Ralegh's Cross Inn

View prices & book 8.6 407 reviews
Raleghs Cross Inn
Raleghs cross inn
Flat pitches
Pitches by the trees
The grounds of the inn
Far-reaching views
Sunset over the exmoor hills
Bar area in the inn
Carvery served wednesdays, saturdays and sundays
1/151
Flat pitches
Pitches by the trees
The grounds of the inn

  • In the grounds of a country inn in Exmoor National Park
  • A 15-minute drive from Watchet and 30 from Taunton and Minehead
  • Pub classics, evening specials and carvery night at the restaurant
Spectacular national park views, local eats and a traditional English country inn? If that’s ticking your boxes, scurry along to Ralegh's Cross Inn, an adults-only site 15 minutes’ drive from the Somerset coastal town of Watchet. In the grounds of the Ralegh's Cross Inn, the site is – as one might imagine – exceptionally well placed when hunger strikes. It’s a short amble from pitches to the restaurant, where chefs cook up local ingredients for pub classics, light lunches, evening specials and (on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays) carvery spreads. Of course, there’s more to travel than the food, and the site’s in a top spot for adventures beyond tickling taste buds too. Just inside the south eastern edge of Exmoor National Park, it’s well suited to energetic explorers who are keen to venture out on hikes and bikes, and there’s bike rental available 35 minutes away. For hols spent by the sea, it’s an easy 15 minutes to the nearest (pebble) beach in Watchet, and half an hour to the sands of Minehead. Once everyone tires of splashing about, a return to site should prove calming: soak up views towards Dunkery Beacon (Exmoor’s highest point), Bristol Channel and the Welsh hills.

Site type

Tent pitches 70
Touring caravan pitches 30
Motorhome pitches 40
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

No availability here for your search criteria

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
Choose your dates
2 adults
0 children
Other options

Reviews

8.6

Overall rating from 407 Pitchup.com customers

  • 52%
    10
  • 6%
    9
  • 26%
    8
  • 1%
    7
  • 7%
    6
  • 0%
    5
  • 2%
    4
  • 0%
    3
  • 2%
    2
  • 0%
    1
Location
 9
Value for money
 9
Accommodation
 9
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 9
Child friendliness
 7
Cleanliness
 8
Wifi
 6
Peaceful

90% would recommend this site to a friend

88% would stay here again

What customers say

This is an adult-only campsite with spacious, level pitches and friendly, helpful staff. The on-site pub is a highlight, serving excellent, reasonably priced food and local ales. Facilities are basic but generally clean and functional, with hot showers available. The location is praised for its peace and quiet, offering beautiful countryside views and good access to local attractions. While some guests noted dated shower blocks and occasional issues with cleanliness, the overall value for money is consistently highlighted.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

Reviews page 1 of 41
Arrival date (latest first)

Perfect stopover. The site is a…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 No rating
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 1
Donna G.

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Perfect stopover. The site is a good size with showers and toilets.
The pub is lovely and the food was amazing

Very friendly staff too.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stopover with a lovely pub.

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 No rating
Facilities / Activities
 9
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 No rating
Steve H.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Level field. Nice toilets and showers. The pub also very nice. Excellent value. Felt very safe.

Disliked Nothing not to like for the price.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Size of the campsite and the…

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 No rating
Facilities / Activities
 6
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 6
Wifi
 No rating
Sue A.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Size of the campsite and the fact the camping charge was taken off our fab Carvery cost!!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite at the edge of Exmoor

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 No rating
Facilities / Activities
 9
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 9
Wifi
 No rating
Marcio A.

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Large pitch areas with plenty of electric points. Located on the back of a pub but was very quiet at night. Decent toilets and hot water always available, even at the washing up area outside.
25 minutes by car from Minehead and at the edge of Exmoor National Park with so much to do/visit.

Disliked Great place considering prices are very reasonable. The 4 individual showers rooms are decent but lead directly to the outside, more suitable for summer time.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location, we will be back

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 No rating
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 No rating
Mark S.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Ease of access and proximity to the inn. Food at the inn is fantastic. My wife & I had 2 courses each with 2 drinks each for about £70. Cooked to perfection and really tasty. A well varied menu, with several gluten free options.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good site

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 9
Accommodation
 No rating
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 9
Wifi
 7
Julie D.

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Good size pitch, friendly and welcoming, great location behind a pub serving food all day from all you can eat breakfast, light bites and evening meals, reasonably priced and dog friendly. Basic facilities on site.

