Bishops Lydeard Caravan and Camping Site

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Spacious pitches
Spacious pitches with electrical hookup points
Serene and spacious pitches
Excellent location for dog walkers

  • Two-acre site on a family-run smallholding in Bishops Lydeard
  • Five minutes' walk from West Somerset Railway steam trains
  • Rural site backed by woodland; two pubs within a few minutes' walk
If you like to arrive in style on your holidays, this is certainly a place where you can do just that… Bishops Lydeard Caravan and Camping Site is one of those rare places where you can ride into town on a steam railway, thanks to the West Somerset Railway station a mere five minutes’ walk away. Those planning to ride the rails at a later point, meanwhile, should be pleased to hear that access in a more conventional manner is also straightforward, as the A358 passes fairly nearby. Either way, this is a rather splendid spot with pitches spread across a two-acre field surrounded by protected woodland just on the edge of the village. It’s all been set up in the grounds of the 18th-century Greenway House, a Grade II-listed building that was once part of the adjoining Sandhill Park estate. It’s now a family-run smallholding, so you’ll share the space with ducks, geese and chickens and there are more farm animals to spot in the surrounding fields. As well as being a top spot for train enthusiasts and those in search of farm stays, this place also has much to offer walkers, cyclists and folk travelling with four-legged companions, thanks to the plethora of pathways in the surrounds. And it’s also rather handy that there are two fine pubs and a microbrewery within a few minutes’ walk… Life on site is pretty simple, with a few amenities set up in the form of portable toilets, water taps, a chemical disposal point and a shower room. Barbecues are permitted and there’s ice pack freezing available to keep provisions cool.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Touring caravan pitches 5
Open now
Opens 4 April
Please note
  • 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).
  • Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 4 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Other pitch types

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91% would recommend this site to a friend

91% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely site, ideal for the steam railway, friendly owners…

Overall 6/10

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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely site, ideal for the steam railway, friendly owners

Disliked Extremely tight entrance and exit with difficult turns. Not really suitable for big vehicles. Would not return because of this - shame as nice otherwise

Excellent peaceful site

Overall 10/10

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Julia R.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely welcome and peaceful site, even with the cockerel! Handy for the West Somerset Railway and our trip on the Royal Scotsman. Would definitely stay again.

Made to feel welcome on arrival, good location,ideal for walks and cycling,…

Overall 9/10

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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Made to feel welcome on arrival, good location,ideal for walks and cycling, lovely village within walking distance with great amenities

Clean and friendly staff and good supply of fresh eggs, still warm!

Overall 10/10

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James H.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Bishop Lydeard Caravan Site, plenty of open space, well tended grass, a sheer countryside experience

Disliked Tightness between two pools access

Lovely peaceful site, amazing owners very helpful and friendly.…

Overall 10/10

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Diane P.

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely peaceful site, amazing owners very helpful and friendly.

Disliked Nothing

We would not hesitate to book a longer stay.

Overall 10/10

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Heather C.

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely flat pitch, clean, comfortable facilities, perfect hostess,(aka The Chicken Lady, aka The Lady of Petunia Manor) beautiful location, great brewery 5 minutes walk away.

Disliked Just a suggestion really…. The shower heads are set on one fixed height which for the vertically challenged are a bit high up. Could an extra lower fitting be installed so we shorties could have The Perfect Shower?

A lovely little tucked away site.

Overall 9/10

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Angela K.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Large level pitches, and lovely hot showers, with complementary toiletries which were a nice touch. The flushing chemical toilets were basic but adequate.
The site was very quiet apart from the feathered residents which we enjoyed hearing. The owner Karen was very friendly and helpful in pointing out local walks. There is also a brewery and the steam railway a short walk away, both are worth a visit.

Disliked Washing up area could be bigger, it meant queuing at times.

Lovely, peaceful site

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Viv W.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The peace and quiet, with only train whistles sounding. Extra facilities thoughtfully provided due to busy weekend. Good value for money.

