Cherry Max

View prices & book 9.3 26 reviews
Looking south towards the Mendip Hills
Looking south towards the mendip hills
Jemima and rhubarb
Sign on the gate
Lots of space, photo taken june 2026
Looking north from the top of the site.
View of the site
Welcome to cornwall series 1 land rover owners
The site at dusk
1/23
New
Jemima and rhubarb
Sign on the gate
Lots of space, photo taken june 2026

  • 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; dogs welcome
If you don’t mind getting back to basics in exchange for a privileged location at the foot of Somerset’s Mendip Hills, then Cherry Max might just be the place for you. And the warm welcome you get at this family-run site (five minutes’ drive from Winscombe) also goes a long way towards making up for the limited frills (a shared toilet, drinking water points and recycling bins). But… look around you after setting up on the (level) camping field, and take in spectacular views of the Mendip Hills National Landscape – that’s why people travel, isn’t it? There are some excellent trails to explore in those hills – from easy short routes to moderate circular walks (up to about nine miles in length), taking in places like Ebbor Gorge (half an hour’s drive) or Chew Valley Lake (35 minutes), the latter a birdwatching hotspot. Then there’s the Strawberry Line about a mile away, a former railway track that's been turned into a nine-mile walking and cycling route; and the Mendip Way, a long-distance trail that links Weston-super-Mare (20 minutes' drive) to Frome (an hour) via Cheddar and Wells. Your canine buddy is welcome to join you on any of these walks, but you might have to put them on a lead in grazing fields and in areas where there might be ground nesting birds (woodland, grasslands and lake shores). Winscombe has all the shops you might need to gather the ingredients for a barbecue (including a butcher’s, a bakery and a small supermarket), plus several cafés, restaurants and pubs.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Touring caravan pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • 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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

General

  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Pitches

  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

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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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs
Touring caravan
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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 26 Pitchup.com customers

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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

92% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a friendly, peaceful, and well-maintained campsite set in a lovely location, ideal for exploring the Mendip Hills and local attractions. Visitors consistently praise the welcoming and helpful owners. Facilities are described as basic but clean and adequate, with water and electric hook-up available. While most guests enjoyed the quiet atmosphere and scenic views, one reviewer noted noise from a generator. The lack of a shower block is mentioned, with the owners hopeful of future development. The site is considered child and dog friendly, offering a back-to-basics experience with exceptional night skies. Access roads can be challenging for larger vehicles.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 18/08/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Likes that was clean and peaceful…

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9 out of 10
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 Alex G. 1 review

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Likes that was clean and peaceful had watter by the van and electric point all was friendly

Recommend to friends Visit again

really lovely, definitely an easy and clean place for a stay

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked A friendly welcome, without hovering, and a lovely site, really quiet and easy.

For such simple facilities they were clean and well stocked with loo roll etc.

highlight was the clear night sky with meteors. put phones away after dark and you'll be treated, then a hot air balloon early morning

Recommend to friends Visit again

A fantastic campsite, very friendly hosts…

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Samuel H. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked A fantastic campsite, very friendly hosts

Recommend to friends Visit again

The basic nature of the site,…

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Connor G. 1 review

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked The basic nature of the site, proper back to bare basic, no night lighting so views of a clear sky are exceptional.

Owners are incredibly friendly and helpful, stayed here twice now and would and do recommend this site to everyone.

If you are swinging through and need an overnight halt I urge you to stay here, child friendly so perfect for a family overnight trip or a family week away.

Perfect place for those who enjoy nature, so many walks through the Mendip Hills with picturesque views of the local landscape.

Disliked None.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for staying with us again Connor and thanks for your lovely review.

We had a great stay here,…

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We had a great stay here, lovely peaceful location with maintained flat ground perfect for tents. In the early evening someone came around to check everyone was settled in okay which was nice. Would definitely stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank yiou for your review, do stay again if you're in the area.

Lady very nice.nice hospitality.…

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3 out of 10
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 Craig M. 3 reviews

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Lady very nice.nice hospitality.

Disliked Noise from the generater

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your feedback Craig. I'm sorry to see such a low review, we would have been happy to move you to any other part of the site (due to the hum of the septic tank pump) had you asked.

Great camping, thank you Johnathan. Everything…

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Natalie L. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great camping, thank you Johnathan. Everything we needed for our stop over half way from Leeds to Devon.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Fab pictures thank you, and thanks for yiour kind review too.

Would come again.

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8 out of 10
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Child friendliness
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Steve F. 1 review

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Short grass, lots of space, very quiet.

Disliked Would love a shower.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great.

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8 out of 10
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Value for money
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jonathan h. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Information, communication, welcome, Location. Layout. Hospitality.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for staying with us Jonathan.

Great little sight, really quiet and…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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 Aimee-Leigh H. 1 review

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Great little sight, really quiet and the owners were so friendly - so we’re all the other campers. My little one loved the ducks on sight coming out to say hello! 20ish minutes from Weston super mare,
We also visited burnham on sea and Brean whilst we were here. Close enough to everything as long as your driving!

Disliked Could possibly do with more than one toilet, but being a small sight it was manageable! We really have nothing to complain about

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks Aimee-Leigh!

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome 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 Walkers' paradise

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

Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Level site, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

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

If towing, it is best to approach the site from Winscombe along Barton Road.

Nearest transport

Coach
4.4 mi Summer Lane
4.4 mi Summer Lane
5.7 mi Locking Road Car Park
Rail
4.1 mi Worle Rail Station
4.7 mi Weston Milton Rail Station
5.6 mi Weston-super-Mare Rail Station
Ferry
6.5 mi Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour
9.3 mi Clevedon Pier
12.9 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
Airport
8.2 mi Bristol International Airport
21.9 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

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 Hole Caves: half an hour National Trust - Clevedon Court: half an hour Wells (The Bishop's Palace & Gardens): half an hour National Trust - Brean Down Fort: 45 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway 6 mi Estuary PoorPoorN/APoor
Weston Main 6 mi Estuary PoorN/APoorN/A
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay 6.1 mi Estuary N/AN/AGoodGood
Brean 6.8 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Berrow North Of Unity Farm 7.3 mi Estuary N/AExcellentGoodGood

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

  • 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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  4 p.m.
    Read more
  • 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.