Willowbank Farm

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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
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Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.

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. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

General

  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.

Occupancy

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

Reception

  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.5

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PeacefulWild camping

97% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful, spacious campsite offers a back-to-basics experience with beautiful rural views. Visitors praise the tranquility, ample space, and flexibility in pitching. Facilities include compost toilets and fresh water, with many describing the toilets as clean and odour-free. The owner is frequently mentioned as friendly and helpful. While some note the lack of nearby shops and pubs, the site is considered great value and ideal for those seeking real camping and a relaxed atmosphere. The location is also appreciated for its proximity to walking and places of interest.

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Arrival date (latest first)

felt almost like wild camping! as so vast and so much space for you!

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Nader K. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Excellent hosts, excellent location! loved all about it!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet space to camp.…

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Dawn G. 1 review

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely quiet space to camp.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lots of open space Very peaceful Great value Nice…

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Josh B. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Lots of open space
Very peaceful
Great value
Nice owner
Will be back for sure

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant rural chill out with the dogs.

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Len B. 1 review

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Beautiful peaceful camping field in rural Somerset. We just rolled up in our camper and set up. The local pub was rammed so we drove a couple of miles into Castle Carey, had a pint and a take away curry, perfect. Dogs loved it too. Toilets rustic but cleaner and better than many conventional units.

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Good for a short stay

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Sarah D. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Space
Flat
Lucky with weather
Price
Farmer friendly
Dark skies

Disliked No anti bac in loo. Minor thing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely well kept simple site…

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Iain G. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely well kept simple site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really lovely little campsite we would definitely come back

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Really peaceful, super quiet , clean toilets

Disliked Nothing

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Stayed in our tentbox, relaxed self…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Stayed in our tentbox, relaxed self serve ‘pick a spot’ arrival. Big space, rural, quiet surrounds, 3 clean effective compost toilets, tap, some benches dotted around. Great base to go cycling/walking from.

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Peaceful night’s sleep - all expectations…

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brian h. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Peaceful night’s sleep - all expectations met, nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Well, I'ma be honest I haven't…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Well, I'ma be honest I haven't been camping in a while but this place was HEAVENLY no matter who you are when you see those stars at night- I swear closest to pure relaxation Ive ever been . There's gonna be some bad reviews about the toilets but tbh it was chill like they were well maintained and didn't smell too bad quite a fun first experience
Staff were polite
Cows were interesting
Veiws were stunning
Family time to the max
I love it there
Perfect middle of nowhere field with wildlife and serenity

Disliked Maybe a little bit of a drive but manageable
Or a washing up station or more taps

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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.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • The Pilgrims Restaurant 1.1 mi
  • Cross Keys Inn Pub 2.1 mi
  • Red Lion Inn Pub 2.4 mi
  • The Sparkford Inn Pub 2.4 mi
  • Travellers Rest Pub 2.8 mi
  • The White Hart Pub 2.8 mi
  • The Catash Inn Pub 2.8 mi
  • Miah's Castle Restaurant 2.8 mi
  • Rio D'Oro Restaurant 2.9 mi
  • The Bakehouse Restaurant 2.9 mi

Groceries

  • Co-op Food 2.7 mi
  • Co-op Food 2.8 mi
  • Budgens 5.6 mi

Parks and play

  • Fairfield park 2.8 mi
  • Butleigh Playground 5.3 mi
  • Butleigh Village Green park 5.4 mi
  • 'HMS Kingsdon' adventure play equipment Playground 5.7 mi
  • Charlton Horethorne (Millennium Green) park 5.9 mi

Family days out

  • The Roundhouse Visitor attraction 2.8 mi
  • Market house Visitor attraction 2.8 mi
  • The Newt Visitor attraction 3.9 mi
  • Lytes Cary Visitor attraction 4.8 mi
  • Pyramid Stage Visitor attraction 5.9 mi
  • GWF Visitor attraction 6 mi
  • Royal Bath and West of England Showground Visitor attraction 6.2 mi
  • Somerset Reindeer Ranch Zoo 7.8 mi
  • Sherborne Old Castle 8.9 mi
  • Gartell Light Railway Theme park 9 mi
  • Sherborne Castle 9.1 mi

Public transport

  • Church Road 2.6 mi
  • The Horsepond 2.8 mi
  • Bus stop 3.3 mi
  • Bonfire Lane 4.4 mi
  • Charlton Mackrell, Peddles Lane 4.5 mi
  • Police House (N-B) 4.8 mi
  • Police House (S-B) 4.8 mi
  • Lytes Cary 5 mi
  • Yeovilton RNAS 5 mi
  • High Street Post Office 5.4 mi

Other nearby

  • Wheathill Golf Club 0.9 mi

Local services

  • Pinsents Cashpoint 2.8 mi
  • TSB Cashpoint 6.9 mi
  • Cashzone Cashpoint 8.2 mi
  • Lydford Services Fuel station 2.1 mi
  • Millbrook Surgery Doctors 2.7 mi
  • Harvest Energy Fuel station 2.7 mi
  • Shell Fuel station 2.8 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 2.8 mi
  • Gridserve Charging station 3 mi
  • Esso Fuel station 5.1 mi
  • Medical Centre Clinic 5.3 mi
  • Murco Fuel station 5.3 mi
  • Esso Fuel station 5.6 mi

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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

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

    Glastonbury, Somerset 6.2 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 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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