Cherry Max
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- Peaceful, no-frills site in the Mendip Hills near Winscombe
- Family-run and dog-friendly; 20 minutes' drive from Weston-super-Mare
- Easy access to the Strawberry Line and other trails
Site type
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5
5
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.- 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. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Mon 1 Jun to
Pitch types & availability
7 
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £16
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- 6
Electric optional grass touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £22
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Reviews
100% would recommend this site to a friend
100% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a consistently praised, well-maintained, and peaceful campsite. Guests highlight the extremely friendly and welcoming hosts who check in regularly. Facilities are basic but clean. The site is child and dog friendly, with easy access to local amenities and the Mendips for exploration. While a shower block is currently unavailable, the owners hope to build one with sufficient business. Many reviewers expressed a strong desire to return.
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Last updated 14/07/2026
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Lovely camp site
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Anonymous Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked The ground was well manicured and facilities decent, basic but clean and adequate. The location was great, accessible and convenient for the West Mendip Way
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great campsite in a lovely peaceful…
Electric optional grass touring pitch
Liked Great campsite in a lovely peaceful location. Only a short walk/bile ride to join the Strawberry line track.
We were made to feel very welcome and the owners were on hand to answer all the questions we had.
Our children loved it and enjoyed playing with the owners daughter.
Basic facilities but nothing else really needed for us and we enjoyed a couple of nights just chilling.
Will certainly go back to this site as it had a nice feel about it.
Good location to explore the wider area.
Disliked Nothing.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely owners, very obliging and friendly,…
Anonymous Electric optional grass touring pitch
Liked Lovely owners, very obliging and friendly, stunning site, perfect to get some peace!
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you, do come back sometime.
Very quiet and pleasant site ran…
Electric optional grass touring pitch
Liked Very quiet and pleasant site ran by very friendly people. I will definitely stay here again.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thanks Steve, hope to see you again.
Great place to stay as a stop over.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Well maintained site, easy access and a friendly welcome. Basic, but clean facilities in a quiet area, yet easy access to local facilities
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thanks Shaun, i'm glad you all made it here and it was lovely having you.
Peaceful campsite. Hosts very friendly.…
Anonymous Electric optional grass touring pitch
Liked Peaceful campsite. Hosts very friendly.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thanks for staying with us, do come again.
Fantastic campsite, very well maintained, very…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Fantastic campsite, very well maintained, very friendly and helpful host, perfectly positioned for exploring the mendips.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thanks for staying Steve, hope to see you again sometime.
Will 100% be returning, even if its 20 minutes from home.
Anonymous Electric optional grass touring pitch
Liked Hello everyone, just wanted to do a small shoutout to the campsite local to myself that I stayed at for a couple nights this week. Cherry Max in Winscombe, Somerset BS25 1DP. Myself, my wife and 2 children stayed here for 2 nights and we had the best time we could've had, the owners were amazing, come round twice a day to check in on you and a general conversation, toilet facilities, electric hookup, water points. They currently don't have a shower block but are hopeful that with enough business coming through thr door they can raise the funds to build a new shower block area. We were the only people there on night 2, had the whole campsite to ourselves, genuinely can't say enough about the place, the owners etc. I paid £62 (£8 for electric hookup, £54 for the pitch) for the 2 nights. child and dog friendly.
Disliked None
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From the manager: Thanks so much for your kind feedback, hope to see you again.
10/10 5 star service
Anonymous Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Everything about this place is amazing freindy owners made sure we were ok very warming towards us matt rose
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thanks Matt and Rose, hope all is well with you :-)
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 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
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Level site, no steep slopesNearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyLocation
Cherry Max
Barton Road
Winscombe
Somerset
England
BS25 1DP
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.30924°N
2.85448°W
Route directions
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 Uphill Slipway | 6 mi | Estuary | Poor | Poor | N/A | Poor |
| Weston Main | 6 mi | Estuary | Poor | N/A | Poor | N/A |
| Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay | 6.1 mi | Estuary | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Brean | 6.8 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Berrow North Of Unity Farm | 7.3 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Cheddar Caves & Gorge 4.3 mi
Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill 9.7 mi
Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve 10.6 mi
Wells Cathedral 11.3 mi
Glastonbury Abbey 12.7 mi
National Trust
King John's Hunting Lodge 2.2 mi
Clevedon Court 9.1 mi
Tyntesfield 10.8 mi
West Pennard Court Barn 15.2 mi
Westbury College Gatehouse 16.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Winscombe - Barton - Crook Peak - Wavering Down - Winscombe 0.9 mi
Winscombe 1 mi
Cheddar Gorge - Black Down - Rowberrow 4 mi
Burrington Combe - Rowberrow - Dolebury 4.5 mi
Burrington Combe - Black Down - Rowberrow - Dolebury 4.5 mi
Local events
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, 7 August 2026 – Friday, 7 August 2026)
Bristol, Greater Bristol 12.2 mi
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, 23 June 2027 – Wednesday, 23 June 2027)
Glastonbury, Somerset 15.5 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 Cherry Max have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Cherry Max dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Cherry Max? Local attractions and activities include: Thatchers Cider (tours of the cider-making facilities): 10 minutes’ drive Cheddar Gorge and Caves: 15 minutes Weston-super-Mare (beaches, Water Adventure Play Park, Helicopter Museum): 20 minutes Wookey … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Cherry Max?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Depart by: 4 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Cherry Max? From £16 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.