Ralegh's Cross Inn

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Raleghs Cross Inn
Flat pitches
Pitches by the trees
The grounds of the inn

  • In the grounds of a country inn in Exmoor National Park
  • A 15-minute drive from Watchet and 30 from Taunton and Minehead
  • Pub classics, evening specials and carvery night at the restaurant
Spectacular national park views, local eats and a traditional English country inn? If that’s ticking your boxes, scurry along to Ralegh's Cross Inn, an adults-only site 15 minutes’ drive from the Somerset coastal town of Watchet. In the grounds of the Ralegh's Cross Inn, the site is – as one might imagine – exceptionally well placed when hunger strikes. It’s a short amble from pitches to the restaurant, where chefs cook up local ingredients for pub classics, light lunches, evening specials and (on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays) carvery spreads. Of course, there’s more to travel than the food, and the site’s in a top spot for adventures beyond tickling taste buds too. Just inside the south eastern edge of Exmoor National Park, it’s well suited to energetic explorers who are keen to venture out on hikes and bikes, and there’s bike rental available 35 minutes away. For hols spent by the sea, it’s an easy 15 minutes to the nearest (pebble) beach in Watchet, and half an hour to the sands of Minehead. Once everyone tires of splashing about, a return to site should prove calming: soak up views towards Dunkery Beacon (Exmoor’s highest point), Bristol Channel and the Welsh hills.

Site type

Tent sites 70
Travel trailer sites 30
RV sites 40
Open all year
Opens
Please note

Admission

  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

Safety

  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Reception

  • Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Languages spoken

English

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
9
Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
6

91% would recommend this site to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

This adults-only site has roomy, level spots in a quiet country setting, right by a popular pub with great food. Campers loved the friendly, helpful staff, good value, and dog-friendly vibe. Facilities are basic/dated but clean and work well. Great for exploring Exmoor & the coast.

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Nice and clean lots of area…

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Mark 12 reviews

Powered grass and earth campsite

Liked Nice and clean lots of area reasonably level

Disliked Some of the electric hook ups are looking at a bit dated and possibly deed updated

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Great stay very peaceful night and…

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Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Great stay very peaceful night and a fantastic meal in the pub. Dog walk was good and we were able to walk her off lead would stay there again and will recommend to friends

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Incredible value!

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Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Samuel was very welcoming!
The site is spacious.
Great facilities, especially impressed with the showers.
Conveniently close to the pub.
Cheap!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Campsite is great, good location and facilities. Handy pub next door - had dinner which was lovely.

Disliked Sunday carvery was a nightmare, queued for an hour to get food. Food nice, but not worth that wait

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Lovely and quiet adult only site…

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Liked Lovely and quiet adult only site with everything you need and a pub serving food and breakfast in the morning.
The site is well kept.
Lovely dog walking area.
Very warm welcome I will return.

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The space given was great, they…

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Liked The space given was great, they accommodated us as a group. We arrived late and they came and greeted us and made sure we had everything we needed, offering us help when our pump wasn’t working. Clean toilets/showers. Very accessible. Perfect site.

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Lovely stay would come back again.

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Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Staff very friendly even the other motorhomes were friendly. Guy managing the site was there to sort any problems. Even let us know where the best direction the sun came in the morning & afternoon. Pretty surroundings with the hotel being right there & kids golf helped to entertain while we sat & relaxed.

Disliked Nothing

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Great place to stay. Great star gazing on a clear night.

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Liked Amazing site, very relaxing and helpful staff, clean facilities plenty of space, great pub food.

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Anonymous

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Liked Everything

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place great staff great value

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mark s. 1 review

Powered grass and earth campsite

Liked Staff fantastic both the camping and the pub .

Disliked Very small but usefull could do with a mirror above a sink for shaving .

