The Batch Campsite

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  • Small and friendly site at the top of the Mendip Hills
  • Within walking distance of several pubs; Cheddar 10 minutes' drive
  • Surrounded by woodland: look out for deer, badgers, foxes and buzzards
Small, simple, in a wildlife haven, welcoming families and well-behaved dogs, surrounded by all sorts of activities, and on the Mendip Pub Trail – how many hurrahs could you give The Batch Campsite? (Quite a few more, it turns out – it's only three miles from splendid Cheddar.) The Batch is rightly popular with quiet holidayers, who come for its scenic location (especially fine at sunset), its closeness to Cheddar and the things to do nearby such as hiking, mountain biking, climbing and caving… It's surrounded by woodland, so watch out for deer, badgers and buzzards too. The site is on the end of a bumpy unadopted private road at the top of the Mendips and has been deliberately set up in simple style. That being said, there are some helpful facilities, including a wash house with flushing toilets, hot showers, sinks, plus a fridge-freezer and a washing-up area with a drinking water supply. Campfires are allowed – naturally – and Tim and team can help you fire one up for cooking if you need a hand. The team can also provide a range of local produce to cook up your own meals including trout, sausages, bacon, eggs, ribs, cheese and cider (all from within a three-mile radius): let them know when you arrive or drop them a note in the Special requests box after booking. And yet more hurrahs: The Batch is within easy walking distance of several Somerset pubs, all pulling gallons of local beers and ciders alongside some dishing up some right good pub food. Most of the neighbouring farms make their own cider, but you can also walk down to the Thatchers cider farm.

Site type

Tent sites 6
Rent a tent 2
Open now
Opens 27 March
Please note
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.7

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This "almost wild" spot offers peace & basic camping with great Bristol Channel views. Tim, the host, is praised for friendliness. Enjoy stone firepits, nearby pubs & attractions. Roads can be bumpy, and cars aren't allowed in the field. Facilities are basic but clean.

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Richard G. 1 review

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Liked Spacious pitches quiet Relaxed atmosphere with great views. Good facilities

Disliked Nothing

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Excellent campsite with an exceptional host

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Liked The campsite is in a stunning location looking over a valley, and with a limited number of pitches, makes it a very peaceful stay. Tim was the most amazing host, and was always ready to help out if needed. The facilities were great- with lovely clean toilet and shower blocks and a great washing up area. the campsite has great facilities but also is in a great location to go and explore the area- with some excellent pubs close by. Just loved it.

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Lily-Ann W. 1 review

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Liked Tim was a great host, the site was lovely with really handy facilities. Had a brilliant time, even in the neverending rain!

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Beautiful, quiet small, and well maintained facilities.

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Vanessa C. 1 review

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Liked We arrived a bit early but was welcomed warmly non the less. The host was very kind and helpful. Great views and walks. We got cold in the tent just our mistake for underestimating that nights can get cold. We were able to light a camp fire which was a treat to show our little 4yr old how to build and light a fire. The host showed him the chickens and had fresh egg for breakfast which we cooked on gas stove supplied and quality local produce, the tomatoes we had were amazing! Our only regret was not being able to stay a little longer. Thank you for our stay on your beautiful land.

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Quiet, private, lovely firepits available and…

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Ben E. 1 review

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Liked Quiet, private, lovely firepits available and great facilities, friendly owner who let my daughter help collect eggs with him. Beautiful views!

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Tranquil site with a great location, view, owner and ethos

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Anonymous

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Liked We had a fantastic time at the Batch Campsite! The view from our pitch was incredible and the site is in a great spot to explore the mendips.

We managed to go on some great walking and caving trips straight from the site - I would highly recommend the walk up to beacon batch with a stop to explore Read's Cavern. Tim and his dog were friendly and very very helpful. When I booked our stay there weren't any showers advertised, so when we arrived and there was a brand new shower block that was a great surprise. You're also allowed to have a campfire right by your pitch, something I've not experienced at many other campsites.

Unique to the Batch Campsite, the owner here is really passionate about caring for the environment and encourages guests to eat local food with minimal waste. This wasn't shoved in your face at all but gently provided a great reminder to think about how we do day to day life!

Disliked The recycling bins could have been labelled more clearly, and some of the firewood we bought was quite mossy and made a lot of smoke.

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Tim was wonderful on arrival till…

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Nid A. 1 review

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Liked Tim was wonderful on arrival till we left, definitely made camping at the site incredible. The views out of the campsite were great. Couldn’t recommend it enough.

