5 Acres

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The Hobbit House
The hobbit house
The hobbit house at night
Fully enclosed ehu pitch with sink
Fully enclosed ehu pitch with water and sink
Fully enclosed ehu pitch with sink
Fully enclosed ehu pitch with sink
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The hobbit house at night
Fully enclosed ehu pitch with sink
Fully enclosed ehu pitch with water and sink

  • Flat and grassy five-acre site on the edge of the Somerset Levels
  • A 15-minute drive from Taunton; Barrington Court 20 minutes
  • Dog-friendly site with easy access from the A378
As you'd expect from a site with such a name, there's a whole lot of space in which to relax and explore at 5 Acres, a large grassy site on the edge of the Somerset Levels. Kids and dogs are both welcome on site here, and there's plenty of scope for them to run about and play games safely away from barbecues and campfires (which are also permitted to keep you warm and fed in the evenings). Facilities on site include firepits, a toilet and shower block and outdoor sinks with mains water. The surrounding Somerset Levels aren’t just out in the sticks – they also produce them. Willow cane has been cultivated the traditional way in this part of the county for hundreds of years and can be seen growing within a mile of 5 Acres. The Levels are also a wildlife haven, making them an all-round top choice for country walks along the many trails nearby. And while this may be a rural retreat, it's also one that's easy to get to as it's just off the A378 (no winding country lanes to negotiate for this one…) Taunton town centre, with its wide range of shops and supermarkets, is a 15-minute drive away. The closest pub and coffee shop are five minutes away by road.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Tent pitches 11
Motorhome pitches 11
Open now
Opens 1 March 2025
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • 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.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • Units longer than 7.5 metres are not allowed.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • Van conversions must have a valid gas safety certificate and Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) test.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat 1 Mar 2025 to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 102 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This tranquil campsite offers a peaceful retreat with large, level pitches, many featuring individual fire pits and wash stations. Reviewers praise the exceptionally clean and quirky converted horsebox toilet and shower facilities. Hosts are consistently described as friendly and helpful. While some noted occasional traffic noise and patchy mobile signal, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return. A small number of reviews mentioned issues with grass length and lighting in facilities, though these were not widespread concerns.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Spacious pitch, quietness…

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Anonymous

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Spacious pitch, quietness

Disliked Lack of a chemical disposal point

Recommend to friends Visit again

Gem of a site

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Sarah P.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Large spacious pitches. Good facilities. The owner was very helpful when I needed assistance.

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Spacious, private, simple and had individual…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Spacious, private, simple and had individual fire pits per pitch. Perfect.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very spacious pitches, nice fireplace included.…

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Nick M.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Very spacious pitches, nice fireplace included. Loved the odd sinks between the pitches, that is a nice touch. Really nice site, will definitely be back

Disliked Nothing, its perfect.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely place, helpful staff

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Penny P.

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (premium, private bathroom amenities)

Liked Spacious, peaceful
Really enjoyed having our own private kitchen, shower and toilet

Very clean and tidy

Will definitely be going back

Disliked Electric tripped pretty much straight away - but owner came and helped within mins
We had a high watt heater - which was our mistake

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Loads of space, easy to find…

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Anonymous

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Loads of space, easy to find and just perfect to fully relax!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfectly basic and quiet! Good showers…

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Andrew L.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Perfectly basic and quiet! Good showers and Toilets. Lovely open grass field. Just what we were looking for.

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Enclosed pitch was great for a…

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Laura B.

Fully-enclosed electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Enclosed pitch was great for a hassle free stay with children and dog. Spacious, clean and friendly owners. Thank you!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site for basic camping.

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Geff D.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Friendly owner, basic facilities but everything I needed. Nice flat grass pitches with convenient water points and firepits. Limited number of fancier pitches that looked well thought out.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A good campground all round. Enjoyable for a night stay.

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8 out of 10
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Dani B.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Large pitch area with water, sink and bin behind. Pre-positioned firepit in the centre of the grass pitch. Toilets were clean. Hardly any cell service so it's easy to switch off and unwind.

Disliked Overgrown grass, but to be expected in winter. We found a way around it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

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 Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Level site, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

5 Acres

Elmdale

Wrantage

Somerset

England

TA3 6DR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.00694°N
2.95746°W

Route directions

What3words: height.kipper.hack. Look for a sign to Helland. The site is just down Junction Drove on the left.

Nearest transport

Coach
6.4 mi Verriers
6.4 mi Verriers
6.5 mi Bus Station
Rail
6.4 mi Taunton Rail Station
8.5 mi Bridgwater Rail Station
10.8 mi Bishop's Lydeard
Ferry
9.5 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
23.8 mi Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour
26.6 mi Minehead Harbour
Airport
27.7 mi Exeter International Airport
28.3 mi Bristol 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

First time in the West Country? Get your bearings at the Museum of Somerset (15 minutes' drive), a family-friendly local history exhibit housed in the grand surrounds of Taunton Castle. Other history-infused haunts, like National Trust-managed Barrington Court (20 minutes) and Coleridge's Cottage (40 minutes), are also pretty sure to help you get a feel for the place. Already a maven in all things southwestern? Skip the history lesson and get straight out for rambles in the Quantock Hills (20 minutes). The coast is also within range, whether you opt to head north to the Bristol Channel for swims at Kilve beach (40 minutes) or a trip to Watchet arcade (40 minutes) or south to Lyme Regis (45 minutes) on Dorset's Jurassic Coast. If you're looking to branch out from your common and garden holiday attractions, take a closer look at the traditional willow products on display at Coates English Willow Visitor Centre (10 minutes). More local produce can be inspected (and tasted) at promisingly named Sheppy's House of Cider (15 minutes), a well-established Somerset firm where you can analyse dry, medium and sweet varieties.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Charmouth West 19 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Berrow North Of Unity Farm 19.2 mi Estuary N/AExcellentGoodGood
Lyme Regis Front Beach 19.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Seatown 20.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eypemouth 21.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Montacute House 11.3 mi

Clarks Village 12.6 mi

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 13.2 mi

Fleet Air Arm Museum 13.8 mi

Glastonbury Abbey 14.2 mi

National Trust

Barrington Court 5.2 mi

Priest's House 6.2 mi

Stembridge Tower Mill 7.4 mi

Fyne Court 8.3 mi

Tintinhull Garden 10.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

HATCH (BEAUCHAMP) COURT 2.1 mi

WEST SEDGEMOOR (INDICATIVE BOUNDARY ONLY) 2.7 mi

BURTON PYNSENT 2.9 mi

BARRINGTON COURT 5.4 mi

HESTERCOMBE 6.3 mi

Local events

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, 23 June 2027 – Wednesday, 23 June 2027)

    Glastonbury, Somerset 19.3 mi

  • Beautiful Days (Friday, 21 August 2026 – Friday, 21 August 2026)

    Ottery St Mary, Devon 22 mi

  • Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, 31 July 2026 – Friday, 31 July 2026)

    Sidmouth, Devon 25.7 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.

Want to know more about camping in Somerset?

Frequently asked questions

  • Does 5 Acres have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is 5 Acres dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near 5 Acres? First time in the West Country? Get your bearings at the Museum of Somerset (15 minutes' drive), a family-friendly local history exhibit housed in the grand surrounds of Taunton Castle. Other history-infused … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of 5 Acres?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at 5 Acres? From £22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.