Rosie and Albert's Exmoor Escape

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  • Rural glamping site by Wimbleball Lake, in Exmoor National Park
  • Watersports a 10-minute walk away; Dunster Castle 25 minutes' drive
  • Firepits, woodburning stoves and barbecues provided
Sitting on the banks of Wimbleball Lake, a five-minute drive from the Somerset village of Brompton Regis, Rosie and Albert’s Exmoor Escape certainly delivers on the ‘escape’ front. This rural glamping site feels peaceful and remote, with far-reaching views across the gentle hills of Exmoor National Park. How cosy are the accommodations here? The short answer is 'very'. You’ll be sleeping on plush kingsize beds, and there are woodburning stoves to keep the chill of those country evenings at bay. In the evening, you can gather around the firepit, glass of wine in hand, and whip up a quick barbecue (local produce is available from the village shop). The area is a designated Dark Sky Reserve, and you won’t want to miss the spectacle of myriad stars twinkling away as night falls. But don’t stay up too late, because (at least once) you’ll also want to catch the sunrise over the lake, accompanied by the dawn chorus. It’s not just about sunrise and sunset, though, since there’s also plenty to do in between. Wimbleball Lake Activity Centre (10 minutes’ walk) has kayaks and paddleboards for hire, as well as instructors to guide you through the basics of several watersports. And of course, Exmoor National Park is laced with walking and cycling trails, and you might even catch a glimpse of the resident red deer or ponies. In addition to a toilet block and hot gas showers, the site has a communal fridge/freezer and a washing-up area. However, when it comes to dining, you might prefer to take the short walk into Brompton Regis and have a traditional meal at the village pub.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Rent a tent 3

Languages spoken

English

French

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Features

No 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

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundry

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

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

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

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Rosie and Albert's Exmoor Escape

Lower Woolcotts Cottage

Brompton Regis

Dulverton

Somerset

England

TA22 9NX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.07349°N
-3.47547°W

Nearest transport

Coach
14.7 km The Parade
14.9 km Butlins
19.1 km Bus Station
Rail
19.2 km Tiverton Parkway Rail Station
19.8 km Bishop's Lydeard
26.7 km Taunton Rail Station
Ferry
15.6 km Minehead Harbour
34.7 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
38.9 km Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal
Airport
37.4 km Cardiff International Airport
38.3 km Exeter 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

You can observe lemurs and hedgehogs as they go about their business in the Nocturnal House at Tropiquaria Wildlife Park (15 minutes’ drive). Other residents include otters, free-roaming birds and reptiles (don't worry: the latter are not free-roaming). A former fortress (as revealed by the ruins of the imposing tower), Dunster Castle and Watermill (25 minutes) is now an elegant country home and a National Trust property. After taking in the sea views, you can stroll among the Mediterranean and subtropical plants in the elegant terraced garden, then buy a bag of wholemeal flour ground at the on-site windmill. If you’re into fossil hunting, sandy Blue Anchor Beach (25 minutes), on the Bristol Channel, might yield a few treasures. From here, you can also catch a steam train and ride the West Somerset Railway to Watchet, where you can relax with fish and chips overlooking the harbour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Blue Anchor West 13.2 km Sea N/A N/A N/A N/A
Dunster North West 14.5 km Sea N/A N/A N/A Good
Minehead Terminus 14.9 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
Porlock Weir 19.3 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Lynmouth 30 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 24.6 km

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 31.4 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 39.2 km

Crealy Great Adventure Park 40.9 km

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 46.2 km

National Trust

Dunster Working Watermill 12.1 km

Dunster Castle 12.1 km

Holnicote Estate 15.9 km

Knightshayes Court 16.4 km

Coleridge Cottage 23.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Wimbleball Lake - Haddon Hill - Wimbleball lake 0.7 km

Haddon Hill - Bury - Wimbleball Dam - Haddon Hill 3 km

NETTLECOMBE COURT 10.8 km

DUNSTER CASTLE 11.5 km

Withypool - Tarr Steps - Knaplock 12.8 km

Local events

  • Beautiful Days (Friday, 16 August 2024 – Friday, 16 August 2024)

    Ottery St Mary, England 35.3 km

  • Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, 2 August 2024 – Friday, 2 August 2024)

    Sidmouth, England 46.9 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.

Reviews

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Stunning location, quiet, fantastic accommodation and amazing host…

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Nicola T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked: Stunning location, quiet, fantastic accommodation and amazing host

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Excellent site very clean and lovely friendly owner

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Michelle F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked: Amazing location beautiful scenery Rosie is lovely and can’t do enough for you. The cabin is so cute and you have all that you need. We’ll be back.

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From the manager: Thank you Michelle. I'm so pleased you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure meeting you and hope you have a super summer, we look forward to your return. Best wishes, Rosie.

  • Does Rosie and Albert's Exmoor Escape have a swimming pool? No View all features
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  • What attractions are near Rosie and Albert's Exmoor Escape? You can observe lemurs and hedgehogs as they go about their business in the Nocturnal House at Tropiquaria Wildlife Park (15 minutes’ drive). Other residents include otters, free-roaming birds and reptiles (don't … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Rosie and Albert's Exmoor Escape?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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