Orchard Escapes Exmoor

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Yurt with outdoor kitchen and deck area to enjoy alfresco dining (added by manager 13 May 2024)
Yurt with outdoor kitchen and deck area to enjoy alfresco dining
Yurt nestled in ancient orchard, surrounded by trees and long areas of grass
Surrounding area of orchard yurt
Victoria hut
Victoria hut with private wood fired hot tub, firepit and outdoor seating
Small glamping site set in ancient orchard. private toilet /shower facilities allocated to each unit
Outside bramley hut
Private wood fired hot tub for 2
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Favourite
Yurt nestled in ancient orchard, surrounded by trees and long areas of grass
Surrounding area of orchard yurt
Victoria hut

  • Small adults-only glamping site in an ancient orchard in Porlock Vale
  • A mile from Selworthy and 10 minutes' drive from Porlock Weir
  • Set on a working farm within the National Trust's Holnicote Estate
Been beavering away looking for a place to stay in Exmoor National Park? If you're after something scenic that's close to the coast, then this small adults-only glamping site in Somerset's Porlock Vale could strike a chord. Orchard Escapes Exmoor is set in a two-acre orchard, the units are off-grid and run entirely off solar power. You should feel quite cosy indeed, as each glamping unit (sleeping two people) comes with a private woodfired hot tub as well as an outdoor firepit with logs provided. Just a short walk away within the orchard, there are private individual toilets and shower rooms for each unit. These facilities are heated and include a flushing loo, shower, toiletries, towels and bathrobes each. Orchard Escapes Exmoor is set on a working beef and sheep farm that lies within the National Trust-run Holnicote Estate, a 12,000-acre expanse of agricultural land, moors and forests. Back in 2020, a handful of beavers was reintroduced into a fenced area of woodland a short distance away, and it's hoped that by building dams and gnawing wood they'll make this already rural area even more wild in years to come. This site is just under a mile from the gorgeous village of Selworthy, well-known around these parts for its tea room and the views from its hilltop church. The coast is similarly close by – the harbour at Porlock Weir is about 10 minutes' drive away, with Porlock's village shops handily positioned half-way if you want to pick up provisions en route (perhaps the local oysters if you're feeling fancy).

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

10

Overall rating based on 2 reviews View breakdown

100%

would recommend this site to a friend

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would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Beautiful site with everything you could need for a relaxing break

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

Bramley shepherd's hut

Liked: Beautiful, well maintained and equipped shepherds hut. Everything you could need and ask for. Perfect location, private wood fired hot tub, fire pit and good supply of logs included. Private wet room with towels, bathrobes and shampoo etc too. We opted for the full English breakfast basket as an extra which had plenty to feed two hungry hikers.

Disliked: Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your wonderful review. Really pleased you enjoyed your stay in Bramley Shepherd's hut.

The hut was cosy and very well equipped - thank you so…

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

Victoria shepherd's hut

Liked: The hut was cosy and very well equipped - thank you so much Paula for the delicious gluten free brownie too which was a very thoughtful touch. Facilities were spotless and the Faith in Nature toiletries were an added bonus. The wood fired hot tub was very lovely, and the setting very tranquil too. Would definitely recommend, particularly great if you also want to explore the local area (Porlock, Porlock Weir, Dunster Castle etc). Thank you!

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From the manager: Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. Glad you enjoyed all the facilities at Orchard Escapes Exmoor and got to enjoy some of the beautiful surrounding area. Thanks again, Paula

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

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Orchard Escapes Exmoor

Brandish Street Farm

Allerford

Somerset

England

TA24 8HR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.20985°N
-3.56629°W

Route directions

After exiting the A39 onto Brandish Street, take the right turn on the first corner (by the corner cottage). Straight ahead, you will see Brandish Street Farm. Follow the road around to the right and you will see the entrance for Orchard Escapes Exmoor on your left. Drive in. The car park is straight ahead. The post code TA24 8HR will bring you as far as Brandish Street.

Nearest transport

Coach
3.8 mi The Parade
4.5 mi Butlins
17.7 mi The Square
Rail
14.3 mi Llantwit Major Rail Station
15.4 mi Rhoose Rail Station
17.8 mi Barry Rail Station
Ferry
4.1 mi Minehead Harbour
18.2 mi Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal
23.3 mi Penarth Pier
Airport
16.3 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 surrounding Somerset coast is strewn with scenic places of interest. To get a good outlook over it all, climb to the top of Dunkery Beacon (10 minutes' drive) for panoramas over the Bristol Channel, or set your sights on Minehead (10 minutes) or Watchet (20 minutes) for a lazy day of strolling about and unwinding by the coast. For a total contrast, head to the sheer emptiness of the long pebbly beach at Bossington (10 minutes), or, for somewhere sandy, over into Devon to try Combe Martin (45 minutes) at low tide. Sporty excursions – or, if you're not quite that competitive, agreeably active times – are also easy to come by in this part of the world, as nearby Exmoor Adventures (10 minutes) stand ready to sort you with archery, coasteering, mountain biking, kayaking and paddleboarding explores. Exmoor Riding (five minutes) and Burrowhayes Farm (five minutes) are also on hand for locally-led equestrian outings.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Porlock Weir 2.7 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Minehead Terminus 4.3 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Dunster North West 5.6 mi Sea N/A N/A N/A Good
Blue Anchor West 7.4 mi Sea N/A N/A N/A N/A
Lynmouth 11.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

St Fagans: National History Museum 22.9 mi

Millennium Stadium 25 mi

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 25 mi

Cardiff Castle 25.1 mi

The Cardiff Story (opens April 1st 2011) 25.1 mi

National Trust

Holnicote Estate 0.3 mi

Dunster Working Watermill 5.5 mi

Dunster Castle 5.6 mi

Watersmeet 10.2 mi

Heddon Valley 15.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Webbers Post - Brockwell - Dunkery Breacon - Stoke Pero 1.8 mi

DUNSTER CASTLE 5.8 mi

EXMOOR 5.9 mi

Lorna Doone Country: Malmsmead - Badgeworthy Water - Malmsmead 7.2 mi

Withypool - Tarr Steps - Knaplock 8 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

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Orchard Escapes Exmoor have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Orchard Escapes Exmoor dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Orchard Escapes Exmoor? The surrounding Somerset coast is strewn with scenic places of interest. To get a good outlook over it all, climb to the top of Dunkery Beacon (10 minutes' drive) for panoramas over … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Orchard Escapes Exmoor?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Orchard Escapes Exmoor? From £95 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.