Mendip Basecamp Adventure Campsite
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- Family-friendly site with a relaxed atmosphere on 100 acres of land
- In the Mendip Hills, a five-minute bike ride from Thatchers Cider farm
- Firepits and campfires encouraged; café-bar and outdoor activities
Site type
100
50
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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.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- There is no access to the site for vehicles taller than 2.7m. Access to the site is along a steep country lane which may not be suitable for low riding or large vehicles.
Languages spoken
English
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9/10
Reviews
93% would recommend this site to a friend
87% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite offers spacious pitches and a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere with abundant activities for children, including a popular sandpit. Visitors consistently praise the clean facilities, friendly and helpful staff, and the convenience of the well-stocked on-site shop and cafe. While most experiences are positive, some reviewers noted occasional noise disturbances and the expense of the shop and certain activities. The ground can be hard, requiring good pegs and a mallet.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Lovely site, just need to address cafe cleanliness issue.
Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch
Liked Very family friendly, great sandpit for kids, lovely woodland walk where you can watch the sun set from. We liked that there wasn't much (or maybe any) campsite lighting at night as it meant you could clearly see the stars! Great to be able to hire fire pits too.
Disliked Cafe seating area was really dirty - the floor, seat cushions, and tables. We always like to have a drink in campsite cafes and sit and play card games but unfortunately did not enjoy this here with it being so dirty, and it put me off an otherwise lovely site.
Minor point but need more sinks by the toilets in area 3. Also would be good if the site tells you in advance that the ground is rocky in places so you'll need to bring a heavy mallet and strong tent pegs - not the usual types.
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Stayed just the one peaceful chilled…
Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch
Liked Stayed just the one peaceful chilled night. Quiet, friendly campsite. Lots of activities a short walk through the forest. Whilst there was a bar at the activity centre it wasnt open in the evening.
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The facilities where great, everything you…
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Liked The facilities where great, everything you need. Loved that you could select where to pitch up. The staff were all really friendly and helpful.
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Clean, friendly & amazing site that I would totally recommend.
Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch
Liked I was amazed by what a fabulous site it was when I 1st drive in. The young lady on reception was very impressive & couldn't do enough to help. I had a brilliant night sleep & I'll definitely come back again as I can't stop telling family/friend's how fantastic your site is.
Disliked No dislikes, I loved my one night stay.
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Overall a nice stay. Cleanliness of pitch and showers needed.
Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch
Liked Toilets and pitch size, variety of activites
Disliked Lots of litter. Did a litter pick for half an edge of pitch 2 and filled a carrier bag! Showers too far from pitch 2 & often dirty with no drainage for overflowing water coming from shower tray. Prices of convenience shop extortionate. £3.99 for 6 hot dog rolls for one example! Charges of £4 per person for a nature trail which was self led and poorly signed at some points was a complete rip off. £4 per family would have sufficed, if even that, but £16 for a family of 4 was unnecessary. Would come back but be wiser where to pitch and what to pay for and what not to!
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Staff were friendly…
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Liked Staff were friendly
Disliked Bit annoyed that there was no evening entertainment given that it's the summer holidays I booked for 3 nights but went home after 2
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This was our second stay at…
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Liked This was our second stay at mendip base camp. Very lovely place very family friendly with lots to do. The facilities are very clean and well kept and staff or very friendly and helpful. Make sure you bring good seeing tent pegs and a decent metal mallet as the ground is very hard. Highly recommend this site.
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We had a brilliant week and would recommend and we will return
Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch
Liked The space that you have to set up and enjoy is vast. We were lucky to find an area with lots of space for the tent and the cars to park. Toilets and showers clean and close by. Very few queues for toilets or showers.
Disliked The ground is very rocky. If you can get the stronger tent pegs then do.
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Whatever the staff are paid, it should be more. They make it brilliant
Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch
Liked Loads for kids to do, great shop
And music on weekends. Amazing friendly and helpful staff. Woods to walk in and loads to do. Cannot stress how awesome all the staff were
Disliked Um……. Still thinking
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- staff where friendly - good…
Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch
Liked - staff where friendly
- good facilities
- plenty of toilets and showers
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Features
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Mendip Basecamp Adventure Campsite
Lyncombe Drive
Sandford
Somerset
England
BS25 5PQ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.32769°N
2.81668°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay | 6.9 mi | Estuary | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Weston Main | 7.3 mi | Estuary | Poor | N/A | Poor | N/A |
| Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway | 7.5 mi | Estuary | Poor | Poor | N/A | Poor |
| Clevedon Beach | 7.9 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Brean | 8.4 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Cheddar Caves & Gorge 3.9 mi
Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill 9.3 mi
Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve 10.1 mi
Wells Cathedral 11 mi
Brunel's ss Great Britain 12.3 mi
National Trust
King John's Hunting Lodge 2.8 mi
Clevedon Court 7.8 mi
Tyntesfield 8.9 mi
Westbury College Gatehouse 14.4 mi
Blaise Hamlet 14.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Winscombe 1.1 mi
Winscombe - Barton - Crook Peak - Wavering Down - Winscombe 1.2 mi
Burrington Combe - Rowberrow - Dolebury 2.7 mi
Burrington Combe - Black Down - Rowberrow - Dolebury 2.8 mi
Congresbury 3.1 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Mendip Basecamp Adventure Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Mendip Basecamp Adventure Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Mendip Basecamp Adventure Campsite? Most of your time at this site is sure to be taken up immersing yourself in the outdoor adventures of the Mendip Activity Centre, but there’s also a range of other pursuits … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Mendip Basecamp Adventure Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 2 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Mendip Basecamp Adventure Campsite? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.