Tanpits Cider Farm Caravan and Camping Park

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The camping pitches in the first orchard
The camping pitches in the first orchard
The second orchard for camping
Bridgwater and taunton canal
Lovely walks near the canal
Relax by the canal
One of our two bedroom holiday statics
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The second orchard for camping
Bridgwater and taunton canal
Lovely walks near the canal

  • Set among apple orchards with scrumpy cider available to buy on site
  • Easy access to Taunton by road or along the canal by foot or bike
  • Wild peacocks, ducks, geese, guinea fowls and chickens
A Somerset site with 'cider farm' in the name: how fizzing fantastic. And the means to buy scrumpy on site from two spacious apple orchards: how fizzing fantastic too. Lashings of Henry's Farmhouse Scrumpy can be obtained at Tanpits Cider Farm Caravan and Camping Park – perhaps on arrival, to have on your very first day while firing up the barbecue for a post-sunset supper under the Somerset stars…? You may spot some of the feathered and furred residents of this friendly and peaceful little farm site: wild peacocks, ducks, geese, guinea fowls and chickens all wander here, and you should see squirrels scampering about too. The farm is right next to the historic Bridgwater and Taunton Canal, about 40 minutes' walk or 15 minutes by bike via the handsomely scenic towpath to the old town of Taunton. Happily tasty pub food and ales are about six minutes' stroll from base at the Merry Monk, and a retail centre with shops (and cinema) is within easy walking distance. The farm facilities include hot showers, toilets, a launderette and a washing-up area. A play area is to hand for kids – possibly best to distract them while the grownups sort out a hefty purchase of Somerset farm scrumpy.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 26
Motorhome pitches 26
Caravans for hire 8
Tent pitches 10
Open now
Opens 21 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 21 Mar to

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
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Reviews

8.6

Overall rating from 69 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

88% would recommend this site to a friend

84% would stay here again

What customers say

This site offers a peaceful, natural setting amidst an apple orchard, popular for its spacious, well-defined pitches and the charming presence of roaming peacocks. Visitors appreciate the excellent location close to the canal for walks, local pubs, and shops. Facilities are generally reported as clean and functional, though some suggest they could benefit from an update. Minor drawbacks mentioned include proximity to a road with occasional noise and early morning peacock calls. Overall, it's considered a friendly, well-maintained site, ideal for a quiet getaway.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Able to select your own pitch. Very clean toilet/shower block. Peacocks roaming…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Able to select your own pitch. Very clean toilet/shower block. Peacocks roaming around. Easy check in / check out and easy to locate.

Disliked Pitches very close to busy, main road which disturbed us a lot of the night with boy racers revving engines.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely little campsite. Stayed under the apple trees.…

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Samantha A.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely little campsite. Stayed under the apple trees.

Recommend to friends Visit again

This is an absolutely beautiful site. The people were friendly and welcoming…

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Lou h.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked This is an absolutely beautiful site. The people were friendly and welcoming and the Peacocks were fascinating. I loved the fact that if you are in the touring field, you can just choose wherever you like.

It was super hot on the day we arrived, so we found a beautiful little apple tree to pitch up under.

We will be back. Thank you 🙏😊🙏

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice friendly site very clean…

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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Nice friendly site very clean

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location near the canal, really lovely site…

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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Location near the canal, really lovely site

Disliked The bathroom facilities could do with a deep clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spacious lovely peacock roaming…

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Paul S.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Spacious lovely peacock roaming

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location and facilities…

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Helga S.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Great location and facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really liked the site. Nice how you can pick your pitch in…

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Debbie D.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Really liked the site. Nice how you can pick your pitch in the orchard. Good they have the extra toilets there, saves having to go up to main block. There is a busy road behind the hedge but didn’t bother me. Site was quiet at night. Loved the wandering Peacocks, lovely seeing them checking out all the people on their pitches. Really close to the canal. Will be going back soon

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good weekend trip

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8 out of 10
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David T.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Easy booking and easy once there. Nearby pub good

Disliked Road noise and 4am peacocks ...

Recommend to friends Visit again

Don't stay here if you don't like early rising peacocks or road noise.

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7 out of 10
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Estelle H.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked The site is pleasant and friendly if a little tired. Plenty of apple trees to find shade as it was very hot. Nice dog walking along the canal and country park easily accessed on foot from site. Lovely to have the peacocks roaming and we didn't mind their early morning calls or the road noise, it is not a motorway! Good mobile signal too.

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 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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Tourer storage facilities

Location

Tanpits Cider Farm Caravan and Camping Park

Dyers Lane

Bathpool

Taunton

Somerset

England

TA2 8BZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.03091°N
3.0652°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.1 mi Bus Station
4.7 mi Verriers
4.7 mi Verriers
Rail
1.7 mi Taunton Rail Station
5.9 mi Bishop's Lydeard
7.4 mi Bridgwater Rail Station
Ferry
8.4 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
21.8 mi Minehead Harbour
22.4 mi Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour
Airport
25.8 mi Exeter International Airport
28 mi Cardiff International Airport
29 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

The shops and restaurants of historic town Taunton are a short drive from Tanpits Cider Farm Caravan and Camping Park, also easily reachable via bike or feet via the towpath of the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal. Have a wander in town around Vivary Park, once a medieval fish farm and now a place of tennis courts, miniature golf, playgrounds, model railway track and two playgrounds. Taunton's also famed for its flowers (the Taunton Flower Show's nickname is 'the Chelsea of the west'); if this suits your green-fingered tastes, Vivary Park also has over 55,000 spring and summer plants, and a rose garden that includes the Royal National Rose Society's Provincial Trial Ground. Other nearby places of interest and activity are the West Somerset Railway near Bishops Lydeard seven miles away, Clarks Village (20 miles) and Minehead, within 30 miles. The walks and mountain bike rides of the Quantock Hills are also a popular pick.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Berrow North Of Unity Farm 17.4 mi Estuary N/AExcellentGoodGood
Blue Anchor West 17.9 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Dunster North West 20 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Brean 20.2 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway 20.6 mi Estuary PoorPoorN/APoor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 10.5 mi

Clarks Village 15.6 mi

Montacute House 16.2 mi

Glastonbury Abbey 17.1 mi

Glastonbury Tor 17.7 mi

National Trust

Fyne Court 4 mi

Coleridge Cottage 9.2 mi

Barrington Court 10 mi

Priest's House 10.9 mi

Stembridge Tower Mill 11 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

HESTERCOMBE 1.8 mi

POUNDISFORD PARK 4.3 mi

HALSWELL PARK 4.5 mi

HATCH (BEAUCHAMP) COURT 4.6 mi

COTHELSTONE MANOR 5.6 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 Tanpits Cider Farm Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Tanpits Cider Farm Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Tanpits Cider Farm Caravan and Camping Park? The shops and restaurants of historic town Taunton are a short drive from Tanpits Cider Farm Caravan and Camping Park, also easily reachable via bike or feet via the towpath of the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Tanpits Cider Farm Caravan and Camping Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Tanpits Cider Farm Caravan and Camping Park? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.