Excellent peaceful site

Overall 9/10

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Julie P.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Friendly owner who allowed us to pitch early. The small site was wooded on 3 sides and there was an intimacy to the site. Despite the high temperatures, it was possible to find shade. The water in the showers was hot and I liked the complementary eco shampoo. There was plenty of toilets and showers for the size of the site. We were next to the steam railway and the Quantock Brewery and close to lovely walking in the Quantocks. Very peaceful stay and a super 3 night stay and we will come again.

Disliked Only one washing up station meant we had to wait sometimes to wash up but that was a very minor issue.

Great location, friendly, pitches are generous, peaceful and relaxing.

Overall 10/10

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Andrew B.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked We love this site, this is the third time we've stayed here and spoke to a few people on the site and it wasn't anybody's first visit; to me this speaks volumes.
The owners are really friendly, it's five minutes walk to the Heritage steam railway and to a Brewery with taproom and there's a regular bus service between Minehead and Taunton on the door step (well, by the station). The adjacent chickens and geese add a real farm feel to the place.

Disliked The phone signal is poor and there's no WiFi, also the toilet facilities are a bit basic but other than that there's nothing not to like.


Features

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 Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Remote location 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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Level site, no steep slopes Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Tourer storage facilities

Location

Bishops Lydeard Caravan and Camping Site

Greenway House

Greenway Road

Bishop's Lydeard

Somerset

England

TA4 3DD

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.05414°N
3.20152°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8 km Bus Station
8.5 km Post Office
8.5 km Post Office
Rail
0.5 km Bishop's Lydeard
7.7 km Taunton Rail Station
16.9 km Bridgwater Rail Station
Ferry
17.7 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
26 km Minehead Harbour
36.2 km Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour
Airport
39 km Exeter International Airport
39.5 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

Start local with a stroll up to the village to browse the farm shop, the Quantock Brewery, the tea rooms and the little rural life museum within Bishops Lydeard Mill. Just outside the village (but certainly worth travelling a mile for) is a smart hotel where you can pick up day passes for the swimming pool, spa and nine-hole golf course. If you need an excuse to book in for some pampering, perhaps a few long walks or bike rides would fit the bill? There are plenty of options in the nearby Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, around the Blackdown Hills AONB (20 minutes’ drive) or over in the Exmoor National Park (15 minutes). And one mustn’t forget the coast – the South West Coast Path starts in Minehead (half an hour), and it’s got plenty of beachy activities too. A little inland from Minehead is the splendid Dunster Castle; other fab options for days out nearby might include horse riding (10 minutes from the site) or gentle strolls around Hestercombe House & Gardens (15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Blue Anchor West 19.9 km Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Dunster North West 23.2 km Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Minehead Terminus 25.2 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Berrow North Of Unity Farm 28.4 km Estuary N/AExcellentGoodGood
Brean 32.5 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 15.2 km

Clarks Village 33.2 km

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 34.3 km

Glastonbury Abbey 35.3 km

Montacute House 36 km

National Trust

Fyne Court 7.1 km

Coleridge Cottage 11.2 km

Dunster Castle 22.1 km

Dunster Working Watermill 22.2 km

Knightshayes Court 24.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

COTHELSTONE MANOR 3.6 km

NYNEHEAD COURT 7 km

HESTERCOMBE 8.3 km

CROWCOMBE COURT 8.4 km

WELLINGTON PARK 8.7 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 Bishops Lydeard Caravan and Camping Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bishops Lydeard Caravan and Camping Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bishops Lydeard Caravan and Camping Site? Start local with a stroll up to the village to browse the farm shop, the Quantock Brewery, the tea rooms and the little rural life museum within Bishops Lydeard Mill. Just outside … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bishops Lydeard Caravan and Camping Site?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bishops Lydeard Caravan and Camping Site? From €26.46 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.