Being Wood

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  • Private woodland campsite with sea view
  • Private camping on Exmoor National Park
  • Exclusive use campsite for small groups
Reconnect with nature at a unique camping site in the heart of Exmoor National Park. Tucked away in a peaceful woodland with stunning sea views near Porlock, our small, eco-friendly site offers a true escape from the everyday. Enjoy off-grid camping with a cosy fire pit, a converted horse trailer bathroom with gas shower, and access to some of Exmoor’s most beautiful trails and coastline. You can enjoy complete tranquillity by having the place all to yourself - ideal for outdoorsy couples, family groups and small groups of adventure seekers. Spend your days exploring and your nights stargazing. Close to the South West coast path, the site is in an ideal position for exploring what Exmoor has to offer.

Site type

Tent sites 5
RV sites 2
Open now
Opens May 23
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Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 23 to

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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 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 Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Location

Being Wood

Porlock Hill

Porlock

Minehead

Somerset

England

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.20497°N
-3.60633°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.9 km The Parade
10.1 km Butlins
26.3 km The Square
Rail
24.4 km Llantwit Major Rail Station
27 km Rhoose Rail Station
30.9 km Barry Rail Station
Ferry
9.4 km Minehead Harbour
31.7 km Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal
35.3 km Ilfracombe Ferry Landing
Airport
28.5 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

Porlock Village and Porlock Wier. Pretty villages of Bossington and Allerford. South West Coast Path. Lynton and Lynmouth and the cliff railway. Porlock Bay and Bossington Bay. On Exmoor National Park, near Horner Woods, Watersmeet and Dunkery Beacon. Close to town of Minehead. Walking and Hiking trails from the gate. Porlock Pilgrims Trail. E-biking, Exmoor Explorer.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Porlock Weir 2.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Minehead Terminus 9.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Dunster North West 11.8 km Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Blue Anchor West 14.5 km Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Lynmouth 15.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

St Fagans: National History Museum 38.9 km

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 41.5 km

Millennium Stadium 42.5 km

Cardiff Castle 42.7 km

The Cardiff Story (opens April 1st 2011) 42.7 km

National Trust

Holnicote Estate 3 km

Dunster Working Watermill 11.4 km

Dunster Castle 11.6 km

Watersmeet 13.6 km

Heddon Valley 22.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Webbers Post - Brockwell - Dunkery Breacon - Stoke Pero 3.4 km

EXMOOR 7.6 km

Lorna Doone Country: Malmsmead - Badgeworthy Water - Malmsmead 8.8 km

Withypool - Tarr Steps - Knaplock 11.4 km

DUNSTER CASTLE 11.8 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.

Offers

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Being Wood have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Being Wood dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Being Wood? Porlock Village and Porlock Wier. Pretty villages of Bossington and Allerford. South West Coast Path. Lynton and Lynmouth and the cliff railway. Porlock Bay and Bossington Bay. On Exmoor National Park, near … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Being Wood?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  11:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    We can be flexible on times, please let us know if you need times outside of the arrival and departure times.

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