Recommend to friends Visit again


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 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise

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

Type

Large (51-200 sites) Pub campground

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Ralegh's Cross Inn

Brendon Hills

Watchet

Somerset

England

TA23 0LN

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.10079°N
3.37349°W

Nearest transport

Coach
13.3 km Butlins
13.8 km The Parade
17 km Post Office
Rail
13.6 km Bishop's Lydeard
20.4 km Tiverton Parkway Rail Station
20.8 km Taunton Rail Station
Ferry
14.3 km Minehead Harbour
27.1 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
33.9 km Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal
Airport
33.2 km Cardiff International Airport
41.2 km Exeter 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

Make the most of Exmoor stays by signing up immediately for an Exmoor Wildlife Safari, clambering into the back of a Land Rover for guided excursions through the park, keeping eyes peeled for deer and the rare Exmoor ponies. There are no long treks to get going either, as the tour guides will pick guests up at Dunster, Dulverton or Exford, all within about 25 minutes’ drive. Get a closer look at some of the area’s wildlife (as well as some more exotic specimens) at Tropiquaria, a small Art Deco zoo in a former BBC radio transmitter station 10 minutes from base, or travel a little further (30 minutes) to the Exmoor Pony Centre to learn about the native ponies and even take a ride in the park. If interest in watery getaways was piqued by beach days in Minehead and Watchet, but less salt would be preferable, head along to Wimbleball Lake or Clatworthy Reservoir (both within 15 minutes) – the first for birdwatching, trout fishing and lessons in windsurfing, sailing, canoeing and rowing, and the second for pretty scenery, boat hire and fishing. Dip a toe into the past by visiting the Museum of Somerset and the military and cricket museums in Taunton, half an hour away, then dive further in with trips to Dunster Castle, Fyne Court and Knightshayes, all within 35 minutes of base. Prefer to finish hols on a celebratory note? Stumble over to Yearlstone Vineyard (40 minutes) for a tipple or two.

Food and drink

  • Bengal Spice 7.6 km
  • Taste of India 7.8 km
  • Golden Ocean 7.8 km
  • Golden Bowl 9.3 km
  • The Cats Whisker 9.4 km
  • Oriental Pearl 9.4 km
  • The Sanctuary 9.5 km
  • Phoenix Centre 9.6 km
  • The Spice Merchant 9.6 km

Groceries

  • Torre Cider Farm Off-licence 5.6 km
  • Spar Supermarket 7.6 km
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 7.8 km

Parks and play

  • Play Fort Playground 6.8 km
  • Pirate Ships Playground 6.8 km
  • Pirate Ships Playground 6.8 km
  • Henry Davey Playing Field park 9 km
  • Watchet Childrens Play Area and Outdoor Gym Playground 9.6 km
  • Helwell Street Hummock Playground 9.6 km
  • Watchet Memorial Ground park 9.6 km

Family days out

  • Torre Cider Farm Visitor attraction 5.6 km
  • Daw's Castle 9.2 km
  • Doniford Farm Park Visitor attraction 9.9 km

Public transport

  • Dragons Cross 6.6 km
  • Shepherds Corner 6.7 km
  • Garage 6.7 km
  • Langley Corner 6.9 km
  • Tropiquaria Car Park 6.9 km
  • Northgate 7.4 km
  • Williton, opposite Gliddons 7.6 km
  • Williton, outside Gliddons 7.6 km
  • Williton The Egremont 7.6 km
  • Williton County Stores 7.6 km

What’s nearby

  • Watchet Harbour Marina 9.6 km
  • Exmoor Fisheries Fishing 9.6 km

Local services

  • Williton Filling Station Fuel station 7.6 km
  • Williton Surgery Doctors 7.8 km
  • Williton Community Hospital 7.8 km
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy 7.8 km
  • Quantock Filling Station Fuel station 7.8 km
  • Lister House Surgery Doctors 7.9 km
  • Watchet Surgery Doctors 9.4 km
  • Quantock Pharmacy 9.5 km

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Must see

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 22.8 km

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 34.9 km

St Fagans: National History Museum 43.4 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 43.4 km

Crealy Great Adventure Park 43.9 km

National Trust

Dunster Castle 10.2 km

Dunster Working Watermill 10.3 km

Coleridge Cottage 16 km

Holnicote Estate 17.6 km

Fyne Court 18.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

NETTLECOMBE COURT 3.6 km

Wimbleball Lake - Haddon Hill - Wimbleball lake 8.2 km

Haddon Hill - Bury - Wimbleball Dam - Haddon Hill 9.1 km

DUNSTER CASTLE 9.6 km

ST AUDRIES (HOUSE) 10.5 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 Ralegh's Cross Inn have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ralegh's Cross Inn dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Ralegh's Cross Inn? Make the most of Exmoor stays by signing up immediately for an Exmoor Wildlife Safari, clambering into the back of a Land Rover for guided excursions through the park, keeping eyes peeled … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ralegh's Cross Inn?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Ralegh's Cross Inn? From $28.30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.