Petruth Paddocks

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  • Spacious, relaxing and free-range camping with clean facilities
  • Stunning views overlooking the Mendip Hills and Somerset Levels
  • Fires encouraged: pits, kindling and logs delivered at a small charge
Want to get away from it all, chill out and do some free-range camping? Check out Petruth Paddocks. Jules and the team have made it their mission to ensure all guests have a seriously laidback time: you won’t find overly zealous wardens prowling about here, and open fires are positively encouraged – fire drums, kindling, logs and lighters can be delivered to your door every evening for a small charge. (Please don't bring your own wood, as the team need to know what's being burnt on site.) Take the Strawberry Line by foot or bike for half an hour from the Petruth Paddocks gate to arrive at Cheddar Gorge, or continue on and take the old railway line path to Yatton, where trains hauled strawberries from the slopes of Cheddar to the early morning markets in east London over half a century ago. The bottom gate of the site goes directly to the Somerset Levels and there are marked walking and nature trails all around from Cheddar Gorge. The site has stunning views overlooking the Mendip Hills in one direction and towards the Somerset Levels in the other. There’s loads of open space for the kids to run about in, get to know other and make new friends; Jules often gives trailer rides to kids at weekends too and farm tours can be arranged depending on guest numbers. Bathroom facilities (with modern individual toilet and shower cubicles – and lots of them too) have been highly praised by previous guests, and the piping hot high-pressure showers, well-maintained toilets and washing-up sinks are all cleaned twice a day. The team operate a strict recycling policy: guests are asked to bring five rubbish sacks and the Petruth staff will explain their system when you arrive. Petruth Paddocks welcomes families, singles, couples and groups. Well-behaved dogs of all shapes and sizes are welcome... as long as they come with well-behaved owners who pick up after them... Food and coffee are served throughout the day on weekends, every day throughout the school holidays.

Campground type

Rent a tent 5
Tent sites 200
Caravan sites 200
RV & Motorhome sites 200
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Single-sex bookings of 10 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Music must be turned off at 10pm in the Family Field and 11pm in the Chill-out Field, after which voices must be lowered. Pets are not permitted on the furniture in the accommodation units. Please state a group name in your booking notes if you would like to be pitched as a group – maximum 10 people. Adult groups of 5-10 people will be charged a £150 good behaviour bond ; the site will contact you 2 weeks before arrival to collect a card payment. Electric pitches: the electric hook-up cost includes 8 kWh per stay. Further usage is metered on site at £0.37 per kWh and must be topped up at reception. Unused credit can be refunded at the end of your stay, make a note of your balance and visit reception to arrange. Black sacks are not allowed on site, guests will be provided with sacks and buckets for transporting rubbish to the recycling point.

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 501 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

Great organised campsite with heaps of clean showers & toilets. Staff are legends, always friendly & helpful. Perfect spot to walk to Cheddar village. Lively, family-friendly vibe with food & entertainment, but can get a bit busy/noisy. Some found pitches close & facilities needed a spruce up, though they sorted it out.

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Food services on site were good.…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site

Liked Food services on site were good. Shower was hot and powerful.

Disliked Unfortunately, our experience of this campsite was not a positive one.
We are a young-ish couple and asked to be put in the 'quiet couple field'. However, this field was not quiet. Families were settled in here, the main path to Cheddar ran at the edge of it, vehicle traffic was passing through and there was an industrial estate opposite, where an engineering company was working loudly until 11pm and then there was a delivery at 3am with lorries unloading, metal shutters opening and people talking. Then at 6am it was like business as usual. And this was a Saturday into a Sunday so not what you would expect.
Queues for toilets and showers were dirty.

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave your review, Kelly. We're very sorry to hear that your stay didn't meet your expectations.

We do have families who request quieter pitches, and we would normally place them in a different area of our six-acre Quieter field and would usually provide more guidance on where to pitch. In particular, we would usually advise against pitching close to our entrance track, as the neighbouring business occasionally has to respond to emergency call-outs, which can result in vehicle movements at unsociable hours. We clearly fell short in communicating this, and we apologise.

