Bishops Lydeard Caravan and Camping Site

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Spacious pitches
Spacious pitches
Spacious pitches with electrical hookup points
Serene and spacious pitches
Excellent location for dog walkers
Wide entrance and centrally located water point
Spacious grass pitches
Handily placed chemical waste disposal and water points
Spacious two-acre site
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Spacious pitches with electrical hookup points
Serene and spacious pitches
Excellent location for dog walkers

  • Two-acre site on a family-run smallholding in Bishops Lydeard
  • Five minutes' walk from West Somerset Railway steam trains
  • Rural site backed by woodland; two pubs within a few minutes' walk
If you like to arrive in style on your holidays, this is certainly a place where you can do just that… Bishops Lydeard Caravan and Camping Site is one of those rare places where you can ride into town on a steam railway, thanks to the West Somerset Railway station a mere five minutes’ walk away. Those planning to ride the rails at a later point, meanwhile, should be pleased to hear that access in a more conventional manner is also straightforward, as the A358 passes fairly nearby. Either way, this is a rather splendid spot with pitches spread across a two-acre field surrounded by protected woodland just on the edge of the village. It’s all been set up in the grounds of the 18th-century Greenway House, a Grade II-listed building that was once part of the adjoining Sandhill Park estate. It’s now a family-run smallholding, so you’ll share the space with ducks, geese and chickens and there are more farm animals to spot in the surrounding fields. As well as being a top spot for train enthusiasts and those in search of farm stays, this place also has much to offer walkers, cyclists and folk travelling with four-legged companions, thanks to the plethora of pathways in the surrounds. And it’s also rather handy that there are two fine pubs and a microbrewery within a few minutes’ walk… Life on site is pretty simple, with a few amenities set up in the form of portable toilets, water taps, a chemical disposal point and a shower room. Barbecues are permitted and there’s ice pack freezing available to keep provisions cool.

Site type

Tent sites 20
Caravan sites 15
Motorhome sites 15
Open now
Opens 17 April
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).
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 17 Apr to

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Reviews

8.8

Overall rating from 192 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

90% would recommend this site to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

Peaceful rural spot with friendly hosts and roomy, flat sites. Handy for the West Somerset Steam Railway and Quantock Brewery. Basic but clean facilities. Early morning animal sounds and some portable toilet hiccups noted but being sorted. Many want to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 7/07/2026

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Great peaceful spot for one night…

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Annabelle D. 1 review

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Great peaceful spot for one night :)

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Lovely rural site, but within easy reach of M5.

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Anonymous

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Lovely quiet site with large pitches.. very relaxied. Friendly owners.
Easy walk to the stream railway and Quantock brewery taproom.
Nb we were only there for one night and left fairly early in the morning to get to our next campsite so didn't use the showers.
Thiere are geese and hens in orchard next to the site so if you have a bird phobia or aren't keen on being woken by the cockerels at 4.30am then this may not be the site for you, but we thought it was great.

Disliked Toilets were ok. The water taps in toilets were for hand washing only. To brush your teeth, wash face etc you need to go across the field to the shower block.

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A lovely site and a friendly welcome

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Nick Y. 2 reviews

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Liked Peaceful site set against woodland. The showers, in a static unit, are very good. The toilets are adequate, without needing to use the portaloos. If camping along the fence line, frequent visits from curious bantams are a delight.
The Quantick Brewery Tap is about 5 minutes walk, great beers and street food Friday and Saturday. The other two pubs are nothing special with poor quality cask beer.

Disliked Nothing.

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Would use again as a stopover if we wanted to visit the railway

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 Michaela H. 1 review

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Liked Closeness to steam railway
Animals

Disliked Units pitched too close together
Price is high. We paid less for a fully serviced pitch near Ilfracombe.

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Lovely quiet campsite

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Bruce C. 5 reviews

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Quiet campsite

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Lovely basic quiet site, friendly owners.

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andrew b. 1 review

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Liked Quiet field behind the farmhouse with clean toilets and showers. Close to Bishop's Lydeard village with brewery (which does pop up food most nights) pubs and good village shop (coop).
Within cycling distance of the Seven Sisters Quantok Hills and Hestercombe House and gardens.

Disliked Bantam cockerels at 5am but being good campers we had our earplugs and had read the reviews!!!

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Please sort out the toilets, then this would be a wonderful site

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Anonymous

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Great little site, so relaxing and laid back. Lovely touch having eco friendly products in the showers, they all smelt so nice.