Disliked £5 extra a night for the dog seemed a bit expensive mostly pay £2-3 a night but he was able to come into the pub.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Cheap and easy

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 No rating
Facilities / Activities
 6
Customer service
 8
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 6
Wifi
 1
Jo H.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Peaceful, next to very nice pub, open all year round
Great price

Disliked Basic facilities. No problem in winter as it was empty, but in busy season I would imagine they get very busy

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to stay perfect if you have dogs and a really lovely pub

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 No rating
Facilities / Activities
 7
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 9
Wifi
 10
Lorraine C.

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Lots of choice of where to park
Very quiet
Lovely dog walks
Very friendly
The pub has great food , the soup was best I have ever tasted
With lovely staff
The breakfast was very well priced and you had plenty of choice , and good quality
We were booked for 1 night as we were travelling through but came back for a second night
Would definitely come again

Disliked N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

The pitch was fine but the…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 No rating
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 No rating
Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked The pitch was fine but the weather was atrocious, permanently had wet feet due to the length of the grass. The staff were brilliant, especially the young fellas on the bar and bringing the food. Eventually gave up with my Trailer Tent and stayed in one of the rooms in the annexe of the pub. That was heaven and my German Shepherd really appreciated it with the central heating. Her normal sleeping is on my sofa or next to a radiator. Thankyou also to the lady on the hotel reception, who was very patient when I was bending her ear. Telling her of my family who live nearby the pub. Thankyou

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice place to camp just needs a little more tlc

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 8
Accommodation
 No rating
Facilities / Activities
 6
Customer service
 9
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 4
Wifi
 1
Faith D.

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked It’s all played out very well, staff are helpful and friendly. Cooked breakfast in the pub was just lovely and eat all you can filled me for the whole day.

Disliked Grass could be kept shorter and having a shower with dead bugs and cobwebs aren’t for everyone!

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 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 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

Walkers' paradise

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

Large (51-200 pitches) Pub campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Ralegh's Cross Inn

Brendon Hills

Watchet

Somerset

England

TA23 0LN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.10079°N
3.37349°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.3 mi Butlins
8.6 mi The Parade
10.6 mi Post Office
Rail
8.4 mi Bishop's Lydeard
12.7 mi Tiverton Parkway Rail Station
12.9 mi Taunton Rail Station
Ferry
8.9 mi Minehead Harbour
16.8 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
21.1 mi Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal
Airport
20.6 mi Cardiff International Airport
25.6 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

Make the most of Exmoor stays by signing up immediately for an Exmoor Wildlife Safari, clambering into the back of a Land Rover for guided excursions through the park, keeping eyes peeled for deer and the rare Exmoor ponies. There are no long treks to get going either, as the tour guides will pick guests up at Dunster, Dulverton or Exford, all within about 25 minutes’ drive. Get a closer look at some of the area’s wildlife (as well as some more exotic specimens) at Tropiquaria, a small Art Deco zoo in a former BBC radio transmitter station 10 minutes from base, or travel a little further (30 minutes) to the Exmoor Pony Centre to learn about the native ponies and even take a ride in the park. If interest in watery getaways was piqued by beach days in Minehead and Watchet, but less salt would be preferable, head along to Wimbleball Lake or Clatworthy Reservoir (both within 15 minutes) – the first for birdwatching, trout fishing and lessons in windsurfing, sailing, canoeing and rowing, and the second for pretty scenery, boat hire and fishing. Dip a toe into the past by visiting the Museum of Somerset and the military and cricket museums in Taunton, half an hour away, then dive further in with trips to Dunster Castle, Fyne Court and Knightshayes, all within 35 minutes of base. Prefer to finish hols on a celebratory note? Stumble over to Yearlstone Vineyard (40 minutes) for a tipple or two.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Blue Anchor West 5.8 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Dunster North West 7.5 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Minehead Terminus 8.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Porlock Weir 13.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Berrow North Of Unity Farm 19.8 mi Estuary N/AExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 14.2 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 21.7 mi

St Fagans: National History Museum 27 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 27 mi

Crealy Great Adventure Park 27.3 mi

National Trust

Dunster Castle 6.3 mi

Dunster Working Watermill 6.4 mi

Coleridge Cottage 10 mi

Holnicote Estate 10.9 mi

Fyne Court 11.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

NETTLECOMBE COURT 2.2 mi

Wimbleball Lake - Haddon Hill - Wimbleball lake 5.1 mi

Haddon Hill - Bury - Wimbleball Dam - Haddon Hill 5.7 mi

DUNSTER CASTLE 6 mi

ST AUDRIES (HOUSE) 6.5 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.

Want to know more about camping in Somerset?

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Ralegh's Cross Inn have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ralegh's Cross Inn dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Ralegh's Cross Inn? Make the most of Exmoor stays by signing up immediately for an Exmoor Wildlife Safari, clambering into the back of a Land Rover for guided excursions through the park, keeping eyes peeled … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ralegh's Cross Inn?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Ralegh's Cross Inn? From £12 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.