Sunnyhill Park and Campsite

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Bell tent
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  • Family-run site on a farm five minutes' drive from Wincanton
  • Glastonbury, Stonehenge and Longleat within 45 minutes' drive
  • Handy spot for journeys on the A303 or exploring the South West
In days of yore, Wincanton was often used as a stopover town where folks would change horses, eat, drink and rest on their journeys between London and South West England. These days the town is an equally convenient stopping point: close to the A303 and roughly halfway between London and Plymouth, this is a top location for exploring Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire. The folks at Sunnyhill Park and Campsite are keen to uphold this tradition; their family’s been at this farm in Riding Gate (five minutes from Wincanton) for generations. Decent slumbers should be on the cards at the peaceful pitches, and there are free hot showers and firepits available to rent on site (plus a supply of logs for sale to keep the flames crackling, and a backdrop of views out over King Alfred's Tower). During the summer, the hay field also hosts occasional music events and is home to a bar. Eats can be acquired at nearby takeaways (which also deliver to site), restaurants, cafés and country pubs, and it’s less than a mile to the nearest pub for your evening pint(s). No promises on the fresh horses front though – they do have horses here (along with sheep, goats and chickens) but the owners would rather you leave them where you find them. A mighty handy stopover it may be, but it’s also a fine place in its own right if you’ve got more time on your hands. Spend your Wincanton days cheering on the horses at the racecourse, visiting the Discworld Emporium or truffling out the tributes to Sir Terry Pratchett around the town centre. For more days out, Glastonbury, Longleat and Stonehenge are all within a 45-minute drive.

Site type

Caravan sites 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Caravans for hire 2
Tent sites 5
Motorhome sites 5
Rent a tent 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

91%

would recommend this site to a friend

91%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

We're glad we found this site and plan to visit again.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Jon B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked: The location and views were fantastic. It's a back-to-basics site with everything you need for a pleasant stay. A friendly atmosphere with an 'off-grid' feel makes it a great place to escape. We enjoyed meeting all the animals, including the very friendly pet sheep. The owner was very nice, and she worked hard to ensure everyone enjoyed their stay. The site was also very dog-friendly, with plenty of space to explore.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice site, friendly people and lovely animals.

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Siobhan H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked: It’s basic, rural, lovely views, loved the chickens and the sheep roaming around. Nice people, lovely welcome but the facilities could do with a bit of an update. Loved the fact it had a bar although we didn’t use it, loved the fact you could buy bits and pieces: eggs, tomatoes, big bag of logs and kindling for the fire pit, then the free bread rolls, book exchange etc. and supplies of toiletries in the shower. Very nice 👍

Disliked: Nothing really, it was relaxing, peaceful and we would happily return:)

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Aww thank you 😊 You were lovely guests and it will be lovely to see you again Obviously we love the place so it's great when people see the beauty in the place too. This time of year, out of season we do long maintenance lists and try and get jobs done when we can. The shower block is on the list so it's fair to say they are tired 😫 but the men's is first on the list being closed for November (ladies will be unisex for the month) and I am excited to revamp them before next season .....watch this space!!

Nice people, nice location…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
David P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

The Hay Field unpowered grass site

Liked: Nice people, nice location

Disliked: facilities were a bit of a stroll

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good for a over night stop

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Daniel B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked: Lovely little site,
Staff very friendly
Good location, plenty space for the children to run and play

Disliked: Road leading to campsite over grown and scratched my motorhome both sides

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Aww thanks for this review So glad you liked the place Just a small point to say here about the road leading to the campsite being over grown and scratching your motor home both sides? This is the first report of such a thing happening that I have received The farm track that I own is NOT over grown and no one has reported getting scratched there. Indeed I would be surprised if they did as its frequented by huge biffa lorries and deliveries regularly. So I looked closely at the lane leading to my track. There are indeed a few Hedges on the byway unfortunately I don't have control over these I presume if the hedges are long it's either the land owners or the councils responsibility, it's certainly not something I can control. Maybe ring south Somerset council and report it? Let's hope it's been cut by your next visit Sandy and the crew

Stayed in the Hay field great views.good music and friendly owners…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Trevor W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

The Hay Field unpowered grass site

Liked: Stayed in the Hay field great views.good music and friendly owners

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Aww thank you guys I hope the archery went well? I didnt see you before you left to find out? You were lovely guests and most welcome anytime Sandy and the crew

Peaceful site Clean toilets and showers Breakfast available Lovely staff/owner…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked: Peaceful site
Clean toilets and showers
Breakfast available
Lovely staff/owner

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much It's lovely to see people enjoying our little spot 😀

The man that worked there was livey…

Overall 2/10
Location 2
Value for money 2
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 2
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Laura A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

The Hay Field unpowered grass site

Liked: The man that worked there was livey

Disliked: the owner was un helpful and shouted at my girls when they got excited about seeing the chicken s in fact im fuming . instead of making sure we new the place and making us fill welcome .i paid someone to shout at my kids and make them cry . and my kids are not rude naughty kids they do as they are told .there where excited to get out of car and see our holiday . i will never use this again and i work in hotel so i hate complaining . but i think i deserve to say

