Shiplate Farm Fishery

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 9.4 13 reviews
View of motorhome pitch with local wildlife (added by visitor 12 Jun 2022)
Views of the main lake (added by manager 10 dec 2021)
Entrance to the four fishing lakes (added by manager 10 dec 2021)
Entrance to the pitches (added by manager 10 dec 2021)

  • Hardstanding motorhome pitches 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 for motorhomes, with just a few hardstanding pitches, all supplied with water and electricity. Whether you’re after a base to explore Somerset or an overnight halt on the way down to Cornwall, this is a peaceful stop with only a few pitches. 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. Campers have access to an unspoilt area of the River Axe and the site offers good fishing for beginners, match fisherman and carp anglers. Fishing spots on all the lakes are available on 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 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
Please note
  • This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Facilities/activities including fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.

Languages spoken

English

Reviews

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Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Geoff S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric gravel motorhome pitch (lake view)

Liked: Location

Recommend to friends Visit again

The location was nice and we had the pitches to ourselves.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric gravel motorhome pitch (lake view)

Liked: The location was nice and we had the pitches to ourselves.

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A lovely,quiet spot to enjoy some peace and rest

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric gravel motorhome pitch (lake view)

Liked: We liked - that the site was so peaceful, the pitches have a lovely view of the lake, the friendly, relaxed staff and the delicious cooked breakfast!

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it is just as the picture shows beautiful little spot but expensive…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Sarah W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric gravel motorhome pitch (lake view)

Liked: it is just as the picture shows beautiful little spot but expensive for a Taxi from Weston at night. loved all the Ducks and geese wondering Owners really friendly and helpful

Disliked: nothing to put in hear but apart from electrics and water there are no other facilities

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Would go again

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Marie S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric gravel motorhome pitch (lake view)

Liked: Beautiful fishery with a wonderful friendly owner

Recommend to friends Visit again

john the local chap was lovely and helpful…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 6
ricky w. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric gravel motorhome pitch (lake view)

Liked: john the local chap was lovely and helpful

Recommend to friends Visit again

A perfect hidden gem

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Duncan B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric gravel motorhome pitch (lake view)

Liked: Beautiful quiet setting, amazing scenery,

Disliked: Motor home was too big for EHU but owners arranged another area for us

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Excellent site lovely people hope it dosent change we loved it

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Steve D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric gravel motorhome pitch (lake view)

Liked: Beautiful area lovely friendly people great fishing glad we came across this site we will be returning soon

Disliked: No showers or loo but this wasn't a problem as we had our own.

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Will defo be going back again fab couple there beautful place won't he

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric gravel motorhome pitch (lake view)

Liked: Beautful stay n place

Disliked: As its a feeding place ducks geese etc there were a few flies about but its to be expected very small criticism

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A peaceful retreat, friendly & helpful staff

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 6
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 6
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric gravel motorhome pitch (lake view)

Liked: We enjoyed the peace of the site and the fact that there are only 2 pitches. Great that each pitch has its own individual water supply. Although there is activity each morning with anglers arriving, this didn't disturb us. The fishing lakes are far enough away from the pitches not to be a disturbance. The site is some distance from the main road so there is no road traffic noise at all. If you want peace and quiet, this is the site for you! The site manager was very friendly and helpful. So too the owner. Also enjoyed having the ducks and geese roaming around, as well as a visit from the cat! Easy drive to local attractions e.g. Tyntsfield House, Cheddar, Street etc.

Disliked: Minor grummbles that detracted from the stay: - Despite being mentioned a couple of times, we weren't provided with a 'welcome pack' so had no information other than from Pitch Up - We were locked out of the site because the Manager had left early. Unfortunately, the owners hadn't thought to keep their mobiles with them so I had to climb over the fence to get in. Not a major issue but also not great customer experience at the end of a tiring day. - Difficult to get motorhome level due to pitch being on stones..... ramps just sank into the stones. Recommend levelling pitch with concrete base (or similar). - Would have been great to have wifi as the local mobile data signal was so weak. These points wouldn't stop us coming again but are included here as constructive feedback to help future guests.

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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

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No hot water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant 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 GMT (GMT+00:00)

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 Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (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 2020 2019 2018 2017
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway 3.3 mi Estuary Poor Poor N/A Poor
Weston Main 3.8 mi Estuary Poor N/A Poor N/A
Brean 4.1 mi Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Berrow North Of Unity Farm 4.4 mi Estuary N/A Excellent Good Good
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay 4.7 mi Estuary N/A N/A Good Good

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 (Thursday 8 August 2024 – Thursday 8 August 2024)

    Bristol, Greater Bristol 14.6 mi

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday 26 June 2024 – Wednesday 26 June 2024)

    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.

Want to know more about camping in Somerset?

  • 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 Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (direct from the site) is just waiting to be explored on foot or by bike, and you can hire kayaks from Mendip Activity Centre … 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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