Porlock Weir Campsite

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Gateway to the site
Gateway to the site
Looking out over the Bristol channel with Exmoor adventures close by
Visitor image of the view from the campsite
Wake up beside the sea
Looking towards the vilage
View towards Porlock beach
View towards the village
Looking towards the Bristol Channel
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Looking out over the Bristol channel with Exmoor adventures close by
Visitor image of the view from the campsite
Wake up beside the sea

  • Peaceful, gently sloping three-acre site 500 metres from the beach
  • A five-minute walk to the South West Coast Path and an activity centre
  • Pub and two restaurants a five-minute walk away; footpaths locally
From paddles in the sea to a stomp along the South West Coast Path, Porlock Weir Campsite is well-situated for a stay on the Devon seaside. The gently sloping three-acre site is part of the peaceful village of Porlock Weir, home to a pebble beach and small harbour, 35 minutes' drive away from Lynton and Lynmouth. You’ll be able to leave the car behind for a while if you wish, as there’s much to do within five minutes’ walk of the site, whether that’s linking up with the South West Coast Path, going for a potter around the beach or fishing trips from the harbour. Around the corner, still just five minutes’ walk away, there’s an activity centre that will quickly get you going with activities from kayaking, paddleboarding and coasteering to mountain biking, rock climbing, archery or bicycle hire. Food won’t be too far away here either, as the village has a pub and two restaurants – fuel for the splendid walking trails that you’ll find in the surrounding area. The nearest farm shop is 10 minutes’ drive away too, in case you want to grab some locally-produced meat for a barbecue back on site. Back on site, the peaceful seaside spot has views over the Bristol Channel and basic facilities, including a portable toilet and a tap with mains drinking water so that you’ll be able to keep your bottle topped up.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 3
Opens
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. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

General

  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • 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

8.8

Overall rating from 79 Pitchup.com customers

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Spectacular sceneryBudget/backpackerPeaceful

94% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This basic, peaceful campsite offers stunning sea views and a fantastic location just a short walk from Porlock Weir's pubs and amenities. Guests consistently praise the friendly and helpful owner, the beautiful surroundings, and the affordable price. The site is described as a "proper old-fashioned back to basics camping" experience. While most find the sloped field manageable, some note it as a factor when pitching. The compost toilet is functional, though some desire upgrades. The site is ideal for hikers and those seeking a tranquil escape.

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Great wild camping site

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Wendy B. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked remote but a short walk to village. Very picturesque. Owner friendly and helpful.

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Great location…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great location

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Great spot! Easy access and peaceful…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Great spot! Easy access and peaceful setting

Disliked Only thing of note is quite sloped field but it’s that’s just a perk of semi wild camping, doesn’t spoil the great location

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It is a really nice place…

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dekor h. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked It is a really nice place to stay, if you prefere quietness and simplicity. You will get a save ground with a nice view and a lovely owner who cares for you!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great for anyone doing the SWCP,running water,compost toilet,top bloke

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Gary s. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Had a great 1 night stop over backpacking the SWCP,beautiful views,close to harbour,pub,coffee shop.Farmer was top bloke,came over in the evening and stopped to chat to everyone individually,had a great chat with him.Has running water and a compost toilet which is all we need at a mere £9.50.The price of a pint and some peanuts lol.Also a very small detour from the path,highly recommend to anyone doing the SWCP👍

Disliked Leaving

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Sparkhayes is soo much better.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked There's no reception, so I didn't feel bad leaving after seeing the toilet.

Disliked The toilet. Decided to do a quick leak before pitching up. It was enough to make me find somewhere else. I'll spare you the details, but it's a bio hazard.

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From the manager: I think you may have misunderstood our little campsite..... We are a small pop up campsite (hence why we don't have reception!!) and I can only only agree that Sparkhayes is a much better facilitated site as it is an excellent full time site. The toilet we provide is a composting loo so it does take a new way of thinking about toilets to accept. The toilet itself is checked and cleaned twice a day but the "business end" is what it is.... I am sorry that you couldn't stay to enjoy what the site has to offer in its location and views.

