Holly Bush Park

View prices & book 8.2 85 reviews
Grass pitches
Grass pitches
Pitches on site
Lower field, ideal for tents / camper vans
Large grass field
Lovely dog walking through priors' wood
Non-electric camping and motorhome field, right next door to the main site
A pretty nearby woodland walk, the pathway to wellington monument
Well-behaved dogs are welcome: this is flossie, one of the regulars
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Pitches on site
Lower field, ideal for tents / camper vans
Large grass field

  • Peaceful siteover two and a half acres in the scenic Blackdown Hills
  • Spacious pitches on the edge of woodland six miles from Taunton
  • Local pub within 50 metres and several more within easy reach
It's a simple couple of minutes' amble (or totter) to (or back from) the pub local to Holly Bush Park in the Blackdown Hills, but that's not even the most mighty fine part of this small and secluded site... This peaceful place's setting six miles south of Taunton is also a teeny drive from the border with Devon, among countryside walks, Forestry Commission woods and yet more country pubs, and all in a wildlife haven and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. If it's sands and dinos you seek, Lyme Regis, Charmouth and the spectacular Jurassic Coast are all within 35 minutes; closer to home, the site is directly opposite woodland; golf, horse riding and fishing are within a couple of miles, and two sports centres are under five miles away. Although it's a small site, Holly Bush is acclaimed for its excellent and well-kept facilities and its overall setup, laid out over two and a half acres with green space aplenty for kids – and their grownups – to play. The amenities block has separate ladies' and gents' shower areas, free hot water, toilets, a washing-up area and a laundry room. Calor gas is available to buy on site.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Tent pitches 15
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

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).

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs
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Reviews

8.2

Overall rating from 85 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

80% would recommend this site to a friend

79% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a well-maintained, friendly campsite with clean facilities, praised for its peaceful atmosphere and convenient location near a pub serving good food. Many guests found it ideal for stopovers and appreciated the helpful staff and dog-walking areas. While most reviewers enjoyed their stay, some noted dated facilities and intermittent Wi-Fi. A few recent reviews mentioned a shift towards more permanent residents and concerns about overflowing bins, although manager replies suggest improvements are being made.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Clean site, good location, but pitch was awful.

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5 out of 10
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Sue H.

Lower Field non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Toilet facilities were clean and fresh, location was good with proximity to good walks. Dog exercise field was good. Socket to charge phones.

Disliked Half the pitch was mud and there was no room elsewhere for the tent which I had paid extra for. Dirt got in the van when it was perfectly dry elsewhere. Reception was offhand though eventually helpful. No wifi info provided. Only basic facilities.

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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback – we’re really pleased you enjoyed the location, walks, and our facilities, especially the dog exercise field.

We’re sorry to hear that part of your pitch was muddy. This was due to an awning having just been removed from the pitch prior to your arrival, which can leave the ground soft, particularly with recent weather conditions. Had this been raised during your stay, we would have happily looked at alternative options with you where possible.

We’d also like to clarify that there are plenty of grass areas around each pitch suitable for pup tents, so there should have been space available nearby. If you’d spoken to us at the time, we would have gladly helped you find the best setup.

WiFi is not currently available on site, and this is clearly stated in our pitch information so guests know what to expect before arrival.

We’re also sorry if you felt reception was offhand, as this certainly wasn’t our intention. We always aim to be friendly, approachable, and helpful, and we’re glad we were able to assist you.

We do appreciate your feedback and will continue working to improve wherever we can.

Well kept campsite but advertised WiFi was not working 21-22 April'26

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Bruce C.

Lower Field non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Convenient location, very clean showers and very quiet. The pub next door has good food.

Disliked Cell phone reception is intermittent in the area (not just in the campsite) and the advertised WiFi was not working during my stay.

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a quiet and remote location.Happy they reserved space for me.

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch (backpacker, solo)

Liked clean shower and toilets. Friendly staff and quiet campsite..also they managed to reserve a pitch space for me too..

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great pitch size and great location…

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Anonymous

Lower Field non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Great pitch size and great location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Sauber…

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7 out of 10
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Soeren S.

