Somerset Reindeer Ranch

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Front of Dome Camping Pod (added by manager 05 Oct 2024)
Camping pod
Grass pitches
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  • Reindeer ranch and white-horse farm with an enchanted garden
  • A five-minute drive from Yeovil and 10 minutes from Montacute
  • Barbecue hut; plenty of places to walk around the site
If you’re the type of person who starts counting down to next Christmas on December 26th, you might very well be interested in bringing a bit of the yuletide season into your summer break with a stay at Somerset Reindeer Ranch, a great spot for adventurous sorts and those who want to wake to the gentle sound of the reindeers strolling around. This farm is home to a selection of Santa’s fave animals, plus it has a ‘unicorn’ for the kids to meet (you'll need to arrange this in advance though, to make sure it's not, ahem, out spreading magic elsewhere). Other activities that can be booked on arrival include My Little Pony, Peppa Pig and mermaid experiences for the kids. Stroll through the wide open spaces at the family-run park in search of Dasher, Blitzen and co, then settle in at the seating areas in the enchanted garden for picnics next to the firepit; there’s also a fancy barbecue hut for meals undercover should the weather be more Christmassy than summery. Here to explore the countryside as well as the site’s lush grounds? The park is in prime position for touring Somerset and a couple of other counties as it’s five minutes’ drive from Yeovil and around half an hour from the Dorset and East Devon Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The site limits numbers, so guests will have a little pocket of isolation to themselves when staying here, and there are also ample spots to leave your car.

Site type

Tent pitches 1
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Protective masks must be worn at all times in common areas.
  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
  • Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.
  • Electric vehicles are welcome but will incur a £20 overnight fee and guests must provide their own charging equipment.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

96%

would recommend this site to a friend

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Great place!

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

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Loved all of it the hosts were lovely and so friendly it was very safe for the children. It was quiet and easy to find. Would definitely stay there again!

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Amazing place to stay, especially with children. The animals made it a…

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

Reindeer Loft cabin

Liked: Amazing place to stay, especially with children. The animals made it a unique experience and there were lots of little details that added to the feel of the place. Hosts were really friendly too. I'd definitely recommend! Thank you :)

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Really lovely site, great for the kids to have an adventure…

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

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Really lovely site, great for the kids to have an adventure

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Most amazing place

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

Camping lodge

Liked: Such a beautiful place and a lot of hard work has gone into it, the owners was absolutely lovely they will really go out there way for you, the stay was comfortable and so different, this place can be used as a night away with kids and as a romantic night away,

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Perfect experience for animal lovers who like staying in nature

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

Ocean camping pod

Liked: Lovely experience staying on the ranch, seeing the animals (foxes & reindeers were our favourites) and staying in nature. Cabin, facilities and location were great. Friendly hosts.

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Great place!

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

Ocean camping pod

Liked: Beautiful, well cared for facility. Lovely owner's. Great for families as they had a lot of animals on the site. Clean washroom and shower.

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Great magical place, kids would love it!

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

Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: We arrived just after storm Ciaran, there was lots of flooding on the surrounding roads. Reindeer Ranch was a bit soggy too. But the hosts were great, and very accommodating and helpful, we used the bbq lodge to cook on an open fire, it was great and very cosy. It was lovely to see the well cared for animals about the site, and in the stables. Loved the magical lights. Very friendly hosts, we will return.

Disliked: Having to leave.

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Friendly dedicated staff, well built lodge/cabin and a great fire.

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

Camping lodge

Liked: Friendly reception, animals all around and a well built lodge. We stayed in the reindeer lodge for the evening cooking on the open fire. We were warm and comfortable and had a great evening.

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I enjoyed seeing the animals around the farm, they were all cute…

Overall 4/10
Location 8
Value for money 4
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 2
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 2
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Wild forest non-electric grass tent pitch (secluded)

Liked: I enjoyed seeing the animals around the farm, they were all cute and friendly.

Disliked: The place where I was put for setting up my tent was over grown and not appropriate for camping. I was dumped there and didn’t see anyone, up until i left I still didn’t see anyone that worked there. It was like I was alone there. The shower smelt of pee, I’m not sure if it was of rats or cats. When I left my clothes on the side, when I picked them up they smelt of pee.