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From the manager: I did think about asking pitched up to remove this review as it is slanderous ...THERE WERE NO TEARS But I am sure normal people will see from my previous reviews I am not unfriendly and unwelcoming generally so why is this review stating I am? Could it be the fact this guest arrived hours later than expected drove past the stop sign never called the check in number, went into private residential area and let her children run into private residents gardens chasing chickens and throwing their take away down the track..... The illiteracy of the review makes for confusing reading but to sum it up, you don't want to make your children behave, think it's acceptable for them to chase animals and throw food all over the place and don't want anyone else telling your children when their behaviour is socially unacceptable.........OK To be fair after the initial nonsense you all spent 3 wonderful days drinking chatting looking at the view using all the facilities had visitors from the local town and the children chatted to me several times about the animals and the paintings around the place and I can't say the kids put a foot wrong after that, but you madam should be more embarrassed that someone else had to chastise your children but you clearly couldn't be bothered Thank you for your review though as it displays that I will not tolerate anyone chasing and upsetting any of the animals or the people living here

Lovely hosts so welcoming and helpful! Would highly recommend.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Gemma B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

The Hay Field unpowered grass site

Liked: Lovely hosts so welcoming and helpful! Would highly recommend.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you guys for taking the time to review my place you were lovely guests and most welcome Sandy and the crew

Excellent facilities clean and friendly staff. Great breakfast

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
James L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

The Hay Field unpowered grass site

Liked: Great location
Stunning view
Fantastic hosts

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Aww wow Thanks Sandy and the crew

Staff were lovely and very helpful. Nice clean loos and showers. Amazing breakfast in…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Lucy W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

The Hay Field unpowered grass site

Liked: Staff were lovely and very helpful.
Nice clean loos and showers.
Amazing breakfast in the onsite cafe.
Quiet site.

Disliked: Could do with a plug socket for device charging and hairdryer (possibly in the shower block)

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Thanks for the review So glad you enjoyed the breakfast and the campsite Just to say for others reading this review there are 6 sockets in the foyer area of the shower block although they arent obviously situated Thanks for taking the time to review us Sandy and the crew


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 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 Tents for hire 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

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

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Sunnyhill Park and Campsite

Riding Gate

Wincanton

Somerset

England

BA9 8NG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.06785°N
-2.38461°W

Route directions

Upon arrival in the hamlet of Riding Gate, turn down the dead-end lane with a property called Tower View on the corner. Down this lane and past the entrance to Sunny Crest bungalow on your right, you will pass the Old Sunnyhill Farmhouse track on your left. Do not turn left until the Cart House and Sundown bungalows. There's a hand-painted sign on the right pointing left down the track at this point. Do not go down the hill. Follow the hand-painted signs down the farm track and to the site.

Nearest transport

Coach
9.8 km Virginia Ash
9.9 km Virginia Ash
12.5 km Queens Head
Rail
6.5 km Bruton Rail Station
7.7 km Templecombe Rail Station
8.7 km Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station
Ferry
43.3 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
44.8 km Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing
44.8 km Prince Street Bridge Ferry Landing
Airport
42.1 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

Devotees of Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld books flock to Wincanton, not only to peruse the bits and bobs at the Discworld Emporium but also to hunt out the various tributes around the town; having been officially twinned with Ankh-Morpork, there are now several Discworld street names and a themed pub to be seen around the place. Away from the fantasy world, real-life creatures can be seen in action at the racecourse (10 minutes’ drive) or on a drive through Longleat safari park (half an hour). If it’s motors that get you going, take the 15-minute drive to the Haynes Motor Museum instead. Those with a sense of the mystic may like to peruse the famed slabs of Stonehenge (35 minutes) or head to Glastonbury Tor (45 minutes) to consider the legends that surround the ancient site. Less shrouded in mystery but still mighty pretty for a wander are the house and gorgeous gardens at National Trust-owned Stourhead (15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands 45.7 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Harbour Lake 46.7 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hive 47.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Bay (West) 47.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bowleaze Cove 48.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Stourhead House and Garden 6.3 km

Haynes International Motor Museum 12.5 km

Longleat 15.2 km

Fleet Air Arm Museum 18.8 km

Glastonbury Tor 23.5 km

National Trust

Stourhead 6 km

West Pennard Court Barn 19.8 km

Lytes Cary Manor 20.5 km

Tintinhull Garden 25.1 km

Montacute House 26.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

REDLYNCH PARK 4.1 km

STOURHEAD 5.8 km

Stourton - Leland Trail - Macmillan Way - Stourton 6.4 km

White Sheet Hill and White Sheet Downs 8.3 km

Cadbury Castle - Beacon Hill - Corton Denham - Cadbury Castle 10.9 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 Sunnyhill Park and Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Sunnyhill Park and Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Sunnyhill Park and Campsite? Devotees of Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld books flock to Wincanton, not only to peruse the bits and bobs at the Discworld Emporium but also to hunt out the various tributes around the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Sunnyhill Park and Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Sunnyhill Park and Campsite? From $65.58 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.