Disliked The smell in the toilets was horrific. As you walked up to the portaloos, the smell started to hit you and by the time you got in there, it was unbearable and we were gagging.

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From the manager: Hi I’m sorry that this affected your stay. Unfortunately your visit was just before they were serviced and the exceptional heatwave had affected the chemicals. I’m more than happy to Discount your next visit, so please contact me direct.

Loved our stay, would go back if they had a different toilet facility

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Anonymous

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Liked Surroundings were lovely, walking distance to pubs and train station. Nice and quiet and easy to find. Hostess was lovely

Disliked The toilets were not nice so much so when me and my husband used them we were literally heaving. They smelt disgusting.

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From the manager: Sorry during your stay the exceptional heatwave had caused an issue. This problem is now resolved.

Level site bordered by oak trees…

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Anonymous

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Liked Level site bordered by oak trees and an orchard

Disliked Toilets a bit smelly

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A small quiet well run site.

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 Sara S. 11 reviews

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Good location near the West Somerset Railway and Quantock Brewery. It's a small basic site on a smallholding. The 16A electrics allow you to use things like electric kettles without tripping out the supply. The facilities are basic (Showers, Toilets and waste disposal) but kept clean, tidy and in good repair. The pitches are pretty level with minimal levelling required. Because it's a small site the walk to the toilets and showers is short, not the camel hike on some larger sites. The site is unlit at night and can be very dark, I like this, others may not be so keen. The site is quiet being well away from major roads. The occasional train whistle can just about be heard when the railway is running.

Disliked No WiFi. I don't need it much on holiday but it's a nice to have.

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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 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker Bush Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise 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 Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopes Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities

Location

Bishops Lydeard Caravan and Camping Site

Greenway House

Greenway Road

Bishop's Lydeard

Somerset

England

TA4 3DD

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.05414°N
3.20152°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8 km Bus Station
8.5 km Post Office
8.5 km Post Office
Rail
0.5 km Bishop's Lydeard
7.7 km Taunton Rail Station
16.9 km Bridgwater Rail Station
Ferry
17.7 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
26 km Minehead Harbour
36.2 km Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour
Airport
39 km Exeter International Airport
39.5 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

Start local with a stroll up to the village to browse the farm shop, the Quantock Brewery, the tea rooms and the little rural life museum within Bishops Lydeard Mill. Just outside the village (but certainly worth travelling a mile for) is a smart hotel where you can pick up day passes for the swimming pool, spa and nine-hole golf course. If you need an excuse to book in for some pampering, perhaps a few long walks or bike rides would fit the bill? There are plenty of options in the nearby Quantock Hills National Landscape, around the Blackdown Hills National Landscape (20 minutes’ drive) or over in the Exmoor National Park (15 minutes). And one mustn’t forget the coast – the South West Coast Path starts in Minehead (half an hour), and it’s got plenty of beachy activities too. A little inland from Minehead is the splendid Dunster Castle; other fab options for days out nearby might include horse riding (10 minutes from the site) or gentle strolls around Hestercombe House & Gardens (15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Blue Anchor West 19.9 km Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Dunster North West 23.2 km Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Minehead Terminus 25.2 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Berrow North Of Unity Farm 28.4 km Estuary N/AExcellentGoodGood
Brean 32.5 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 15.2 km

Clarks Village 33.2 km

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 34.3 km

Glastonbury Abbey 35.3 km

Montacute House 36 km

National Trust

Fyne Court 7.1 km

Coleridge Cottage 11.2 km

Dunster Castle 22.1 km

Dunster Working Watermill 22.2 km

Knightshayes Court 24.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

COTHELSTONE MANOR 3.6 km

NYNEHEAD COURT 7 km

HESTERCOMBE 8.3 km

CROWCOMBE COURT 8.4 km

WELLINGTON PARK 8.7 km

Local events

  • Beautiful Days (Friday, 21 August 2026 – Friday, 21 August 2026)

    Ottery St Mary, England 31.8 km

  • Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, 31 July 2026 – Friday, 31 July 2026)

    Sidmouth, England 41.7 km

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

    Glastonbury, England 44.5 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Bishops Lydeard Caravan and Camping Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bishops Lydeard Caravan and Camping Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bishops Lydeard Caravan and Camping Site? Start local with a stroll up to the village to browse the farm shop, the Quantock Brewery, the tea rooms and the little rural life museum within Bishops Lydeard Mill. Just outside … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bishops Lydeard Caravan and Camping Site?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bishops Lydeard Caravan and Camping Site? From $54.07 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.