Shiplate Farm Fishery

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View of motorhome pitch with local wildlife
View of motorhome pitch with local wildlife
Views of the main lake
Entrance to the four fishing lakes
Entrance to the pitches
Mendips view
View to the main lake
View from the pitches
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Views of the main lake
Entrance to the four fishing lakes
Entrance to the pitches

  • Peaceful site at a well-maintained Somerset fishery
  • A 20-minute drive to Cheddar Gorge, and 15 to Weston-super-Mare
  • Lake fishing on site and River Axe close by; pubs five minutes’ drive
Set at the foot of the Mendip Hills and with spectacular views over Brent Knoll and the Somerset Levels, Shiplate Farm Fishery is a peaceful West Country haven. Whether you’re after a base to explore Somerset or an overnight halt on the way down to Cornwall, this is a splendid spot for it… As this is a working fishery, anglers who are keen to practise their casts can have a great day’s fishing in large swims on four lakes and adjacent waters. Guests have access to an unspoilt area of the River Axe, and the site offers good fishing for beginners, match fishermen and carp anglers. Fishing spots on all the lakes are available for a day ticket (extra charge). If you prefer to explore Somerset or cycle along quiet lanes, you’re in the right place too – stroll the celebrated Mendip Way (straight from the site) in either direction or pick up local cycle lanes. If you fancy a night out, head to Bleadon (five minutes’ drive) for its pubs and restaurants, or if self-catering is your way to go, there’s a farm shop in the village too. Need a big stock up on provisions? No problem, there are supermarkets in Weston-super-Mare (20 minutes).

Site type

Motorhome pitches 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • 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).
  • Facilities/activities including fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.9

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What customers say

Shiplate Farm Fishery offers a peaceful, tranquil escape with beautiful lake views and well-spaced pitches. Guests highlight the exceptional welcome and helpfulness of owner Sue, who provides thoughtful touches like complimentary tea, coffee, and fresh eggs. Facilities are described as great, including a food-prep area. The site's quiet atmosphere and countryside calm are ideal for short breaks, with nearby towns accessible for supplies. Farm animals add to the charm.

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We loved our time at Shiplate…

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Paul V.

Electric gravel motorhome pitch (lake view)

Liked We loved our time at Shiplate Fishery and experienced first hand Sue’s extraordinary hospitality. She helped us with a charging cable, gave us a warm dry place to spend a wintry evening and welcomed our request to move closer the beautiful view of the lake. Not to mention the freshly laid eggs.
You know when you get that feeling sometimes that nothing would be too much trouble? True hospitality!

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Amazing quiet location. Well kept grounds…

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Andy G.

Electric gravel motorhome pitch (lake view)

Liked Amazing quiet location. Well kept grounds and friendly farm animals. Clean facilities. Nice pub in village.

Disliked None

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A gem of a site with modern facilities and great owners

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Paul H.

Electric gravel motorhome pitch (lake view)

Liked A lovely cosy site for a very relaxing get away from it all stay. So pleasant to be around more animals than people! Friendly and helpful owners who are so attentive to your needs and really do go the extra mile to make you feel at home. Lots of useful advice for walks near and far!

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Good for a quiet, self sufficient break.

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Philip E.

Electric gravel motorhome pitch (lake view)

Liked Quiet and friendly. Facilities were good and well kept. Fishing lakes were good.

Disliked Not that easy to get to with a larger Motorhome, village (and pub) some distance away along country lanes.

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What a great place this is!…

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Gemma T.

Electric gravel motorhome pitch (lake view)

Liked What a great place this is! We will be back 100%. Such a beautiful place, quiet and peaceful. The owners are so lovely and make you feel very welcome. Toilets/showers are very clean. Thank you for having us 😊

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely tranquil place to stay

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Carole E.

Electric gravel motorhome pitch (lake view)

Liked Shiplate Farm Fishery – Motorhome Stay

We stayed at Shiplate Farm Fishery and really enjoyed it. It’s a lovely, peaceful spot with beautiful views over the lakes — exactly the kind of place you go to slow down and breathe a bit. Very quiet at night and felt safe and relaxed, which we always appreciate when travelling in the motorhome.

The pitches are well spaced and the site is kept tidy. The facilities are actually great: two toilets and a shower, all in the same building as the reception. There’s also a food-prep area with a microwave, fridge and kettle, plus tea and coffee provided, which was a really nice touch and not something you always find on smaller sites.

