Porlock Weir Campsite
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- Peaceful, gently sloping three-acre site 500 metres from the beach
- A five-minute walk to the South West Coast Path and an activity centre
- Pub and two restaurants a five-minute walk away; footpaths locally
Site type
20
3
This park has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- 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).
- Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Jul 18 to
Pitch types & availability
Reviews
92% would recommend this site to a friend
89% would stay here again
What customers say
Great location near Porlock Weir, with sea views. Reviewers loved the peaceful vibe & helpful owner. Facilities are basic (compost toilet/tap); some found them lacking. Still, praised for value & tranquility.
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A great campsite
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Peaceful campsite with beautiful views. Lovely spot. Easy walk into Porlock Weir and to the beach. Owner very friendly and helpful with recommendations.
Would definitely recommend.
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From the manager: Thanks very much for a lovely review. We are really pleased that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again!
Quiet, open field. Good communication with a friendly host. Amazing view and…
Primitive grass campervan campsite
Liked Quiet, open field. Good communication with a friendly host. Amazing view and very short & safe (low traffic) walk to the main harbour (food/drinks, sunset, seafront, walking path), facilities as advertised
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From the manager: Thanks so much for a great review. I'm really pleased you enjoyed your night with us!
Thanks Matthew we look forward to our next stay
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked We love this campsite and so pleased it's open again for the season. Very basic (a single compost loo and a tap) but such a wonderful location and always manages to lift your spirits. Cheap as chips!
Disliked It's a bit slopey so choose your spot. Less nettles than last year and now a bit of phone signal!
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A lovely quiet campsite in a beautiful setting
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked A lovely quiet campsite in a beautiful setting!
The site was just as described. Being able to see (and hear) the sea from our tent was really wonderful, and the view of the bay, hills, and horses from the top of the field made it really special.
We liked how simple the site was - we had just what we needed, the water point was well set-up, and the compost toilet was absolutely fine.
Matthew came round and said hi the evening we arrived, and gave us a few suggestions for walks. We enjoyed exploring the area during our trip, had some great walks, and we liked the cafe in Porlock Weir. We're keen to visit again!
Disliked Nothing! Everything was great.
I thought it would be handy if there was a green waste / compost bin on the site, but that's all I could think of :)
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From the manager: Thanks so much a great review, its really good to hear that you've enjoyed your stay with us, we hope to see you again!
Fantastic location and essential toilet and water tap providing basic needs. Lovely view…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Fantastic location and essential toilet and water tap providing basic needs.
Lovely view and friendly visit from the owner during the stay to see if everything was ok and give advise on getting to places etc.
Right on the coastal path.
Disliked Nothing
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If you want a nearly wild camp spot it’s perfect. Compost loo…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked If you want a nearly wild camp spot it’s perfect. Compost loo and water point in a lovely field close to the village centre/harbour. Quiet and calm.
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Perfect for hikers
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked A beautiful, simple camping field. I am hiking the coast path so on a budget and at £9 this was perfect. Toilet, bins, and drinking water all on site. I phoned up when I arrived and got told to pitch up where ever I liked, it’s all very relaxed. I headed to the pub in the morning for a coffee, they also serve breakfast. Would 100% recommend
Disliked It is on a hill so keep that in mind. Didn’t bother me too much
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From the manager: Thanks so much for the great review, really nice to see people appreciate the site for what it is, thanks again!
Laid back, simple campsite in a stunning setting. Perfect!
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Really beautiful views to the sea, marsh, beach, headland. It has a wildness to it.
Pleasant 5 minute walk down into Porlock Weir. Also some good walks in the woods above the campsite and out across the marshes. A lot more to explore on another visit for sure.
The campsite is great. Plenty of level ground to pitch on and you'll see the sea from pretty much everywhere on the site. Simple setup which is what appealed to us. Really great pricing too and very spacious.
Kids (1.5 and 3.5 years) loved it and great to sit out once they were asleep and share a wine with my wife. Perfect.
The owner is a friendly guy and will make you feel very welcome.
Top marks. We'll come again for sure!
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From the manager: Thanks so much for your fantastic review, it was a pleasure to meet you both and i look forward to seeing you again!
Did the job as a one night stop on hike
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Quiet
Disliked No more than farmers field on a slope, not good for small tent.
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From the manager: You are absolutely correct. It is a sloping field and i am indeed a farmer, but you forgot to mention the wonderful views and fantastic location. But thanks very much for coming and good luck with your walk.
Fantastic location with sea views up on the hill. Straightforward campsite with…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Fantastic location with sea views up on the hill. Straightforward campsite with a toilet and the sea available for a morning swim just 5 min walk away. Plenty of space.
Disliked Not flat pitches just so you’re aware, but wasn’t an issue!
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From the manager: Thanks for the good review, glad you enjoyed your stay!
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 yearUtilities
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 Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Porlock Weir Campsite
Chapel Knap
Porlock
Somerset
England
TA24 8PA
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.21562°N
3.62349°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porlock Weir | 0.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Minehead Terminus | 10.9 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Dunster North West | 13.1 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Good |
| Lynmouth | 14.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Blue Anchor West | 15.9 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
St Fagans: National History Museum 38.7 km
Millennium Stadium 42.5 km
Cardiff Castle 42.7 km
The Cardiff Story (opens April 1st 2011) 42.7 km
National Museum Cardiff 43.1 km
National Trust
Holnicote Estate 4.4 km
Watersmeet 12.3 km
Dunster Working Watermill 12.8 km
Dunster Castle 13 km
Heddon Valley 21.3 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 5.1 km
Lorna Doone Country: Malmsmead - Badgeworthy Water - Malmsmead 7.5 km
EXMOOR 8.4 km
Withypool - Tarr Steps - Knaplock 12.3 km
Simonsbath - Picked Stone - River Barle Valley - Simonsbath 12.3 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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Porlock Weir Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Porlock Weir Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Porlock Weir Campsite? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Bossington beach (pebble beach): 10 minutes' drive - Exmoor Owl & Hawk Centre (owl and hawks flying displays): 10 minutes - Dunkery & Horner Wood National … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Porlock Weir Campsite?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Porlock Weir Campsite? From $32.97 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.