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Add your business details- Exclusive-use glamping tipi with spectacular views of rural Somerset
- A 30-minute drive to Burnham-on-Sea beach, and 15 minutes to Wells
- Off-grid facilities include a composting tree bog and horsebox kitchen
Hidden away in a private, three-acre field on the edge of the Somerset Levels, the Secret Tipi has spectacular views of the Mendip Hills. This is an exclusive-use, furnished tipi for two adults and two children – not quite glamping but nevertheless with quite a few luxuries thrown in.
For starters, you have use of the horsebox kitchen, with a gas hob, sink and full cooking provisions – so all pots, pans, kettle, crockery and cutlery are provided. As this is an off-grid site, there’s only cold running water, but washing up can easily be done by boiling some water up.
The dinky little glamping tipi – a veteran of several Glastonbury festivals by the way – has got a fully sprung mattress and quality bedding comes as part of the package.
Campfires are allowed and a cooking tripod with grill is provided, along with seasoned logs and kindling – you can buy extra firewood on site for a small cost.
The ‘treebog loo’ is a composting toilet with possibly the best views in Somerset, and there are recycling facilities as well as safe parking and wifi connections.
Veg boxes are available to buy, and the neighbouring farms usually have milk, cheese, eggs and cheese for sale.
If you’re keen to get out and about to explore the area, there are great walks and cycle routes along quiet country lanes straight from the gate. Or simply jump in the car and head for the beach at Burnham-on-Sea (30 minutes’ drive), or take the kids underground to see elaborate limestone stalactites at Wookey Hole caves (10 minutes).
Campground type
1
2Languages spoken
English
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Features
No dogs allowed
Pop-up campground
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 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 Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby 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 Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
SecretTipi
Panborough
Wells
Somerset
England
BA5 1PN
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
51.20616°N
-2.75526°W
Nearest transport
Coach7.1 km Glastonbury Town Hall
7.1 km Town Hall
7.3 km Wells Bus Station
Rail15.2 km Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea Rail Station
18.6 km Bridgwater Rail Station
20 km Worle Rail Station
Ferry18 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
22.9 km Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour
27.5 km Clevedon Pier
Airport20.3 km Bristol International Airport
46 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
Whether you fancy exploring on foot or on two wheels, there are hikes and cycling routes to suit in Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve (15 minutes’ drive), which also has some neolithic remains to spot, and the clifftop Cheddar Gorge Walk (20 minutes) leads to a watchtower for gorgeous views, or you can also try your hand at rock climbing in the gorge.
The medieval city of Wells (15 minutes) is watched over by a magnificent Gothic cathedral, and you can also potter around ruins of a sprawling bishops’ palace as well as cute, medieval almshouses – believed to be the first social housing in Europe.
Chances are the kids would love a day at the beach, and you have the choice of Burnham-on-Sea (30 minutes’ drive) with its immense sandy beach, or the seemingly endless sands and stately pier at Weston-super-Mare (45 minutes). Youngsters can also let off steam climbing up to Glastonbury Tor (20 minutes) for more of those glorious Somerset views.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berrow North Of Unity Farm | 20.1 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway | 21 km | Estuary | Poor | Poor | N/A | Poor |
| Weston Main | 21.9 km | Estuary | Poor | N/A | Poor | N/A |
| Brean | 22 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay | 22.9 km | Estuary | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill 6.3 km
Glastonbury Abbey 7.1 km
Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve 7.6 km
Wells Cathedral 7.7 km
Glastonbury Tor 7.9 km
National Trust
King John's Hunting Lodge 10 km
West Pennard Court Barn 11.2 km
Stembridge Tower Mill 15.6 km
Lytes Cary Manor 19.8 km
Priest's House 21.1 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Wookey Hole - Priddy - Ebbor Gorge 5.6 km
HAM WALL (INDICATIVE BOUNDARY ONLY) 6.2 km
Wookey Hole and Ebbor Gorge 6.2 km
Glastonbury 7.2 km
MILTON LODGE AND THE COMBE, WELLS 7.6 km
Local events
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday 25 June 2025 – Wednesday 25 June 2025)
Glastonbury, England 12.9 km
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday 8 August 2025 – Friday 8 August 2025)
Bristol, England 27 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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- Does SecretTipi have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is SecretTipi dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near SecretTipi? Whether you fancy exploring on foot or on two wheels, there are hikes and cycling routes to suit in Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve (15 minutes’ drive), which also has some neolithic … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of SecretTipi?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.