Allercott Farm

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Pop-up site with views across Exmoor and the Bristol Channel
A five-minute drive from Timberscombe and 10 from Dunster
Woodland and countryside walking trails leading straight from the park

Settle down in Somerset at Allercott Farm for a trip to a family-friendly pop-up site. With seven acres of green fields to explore, this is just the kind of spot that’s excellent for embracing the experience of all-natural stays. As if that wasn’t already enough, there’s also the fact that Timberscombe, a riverside village in Exmoor National Park, is a five-minute drive away. Light a campfire and let the smaller travellers run free while you gaze over the cairn-topped summit of Dunkery Beacon and the Bristol Channel beyond. Make a note to bring binoculars – on a clear day, Wales’ Brecon Beacons can be seen on the horizon. A fence and hedge encircle the site, meaning that you won’t be worried about the kids straying too far. If the views inspire you to get out and stroll, set off towards the southern edge of the farm, which has a marked woodland trail and access to a public footpath. There's also the Coleridge Way, about a mile up the road towards Wheddon Cross. The facilities here include a portable toilet, a cold tap and waste disposal bins, plus a hot shower. Well-behaved dogs with considerate owners are welcome; logs are available for purchase for those who plan on getting a fire on the go come nightfall. Those staying on Saturday nights can also treat themselves to a freshly baked wood-fired pizza on site.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Features

Portable toilet

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

Disabled facilities

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

D. of E. 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

Budget/backpacker

Forest

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

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

Type

Farm

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Golf nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Allercott Farm

Wheddon Cross

Somerset

England

TA24 7BN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.14302°N
-3.49651°W

Route directions

The what3words address for this site is pins.ants.attic

Nearest transport

Coach

4.4 mi The Parade

4.7 mi Butlins

16.3 mi Post Office

Rail

14.5 mi Bishop's Lydeard

16.7 mi Tiverton Parkway Rail Station

18 mi Rhoose Rail Station

Ferry

5 mi Minehead Harbour

20.2 mi Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal

21.9 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal

Airport

18.9 mi Cardiff International Airport

28.7 mi Exeter 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

Dash into Dunster (10 minutes' drive) to stroll around its independent shops, or sip ales in one of its cosy traditional pubs. The place is also stuffed with history: the age-old Dunster Yarn Market and National Trust-run Dunster Castle are both well worth a visit, as is the 16th-century dovecote that’s tucked away behind the main street. After perusing the above, you could set out from Dunster and walk to Dunster Beach in roughly 40 minutes, or drive down the coast to Minehead (20 minutes) for fish and chips by the sea, classic arcade amusements or steam train trips on the West Somerset Heritage Railway. Outdoorsy types have lots of options too, including hiking to the top of Dunkery Beacon (15 minutes), taking in the scenery along the four-mile Porlock Woodland Walk (30 minutes), crossing the river Barle at Tarr Steps (25 minutes) or fishing for trout at Wimbleball Lake (20 minutes). The seaside villages of Lynton and Lynmouth (45 minutes) are also worth the journey, both as destinations in their own right and as starting points for a hike up to the gorgeous Valley of Rocks (50 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Minehead Terminus	4.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Dunster North West	4.8 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	Good
Blue Anchor West	4.9 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Porlock Weir	7.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Lynmouth	15.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 19.5 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 24.4 mi

St Fagans: National History Museum 25.6 mi

Millennium Stadium 26.9 mi

The Cardiff Story (opens April 1st 2011) 27.1 mi

National Trust

Dunster Working Watermill 3.4 mi

Dunster Castle 3.4 mi

Holnicote Estate 5.2 mi

Watersmeet 14.3 mi

Coleridge Cottage 14.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

DUNSTER CASTLE 3.2 mi

Webbers Post - Brockwell - Dunkery Breacon - Stoke Pero 4.3 mi

Wimbleball Lake - Haddon Hill - Wimbleball lake 5.3 mi

NETTLECOMBE COURT 6.5 mi

EXMOOR 6.7 mi

Local events

Beautiful Days (Friday 16 August 2024 – Friday 16 August 2024)
Ottery St Mary, Devon 26.8 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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Peaceful spot with a marvelous view. A one-in-a-million gem.…

