Porlock Vale Campsite
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- Peaceful site in Exmoor’s Porlock Vale, for guests aged 16 and over
- Around three miles from Minehead or the village of Porlock
- In a farmed meadow on the National Trust's Holnicote Estate
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Guests under the age of 16 are not allowed on site.
- This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, May 2 to
Pitch types & availability
Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
Adults only
4 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 6.0m width x 6.0m depth (19.7ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £23 (£23) 1 night, 2 adults plus taxes or fees £12 (£12)
View prices & bookPrimitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Adults only
4 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £23 (£23) 1 night, 2 adults plus taxes or fees £12 (£12)
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Reviews
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Liked: Calm environment with alot of walking choices to do, the facilities was brilliant and well kept aswell as being discreet to keep with the nature of the surroundings. The house was brilliant and her dog welcoming and just chilling with guests
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From the manager: Thank you very much for your great review and look forward to seeing you again.
Stunningly beautiful place with excellent facilities and lovely host!
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Liked: Amazing campsite! Absolutely perfect place to unplug, unwind, slow down and just be!! Incredible views, beautiful countryside and superb host! Being off grid campsite does not compromise on facilities - clean flushing toilets and hot showers, washing station in a convenient barn like setting, all available but seamlessly blends in with nature! Dawn, our host, works tirelessly to provide the best service for her guests. You will meet the Exmoor ponies, Mia and Rosie - Dawn’s farm dogs aka cuddle monsters, sheep, peacocks, pheasants, birds of prey, deers and more wildlife than you can imagine, just be still and listen! We cannot recommend this campsite enough! Even our teenagers (two 18 y.o. boys) absolutely loved it! And no WiFi in sight:) We will definitely be back soon!
Disliked: The fact we had to leave, but we’ll be back 😊
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From the manager: Thank you for this wonderful review, Michaela. It was lovely to meet you all and very much look forward to seeing you again.
First return of the year after Dawn has made loads of improvements.…
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Liked: First return of the year after Dawn has made loads of improvements. New showers, compost loos along with flushing toilets. Improved drinking water supply and hot water dish washing facilities. To top it all off our Sunday night was spent all alone with the wildlife.
Perfect stay well done Dawn see you soon.
Disliked: Nothing
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From the manager: So lovely to see you both back here and thank you for the great review and also the great pictures!
Semi-Wild Camping at its finest
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Liked: This is semi-wild camping at its finest.
The grandest of fields, surrounded by the most breathtaking views. Forget Kent, this is most definitely God’s County & the white church at Selworthy (seen in the distance) surely proves this.
There is ample room to find your own secluded patch & the facilities are most welcome. Dawn is the coolest & most gracious hostess & don’t forget to check out the wonderful work she is doing with Exmoor ponies.
Dawn, thank you so much for sharing your little slice of heaven…can’t wait to return.
Disliked: N/A
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely and eloquent review, Fiona! Great pics too - you beautifully captured that amazing view through the door and back across the vale from Selworthy Church. Looking forward to seeing you all again soon.
Beautifully located, peaceful site, and the most welcoming host
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Liked: Absolutely love this site, the views are stunning, surrounded by nothing but greenery, listening to nature and the nearby farm animals, this place is good for the soul. Dawn couldn't be nore welcoming and the facilities are exactley what you need. We will be coming back when ever we can, the dogs have made us promise 😃
Disliked: Nothing to dislike at all apart from having to leave
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review - and what glorious weather we had at the weekend! Look forward to seeing you again.
Complete escape into peace and nature.
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Liked: Absolutely loved this site for its views and for how quiet it was. I watched the sunset colours keep changing over the sea from my bed - stunningly beautiful and a priceless experience! I watched deer grazing in the same field below me.
The site has everything you need in terms of loos, hot showers and washing up areas. Dawn was extremely kind and welcoming, she keeps a great eye on the campsite.
Disliked: Make sure you follow Dawns directions, the sat nav will take you up a very narrow road. Head to the village instead of the left turn it asks for, you’ll see it signposted at that point to the village. 😅
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From the manager: Thank you Isobel, it was lovely to meet you.
All good.
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Liked: Spectacular landscape, site situated in very quiet location just under the rim of Exmoor with a view out to the Bristol Channel in the distance. Perfectly adequate facilities - clean toilets and shower. Friendly reception from the owner.
Disliked: Not really a dislike, but field has a significant slope and we would advise campervan users to use the higher pitches if possible - our van struggled a bit with the slope when the grass was dewy. Minor issue though.
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From the manager: Thank you for your great review Andrew and it was good to meet you both.
We do prefer campervans to park at the top of the field, especially if the ground is damp. While the field has a mild slope in the middle section, this is mainly given over to longer grass areas, with no pitches. The extensive flat and flatter areas are at the top, on both sides and at the lower end of the field - so plenty of suitable pitches to choose and masses of space between campers.
Fabulous stay on a wonderful site
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Liked: Beautiful site at Porlock Vale campsite. Wonderful views, very peaceful. The owner Dawn and her two gorgeous dogs couldn't have been more welcoming and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble. Great instructions on how to use the showers and toilets. Great to be off grid and little mobile signal.
Disliked: Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you very much for your great review. Much appreciated.
Amazing site, clean facilities and the most welcoming host
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Liked: What an absolute gem of a place, stunning location,gorgeous views and Dawn the host (and her dogs Rosie & Mia) were so friendly and welcoming. This has become our new favourite place to camp, can't fault a single thing, will be back as often as we can!
Disliked: Absolutely nothing other than having to come home
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From the manager: Hi Jo, it was so lovely to meet you all - and such beautiful dogs! So glad you saw the red deer in the long grass, what an amazing experience! You're warmly welcome to come back soon. Thank you for this great review.
We liked absolutely everything about this site. It's location is stunning and…
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Liked: We liked absolutely everything about this site. It's location is stunning and Exmoor is only a field away. The facilities were excellent, the welcome warm and friendly and the owner is committed to restoring the natural environment, both in the high environmental standards she has set for the site and in her participation with wider greening projects in Porlock Vale.
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From the manager: Thank you so much Mark. It was lovely to meet you both and it's so heartening when people are interested in the land regeneration and wildlife work we are doing here.
Features
Portable toilet
Adults only
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 restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities 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 Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Porlock Vale Campsite
Holt Ball Farm
Luccombe
Minehead
Somerset
England
TA24 8SZ
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.18665°N
-3.54792°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Minehead Terminus | 6.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Porlock Weir | 6.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Dunster North West | 7.9 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Good |
Blue Anchor West | 10.2 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Lynmouth | 19.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 37.4 km
St Fagans: National History Museum 38.4 km
Millennium Stadium 41.4 km
Cardiff Castle 41.5 km
The Cardiff Story (opens April 1st 2011) 41.6 km
National Trust
Holnicote Estate 2.3 km
Dunster Working Watermill 7 km
Dunster Castle 7.2 km
Watersmeet 18 km
Heddon Valley 26.7 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 1.6 km
DUNSTER CASTLE 7.4 km
EXMOOR 8.7 km
Withypool - Tarr Steps - Knaplock 11.4 km
Lorna Doone Country: Malmsmead - Badgeworthy Water - Malmsmead 13.2 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Porlock Vale Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Porlock Vale Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Porlock Vale Campsite? The campsite shares the farm with the Exmoor Pony Project, a locally run initiative to breed, care for and encourage better understanding of Exmoor's rare native ponies. All the animals are housed … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Porlock Vale Campsite?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Porlock Vale Campsite? From $42.57 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.