The Halfway Caravan and Camping Park

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Lots of green
Lakeview grass camping pitch
Pitches
Non-electric pitch

  • Rural Somerset green-energy site five minutes' drive from Yeovil
  • Handy stopover point on journeys to Devon or Cornwall
  • Next door to a traditional inn with top-quality food and a lake
It will, of course, rather depend on your starting point and final destination. But if you’re Devon- or Cornwall-bound on the A303, it’s quite possible that The Halfway Caravan and Camping Park will indeed offer a handy stopover roughly halfway through the journey. There’s rather more to this small and rural Somerset green-energy site than simply a place to flop for the night though... For starters, fab views can be had over the surrounding fields and farmland, and there's easy access to a whole bunch of townie amenities five minutes' drive away in Yeovil. On top of that, it’s surely always a bonus to note that there’s an inn next door – especially when it happens to be one that serves up top-notch grub and has a lakeside trail for post-drive leg-stretching. It's worth resisting the urge to get straight back on the road here, as the park is in an excellent location for days out. Those who settle in for several days can hit Weymouth's beach, Stourhead's gardens, Cheddar Gorge and Wookey Hole with a leisurely drive of an hour or so, or take to local trails for rambles or rides. Between day trips, there's space on site for kids and dogs to have a bit of a run about while the grownups put their feet up, pour a glass of something (ideally something local, this being cider country) and gently stoke the barbecue coals. One final thing to add to the list of great features here? The owners are proud that this is a firmly eco-friendly site powered by 100% renewable energy.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 8
Caravans for hire 3
Tent pitches 3
Touring caravan pitches 8
Open all year
Opens
Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

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94% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This scenic campsite, set around a lake and adjacent to a pub serving excellent food, offers a relaxed atmosphere and spacious pitches. Many visitors praise the friendly staff and the peaceful setting. While the site is undergoing renovation, resulting in some untidiness, guests anticipate the improvements. Some report road noise and basic, occasionally busy, toilet facilities. Overall, it's considered good value for a stopover or short break.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Laid back atmosphere, lakeside pitches, pleasant…

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9 out of 10
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10
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7
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Laid back atmosphere, lakeside pitches, pleasant setting, good value, fire pits dotted around for anyone to use.

Disliked Could have been better with a few more toilets/showers and if there was hot water for the washing up area. Minor niggles though.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice location and pub.

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Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Nice location around the lake
Food was very good in the adjoining pub

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will definitely stay again

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Vicki V. 1 review

Lakeview Grass electric grass pitch

Liked Calm quite, lovely view of the lake. Jetty lit up through the night setting the scene. Friendly helpful staff. Clean facilities

Disliked Toilet door a bit tricky to shit but not a major issue.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site good price

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Site was clean showers in “sheds “ spot less and warm even hot, as was the toilets. Lay back and not fussy would recommend it. I would stay there again if I was that way it’s a very nice pub. At the front of the siteWe didn’t eat there but hubby said it looked nice.

Disliked Cost of using the washer dryer I spent £12 in total and didn’t even even get the washing fully dried

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great pitch, would recommend.

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Anonymous

Lakeview Grass electric grass pitch

Liked Easy to find, no fuss, great shower.

Disliked Nothing really.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Underdeveloped and overpriced

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Mark S. 1 review

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Great welcome, great attached pub and restaurant, flat hard standing, good hook up and WiFi, and generally a relaxing vibe.

Disliked Road noise from very busy road, Aircraft noise from the very active RNAS we apparently don’t have. Fortunately the site was quiet, because the 4. Toilets/ showers would not be enough if it was full. Now , let’s talk about the fly tipping or dump past the large pond? What’s that all about? Then the other dumping ground between the pond and the pub?

Recommend to friends Visit again

As a female camping alone with two dogs, this site was lovely & safe

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely friendly hosts, a large pitch, dog friendly, very clean, peaceful & tidy site
Shower facilities were great
Pitches for tents were around the lake

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Looking forward to next stay

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Tracy R. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked 2nd time staying
Very relaxing and friendly

Recommend to friends Visit again

Full service pitch. The lake, particularly…

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Linda R. 1 review

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Full service pitch. The lake, particularly when lit up at night.

Disliked Nowhere for the dogs to run free, as it’s quite close to the road/car park.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A nice, small campsite that's annexed to a pub, with good facilities

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7 out of 10
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Phil D. 1 review

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked A nice campsite annexed to the pub. The fully serviced pitches are on level gravel hard standing, with your own water and electric.hook up, and a grass strip with a picnic bench.

There are only two toilets, which are in sheds, but inside they are fully fitted bathroom.with shower, sink and toilet.

The pub has a nice vibe and serves good food and drinks.

