Slader’s Rest
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- Furnished bell tents on a peaceful meadow in Somerset’s Mendip Hills
- Direct access to The Mendip Way and Strawberry Line from the pitches
- Private firepit/barbecue and communal kitchen; pub 15 minutes’ walk
Set in a meadow – one sitting on an old Saxon boundary, no less – in Somerset’s Mendip Hills, Slader’s Rest is a small, owner-run site between Winscombe and Axbridge. Approached by mown paths through long grass and wild flowers, each pitch is totally private and set up on naturally flat spots in the meadow, with accommodation in spacious bell tents.
The furnished five-metre tents each have a kingsize memory foam mattress, a double fold-out sofa bed, a firepit and barbecue combo, picnic table and a dedicated cooking area in the communal gazebo. Shared facilities include composting toilets and a hot shower. There’s a shop five minutes’ walk away and a pub about 15 minutes on foot.
The pitches are dog friendly and the site sits at the centre of some of the best walking (and cycling) in the Mendips. The Mendip Way passes directly alongside, and the traffic-free Strawberry Line runs directly beneath the field through the Shute Shelve tunnel.
One thing to know before you book: the eastern boundary of the site runs alongside a main road and you are likely to hear some traffic noise. This is a popular corner of Somerset with plenty of visitors to the surrounding area, although it quietens down in the evening.
Campground type
2Opens 24 July
The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. 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.- Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
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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 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 Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Slader’s Rest
Bridgwater Road
Winscombe
Somerset
England
BS25 1NW
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.30099°N
2.83061°W
Nearest transport
Coach8.9 km Summer Lane
8.9 km Summer Lane
11 km Locking Road Car Park
Rail8.4 km Worle Rail Station
9.4 km Weston Milton Rail Station
10 km Yatton Rail Station
Ferry12.4 km Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour
16.1 km Clevedon Pier
20.9 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
Airport12.7 km Bristol International Airport
37 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
Local attractions and activities include:
- The Mendip Way: direct access from the site
- The Strawberry Line (former railway line): direct access from the site
- Slader’s Leigh Local Nature Reserve: direct access from the site
- King’s Wood (ancient woodland): direct access from the site
- Axbridge (medieval market town): five minutes’ drive
- Cheddar Gorge and Caves (climbing and show caves): 10 minutes’ drive
- Wells (cathedral and bishops’ palace): 25 minutes
- Bristol (SS Great Britain and Clifton Suspension Bridge): 45 minutes.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway | 11.4 km | Estuary | Poor | Poor | N/A | Poor |
| Weston Main | 11.5 km | Estuary | Poor | N/A | Poor | N/A |
| Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay | 11.8 km | Estuary | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Brean | 12.8 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Berrow North Of Unity Farm | 13.2 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Cheddar Caves & Gorge 5 km
Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill 13.8 km
Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve 15.1 km
Wells Cathedral 16.3 km
Glastonbury Abbey 18.8 km
National Trust
King John's Hunting Lodge 1.8 km
Clevedon Court 15.4 km
Tyntesfield 17.4 km
West Pennard Court Barn 22.7 km
Stembridge Tower Mill 25.5 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Winscombe 1.5 km
Winscombe - Barton - Crook Peak - Wavering Down - Winscombe 1.5 km
Cheddar Gorge - Black Down - Rowberrow 4.6 km
Burrington Combe - Rowberrow - Dolebury 6 km
Burrington Combe - Black Down - Rowberrow - Dolebury 6 km
Local events
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday 7 August 2026 – Friday 7 August 2026)
Bristol, England 19.4 km
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday 23 June 2027 – Wednesday 23 June 2027)
Glastonbury, England 23.2 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 Slader’s Rest have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Slader’s Rest dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Slader’s Rest? Local attractions and activities include: - The Mendip Way: direct access from the site - The Strawberry Line (former railway line): direct access from the site - Slader’s Leigh Local Nature Reserve: … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Slader’s Rest?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Slader’s Rest? From $138.85 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.