Lower Field non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Sauber

Disliked Kein Toilettenpapier als Nachschub und 10 GBP für Strom für eine Nacht. Straße sehr laut.

Recommend to friends Visit again

a quiet and remote location.Happy they reserved space for me.

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch (backpacker, solo)

Liked clean shower and toilets. Friendly staff and quiet campsite..also they managed to reserve a pitch space for me too..

Recommend to friends Visit again

a quiet and remote location.Happy they reserved space for me.

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch (backpacker, solo)

Liked clean shower and toilets. Friendly staff and quiet campsite..also they managed to reserve a pitch space for me too..

Recommend to friends Visit again

Well laid out, friendly welcome, all…

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9 out of 10
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Lisa N.

Lower Field non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Well laid out, friendly welcome, all services available, quiet and secure

Disliked I couldn't get 4G, but the receptionist and the guardian both 'lent' me their wifi so I could connect which was very kind
When I was there the shower doors had swollen with all the rain so I couldn't use them, but otherwise all good

Recommend to friends Visit again

a quiet and remote location.Happy they reserved space for me.

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8 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch (backpacker, solo)

Liked clean shower and toilets. Friendly staff and quiet campsite..also they managed to reserve a pitch space for me too..

Recommend to friends Visit again

clean shower and toilets. Friendly staff…

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8 out of 10
Location
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch (backpacker, solo)

Liked clean shower and toilets. Friendly staff and quiet campsite..

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location 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

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities

Location

Holly Bush Park

Culmhead

Taunton

Somerset

England

TA3 7EA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.93958°N
3.11062°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.2 mi Bus Station
5.8 mi Post Office
5.8 mi Post Office
Rail
5.8 mi Taunton Rail Station
8.7 mi Bishop's Lydeard
10.4 mi Honiton Rail Station
Ferry
15 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
23.6 mi Topsham Ferry Landing
23.6 mi Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
Airport
19.7 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

This is a stunning setting, metres from woodland, walks and country pubs, and within easy driving distance of activities and attractions over Somerset, Devon and Dorset. Playing fields and parks are close by. The coasts of three counties are all handy for day trips: at Somerset, have a day at Weston-super-Mare or Minehead, both under an hour away; at Devon, make for Seaton and Dawlish, 35 and 55 minutes' drive respectively, and at Dorset, dig into the attractions of the Jurassic Coast at Lyme Regis, Bridport and West Bay, all within 45 minutes. For local walks and dog walks around the region's woodland and the Blackdown Hills of Outstanding Natural Beauty, try the two reservoirs and the nature reserve of Otterford Lakes, five minutes' drive from the site, where anglers can also cast off for wild brown trout. Or have an urban wander around Somerset's towns and cities such as Wellington (15 minutes), Exeter (45 minutes) and Glastonbury, just under an hour away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Seaton (Devon) 16.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lyme Regis Front Beach 16.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Beer 16.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Charmouth West 16.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Sidmouth Town 19.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 5.2 mi

Montacute House 17.3 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 18.3 mi

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 18.6 mi

Mapperton House & Gardens 20.3 mi

National Trust

Fyne Court 9.8 mi

Loughwood Meeting House 10.8 mi

Barrington Court 10.9 mi

Shute Barton 11.8 mi

Priest's House 14 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

POUNDISFORD PARK 2.5 mi

WELLINGTON PARK 6 mi

HATCH (BEAUCHAMP) COURT 6.1 mi

NYNEHEAD COURT 6.4 mi

HESTERCOMBE 8 mi

Local events

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

    Ottery St Mary, Devon 14.1 mi

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

    Sidmouth, Devon 18.8 mi

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

    Glastonbury, Somerset 27.4 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 Holly Bush Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Holly Bush Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Holly Bush Park? This is a stunning setting, metres from woodland, walks and country pubs, and within easy driving distance of activities and attractions over Somerset, Devon and Dorset. Playing fields and parks are close … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Holly Bush Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Holly Bush Park? From £10 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.