Regarding the toilet and shower facilities, they were being cleaned throughout the day, with cleaning taking place for up to 16 hours daily. However, after the first overnight rain we'd had in weeks, the dead grass across the site was inevitably carried into the facilities by foot traffic. While this explains the condition you experienced, we appreciate that it doesn't change your impression, and we're sorry they weren't at the standard you expected.

We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us improve both our communication with guests and the experience we provide. We hope you'll consider giving us another opportunity in the future.

Jules and the team

Community vibe…

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 Karen D. 1 review

Unpowered grass site

Liked Community vibe

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Great for families not so much of you prefer quiet time

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Heather A. 1 review

Unpowered grass site

Liked Lots of toilets and showers onsite entertainment and food stalls, shop etc

Disliked Chaotic pitches really on top of each other , felt very crammed in.we asked for a quiet area but had others very close to us on both sides

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From the manager: Heather
Good to talk to you just now, and apologise for the pitching issue you experienced. I've now spoken to the team member and re-explained the importance of spacing and also ensuring the the quieter field is separated into a section for parents with small children and one for adults with no children.

Our offer of a return visit on us stands, and we look forward to welcoming you back

Warm regards


Jules
Owner

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Sinead T. 3 reviews

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked We liked the location to the gorge and caves. We appreciated the friendliness of the site and found the facilities were great.

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From the manager: So good to hear we looked after you and you enjoyed our campsite and the surrounding area!

Jules and the team

Big site with everything you will…

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Jason W. 3 reviews

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Liked Big site with everything you will ever need while camping. Staff were brilliant all day and night. Charging points as we had non electric pitch were very handy. Great location too as Cheddar village is a 20min walk away.

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Wonderful campsite with very clean toilets…

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 Gavin P. 1 review

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Liked Wonderful campsite with very clean toilets and showers. Great location and overall a wonderful weekend.

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Well run and great location…

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Alistair S. 11 reviews

Unpowered grass site

Liked Well run and great location

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Die Lage des Campingplatzes war wundervoll…

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 Andreas M. 8 reviews

Unpowered grass site

Liked Die Lage des Campingplatzes war wundervoll und idyllisch. Die Mitarbeiter*innen waren super freundlich! Trotz viel Betrieb am Wochenende war die Stimmung super entspannt und der Aufenthalt war sehr ruhig und angenehm. Wir haben den Campingplatz in der gleichen Woche erneut hier gebucht.

Disliked Bei den Sanitäranlagen gab es hin und wieder technische defekte (Defekter Ablauf im Waschbecken, Seifenspender oder Handtrockner kaputt). Darüber war es auch nur bedingt. Allerdings ist das bei so einem großen Campingplatz ab Mitte des Abends kaum verwunderlich.

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I would recommend and use again

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 Paul M. 3 reviews

Powered grass site

Liked Loads of open space, quiet, clean, friendly staff. Good walk/cycle paths into town, only 10 minutes

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The location, the staff, the facilities,…

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tony m. 1 review

Unpowered grass site

Liked The location, the staff, the facilities, the Bus Bar, the live music all great

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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 cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Very large (over 200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire 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 Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for caravans Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Petruth Paddocks

Labourham Drove

Cheddar

Somerset

England

BS27 3XW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.26792°N
2.77276°W

Route directions

Use postcode BS27 3XW for your satnav but please stop following it and start following the directions below when you are a couple of miles away - that way you'll not end up on an unmade road or on the site drive. If you are approaching Cheddar from the west, and you are towing a caravan or driving a large motorhome, then please exit the M5 motorway at junction 22, not 21. Travel along the A371 through the centre of Cheddar village. You will pass Tesco on your right and the Bath Arms on your left. Continue on this road passing St Andrew's Church followed by Cheddar Football Club on your right. After a further 250 yards, take a right turn off the A371 into Labourham Way. Take an immediate left, slow to walking pace and you’ll see our large sign in front of you – simply take a sharp left through the gateway and follow the track into the carpark. If you are approaching Cheddar from the east, and you are towing a caravan or driving a large motorhome on the B3135, please do not turn left signposted Gliding Club, but continue down the Gorge. Travel along the A371 through Draycott. You will pass the Cheddar Garden Centre and the Kart track followed by a nasty S bend. On exiting the bend, take an immediate left off the A371 at the "Welcome to Cheddar" sign into Labourham Way then another immediate left, slow to walking pace and you’ll see our large sign in front of you – simply take a sharp left through the gateway and follow the track into the carpark. Public transport: The bus stop is just a 10 minute walk away and will take to you either Weston Super Mare or Yatton train stations within an hour.

