Windy Ridge
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Add your business details- Bell tents at a spacious Somerset site at the foot of Brent Knoll
- Brean and Burnham-on-Sea beaches within 15 minutes' drive
- Firepit and firewood provided; pub and cider farm a short walk away
What’s on your wishlist for a Somerset glamping stay? Easy access from the motorway? Seaside close by? Pub walks just outside? You can tick the whole lot off in one fantastic location at Windy Ridge, in Brent Knoll (the village) and at the foot of Brent Knoll (the 137-metre hill).
Getting here should be fairly straightforward as it’s only a little way from Junction 22 of the M5 – and once you’re in, there are lots of ways to get out and about for walks or bike rides. Three footpaths run directly from the field, taking you to sample award-winning cider at Westcroft Cider Farm or find real ales and traditional pub food at the local inn. It’s also handy that you can walk to the village shop for a range of local produce for your picnics or evenings by the firepit (which is provided with your tent).
And the seaside? That’s easy to get to as well, with Brean, Burnham-on-Sea and Weston-super-Mare all within a 15-minute drive. Turn the other way and there are plenty more things to keep you busy nearby, including walks in the Mendip Hills and trips to Wells, Glastonbury or Cheddar Gorge.
With all this to fill your days, it’s good to know you’ll have plenty of space to relax back at the site: bell tents here are on an eight-acre property surrounded by stunning views over farmland and hills. Each tent has beds made up ready for your arrival, plus handy things like a cool box and wood for the firepit. Dogs are welcome to join you on a break here too.
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Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campground
Dogs 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
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping 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 nearbyType
Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby 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 Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Windy Ridge
Hill Lane
Brent Knoll
Somerset
England
TA9 4DE
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.25723°N
-2.9575°W
Nearest transport
Coach3.8 km Old Pier Tavern
3.9 km Cemetery
3.9 km Old Pier Tavern
Rail4.5 km Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea Rail Station
9.7 km Weston-super-Mare Rail Station
10.2 km Weston Milton Rail Station
Ferry10.6 km Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour
12.9 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
21.7 km Clevedon Pier
Airport22.4 km Bristol International Airport
30.9 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
Beach time on the menu? Burnham-on-Sea (10 minutes’ drive or an hour’s walk) is a good place to start – the town has the second-longest stretch of sandy beach in England, plus trails and fishing in the 42-acre Apex Leisure & Wildlife Park. The dunes around Brean (15 minutes’ drive) are good for a walk too, and there’s a splash park and small theme park for the kids. Weston-super-Mare (15 minutes) is a good bet too, with a sandy beach and lots of activities including watersports and crazy golf.
Heading inland, you may like to have a go at paddleboarding at Cheddar Reservoir (20 minutes), take a walk through Cheddar Gorge (25 minutes) or head underground at Wookey Hole (35 minutes).
There’s also the option of taking town strolls around the characterful streets and independent shops of Glastonbury (35 minutes) or visiting the cathedral and Bishop’s Palace in Wells (40 minutes).
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berrow North Of Unity Farm | 5 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway | 7.8 km | Estuary | Poor | Poor | N/A | Poor |
| Brean | 8 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Weston Main | 9.5 km | Estuary | Poor | N/A | Poor | N/A |
| Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay | 11.9 km | Estuary | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Cheddar Caves & Gorge 13.6 km
Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill 20.2 km
Glastonbury Abbey 20.7 km
Clarks Village 20.8 km
Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve 21.7 km
National Trust
King John's Hunting Lodge 10.2 km
Coleridge Cottage 18.3 km
Clevedon Court 22.1 km
Fyne Court 22.3 km
Stembridge Tower Mill 22.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Brean Down and Brean Fort 8.1 km
GROVE PARK 10.6 km
Winscombe - Barton - Crook Peak - Wavering Down - Winscombe 10.7 km
Winscombe 10.8 km
Cheddar Gorge - Black Down - Rowberrow 13 km
Local events
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Thursday, August 8, 2024 – Thursday, August 8, 2024)
Bristol, England 28.8 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Windy Ridge have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Windy Ridge dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Windy Ridge? Beach time on the menu? Burnham-on-Sea (10 minutes’ drive or an hour’s walk) is a good place to start – the town has the second-longest stretch of sandy beach in England, plus … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Windy Ridge?
Read moreOn-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m.