Tanpits Cider Farm Caravan and Camping Park

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The camping pitches in the first orchard
The camping pitches in the first orchard
The second orchard for camping
Bridgwater and taunton canal
Lovely walks near the canal
Relax by the canal
One of our two bedroom holiday statics
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The second orchard for camping
Bridgwater and taunton canal
Lovely walks near the canal

  • Set among apple orchards with scrumpy cider available to buy on site
  • Easy access to Taunton by road or along the canal by foot or bike
  • Wild peacocks, ducks, geese, guinea fowls and chickens
A Somerset site with 'cider farm' in the name: how fizzing fantastic. And the means to buy scrumpy on site from two spacious apple orchards: how fizzing fantastic too. Lashings of Henry's Farmhouse Scrumpy can be obtained at Tanpits Cider Farm Caravan and Camping Park – perhaps on arrival, to have on your very first day while firing up the barbecue for a post-sunset supper under the Somerset stars…? You may spot some of the feathered and furred residents of this friendly and peaceful little farm site: wild peacocks, ducks, geese, guinea fowls and chickens all wander here, and you should see squirrels scampering about too. The farm is right next to the historic Bridgwater and Taunton Canal, about 40 minutes' walk or 15 minutes by bike via the handsomely scenic towpath to the old town of Taunton. Happily tasty pub food and ales are about six minutes' stroll from base at the Merry Monk, and a retail centre with shops (and cinema) is within easy walking distance. The farm facilities include hot showers, toilets, a launderette and a washing-up area. A play area is to hand for kids – possibly best to distract them while the grownups sort out a hefty purchase of Somerset farm scrumpy.

Site type

Caravan sites 26
Motorhome sites 26
Caravans for hire 8
Tent sites 10
Open now
Opens 21 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 21 Mar to

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Reviews

8.7

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Peaceful

89% would recommend this site to a friend

84% would stay here again

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Great location and facilities…

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Helga S.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Great location and facilities

Really liked the site. Nice how you can pick your pitch in…

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Debbie D.

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Liked Really liked the site. Nice how you can pick your pitch in the orchard. Good they have the extra toilets there, saves having to go up to main block. There is a busy road behind the hedge but didn’t bother me. Site was quiet at night. Loved the wandering Peacocks, lovely seeing them checking out all the people on their pitches. Really close to the canal. Will be going back soon

Good weekend trip

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David T.

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Liked Easy booking and easy once there. Nearby pub good

Disliked Road noise and 4am peacocks ...

Don't stay here if you don't like early rising peacocks or road noise.

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Estelle H.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked The site is pleasant and friendly if a little tired. Plenty of apple trees to find shade as it was very hot. Nice dog walking along the canal and country park easily accessed on foot from site. Lovely to have the peacocks roaming and we didn't mind their early morning calls or the road noise, it is not a motorway! Good mobile signal too.

Nice site friendly owner

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James S.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Good location, close to a pub 👍 and a shop. A quite little gem. People were friendly and helpful. And there had peacocks on there site to with the misses like

Location. Peaceful, but need to be aware of peacocks making a noise,…

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Anonymous

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Liked Location. Peaceful, but need to be aware of peacocks making a noise, but they are beautiful to see.

Level pitches in orchard

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked Location, lovely walks along the cancel.
Would have been better if the foot bridge had been working.

Disliked The peacock's screaming day and night!

A wonderful site for a quiet get away. Soft play area to…

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Anonymous

Powered grass caravan site

Liked A wonderful site for a quiet get away. Soft play area to entertain our son and good facilities such as shower block and Laundrette on site. They even brew their own scrumpy which my husband loved!

Disliked Peacocks give an early wake up call!

Very good in fCt hVe booked Gain next week

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Noel S.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Quiet and well equipped. Interested in the old farm vehicles.

Disliked No connector on drinking eater tap

Lovely relaxed stay within walking distance of canal walk and pub.

Overall 9/10

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Carole H.

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Calm location a short walk from the canal

Disliked Peacocks were beautiful but noisy

Features

Dogs 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 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 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

Themes

Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities

Location

Tanpits Cider Farm Caravan and Camping Park

Dyers Lane

Bathpool

Taunton

Somerset

England

TA2 8BZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.03091°N
3.0652°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.3 km Bus Station
7.6 km Verriers
7.6 km Verriers
Rail
2.8 km Taunton Rail Station
9.4 km Bishop's Lydeard
12 km Bridgwater Rail Station
Ferry
13.5 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
35 km Minehead Harbour
36 km Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour
Airport
41.5 km Exeter International Airport
45.1 km Cardiff International Airport
46.7 km Bristol 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 shops and restaurants of historic town Taunton are a short drive from Tanpits Cider Farm Caravan and Camping Park, also easily reachable via bike or feet via the towpath of the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal. Have a wander in town around Vivary Park, once a medieval fish farm and now a place of tennis courts, miniature golf, playgrounds, model railway track and two playgrounds. Taunton's also famed for its flowers (the Taunton Flower Show's nickname is 'the Chelsea of the west'); if this suits your green-fingered tastes, Vivary Park also has over 55,000 spring and summer plants, and a rose garden that includes the Royal National Rose Society's Provincial Trial Ground. Other nearby places of interest and activity are the West Somerset Railway near Bishops Lydeard seven miles away, Clarks Village (20 miles) and Minehead, within 30 miles. The walks and mountain bike rides of the Quantock Hills are also a popular pick.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Berrow North Of Unity Farm 28.1 km Estuary N/AExcellentGoodGood
Blue Anchor West 28.9 km Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Dunster North West 32.1 km Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Brean 32.5 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway 33.1 km Estuary PoorPoorN/APoor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 16.9 km

Clarks Village 25.1 km

Montacute House 26.1 km

Glastonbury Abbey 27.5 km

Glastonbury Tor 28.5 km

National Trust

Fyne Court 6.4 km

Coleridge Cottage 14.8 km

Barrington Court 16.2 km

Priest's House 17.5 km

Stembridge Tower Mill 17.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

HESTERCOMBE 2.8 km

POUNDISFORD PARK 7 km

HALSWELL PARK 7.3 km

HATCH (BEAUCHAMP) COURT 7.3 km

COTHELSTONE MANOR 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Tanpits Cider Farm Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Tanpits Cider Farm Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Tanpits Cider Farm Caravan and Camping Park? The shops and restaurants of historic town Taunton are a short drive from Tanpits Cider Farm Caravan and Camping Park, also easily reachable via bike or feet via the towpath of the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Tanpits Cider Farm Caravan and Camping Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    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 Tanpits Cider Farm Caravan and Camping Park? From $67.95 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.