Holly Bush Park

View prices & book 8.8 123 reviews
Grass pitches
Grass pitches
Pitches on site
Lower field, ideal for tents / camper vans
Large grass field
Swish tent on site
Lovely dog walking through priors' wood
Non-electric camping and motorhome field, right next door to the main site
Exploring around the site in autumn
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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
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • Guests under the age of 16 are not allowed on site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 16 or over.

Languages spoken

English

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
Other options

Reviews

8.8

Overall rating from 123 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 8
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

84% would recommend this site to a friend

80% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a friendly and well-maintained site, praised for its clean facilities, helpful staff, and peaceful atmosphere. Many visitors enjoyed the proximity to a good local pub and the opportunities for dog walking. While some found the facilities a little dated and noted occasional road noise, the overall sentiment is very positive, with many expressing a desire to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Helpful host, lovely big pitches. Immaculate wash rooms. Nearby pub.…

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Joanne H.

Electric grass and gravel pitch

Liked Helpful host, lovely big pitches. Immaculate wash rooms. Nearby pub.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful site with nearby dog walking and a very local pub.…

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Anonymous

Electric grass and gravel pitch

Liked Peaceful site with nearby dog walking and a very local pub.

Disliked Showers slightly dated.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic, couldn't be better all round

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Karen J.

Electric grass and gravel pitch

Liked Everything

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant value for money, with all facilities which were always clean

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8 out of 10
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Viv W.

Lower Field non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked The warden was really helpful and pleasant. Good showers and site had all amenities. The pub next door is excellent. The site is a wildlife haven.

Disliked Based on a very noisy road. Nothing apart from the local pub within walking distance.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will be staying again for short break

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9 out of 10
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Terry G.

Electric grass and gravel pitch

Liked Very nice well looked after site, Paul the warden was very helpful & friendly. There is a public house just door that I would recommend. We had the choice of pitch when we arrived, lovely dog walking area as well as numerous dog waste bins. Toilets clean.

Disliked Only slight point would be the site is close to a very fast road, noise during the day tailed off at night

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very tidy campsite clean facilities lovely pitch

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Anonymous

Electric grass and gravel pitch

Liked Quiet small amazing pub next door and of course amazing host

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

A good stopover site but not a destination

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Heather J.

Electric grass and gravel pitch

Liked Good bathroom facilities and a friendly and helpful host. The site is only 100yrds from a dog friendly pub but there are no pavements and traffic is fast on the road. EHU included and water on pitch. Level hard standing pitches which were nicely spaced. Space to walk the dog.

Disliked Busy road with fast traffic so not safe to walk along with children or dogs, especially in the evening. Toilets were not particularly clean, and could do with a revamp. Expensive for the facilities on offer and location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was quiet and the owners were helpful and accommodating. There is…

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Caroline L.

Lower Field non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked It was quiet and the owners were helpful and accommodating. There is a pub next door.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommended.

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Anonymous

Lower Field non-electric grass and gravel tent pitch (small, two person)

Liked Absolutely perfect stay. Easy check-in, friendly, relaxed, safe, clean, quiet, just everything I could have asked for. Thank you!

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

We have stayed here for 1 night for the last 4 years…

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7 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric grass and gravel pitch

Liked We have stayed here for 1 night for the last 4 years on our way to Cornwall. We have found the staff very friendly, and the site is nice and quiet.

Disliked Whilst very clean the facilities are a little dated.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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

Adults only 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

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

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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.