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excellent wild campsite whith natural stone…

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Vjaceslavs R. 5 reviews

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Liked excellent wild campsite whith natural stone made firepits.

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Shaun H. 1 review

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Liked The site is a very convenient location within Somerset, not too far from many attractions in the area. The pitches have a lovely view across the Bristol Channel and each have a fire pit with wood available to buy on site. The facilities are well maintained and close to the pitches. There is also an orchard on site with a relaxing hammock as well as a field nearby with a tyre swing and badminton net. There are several local pubs in the area a short walk from the site (we recommend The Crown which is only a 5 minute walk from the site). Tim is a lovely host and is always willing to help with anything you need.

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Anonymous

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Liked Such a wonderful experience. Thank you to everyone who made it so special.

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Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

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 Laundry Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Bush Gastronomic delight Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Batch Campsite

Wood View

Churchill

Cheddar

Somerset

England

BS25 5PP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.32854°N
2.79951°W

Route directions

From Bristol and Bristol airport take the A38 heading south up to a crossroads with A368 in Churchill (Murphy's chip shop). Turn right on to the A368 and drive for approximately 400m. Take the left at Nelson's Arms pub onto Skinners Lane. Drive for 400m and then take the right hand fork by the Crown pub onto The Batch. Continue up this steep unmade road until you come to the top of the hill. Wood View and The Batch Campsite is on the right. From M5, take the junction for Weston Super Mare and turn onto the A370 towards Congresbury and Bristol. After 4 miles, in Congresbury, turn right onto the B3133 signposted Langford. Follow this road until you come to a junction with the A38 in Langford. Turn right onto the A38 and continue as indicated above.

Nearest transport

Coach
8.9 km Airport Terminal
8.9 km Summer Lane
8.9 km Summer Lane
Rail
7.2 km Yatton Rail Station
8.3 km Worle Rail Station
10.2 km Weston Milton Rail Station
Ferry
13.4 km Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour
13.6 km Clevedon Pier
18.3 km Nova Scotia Ferry Landing
Airport
8.9 km Bristol International Airport
38.4 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 small farm of The Batch Campsite is between a National Trust woodland and a Bronze Age settlement: you might already have heard that this part of Somerset is fairly historic… Cheese, gorge, caves and climbing are three miles away over the hill at Cheddar and Tim and co can provide instruction if you want to tackle any Cheddar or Mendip caving or climbing. It's full-on walking and hiking land here too, around the gorge and hills, the area's cider farms or the Mendip Way's 50 miles over the Mendip Hills from Weston-super-Mare to Frome. The Mendip Pub or Butcombe Trail is an agreeably scenic totter along 45 miles connecting six pubs owned by Butcombe Brewery and through Priddy, Axbridge, Bleadon, Rowberrow and Compton Martin. Yet more attraction and activity hurrahs are in the area, like seaside days at Weston-super-Mare, heritage at Wells Cathedral, Glastonbury Tor and medieval Axbridge, or a whizz down the slopes at the Avon Ski Centre.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay 12.2 km Estuary N/AN/AGoodGood
Weston Main 12.9 km Estuary PoorN/APoorN/A
Clevedon Beach 13 km Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway 13.3 km Estuary PoorPoorN/APoor
Brean 14.8 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cheddar Caves & Gorge 5.7 km

Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill 14.3 km

Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve 15.5 km

Wells Cathedral 16.9 km

Brunel's ss Great Britain 18.8 km

National Trust

King John's Hunting Lodge 4.8 km

Clevedon Court 12.5 km

Tyntesfield 13.7 km

Westbury College Gatehouse 22.4 km

Blaise Hamlet 22.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Winscombe 2.8 km

Winscombe - Barton - Crook Peak - Wavering Down - Winscombe 2.9 km

Burrington Combe - Rowberrow - Dolebury 3.2 km

Burrington Combe - Black Down - Rowberrow - Dolebury 3.3 km

Congresbury 4.9 km

Local events

  • Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, 7 August 2026 – Friday, 7 August 2026)

    Bristol, England 15.6 km

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, 23 June 2027 – Wednesday, 23 June 2027)

    Glastonbury, England 23.9 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.

Offers

Tipi, yurt, wigwam, dome, bell tent
Bell tent

  • 20% off

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    Min. stay 3 nights

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Batch Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Batch Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Batch Campsite? The small farm of The Batch Campsite is between a National Trust woodland and a Bronze Age settlement: you might already have heard that this part of Somerset is fairly historic… Cheese, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Batch Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Batch Campsite? From $54.87 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.