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Adam W. 17 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Customer service - talking to the landowner. Location to the south west path and the village of Porlock Weir and Porlock

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks very much for staying with us.

Great views..lots of space...bargain price...loved it…

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Anna L. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Great views..lots of space...bargain price...loved it

Recommend to friends Visit again

excellent stay

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Matthew S. 5 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked the peacefulness

Disliked basic toilet

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing location!

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 Stuart M. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Amazing location!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

Dogs 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

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 Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Porlock Weir Campsite

Chapel Knap

Porlock

Somerset

England

TA24 8PA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.21562°N
3.62349°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.3 mi The Parade
7 mi Butlins
16.5 mi The Square
Rail
14.8 mi Llantwit Major Rail Station
16.8 mi Rhoose Rail Station
19.3 mi Barry Rail Station
Ferry
6.5 mi Minehead Harbour
19.8 mi Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal
21.2 mi Ilfracombe Ferry Landing
Airport
17.7 mi Cardiff 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: - Bossington beach (pebble beach): 10 minutes' drive - Exmoor Owl & Hawk Centre (owl and hawks flying displays): 10 minutes - Dunkery & Horner Wood National Nature Reserve (circular walk): 20 minutes - Tropiquaria Wildlife Park: half an hour - Lynton and Lynmouth (scenic village with a cliff railway): 35 minutes - Watersmeet (National Trust property and former fishing lodge with a tearoom): half an hour - Exmoor Zoo: 45 minutes - Tarr Steps Woodland National Nature Reserve (wildlife spotting in a woodland valley): 45 minutes.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • The Ship Inn Pub 0.3 mi
  • Millers restaurant 0.3 mi
  • The Ship Inn Pub 1.2 mi
  • Lapsewood Restaurant 1.2 mi
  • The Castle Pub 1.2 mi
  • The Olde Chapel Restaurant 1.3 mi
  • Royal Oak Pub 1.3 mi
  • The Mandala Restaurant 1.3 mi
  • Culborne Stables Inn Pub 2.3 mi
  • Lorna Doone Inn Pub 4.7 mi

Parks and play

  • The Green 5.7 mi
  • Woodcomb Walk 5.8 mi
  • Parks Walk 6 mi

Family days out

  • Pack Horse Bridge Visitor attraction 2.4 mi
  • Exmoor National Park Visitor attraction 5.7 mi
  • Dunster Castle 8.2 mi

Public transport

  • Porlock Library 1.2 mi
  • Porlock Parson Street Junction (Church) 1.3 mi
  • Doverhay Car Park 1.3 mi
  • Selworthy Turn 2.9 mi
  • Venniford Cross 4.1 mi

Beaches

  • Bossington Beach 1.8 mi

Other nearby

  • Porlock Weir 0.4 mi

Local services

  • Santander Cashpoint 6.3 mi
  • NatWest Cashpoint 6.4 mi
  • TSB Cashpoint 6.4 mi
  • Porlock Medical Centre Doctors 1.2 mi
  • Porlock Pharmacy 1.3 mi

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Must see

St Fagans: National History Museum 24 mi

Millennium Stadium 26.4 mi

Cardiff Castle 26.5 mi

The Cardiff Story (opens April 1st 2011) 26.5 mi

National Museum Cardiff 26.8 mi

National Trust

Holnicote Estate 2.7 mi

Watersmeet 7.7 mi

Dunster Working Watermill 8 mi

Dunster Castle 8.1 mi

Heddon Valley 13.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Webbers Post - Brockwell - Dunkery Breacon - Stoke Pero 3.2 mi

Lorna Doone Country: Malmsmead - Badgeworthy Water - Malmsmead 4.7 mi

EXMOOR 5.2 mi

Withypool - Tarr Steps - Knaplock 7.6 mi

Simonsbath - Picked Stone - River Barle Valley - Simonsbath 7.6 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Porlock Weir Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Porlock Weir Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Porlock Weir Campsite? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Bossington beach (pebble beach): 10 minutes' drive - Exmoor Owl & Hawk Centre (owl and hawks flying displays): 10 minutes - Dunkery & Horner Wood National … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Porlock Weir Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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