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From the manager: Glad you liked the animals on the farm, sorry you didn’t like the secluded pitch you were guided up there by the friendly owner and given privacy and seclusion which is the purpose of this “wild camping pitch”(secluded) Many campers book this as they want to be by themselves and enjoy their own company. It is not overgrown it is surrounded by trees and is a safe quiet, spot of cut grass ( as advertised) set back from the main site. The owners are about but do not bother the campers especially when they book the secluded camping pitch so there is no need to see workers. There was a walkie talky by the bar which you were welcome to contact us on at any point and we would have joined you for a chat any time you liked had you only asked. You were alone, lucky you, you travelled alone and did not express any wish to spend time with us, the owners or invite a friend in. Regarding the shower, our other guests when stayed this week gave is 10/10 for cleanliness and at no point have we ever had rats or cats in the shower. It smells of the lavender and jasmine planted outside of it. Had you spoken with us about your issue while you were here we could have addressed your comments, as you have left and written a scathing review all I can deduce is that perhaps your clothes would benefit from a wash irrespective of whether your visit a campsite or not. The last thing I said to you, with a smile, was I hope you have a lovely stay please call me or radio me if I can be of any assistance…. What a shame you chose to attempt to damage a small business’s reputation instead of be personable enough to have a face to face chat. A cheap pitch fee of £30 for the opportunity to see reindeer, emus, wolves, ponies, pigs, Spanish horses, donkey, skunks and. a beautifully lit site with flowers and gardens does not warrant a low score for value for money. We hope the next site you stay with suits your requirements better and wish you the best.

Lovely place with a lovely back story. Highly recommended

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

Ocean camping pod

Liked: We liked the animals being so close and accessable, the hospitality, the layout and features of the place, and the Ocean pod which we stayed in.

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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 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 No dogs allowed No pets allowed

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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Somerset Reindeer Ranch

Orchid Stud

Ilchester Road

Chilthorne Domer

Somerset

England

BA22 8RF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.97581°N
-2.66931°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3 mi Yeovil Bus Station
6.8 mi Greenhill
6.9 mi Coldharbour
Rail
3.3 mi Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station
4.3 mi Yeovil Junction Rail Station
6 mi Thornford Rail Station
Ferry
18.2 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
27.2 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
29.4 mi Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour
Airport
28.5 mi Bristol 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

Dotted with manors galore, the landscape around this farm is typically English in style. Mosey over to Montacute (10 minutes’ drive) to stare at a striking Elizabethan house set among lush grounds you might recognise from films like Sense & Sensibility, and toddle off to the 20th-century Arts and Crafts-era Tintinhull Garden (10 minutes) too. There are plenty more attractions to amble towards in the local area as well, like the Fleet Air Arm Museum’s displays of military aircraft, aero engines and Royal Navy ships, the National Trust’s Palladian-style Stourhead estate (25 minutes) and the stunning scenery of Forde Abbey and Gardens (30 minutes). The nature is a little wilder around Sutton Bingham Reservoir, which is a top spot for fishing, sailing or strolls (15 minutes), and in the woodlands, glades, ramparts and hamstone memorials of Ham Hill Country Park (10 minutes). With connections to the age-old stories of King Arthur and the Holy Grail, the hilltop Glastonbury Tor feels steeped in legend (25 minutes). See more spectacular Somerset scenery at Cheddar Gorge (50 minutes), dropping by the Wookey Hole caves for some kid-friendly subterranean adventures while in the area (40 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Eypemouth 18.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
West Bay (West) 18.8 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Seatown 18.8 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Hive 19.5 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Charmouth West 19.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Montacute House 2.6 mi

Fleet Air Arm Museum 3 mi

Haynes International Motor Museum 6.6 mi

Clarks Village 11 mi

Glastonbury Tor 11.7 mi

National Trust

Tintinhull Garden 1.9 mi

Montacute House 2.6 mi

Lytes Cary Manor 4.2 mi

Priest's House 7.1 mi

Barrington Court 8.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

TINTINHULL HOUSE 1.7 mi

MONTACUTE HOUSE 2.6 mi

Montacute - Ham Hill - Norton sub Hamdon - Montacute 2.7 mi

BRYMPTON D'EVERCY 2.8 mi

NEWTON SURMAVILLE 3.6 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Somerset Reindeer Ranch have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Somerset Reindeer Ranch dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Somerset Reindeer Ranch? Dotted with manors galore, the landscape around this farm is typically English in style. Mosey over to Montacute (10 minutes’ drive) to stare at a striking Elizabethan house set among lush grounds … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Somerset Reindeer Ranch?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Somerset Reindeer Ranch? From £60 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.