothing to say

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martin e. 8 reviews

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Convenient for location

Disliked Very busy site with vehicles coming and going well into the night.
Toilet block not very clean

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Small site, lots of space, clean…

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Clare T. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Small site, lots of space, clean toilets and showers, friendly staff was made to feel very welcome and safe as a solo traveller.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

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

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities

Location

West Down Orchard Touring and Camping Park

Lopen Head

South Petherton

Somerset

England

TA13 5JH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.93414°N
2.81641°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.3 mi Yeovil Bus Station
13.1 mi Greenhill
13.1 mi Coldharbour
Rail
4.5 mi Crewkerne Rail Station
8.9 mi Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station
8.9 mi Yeovil Junction Rail Station
Ferry
16.3 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
27.7 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
29.8 mi Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour
Airport
29.8 mi Exeter 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

Although it's in a peaceful rural spot, West Down Orchard Touring and Camping Park has easy access to local shops and pubs, and to a good range of attractions in Somerset and down over the border into Dorset. Ilminster, recommended by the West Down owners as one of the finest small market towns in south Somerset, is five miles away. Historic types have the Elizabethan mansion and surrounding gardens of the National Trust-managed Montacute House to wander five miles from base, and the Fleet Air Arm Museum nine miles away, telling the tale of British naval aviation. If engines get you humming, over 400 cars and motorcycles and a collection of other automobilia are at the Haynes International Motor Museum 16 miles away. Glastonbury and its Tor are 18 miles from the site; if you fancy beach, coast and fossil foraging, Lyme Regis is about 20 minutes' drive away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Charmouth West 14.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Seatown 14.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eypemouth 15.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lyme Regis Front Beach 15.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
West Bay (West) 15.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Montacute House 4.6 mi

Fleet Air Arm Museum 9.5 mi

Mapperton House & Gardens 10.8 mi

Haynes International Motor Museum 13.4 mi

Clarks Village 13.8 mi

National Trust

Barrington Court 2.7 mi

Montacute House 4.6 mi

Tintinhull Garden 5.3 mi

Priest's House 6 mi

Lytes Cary Manor 9.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

EAST LAMBROOK MANOR 2.3 mi

BARRINGTON COURT 2.5 mi

HINTON HOUSE 2.6 mi

Montacute - Ham Hill - Norton sub Hamdon - Montacute 4.6 mi

MONTACUTE HOUSE 4.7 mi

Local events

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, 23 June 2027 – Wednesday, 23 June 2027)

    Glastonbury, Somerset 18.5 mi

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, 5 September 2026 – Saturday, 5 September 2026)

    Dorchester, Dorset 22.5 mi

  • Beautiful Days (Friday, 21 August 2026 – Friday, 21 August 2026)

    Ottery St Mary, Devon 23.9 mi

  • Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, 31 July 2026 – Friday, 31 July 2026)

    Sidmouth, Devon 25.4 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 West Down Orchard Touring and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is West Down Orchard Touring and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near West Down Orchard Touring and Camping Park? Although it's in a peaceful rural spot, West Down Orchard Touring and Camping Park has easy access to local shops and pubs, and to a good range of attractions in Somerset and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of West Down Orchard Touring and Camping Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at West Down Orchard Touring and Camping Park? From £16 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.