Willowbank Farm

View prices & book 9.5 17 reviews
One of our picnic tables free for you to use.
One of our picnic tables free for you to use.
Attractive tent with one of our picnic tables
Glorious day on the camping field
Countryside views
Spacious grassy pitches
Grassy pitches
Our first customer under the oak
Our first customer under the oak
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Attractive tent with one of our picnic tables
Glorious day on the camping field
Countryside views

  • Family-run Somerset farm site 10 minutes from the A303
  • On the Macmillan Way, 25 minutes' drive from Glastonbury
  • Firepits allowed and wood for sale on site
Set down for a stay surrounded by the south Somerset countryside at Willowbank Farm. At this family-run and family-friendly site run by farmer Martin, you'll be well-based for a spot of stargazing, wildlife spotting and plenty of fresh air. It's on the route of the 290-mile Macmillan Way footpath, 25 minutes' drive from Glastonbury and 40 minutes from Longleat's safari and adventure park. (And it's all easy to get to as well, as the A303 is a mere 10 minutes away – making it potentially rather handy for a stopover.) Surrounded by a working farm with fields actively farmed throughout the year, the site is pretty peaceful. Guests can pick a plot where they please. With all the open spaces, there’s plenty of places for kids to let off some steam and families to play games, look out for wildlife, build firepits (there is wood available to buy on site) or unwind with a barbecue (bring your own with you). As the site is off-grid, bring a torch along to avoid any late-night stumbles as you make your way to the composting toilets. If you're planning on doing a big shop for supplies, there are large supermarkets 20 minutes’ drive away in Wincanton or a smaller food shop good for the basics 10 minutes’ drive away. In Castle Cary (10 minutes’ drive), there are more food shops, butchers and pubs serving tasty grub. Or if you prefer your country pubs, there’s a cosy inn five minutes’ drive away too.

Site type

Tent pitches 15
Motorhome pitches 3
Open now
Opens 27 June
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 27 Jun to

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 17 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Wild campingPeaceful

94% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Tranquility!!

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Sharon C.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Peace and quiet, tranquility.

Disliked Nothing at all! It was heaven

The space was fantastic. The dogs loved it. So much nature around.…

Overall 10/10

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Lisa K.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked The space was fantastic. The dogs loved it. So much nature around. The field and views beautiful. The loos were fine. Really easy going and relaxed. Totally recommend if you want “real” camping.

Disliked Didn’t dislike anything thought it was wonderful.

Spot on!

Overall 8/10

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Lewis T.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Beautiful location, lots of space. Perfect semi wild campsite with 3 compost toilets and drinking water available if needed.

Disliked If I have to mention something it's the nearest shop was about 5 miles non the less it's a minor for the peaceful stay we had.

Basic peaceful site

Overall 8/10

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Directions took you straight to location, big field, very quiet through a cute little village, only 20 mins from Glastonbury and 5 mins from A37, clean compost loo's, fresh water tap, cows as neighbours, picnic benches, dogs allowed off lead although I didn't have mine with me this time, camp fires allowed.

Disliked I was the only one there so did feel a little worried at first as I dont know the area. Could've done with cutting some more grass, at least around the picnic benches, also expensive up against other sites with no facilities, no pub or shop near by

Lots of space and good basic facilities…

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Jon P.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Lots of space and good basic facilities

Great opitunity

Overall 6/10

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Richard t.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Positives: Price very cheap. You get water, compost toilets and a flat pitch.
As the stars represent 3 is GOOD.

Disliked Recommendations:
-yes it's a farmers field, it needs to be rolled to remove the tramlines, during the night made it difficult to get to the toilet. Likely hood of rolling your ankle. V High.
-Toilet. Would not lock from the inside.
-Hand washing facilities. Zero. There's water. It would be nice to clean your hands.
-Hand sanitizer. There's a pump provided, no sanitizer in it.
- Access, coming from one direction you can't just turn in. To sharp. Could benefit from a wider or squared access for larger vans.
- beautification. One large part mown. The other part that isnt, either wild flower or leave to grow, make it more interesting and appealing to look at, rather than an expanse of unused field, massive potential here, just needs a little bit of thought.

Overall for a one nighter it was fine. Didn't see the owner. Just a message via txt asking for payment. No check in or reply after from owner

Lovely brief stay, amenities ideal for what I needed.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely brief stay, amenities ideal for what I needed.

Fantastic views , basic but beautiful. We loved it.

Overall 10/10

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Kathryn B.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Loved our week stay here! So quiet and peaceful. It is basic but totally makes up for it in the views. We enjoyed that it was basic as most of the time we had the whole area to ourselves. Martin was great. Overall we really loved this campsite and would definitely recommend.

Disliked Nothing

Beautiful view ,lovely and quiet ,lovely break away from it all 😊…

Overall 10/10

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Abigail P.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Beautiful view ,lovely and quiet ,lovely break away from it all 😊 definitely recommend

All the essentials covered

Overall 10/10

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William O.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Good value, nice composting toilets and water. All we needed
Easy to pitch tents, flat ground

Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 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

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Location

Willowbank Farm

North Barrow

Somerset

England

BA22 7LY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.07041°N
2.5719°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.2 mi The Library
8.3 mi Town Hall
8.3 mi Glastonbury Town Hall
Rail
2.9 mi Castle Cary Rail Station
6.1 mi Bruton Rail Station
8.2 mi Templecombe Rail Station
Ferry
19 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
26.1 mi The Cottage Ferry Landing
26.1 mi Nova Scotia Ferry Landing
Airport
22.7 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Haynes International Motor Museum (prestigious museum with go-karting): 10 minutes' drive - The Newt in Somerset (Georgian country estate with woodlands and gardens): 10 minutes - Fleet Air Arm Museum (naval aviation museum): 15 minutes - Stourhead House (National Trust site with a Palladian house and gardens): half an hour - Longleat (safari and adventure park): 40 minutes - Forde Abbey House and Gardens (historic country house and gardens with an outdoor theatre): 45 minutes - Cheddar Gorge (caves for climbing and caving and a museum): 45 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Berrow North Of Unity Farm 24.2 mi Estuary N/AExcellentGoodGood
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway 25.2 mi Estuary PoorPoorN/APoor
Brean 25.7 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weston Main 25.8 mi Estuary PoorN/APoorN/A
Eypemouth 26.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Haynes International Motor Museum 2.1 mi

Fleet Air Arm Museum 4.8 mi

Glastonbury Tor 7.5 mi

Glastonbury Abbey 8.3 mi

Clarks Village 8.3 mi

National Trust

Lytes Cary Manor 5 mi

West Pennard Court Barn 5.4 mi

Tintinhull Garden 9 mi

Montacute House 10.3 mi

Stembridge Tower Mill 10.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

HAZLEGROVE HOUSE 2.4 mi

Cadbury Castle - Beacon Hill - Corton Denham - Cadbury Castle 3.7 mi

Baltonsborough - West Lydford - Southwood - Baltonsborough 4.6 mi

LYTES CARTY 4.8 mi

REDLYNCH PARK 6.3 mi

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)

    Dorchester, Dorset 24.9 mi

  • Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday 8 August 2025 – Friday 8 August 2025)

    Bristol, Greater Bristol 26.1 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 Willowbank Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Willowbank Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Willowbank Farm? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Haynes International Motor Museum (prestigious museum with go-karting): 10 minutes' drive - The Newt in Somerset (Georgian country estate with woodlands and gardens): 10 minutes - … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Willowbank Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  1 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Willowbank Farm? From £15 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.