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General
- Quiet Somerset meadow site 10 minutes' drive from Bruton
- A 10-minute drive to Stourhead and 25 minutes to Longleat
- Simple facilities provided, plus a firepit for each pitch
You may possibly hear the sound of a few animals in neighbouring fields, the odd tractor going about its business or children playing in a distant part of the farm, but otherwise it’s a very peaceful rural setup on site at Kingsettle Camping Retreat, in the Somerset countryside about 10 minutes’ drive from Bruton.
This is a place that’s all about enjoying nature – pitches are mown into a meadow, so you’ll be surrounded by wild grasses and flowers and may well share your space with all sorts of wildlife. Firepits are provided so you can cook dinner over a campfire while watching the sun set or keep warm while looking up into a canopy of stars overhead.
Supplies for your campfire or picnic can be picked up in Bruton, which has plenty of independent shops along with a collection of lovely places to eat if you’d rather treat yourselves. There are a few country pubs around too – one of the best locally is about a five-minute drive or 45-minute walk away.
Back at base, facilities have been kept simple but all essentials are covered – guests have access to toilets, showers, a washing-up area, chemical disposal and places to charge gadgets.
As this site is just on the edge of the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, you won’t be short of places for a scenic walk or bike ride nearby. Kingsettle is also in a handy spot for getting out and about to catch an event at The Bath & West Showground (20 minutes’ drive), to mingle with the animals at Longleat’s safari park (25 minutes) or to soak up the views at Stonehenge (35 minutes).
Open from 14/04/2023 to 16/11/2023
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
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Max. persons: 3 x
Pitch size : Max 17.0m width x 13.0m depth (55.8ft width x 42.7ft depth) Calculated area: 221.0m² (2378.8ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Bring a gazebo
Max. persons: 6 x
Pitch size : Min 16.0m width x 13.0m depth (52.5ft width x 42.7ft depth) Calculated area: 208.0m² (2238.9ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 3 x
Pitch size : Max 20.0m width x 4.0m depth (65.6ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 3 x
Pitch size : Min 17.0m width x 15.0m depth (55.8ft width x 49.2ft depth) Calculated area: 255.0m² (2744.8ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 3 x
Pitch size : Min 14.5m width x 16.0m depth (47.6ft width x 52.5ft depth) Calculated area: 232.0m² (2497.2ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 3 x
Pitch size : Max 17.0m width x 13.0m depth (55.8ft width x 42.7ft depth) Calculated area: 221.0m² (2378.8ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 3 x
Dimensions: 30.0m width x 20.0m length (98.4ft width x 65.6ft length) Calculated area: 600.0m² (6458.3ft²)
Reviews
superb clean, well looked after site and facilities.
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Pitches generous, has all the basic requirements, excellent site
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Probably the nicest campsite I’ve ever stayed on.
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Beautiful site and stunning location. Facilities werent great
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Great off grid site.
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Superb site. Big pitches, peaceful and idyllic retreat. Eco friendly.
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Very strong recommendation for this wonderful campsite.
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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
Portaloo
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
Camping 2.0
Shepherd's huts
Themes
Peaceful
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
Type
Small (11-25 pitches)
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Market Place
— 8.7 miles
Market Place — 8.7 miles
Rectory Road — 8.9 miles
- Train stations
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Bruton Rail Station
— 2.6 miles
Castle Cary Rail Station — 6.0 miles
Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station — 7.4 miles
- Ferry ports
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Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing
— 24.9 miles
Prince Street Bridge Ferry Landing — 24.9 miles
Millennium Square Ferry Landing — 25.0 miles
- Airports
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Bristol International Airport
— 23.6 miles
Local attractions
Built in the 1700s, Stourhead (10 minutes’ drive) is a National Trust-run house renowned for its Palladian-style architecture (with its exquisitely symmetrical proportions). After checking out the artworks and Chippendale furniture in the mansion, you can stroll around the spectacular gardens, centred around a lake and dotted with elegant follies.
If you want to make the petrolhead in the family happy, you could take them to Haynes Motor Museum (20 minutes). Here, in a former munitions depot, is more than a century’s worth of vintage cars and motorcycles, from a 1915 Ford Model T to a Formula One Williams, plus sections devoted to luxury vehicles and microcars.
Why not make like the Ancient Romans and head to the city of Bath (55 minutes)? Book yourself into a spa to soak in mineral-rich thermal waters, or simply stroll around the Georgian centre pretending to be a Jane Austen heroine (the author lived in the city in the early 1800s).
Must see
- Stourhead House and Garden (2.9 miles)
- Longleat (7.0 miles)
- Haynes International Motor Museum (8.9 miles)
National Trust
- Stourhead (2.9 miles)
- West Pennard Court Barn (11.4 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arrive: | 2 p.m. – | 9 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 12 p.m. | |
| On-site accommodation | ||
| Arrive: | 4 p.m. – | 9 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 11 a.m. | |
Kingsettle Camping Retreat cancellation policy
No refunds within 1 week of arrival date.
30 days or more before arrival : 75% of the total cost will be refunded.
29 days -8 days before arrival : 50% of the total cost will be refunded.
Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. Kingsettle Camping Retreat will debit the balance from your card 30 days before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 30 days then the balance will be taken immediately.
You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.
Payment methods accepted on the park
CashTerms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Kingsettle Camping Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Kingsettle Camping Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Kingsettle Camping Retreat? Built in the 1700s, Stourhead (10 minutes’ drive) is a National Trust-run house renowned for its Palladian-style architecture (with its exquisitely symmetrical proportions). After checking out the artworks and Chippendale furniture in … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Kingsettle Camping Retreat?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Kingsettle Camping Retreat? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
Thank you for your review, both this and others are appreciated.
I’m glad you liked the site, but as a eco rural retreat we work with nature. A family of swallows chose to nest above one of my shower doors and the majority of campers have enjoyed watching these little birds rear their young. She has raised four already and another three or four on their way, it’s been my privilege to give them a safe place to nest. Obviously I needed to put into place things to ensure the showers stay hygienically clean, such as a shelf to catch falling debris and a wipe clean protective cover over the shower rail and curtains. I endeavour to check all the facilities at least twice a day, clean all daily and the toilets at least twice.
I realise composting toilets aren’t for everyone but I take pride in providing a fresh and clean version of this, again its better for nature and the environment.