Porlock Vale Campsite

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Beautiful Porlock Vale Campsite - stunning countryside, moorland and coastal scenery all around
Beautiful porlock vale campsite - stunning countryside, moorland and coastal scenery all around
Masses of space and stunning scenery all around
Relax in nature with stunning scenery all around
Stunning sunset view enjoyed by a camper during june.
Local walking - view across the porlock vale from dunkery
Local walking - views of horner woods and river valley from dunkery
Beautiful, spacious pitches with stunning views all around
Stunning views across the porlock vale towards the bristol channel and hurlestone point
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Masses of space and stunning scenery all around
Relax in nature with stunning scenery all around
Stunning sunset view enjoyed by a camper during june.

  • 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
Due for some relaxation? Take yourself away to this peaceful spot in a gorgeous, spacious nine-acre farmland meadow at Porlock Vale Campsite on Holt Ball Farm, which is on the National Trust’s Holnicote Estate in Exmoor National Park. There are spectacular views towards North Hill, Selworthy Forest, Hurlstone Point and Grabbist. Behind the field rises the splendid Dunkery Commons moorland, which is easily accessible via the bridleway just through the farm driveway, which leads up to Robin Howe, Webber’s Post and Dunkery Beacon. A green and sustainable site, Porlock Vale Campsite is conveniently positioned for exploring the surrounding Exmoor countryside, moorlands, woodlands and coast too. This includes Bossington Beach (10 minutes’ drive) and Porlock Weir (15 minutes). Impressive oak trees add to the pretty landscape and peace and quiet. A myriad of wildlife can be spotted, including buzzards, foxes, hares, rabbits, beavers and water voles - and if you’re lucky enough, you may see wild red deer passing through. The National Trust is progressing rewilding and land recovery projects in the area, making it a particularly interesting spot for folks who are interested in the environment, biodiversity, climate change and how farming is being adapted to benefit nature. The site’s theme of peace and tranquillity respects the abundance of wildlife and farm animals living here, which is why there is no amplified music or loud noise and quiet hours after 10pm. Recycling and rubbish bins are provided so that guests can leave no trace, as the field reverts back to its gorgeous natural state at the end of the season.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 5
Tent pitches 10
Open now
Opens 2 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, 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, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 16 are not allowed on site.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.8

Overall rating from 91 Pitchup.com customers

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What customers say

A brilliant spot, praised for its peace and views. Dawn's a gem – friendly, helpful, a proper welcome. Lots of nature and wildlife. Facilities are grand, a lovely "back to basics" feel. Roads a bit tight, but worth it. Showers could be toastier, say a few.

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Beautiful,well maintained site,gorgeous setting & most attentive host

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Joanne B.

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Liked Love this site so so much I keep coming back, the facilities are just what you need, clean and well maintained, loads of space even when fully booked, this place is very healing for the soul. As a solo female camper I feel totally safe. Dawn, the host, comes by to check on everyone a couple of times a day and is always at the end of a message if anything needs addressing. I cannot fault a single thing. The most beautiful setting, nothing but wildlife, stunning views and calm. I could spend every camping trip here. Dawn has got things spot on and I'm so grateful to have found this spot in paradise. Can't wait to return.

Disliked Absolutely NOTHING

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From the manager: Thank you so much Joanne. It's always lovely to see you and I really appreciate this review.

Lovely location, and very quiet site.…

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David G.

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Liked Lovely location, and very quiet site.

Disliked No Wi-Fi, just 4G and 5G.

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From the manager: Hi David, thanks for your review. A couple of things. This is an off grid campsite, so no Wi-Fi. However, PitchUp only offer campsite owners a tick box for Wi-Fi and no option to indicate if campers can access the internet through 4G or 5G. Most of our campers are delighted to be able to get online from the field - and reception depends on the network they are on.
This is promoted as a peaceful campsite to come and chill, relax and enjoy nature, wildlife and endless walking and cycling in our spectacularly beautiful area of Exmoor. It's not advertised as having an activities programme on site. The off-grid facilities are comfortable (warm showers and washing up, flushing loos with cloakroom areas, etc) and are specifically designed to have low environmental impact, in line with our Greener Camping ethos and certification, and the land regeneration scheme here on the farm.

If you like peaceful, slightly slopey beauty, do it.

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Sam K.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Amazing, beautiful, peaceful setting with space and stunning views. Friendly dogs, and owner!

Disliked Details, but solar lights in facilities were unreliable and no windows so weeing/showering in gloom happened.

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From the manager: Hi Sam, thank you so much for the lovely review. As you know, I always send a welcome text so you have my contact details and you also see me on site. So, if you're having any issues, like you mention the solar light - just tell me so we can fix it. This is the first I've heard of it and they're checked every day - so I'd much prefer a text or mention, than read it on here, if possible. Thank you anyway and so glad you enjoyed your stay.

Great, quiet campsite.

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Michal V.

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Liked Location, views, very quiet, lots of space, very clean. Dawn was super nice. We ll come back

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From the manager: Thank you Michal, it was lovely to meet you both and look forward to seeing you again.

