The Lorax Patch

10 4 reviews
Visitor image of grass pitches
Visitor image of grass pitches
Sunset on site
Standard pitch, with picnic bench and firepit
Market garden and polytunnel
Spacious pitches
Good space between pitches
Fresh eggs available
South-east corner of the camping area
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  • Small off-grid farm campsite two miles from Wells
  • A 10-minute drive from Glastonbury; Cheddar 20 minutes
  • Fresh eggs, fruit and veg available; campfires welcome
Off-grid adventure awaits in rural Somerset at The Lorax Patch, a friendly little site just two miles south of the cathedral city of Wells. There's a lot to like about this family-friendly farm, from the little stream that runs through it to the cute animals or the fresh eggs, veg and fruit that are regularly available to guests. The facilities here are on the simpler side, with composting loos and a single hot shower, but what The Lorax Patch lacks in amenities, it makes up for in freedom. Here, you can be sure you'll have the space to pitch up at a good distance from your nearest neighbour, and all spots come with their own firepit and picnic table. Any kids you bring along for the ride will be sure to experience that same freedom too, as there's a stream they can explore a short walk away. Adventures further afield are also easily sorted, as a footpath runs through the site, and a nearby cycle path connects the place up with Wells, which you can reach quickly and safely in just a few minutes by bike.

Site type

Rent a tent 2
Tent sites 4
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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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 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 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 No dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Wild camping 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

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

The Lorax Patch

Launcherley Road

Wells

Somerset

England

BA5 3QB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.19319°N
2.64633°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1.6 km Wells Bus Station
6.9 km Rectory Road
6.9 km Rectory Road
Rail
13.5 km Castle Cary Rail Station
16.6 km Bruton Rail Station
22.9 km Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea Rail Station
Ferry
24.8 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
28.3 km The Cottage Ferry Landing
28.3 km Nova Scotia Ferry Landing
Airport
22 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

Wells (five minutes' drive/a few minutes' cycle), the smallest city in England, packs in a good number of top tourist attractions for its size. The main event for most will probably be the cathedral, built in 1175, which towers over the surrounding buildings, but other sights include the moated Bishop's Palace and Vicars' Close, commonly held to be the oldest residential street in Europe. Within a few miles of Wells, you can climb to the top of Glastonbury Tor (10 minutes) or explore the town's many independent shops, pick your way between the rocks and hike up Cheddar Gorge (20 minutes) or head underground to explore the caves and caverns at Wookey Hole (20 minutes), one of the many interesting geological features on this side of the Mendip Hills. Venturing a little bit further afield opens up more possibilities – you could explore the stunning World Heritage Site that is Bath city centre (45 minutes), drive on a mini safari past lions, hippos and wolves at Longleat (40 minutes) or pack your bucket and spade and explore the Somerset coast at Burnham-on-Sea (40 minutes) or Brean (50 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Berrow North Of Unity Farm 27.7 km Estuary N/AExcellentGoodGood
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway 28 km Estuary PoorPoorN/APoor
Weston Main 28.7 km Estuary PoorN/APoorN/A
Brean 29.1 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay 29.3 km Estuary N/AN/AGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Wells Cathedral 1.9 km

Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve 3.5 km

Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill 4.2 km

Glastonbury Tor 6.5 km

Glastonbury Abbey 7.1 km

National Trust

West Pennard Court Barn 6.9 km

King John's Hunting Lodge 15.9 km

Lytes Cary Manor 17.6 km

Stembridge Tower Mill 18.2 km

Priest's House 22.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

BISHOP'S PALACE, WELLS 1.6 km

MILTON LODGE AND THE COMBE, WELLS 2.8 km

Wookey Hole and Ebbor Gorge 4.1 km

Wookey Hole - Priddy - Ebbor Gorge 5.3 km

Glastonbury 7.3 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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This was a lovely campsite -…

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Ioan M.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked This was a lovely campsite - it has just a few pitches, very private, with long grass between them. The facilities were great and the owner was lovely to deal with. I really enjoyed my 1 night stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely little site

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Barry J.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Lovely little site with pitches cut into the long grass and a table / fire-pit with each pitch. Toilet facilities were good and the shower worked well. Site owner was very friendly when we met in the morning

Disliked I had difficulty finding the site using the address Pitch Up supplied; problem solved when I put Lorax Patch into Google maps

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. I'll try and improve the way that Pitch Up directs people to our site. Google Maps is certainly the best option!

Excellent and great value

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Steve W.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Lovely campsite, great location and excellent facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks very much for taking the time to leave a review, we hope to see you again!

Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Lorax Patch have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Lorax Patch dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near The Lorax Patch? Wells (five minutes' drive/a few minutes' cycle), the smallest city in England, packs in a good number of top tourist attractions for its size. The main event for most will probably be … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Lorax Patch?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
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