Disliked The owners are currently doing a lot of building work so some parts feel a bit like a building site, but that is temporary

Recommend to friends Visit again


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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome 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

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Pub campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Level site, no steep slopes Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

The Halfway Caravan and Camping Park

Ilchester Road

Chilthorne Domer

Somerset

England

BA22 8RE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.97237°N
2.66994°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.8 mi Yeovil Bus Station
6.8 mi Greenhill
6.8 mi Coldharbour
Rail
3.1 mi Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station
4.1 mi Yeovil Junction Rail Station
5.8 mi Thornford Rail Station
Ferry
18.3 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
27 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
29.6 mi Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour
Airport
28.7 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

The surrounds here are the kind of classic English scenery that gets folk all misty-eyed. If you're looking for a pretty place to potter, make for Montacute, 10 minutes’ drive away: its streets have featured in several films including Sense & Sensibility and Elizabeth. Scenic strolls are in good supply around here: the National Trust’s stunning Stourhead estate is 25 minutes away by car, and the gorgeous grounds of Forde Abbey and Gardens are half an hour away. For a side order of legend and myth as you meander, take a tour of Glastonbury Tor (25 minutes), said to have links with King Arthur and the Holy Grail. There’s more stunning natural scenery to be seen on a visit to Cheddar Gorge (50 minutes) or by delving into the showcaves at Wookey Hole (40 minutes). Meanwhile, those with other interests may like to take flight to Fleet Air Arm Museum (10 minutes), meet the menagerie at Ferne Animal Sanctuary (half an hour) or pack their bucket and spade for a day spent on the sands of Weymouth (45 minutes).
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • The Carpenters Arms Pub 0.6 mi
  • The Arrow Pub 1.5 mi
  • Little play town Pub 1.7 mi
  • Lamb and Lark Pub 1.7 mi
  • Crown & Victoria Pub 1.8 mi
  • Palmers Restaurant 2.1 mi
  • Nuova Italia Restaurant 2.1 mi
  • The Dolphin Pub 2.1 mi
  • The Bull Inn Pub 2.1 mi
  • The Ilchester Arms Hotel Restaurant 2.1 mi

Groceries

  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket 1.7 mi
  • Asda Supermarket 2 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 2 mi
  • Tesco Extra Supermarket 2.5 mi
  • Spar Supermarket 2.6 mi
  • Lidl Supermarket 2.7 mi
  • Morrisons Supermarket 2.7 mi
  • 7 days off licence Off-licence 2.8 mi
  • Aldi Supermarket 2.9 mi
  • Majestic Off-licence 2.9 mi

Parks and play

  • Abbey Manor Park 1.4 mi
  • Monks Dale Park 1.8 mi
  • Stourton Rec park 1.9 mi
  • Mudford Wreck Play Park Playground 2 mi
  • Preston Park 2.1 mi
  • Town Square park 2.1 mi
  • Milford Park 2.3 mi
  • Sydney Gardens park 2.4 mi
  • Birchfield Park 2.6 mi
  • Tall Trees Playground 2.7 mi

Family days out

  • Somerset Reindeer Ranch Zoo 0.2 mi
  • Brympton House Castle 2.6 mi
  • Lytes Cary Visitor attraction 4.4 mi
  • Lock Up Visitor attraction 6.1 mi
  • East Lambrook Manor Gardens Visitor attraction 6.2 mi
  • Sherborne Old Castle 7.5 mi
  • Sherborne Castle 7.6 mi
  • Barrington Court Castle 8.3 mi

Public transport

  • Halfway House 0.08 mi
  • Yeovil Marsh 0.7 mi
  • Coppitts Hill 0.9 mi
  • Thornton Road 1.3 mi
  • Whitevine Close 1.4 mi
  • Combe Street Lane 1.5 mi
  • Fosse Way 1.5 mi
  • Springfield Place 1.5 mi
  • Barnet Close 1.6 mi
  • Marsh Lane 1.6 mi

Other nearby

  • Yeovil Recreation Centre Pitch & Putt Golf course 1.8 mi
  • Club ZarZar Nightclub 2.8 mi
  • Yeovil Golf Club Golf course 3.5 mi
  • Long Sutton Golf Club Golf course 4.8 mi
  • Long Sutton Village Shop General shop 5.4 mi

Local services

  • NG Cleaning Services Hospital 1.4 mi
  • Abbey Manor Cashpoint 1.6 mi
  • Abbey Manor Medical Practice Clinic 1.6 mi
  • Ryalls Park Medical Centre Doctors 1.9 mi
  • Asda Fuel station 2 mi
  • Summerlands Hospital 2 mi
  • Asda Pharmacy 2.1 mi
  • Townsend Garage Fuel station 2.2 mi
  • Valero Fuel station 2.2 mi
  • Yeovil Hospital 2.4 mi

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Must see

Montacute House 2.4 mi

Fleet Air Arm Museum 3.2 mi

Haynes International Motor Museum 6.8 mi

Clarks Village 11.2 mi

Glastonbury Tor 12 mi

National Trust

Tintinhull Garden 1.8 mi

Montacute House 2.4 mi

Lytes Cary Manor 4.4 mi

Priest's House 7.2 mi

Barrington Court 8.4 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 2.4 mi

Montacute - Ham Hill - Norton sub Hamdon - Montacute 2.5 mi

BRYMPTON D'EVERCY 2.6 mi

NEWTON SURMAVILLE 3.4 mi

Local events

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

    Glastonbury, Somerset 13.4 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 Halfway Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Halfway Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Halfway Caravan and Camping Park? The surrounds here are the kind of classic English scenery that gets folk all misty-eyed. If you're looking for a pretty place to potter, make for Montacute, 10 minutes’ drive away: its … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Halfway Caravan and Camping Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Halfway Caravan and Camping Park? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.