Absolutely loved this little gem. Amazing…

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Anonymous

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Liked Absolutely loved this little gem. Amazing view, beautiful walks. Dawn was so welcoming. Basic facilities but perfectly adequate. Might get a bit busy if all 15 pitches were needing them. There are two loos, one women's, one men's and an extra compost loo and two showers. Such a peaceful spot. We'll be back.

Disliked Nothing.

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From the manager: Thank you for a great review, Emma. Our quest is to provide a beautiful campsite, where campers can enjoy peaceful, spacious pitches with stunning scenery all around - and have minimal environmental impact. The comfortable and well-tended off-grid facilities are designed with this in mind - and provide a warm water washing up area, two warm showers, two flushing loos and a compost loo. The small number of pitches (just 15 in a 9 acre field) ensure that everyone can enjoy space, quiet and comfort, while we continue to evolve species rich grassland and respect nature. Looking forward to welcoming you back.

A perfect site in a perfect setting.

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Louise M.

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Liked The setting is absolutely perfect. Basic facilities, clean and just what’s needed.
The owner Dawn is just lovely, friendly and helpful, so knowledgeable about the area. Peace and quiet, just heaven.

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From the manager: Thank you Louise, it was lovely to welcome you both back and this great review is very much appreciated.

What a beautiful idyllic campsite. Everything…

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Anonymous

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Liked What a beautiful idyllic campsite. Everything you need is there - washing up area, flushing toilets and showers. All nice and clean. Also a good range of leaflets and info on what to do in the area.
Dawn the owner was lovely and was very helpful explaining the local area and some good places to visit.
The view was stunning, it was so peaceful. The perfect place to unwind.

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From the manager: Thank you for this lovely review. It was really nice to meet you and looking forward to your return.

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Richard H.

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Liked The views, peace, space, nearby walks, friendly welcome

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From the manager: Thank you Richard - this is very much appreciated.

Peace and quiet ,lovely few days…

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maria a.

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Liked Peace and quiet ,lovely few days in the sun 🌞 friendly, nice cool walks in the woods for the dog . Lovely owner .Plenty of space.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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From the manager: Thank you Maria and so glad you enjoyed your stay and exploring our beautiful area.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Stunning views, easy to find a pitch, quiet and beautiful. Just a lovely spot. Clean toilets and kitchen block. The part of the field with the best views was sloped but it was pretty much fine!

Disliked The fire pit situation, sadly. We found the wood and slab for the fire pit but couldn’t find the actual pit. Tried to message Dawn but had no signal for a mile or so around the site (only got signal back when on the a39).

A fellow camper kindly messaged Dawn for us but I think it was too late in the evening (maybe after 20:30) so no luck. Watched with envy as other campers sat round their fires cooking and enjoying the stars

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From the manager: Thank you for your great review. I think I spoke to you about fires earlier in the evening, when it was windy and explained that the ground is like a tinderbox and we're not encouraging firepits at the moment. Thank you so much for not lighting a fire. We ask campers to buy logs on site and if other campers were burning their own logs last night - hmm, tut, tut! Thank you for letting me know about that too. We appreciate you being responsible when there is such a fire risk.

Features

Portable toilet

Adults only

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Porlock Vale Campsite

Holt Ball Farm

Luccombe

Minehead

Somerset

England

TA24 8SZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.18665°N
3.54792°W

Route directions

Turn left off A39 towards Luccombe. At the Blackford turning, bear right and drive to Luccombe. At the T-junction, bear left and drive out of Luccombe village. You will pass the Holt Ball Farm driveway on your right, at the top of the hill. About 100 yards on the left is the a gated entrance to the field at the campsite.

Nearest transport

Coach
5.3 km The Parade
6.4 km Butlins
27.5 km The Square
Rail
25.2 km Llantwit Major Rail Station
26.2 km Rhoose Rail Station
28.8 km Bishop's Lydeard
Ferry
6.1 km Minehead Harbour
30.4 km Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal
38.4 km Penarth Pier
Airport
27.7 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

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 in excellent conditions, and you can come and admire them looking their best as they trot between their barns, corrals and paddocks. Five minutes' drive away from site, the picture-postcard village of Selworthy has spectacular views over the local countryside, plus a tea room where you can fill up on freshly baked cake. For access to the sea, there's Bossington beach (10 minutes' drive), a pebble-based spot owned by the National Trust with pretty views over the Exmoor Hills, or you could take the scenic drive through forests and moors to Lynton and Lynmouth (30 minutes) for fish and chips on the quay and surfing in the spray. Exmoor is one of those fabulous places that has both countryside and coast to explore, so walkers and cyclists have a plethora of scenery to enjoy on their jaunts here. The South West Coast Path is one of the main draws, of course – you could fill many a day covering several different sections – while inland highlights include Dunkery Beacon (three miles away) and Tarr Steps (half an hour’s drive).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Minehead Terminus 6.1 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Porlock Weir 6.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dunster North West 7.9 km Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Blue Anchor West 10.2 km Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Lynmouth 19.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

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.

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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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Porlock Vale Campsite? From €30.08 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.