The Masons Arms

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Visitor image of the campsite
Visitor image of the campsite
The pub from the road
Peaceful pub garden complete with thatched smoking shelter
Hardstanding area in a sheltered spot by the fruit and vegetable garden
Block-paved access to the camping field which is situated away from the pub and road
Aerial view of the campsite with the pub in the background
The field in deepest mid-winter and yes, we did have some campers snowed in!
Traditional morris dancers who visit several times a year
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The pub from the road
Peaceful pub garden complete with thatched smoking shelter
Hardstanding area in a sheltered spot by the fruit and vegetable garden

  • Peaceful camping field with year-round facilities
  • National Trust and English Heritage properties close by
  • Hike the 20 minutes up Ham Hill from the site
Check out this well-connected Somerset pub site… The Masons Arms is in the good-looking hamstone village of Odcombe near Yeovil, surrounded by topping walking trails – the 20-minute hike up Ham Hill is thoroughly recommended just to start strolls off. The Masons Arms is close to many Somerset attractions including National Trust and English Heritage properties, but is set peacefully well away from the main road. And as it's a pub site, dinner and drinks in the Arms each evening are also thoroughly recommended (the bar and restaurant are closed on Monday and reopen at 4pm on Tuesday) - no fights needed about who's going to drive home… Facilities at the Masons Arms include a modern unisex amenities block with two toilets, two showers, three sinks, a washing-up area, a hairdryer, an iron and an ironing board.

Site type

Tent pitches 9
Motorhome pitches 9
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Please note, the bar and restaurant are closed on Sunday evenings from 8pm

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

8.5

Overall rating from 88 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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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

89% would recommend this site to a friend

88% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a peaceful, well-maintained small campsite behind a friendly pub with good food. Visitors praise the cleanliness of facilities, the helpful staff and the lovely village setting. Some note the limited number of showers and toilets, and the motion-sensor lighting in the facilities can be short-lived. Access can be tight for larger vehicles. Recent management changes have been noted, with a promise of facility improvements.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 14/07/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Small, quiet site behind the pub.…

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Jane S. 22 reviews

Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Small, quiet site behind the pub. Well looked-after. Toilets and showers clean. There were only 2 plots being used, not sure how 2 toilets and 2 showers would cope if the site was full! The light goes off automatically very quickly so you do end up showering in the dark!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Top campsite

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 sam G. 1 review

Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Staff lovely
Showers and toilets very clean
Fantastic water pressure

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Relaxed and informal camping.The pub was…

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Relaxed and informal camping.The pub was great and food good.
Lovely cafe nearby at the small garden centre. Local bus service offers a limited service to Yeovil.

Disliked Poor signage for finding the drinking water pipe, making it a little confusing at first.The lights in the shower and toilet are motion sensored but do not stay on if you are in the shower and nobody else is in the block to keep the lights on.There is just enough light to see what you need to, but its gloomy and disconcerting. The site has very little shade or natural shelter,which makes an extra challenge for some of us. There are minimal facilities for people who have any mobility or access difficulties, so if this is a need for anyone in your party then check first with them before booking.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely pub with good beer and…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely pub with good beer and we had some very nice chips

Disliked No negatives but you do need levelling blocks for the top few pitches

Recommend to friends Visit again

A nice easy site that just works.

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Nice quiet site with good facilities.
Will definitely use again.

Disliked The site is on a slope so if you are in a van or MH you will need levelling ramps.
Drinking water is quite far from the field.
Access is tight in larger vehicles - we were in a 6.5m x 2.3m motorhome but managed to squeeze into the entrance at the top of the driveway.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great value camping.

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 John M. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Easy checking, friendly staff, great pub, good value

Disliked I was ok on flat area at the bottom of the field but test on a slope. Toilets and showers up by the pub.

Recommend to friends Visit again

well worth a visit

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 Rosemary A. 1 review

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked very clean, very good food, lovely village

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would stay again

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 Craig O. 1 review

Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Amazing food, lovely clean and tidy site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stay

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 Renny S. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great stay. beautiful site. lovely restaurant at the pub.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Recommend

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Shaun V. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Location
Seclusion
Lovely pub

Disliked Nothing

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 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

D. of E. 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

Gastronomic delight Peaceful

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

Pub campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

The Masons Arms

41 Lower Odcombe

Odcombe

Yeovil

Somerset

England

BA22 8TX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.93983°N
2.69913°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.1 mi Yeovil Bus Station
7.9 mi Greenhill
8 mi Coldharbour
Rail
3.8 mi Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station
3.9 mi Yeovil Junction Rail Station
5.6 mi Thornford Rail Station
Ferry
19 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
25.4 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal

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

Sunny days, rainy days and everything in between are all covered around The Masons Arms: check out the area's historic houses, its many walks, cider farms, museums… The pub is surrounded by walking country including many footpaths around the village and the walk to Ham Hill which can be reached with minimal road walking. Also within walking distance is the National Trust's Montacute House, an Elizabethan mansion surrounded by green gardens. Yeovil town centre is about 10 minutes' drive away and there are plenty of small Somerset villages to delve into too – most with yet more cosy Somerset pubs. Or motor around the local museums like the Fleet Air Arm and Haynes Motor Museum, both under 10 miles away. If you fancy a beach and heritage day out, the Jurassic Coast is within about 40 minutes' drive.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Eypemouth 15.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seatown 16 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Bay (West) 16.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Charmouth West 16.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Hive 16.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Montacute House 1 mi

Fleet Air Arm Museum 5.8 mi

Haynes International Motor Museum 9.3 mi

Mapperton House & Gardens 10.1 mi

Clarks Village 13.1 mi

National Trust

Montacute House 1 mi

Tintinhull Garden 2.5 mi

Lytes Cary Manor 6.7 mi

Barrington Court 7.3 mi

Priest's House 7.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

BRYMPTON D'EVERCY 0.8 mi

MONTACUTE HOUSE 0.8 mi

Montacute - Ham Hill - Norton sub Hamdon - Montacute 0.9 mi

TINTINHULL HOUSE 2.5 mi

BARWICK PARK 3.3 mi

Local events

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

    Glastonbury, Somerset 15.9 mi

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, 5 September 2026 – Saturday, 5 September 2026)

    Dorchester, Dorset 19.2 mi

  • Beautiful Days (Friday, 21 August 2026 – Friday, 21 August 2026)

    Ottery St Mary, Devon 28.7 mi

  • Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, 31 July 2026 – Friday, 31 July 2026)

    Sidmouth, Devon 29.5 mi

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)

    Wareham, Dorset 30 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 The Masons Arms have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Masons Arms dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Masons Arms? Sunny days, rainy days and everything in between are all covered around The Masons Arms: check out the area's historic houses, its many walks, cider farms, museums… The pub is surrounded by … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Masons Arms?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    Please park in the top car park. If the pub is open, go to the bar to check in and if not please walk round to the front door and ring the bell.

    Someone is always on site to check you in and show you to your unit and give you a tour.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Masons Arms? From £15 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.