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.

Site type

200

Open all year

Please note

The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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 bachelor/bachelorette 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.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Location		10
Value for money		9
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		7

93% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-run campsite offers roomy sites and helpful staff. Guests love the clean facilities, hot showers, and lots of washrooms. It's perfectly located for walking to Cheddar village, the Gorge, and local shops. With entertainment, food trucks, and a cool bar, it's a hit for families and groups, though it can get busy.

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Die Lage des Campingplatzes war wundervoll…

Overall 9 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		9
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		7
Wifi		6

Jul 2026 Andreas M. 3 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

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.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will be returning next weekend with all my mates.

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		7

Jul 2026 Mike W. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Loved the site and all of it's quirkynes
Very chilly vibes

Disliked The wind but that's not on you I didn't get much sleep 😅

Recommend to friends Visit again

Incredible place, what a quirky gem.

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jul 2026 Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked What a beautiful campsite!! The views are gorgeous, the owners (Jules and his daughter) are just delightful and they really put in the effort to make you feel welcome and to ensure you have everything you need :). The toilets and showers were clean, fields nice and flat. Everyone is spaced out nicely. There is a bar (old double decker bus converted) which was so well priced, food vans, music (brilliant), plenty for the kids to play on including a tractor and old land rover. The owner Jules told me the story of how he started the campsite and got emotional telling me so you can tell how much they care about their site and your stay. Wonderful place will definately be back, so thank you for having us. Also not far at all from Cheddar Gorge and any amenities. Dog and family friendly. Lovely stream not far from the site for the dogs either.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely place to stay…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jul 2026 jodie h. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Lovely place to stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

Our families were able to pitch…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jul 2026 Carol G. 7 reviews

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Our families were able to pitch their tents opposite our motorhome.
Nothing too much trouble.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Relaxed…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		8
Value for money		8
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		9
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		9
Wifi	No rating

Jul 2026 John B. 2 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Relaxed

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quirkiness , brilliant facilities and great…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jul 2026 James P. 2 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Quirkiness , brilliant facilities and great location

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site if you like a festival vibe!

Overall 8 out of 10
Location		8
Value for money		7
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		5
Wifi		1

Jul 2026 Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked The street food area and ‘crown jules’ cocktail bar had a great vibe, was absolutely buzzing in the evening with live music too. Great to pick up a breakfast nap & coffee the morning after.

Disliked Our pitch wasn’t defined in any way, just in a big field. Facilities were too few to cater for the sheer number of people on site, there were queues every time we went to use them. The toilets were grubby by the evening, again due to the sheer numbers using them.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location and all amenities. Food vans…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jul 2026 Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Location and all amenities. Food vans awesome and great entertainment

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very large busy campsite.

Overall 6 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		6
Facilities / Activities		6
Customer service		3
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jul 2026 Perry A. 7 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Huge campsite with flat pitches and clean facilities. The campsite has a bar on an old bus and different food trucks that come on the weekends. They seemed to have a small army of teenage staff and the facilities were regularly cleaned.

You can walk into cheddar from the campsite and enjoy a walk along the river.

Disliked Too busy for us. It was absolutely rammed and hedge pitches become a real premium. We were put in the middle of a field even though we were staying for a few nights.

We went to chicken wing food truck and we got there as it opened but still had to queue for an hour so not brilliant.

Lots of rules and regulations around the site and it didn’t feel like “free range camping” as we were told where we could go.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe 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 Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Tents for hire Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

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

Type

Very large (over 200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers 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	2020	2019	2018	2017
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway	16.4 km	Estuary	Poor	Poor	N/A	Poor
Weston Main	16.8 km	Estuary	Poor	N/A	Poor	N/A
Berrow North Of Unity Farm	17.1 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay	17.2 km	Estuary	N/A	N/A	Good	Good
Brean	17.6 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

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, June 23, 2027 – Wednesday, June 23, 2027)
Glastonbury, England 17.7 km
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, August 7, 2026 – Friday, August 7, 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Sites

A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Bass boxes and disposable barbecues are not permitted.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.

Dogs

Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

Safety

If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Extras

Motorcycle(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Occupancy

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked at the site. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

General

Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.

Reception

Reception is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. between 01/03 and 31/10.

Occupancy

Single-sex bookings of 10 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Dogs

The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Sites

Units should not be left unoccupied unless previously agreed with the management. Please speak to reception when the need arises, a fee may be charged for unsupervised units.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Admission

Unsupervised minors must have a letter of authorization from their parents or legal guardian.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must leave the premises by 10 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Sites

You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Additional terms

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.

Payment terms

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?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites
Arrive:	2 p.m. –	8 p.m.
Depart by:	noon
On-park accommodation
Arrive:	4 p.m. –	8 p.m.
Depart by:	10 a.m.

How much does it cost to stay at Petruth Paddocks? From $56.60 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

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Recycling charge (compulsory)		£1 (£1) per stay
Dog (max unlimited)		£3 (£3) per night

Electric hook-up (16A) (compulsory)		£3 (£3) per stay
Recycling charge (compulsory)		£1 (£1) per stay
Dog (max unlimited)		£3 (£3) per night

Electric hook-up (16A) (compulsory)		£3 (£3) per stay
Recycling charge (compulsory)		£1 (£1) per stay
Dog (max unlimited)		£3 (£3) per night

Recycling charge (compulsory)		£1 (£1) per stay
Dog (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night

Recycling charge (compulsory)		£1 (£1) per stay
Dog (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night

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What customers say

Die Lage des Campingplatzes war wundervoll…

Overall

Will be returning next weekend with all my mates.

Overall

Incredible place, what a quirky gem.

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Lovely place to stay…

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Our families were able to pitch…

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Relaxed…

Overall

Quirkiness , brilliant facilities and great…

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Great site if you like a festival vibe!

Overall

Location and all amenities. Food vans…

Overall

Very large busy campsite.

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Leisure on park

Amenities on park

Groups welcome

Rules

Camping 2.0

Themes

Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Nearby leisure

Touring and motorhomes

Timezone

GPS

Route directions

Nearest transport

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Must see

National Trust

Cycle routes

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