Sue, the owner, is incredibly welcoming and genuinely goes out of her way to make you feel at home — nothing is too much trouble for her. She even came over and dropped off half a dozen fresh eggs from her own brood, which went down a treat. We’d mentioned we’d popped into Burnham-on-Sea to use the laundrette and she told us we could have used her facilities instead, which just shows how thoughtful and accommodating she is.

It’s not a busy holiday park, which for us was a big plus — no noise, no crowds, just countryside calm. Weston-super-Mare and the surrounding areas are close enough if you fancy heading out for supplies or a wander, but the site itself feels nicely tucked away.

Overall, a great stopover or short break if you’re looking for peace, scenery and a genuinely friendly welcome. We’d happily return

Disliked None

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Lovely site. Sue and Adam couldn’t…

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Christine R.

Electric gravel motorhome pitch (lake view)

Liked Lovely site. Sue and Adam couldn’t do enough for us. Views were beautiful watching the sun go down over the lake. The farm animals are very cute. Facilities were excellent. Very quiet and relaxing. ☺️

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Cannot wait to come back!

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Sylvia V.

Electric gravel motorhome pitch (lake view)

Liked Everything! Loved the area, the animals the view and the people. Honestly I want to live there. Sue was lovely and didn’t make me feel a townie when I got excited about the animals!

Disliked Nothing at all.

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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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Well-lit path

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Shiplate Farm Fishery

Shiplate Road

Weston-super-Mare

Somerset

England

BS24 0NY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.30251°N
2.92235°W

Route directions

Do not use post code as there are a number of similar named farms. Look out for the fishing sign.

Nearest transport

Coach
3.7 mi Locking Road Car Park
3.9 mi Summer Lane
3.9 mi Summer Lane
Rail
3.3 mi Weston Milton Rail Station
3.6 mi Weston-super-Mare Rail Station
3.9 mi Worle Rail Station
Ferry
4.4 mi Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour
10.1 mi Clevedon Pier
11.4 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
Airport
10.8 mi Bristol International Airport
19.2 mi Cardiff 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 Mendip Hills National Landscape (direct from the site) is just waiting to be explored on foot or by bike, and you can hire kayaks from Mendip Activity Centre (20 minutes) to paddle down the River Axe. There are caves and Bronze Age remains along the trails in Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve (half an hour) and reasonably challenging hiking along the Cheddar Gorge Walk (20 minutes). Head underground to explore a spectacular caves complex at Wookey Hole (half an hour) or have a potter around Axbridge (15 minutes), a lively town with a medieval market square, narrow streets and half-timbered, Tudor-era houses buildings as well as a slew of pubs and restaurants – and if you hit a rainy day (this being England after all) there’s a cinema there too. Fancy a day at the beach? Weston-super-Mare (15 minutes) and Burnham-on-Sea (20 minutes) both offer an expanse of sandy beaches and traditional amusement arcades; you can also buy classic English fish and chips and munch them on one of the piers.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway 3.3 mi Estuary PoorPoorN/APoor
Weston Main 3.8 mi Estuary PoorN/APoorN/A
Brean 4.1 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Berrow North Of Unity Farm 4.4 mi Estuary N/AExcellentGoodGood
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay 4.7 mi Estuary N/AN/AGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cheddar Caves & Gorge 6.9 mi

Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill 12 mi

Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve 12.9 mi

Wells Cathedral 13.5 mi

Glastonbury Abbey 13.9 mi

National Trust

King John's Hunting Lodge 4.6 mi

Clevedon Court 10.2 mi

Tyntesfield 13 mi

Coleridge Cottage 14.6 mi

Stembridge Tower Mill 16.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Winscombe - Barton - Crook Peak - Wavering Down - Winscombe 3.9 mi

Winscombe 4 mi

Brean Down and Brean Fort 4.1 mi

GROVE PARK 4.2 mi

Cheddar Gorge - Black Down - Rowberrow 6.6 mi

Local events

  • Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, 7 August 2026 – Friday, 7 August 2026)

    Bristol, Greater Bristol 14.6 mi

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

    Glastonbury, Somerset 17.6 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Shiplate Farm Fishery have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Shiplate Farm Fishery dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Shiplate Farm Fishery? The Mendip Hills National Landscape (direct from the site) is just waiting to be explored on foot or by bike, and you can hire kayaks from Mendip Activity Centre (20 minutes) to … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Shiplate Farm Fishery?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  6:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Shiplate Farm Fishery? From £70 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.