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Anonymous Jun 2023

Meadow non-electric grass and earth campervan pitch (wild)

Liked: Peaceful spot with a marvelous view. A one-in-a-million gem.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great self contained location

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Helen P. Sept 2022

Allerbell bell tent

Liked: We stayed in the bell tent with 4 of us and a dog. The plot is self contained with shower, toilet and washing up area which was great for my hubby and eldest child who aren't campers! On a clear night the low light pollution enabled us to see the milky way, shooting stars and Andromeda! The field next to us wasn't being used and the other field only had one or two campers so we felt like we were on our own! I've not heard such peace and quiet before!! The dog loved it. I've not seen her so relaxed away from home before! With a teenager and a tweenager the lack of signal or electricity to charge was a huffing matter but they coped, with the help of our battery pack which is essential if you need to check weather or things to do. Best to do that before you arrive! With the recent heatwave we were unprepared for the cold of the position. The wind whips up from the valley up the hill to the site so take jumpers and jeans for the evenings and mornings!! We didn't get much sleep as the tent rubs on the beds as it flaps. The beds are up against the side of the tent with no room to move but is better if you position pillows at the corners to stop the squeeking noise. The tent flaps around generally, but nothing you can do about that! We started to get used to it after a few nights! If you have tall people the single camp beds are small both in length and width so better for small children or non wrigglers and the mattress is very thin so I'd advise you to take extra duvets for padding. We think the site is great and the owner is lovely. The location is within easy reach of the beach and Exmoor. What more could you ask for?! I'd taken some walks to do as we'd been to the area before. Careful on the lanes as very narrow and locals come tearing down them, some without slowing down!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

great, almost wild site with friendly owners and clean facilities

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Helen B. Sept 2022

Meadow non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch (wild)

Liked: location, basic but excellent facilities, delicious home cooked pizzas

Disliked: nothing

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Fabulous views Very peaceful Large pitches Pizza on Saturday evening was delicious! Lovely walks and cycle…

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Karen D. Aug 2022

Meadow non-electric grass and earth campervan pitch (wild)

Liked: Fabulous views Very peaceful Large pitches Pizza on Saturday evening was delicious! Lovely walks and cycle routes directly from the campsite

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Highly recommended for a peaceful stay

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Carli T. Aug 2022

Meadow non-electric grass and earth campervan pitch (wild)

Liked: Stunning view Hot showers + compost toilet Pitch size Fire pit

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, friendly staff, well kept and level pitches.

Overall	10/10
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Anonymous Aug 2022

Meadow non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch (wild)

Liked: Amazing views. Clean tidy facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities and amazing scenery

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George G. Aug 2022

Meadow non-electric grass and earth campervan pitch (wild)

Liked: We liked everything, the wilderness of this camping is amazing, the field itself, the grass, the view across the hills, woods and sea. The toilets and showers are new and clean, we loved it. There are water taps at each camping pitch. the pitches are divided by un-cutted grass. The scenery is absolutely stunning. The owners make an amazing stone baked pizza and delivered hot to your tent with a really good price (8£ per pizza). They can supply you with wood logs and steel fire pit. Overall an amazing magical camping site, quiet and with basic comfort in order to experience a true wild camping.

Disliked: nothing

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Beautiful peaceful location with excellent facilities. Lovely hot shower!…

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David C. Jul 2022

Meadow non-electric grass and earth campervan pitch (wild)

Liked: Beautiful peaceful location with excellent facilities. Lovely hot shower!

Disliked: Having to pack the tent away

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful location with outstanding views…

Overall	10/10
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Monika S. Jul 2022

Meadow non-electric grass and earth campervan pitch (wild)

Liked: Peaceful location with outstanding views

Recommend to friends Visit again

Views, Area, surroundings, peace and quiet…

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Anonymous Jun 2022

Allerbell bell tent

Liked: Views, Area, surroundings, peace and quiet

Disliked: None

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Does Allercott Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Allercott Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Allercott Farm? Dash into Dunster (10 minutes' drive) to stroll around its independent shops, or sip ales in one of its cosy traditional pubs. The place is also stuffed with history: the age-old Dunster … Read more