Nearest transport

Coach
10.9 km Wells Bus Station
13.9 km Airport Terminal
14 km Glastonbury Town Hall
Rail
13.8 km Worle Rail Station
14.2 km Yatton Rail Station
14.8 km Weston Milton Rail Station
Ferry
17.7 km Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour
20.6 km Clevedon Pier
20.7 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
Airport
13.9 km Bristol International Airport
42 km 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

There’s loads within walking distance of the campsite to keep you entertained. Fancy sampling local produce? Cheddar Ales Brewery, Tap Room and Shop (five minutes’ walk) has a range of award-wining ales. Walk a bit further on a Sunday morning and you’ll come to Cheddar Car Boot and Market (10 minutes), with a lakeside setting and lots of bric-à-brac to browse. Cheddar itself is a 10-minute meander along the Strawberry Line footpath, crossing the Cheddar Yeo river into the village, where there’s a posh pub (all the more reason to leave the car behind), a butcher, baker and supermarkets. A few more minutes’ stroll gets you to Kings Fitness and Leisure with a pool (handy for rainy days), Ocean Adventures Soft Play and sailing on the reservoir. Cheddar Gorge and Caves is a 20-minute amble from your door and is home to restaurants, a cheese factory, a cider mill and souvenir shops, as well as caverns and tunnels running deep under the Mendip Hills. A short car journey takes you to Wookey Hole Caves (15 minutes’ drive), with spectacular subterranean caverns and family entertainment like pirate ships and dinosaur trails. Wells (20 minutes) is the smallest city in England and has a landmark cathedral and a medieval bishop’s palace in moated gardens. Within half an hour’s drive you have a choice of sandy beaches: Weston-super-Mare, Burnham-on-Sea and Berrow, and at Mendip Activity Centre (20 minutes) you can learn to ski, go twilight tobogganing or play golf-frisbee on woodland trails.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway 16.4 km Estuary PoorPoorN/APoor
Weston Main 16.8 km Estuary PoorN/APoorN/A
Berrow North Of Unity Farm 17.1 km Estuary N/AExcellentGoodGood
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay 17.2 km Estuary N/AN/AGoodGood
Brean 17.6 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cheddar Caves & Gorge 1.6 km

Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill 8.4 km

Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve 9.8 km

Wells Cathedral 10.9 km

Glastonbury Abbey 14 km

National Trust

King John's Hunting Lodge 3.8 km

West Pennard Court Barn 17.5 km

Clevedon Court 19.5 km

Tyntesfield 19.6 km

Stembridge Tower Mill 22.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cheddar Gorge - Black Down - Rowberrow 1.2 km

Charterhouse - Black Down - Velvet Bottom - Charterhouse 5.2 km

Burrington Combe - Black Down - Rowberrow - Dolebury 6.5 km

Burrington Combe - Rowberrow - Dolebury 6.5 km

Winscombe 6.7 km

Local events

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

    Glastonbury, England 17.7 km

  • Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday 7 August 2026 – Friday 7 August 2026)

    Bristol, England 20.8 km

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 Petruth Paddocks have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Petruth Paddocks dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Petruth Paddocks? There’s loads within walking distance of the campsite to keep you entertained. Fancy sampling local produce? Cheddar Ales Brewery, Tap Room and Shop (five minutes’ walk) has a range of award-wining ales. … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Petruth Paddocks?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Petruth Paddocks? From $57.38 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.