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General
- In a rural peaceful area with easy access to shops and local pubs
- Orchard walks with stunning views of Somerset
- In a 12-acre orchard; restaurant 200 yards away and pub within a mile
Somerset camping… even the phrase sounds peaceful. Add in an orchard and – well, all is sorted for peaceful somerset stays. (And spectacular views too, of course.)
West Down Orchard Touring and Camping Park is a family-run site set deep in green Somerset countryside, in a 12-acre orchard with those spectacular views. This is the place to settle for rest, relaxation and splendid walks throughout the nearby farmland and countryside lanes; dogs are welcome on site too.
Pitches here drain well even in heavy rain, to suit stays in all weathers, and are generously sized with plenty of room around. The park has a big and up-to-date facilities block with separate ladies' and gents' areas and free hot showers, and a launderette with washing machine and tumble dryer.
The small on-site shop stocks daily essentials, a restaurant is just down the road and the local pub is a mile away.
Site type
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great site, staff always friendly and smiling, great size pitches
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Features
Leisure on park
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Playground
Recreation room/arcade
TV room
Takeout
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on park
Bath available
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Drying room
Free wifi
Grocery store
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundromat
Local produce
Parent & baby washroom
Payphone
Pick-up from public transport
Portaloo
Pub toilets
Restrooms
Shower available
Washing-up area
Wheelchair access
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue grills allowed
Barbecue provided
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Hikers’ paradise
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Communal fridge
Dump station
No drinkable water point
No hot water
No running water
Propane/gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Convenience store nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transportation nearby
Type
Large (51-200 sites)
Nearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Tennis nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Seasonal sites
Tourer storage facilities
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Ilminster: Market Square Coach Stop
— 6.6 kilometres
Ilchester: Lyster Close Coach Stop — 11.9 kilometres
Yeovil Bus Station — 13.3 kilometres
- Train stations
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Crewkerne Rail Station
— 7.2 kilometres
Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station — 14.3 kilometres
Yeovil Junction Rail Station — 14.4 kilometres
- Ferry ports
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Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
— 26.3 kilometres
Weymouth Ferry Terminal — 44.6 kilometres
Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour — 47.9 kilometres
- Airports
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Exeter International Airport
— 47.9 kilometres
Local attractions
Although it's in a peaceful rural spot, West Down Orchard Touring and Camping Park has easy access to local shops and pubs, and to a good range of attractions in Somerset and down over the border into Dorset. Ilminster, recommended by the West Down owners as one of the finest small market towns in south Somerset, is five miles away.
Historic types have the Elizabethan mansion and surrounding gardens of the National Trust-managed Montacute House to wander five miles from base, and the Fleet Air Arm Museum nine miles away, telling the tale of British naval aviation. If engines get you humming, over 400 cars and motorcycles and a collection of other automobilia are at the Haynes International Motor Museum 16 miles away.
Glastonbury and its Tor are 18 miles from the site; if you fancy beach, coast and fossil foraging, Lyme Regis is about 20 minutes' drive away.
Must see
- Montacute House (7.4 kilometres)
- Fleet Air Arm Museum (15.3 kilometres)
- Mapperton House & Gardens (17.4 kilometres)
National Trust
- Barrington Court (4.4 kilometres)
- Montacute House (7.4 kilometres)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
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| Arrive: | noon – | 6:30 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 11:30 a.m. | |
West Down Orchard Touring and Camping Park cancellation policy
Balance refunds: no penalties
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
Deposit transferable during COVID-19.
The remainder is payable on arrival.
Payment methods accepted on the park
CashCheque
Visa
MasterCard
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- How much is payable upfront? A 15% transferable deposit is payable when you book, with the balance payable on arrival. Read more
- Does West Down Orchard Touring and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is West Down Orchard Touring and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near West Down Orchard Touring and Camping Park? Although it's in a peaceful rural spot, West Down Orchard Touring and Camping Park has easy access to local shops and pubs, and to a good range of attractions in Somerset and … Read more
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When can I check in and check out of West Down Orchard Touring and Camping Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: noon – 6:30 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m.
