Porlock Weir Campsite
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- Peaceful, gently sloping three-acre site 500 metres from the beach
- A five-minute walk to the South West Coast Path and an activity centre
- Pub and two restaurants a five-minute walk away; footpaths locally
Site type
20
3
This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- 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).
- Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 18 Jul to
Pitch types & availability
Unpowered grass campervan site
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 4.6m width × 4.6m depth
Calculated area: 20.9m²
Arrival daysFrom £18 (£18)
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Unpowered grass tent site
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 4.6m width × 4.6m depth
Calculated area: 20.9m²
Arrival daysFrom £18 (£18)
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Reviews
90% would recommend this site to a friend
90% would stay here again
What customers say
Great spot with sea views & peace, near Porlock Weir. Friendly owner, good value. Basic facilities (compost toilet, water) but some sloping pitches & occasional toilet issues. Good for hikers/wild camping.
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Fabulous sea views, friendly owner, simple & peaceful.
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Liked Location is perfect, fabulous views, lots of glorious walks straight from the site. Harbour, pebble beach, pub, cafes short walk down the lane. Quiet & peaceful, just the sound of the sea & the birds, this is a camping field with one clean compost loo & one cold water tap - proper old fashioned back to basics camping! It's a farm field on the edge of Exmoor so does slope, but there are flatter areas, so choose carefully if pitching on a slope bothers you. I think you could pitch anywhere & still have a sea view. There are public flush toilets with hand basins 5 minutes down the lane in the carpark if you prefer. No WiFi, but I had great phone reception (Lebara). Personally, this site was perfect for me, has everything I want/need. Owner (Matthew?) super friendly & welcoming, checks site & loo every day. Loved it & will definitely return.
Disliked Nothing.
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„campsite“ is optimistic, but we were still happy to have it
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Liked near to restaurants and cafes in Porlock Weir, near to South- West- Coast Path
Disliked no level pitches, bit too expensive
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From the manager: We are sorry our site didn't come up to your expectations. The sight is advertised and pictured as sloping so other than that, there's not much we can do.... The price we believe is fair, in fact we often get told that we are too cheap given our great location and views on offer! Thanks very much for booking and good luck!!
Basic, very basic but as a solo hiker it did the job for me.
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Liked Location was great for me on The Coleridge Way. Having to climb out of Porlock Weir up and over the A39 meant that extra distance from Porlock was a bonus! It is only one step away from wild camping. 1 composting toilet, 1 cold water tap and that’s your lot, for £9 for a hiking tent I am not complaining. It is a sloping site and quite exposed so be aware of that. But really close to pub food, cafes but no supplies I think.
Disliked For £9 per night, per hiking tent, there was nothing I disliked.
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Convenient location for SWC ramblers right next to the path so no…
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Liked Convenient location for SWC ramblers right next to the path so no need to detour after long day hike.
Fantastic view across Porlock marsh and hills. Close to Porlock Weir pub, souvenir shops and b&bs yet secluded and very quiet. It's basic (just compost toilet and bins) but very clean.
Very nice and helpful host.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thanks very much for a great review, we wish you the best of luck with your walk and we're really pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Nice simple tent in a field campsite with stunning views of the…
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Liked Nice simple tent in a field campsite with stunning views of the hills and coastline.
Great location with lots to do all around, lovely pub and restaurant less than 5 minutes walk down the road.
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From the manager: Thanks very much for a lovely review, we really appreciate it, sorry i missed you when you stayed but we're glad you enjoyed the site and we hope to see you again!
Very nice Farmer.
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Liked Stunning views simple camping I loved it.
close to sea and food places.
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From the manager: Thanks so much for a great review, its really nice to see people enjoy what the site has to offer. Thanks again!
A great campsite
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Liked Peaceful campsite with beautiful views. Lovely spot. Easy walk into Porlock Weir and to the beach. Owner very friendly and helpful with recommendations.
Would definitely recommend.
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From the manager: Thanks very much for a lovely review. We are really pleased that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again!
Quiet, open field. Good communication with a friendly host. Amazing view and…
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Liked Quiet, open field. Good communication with a friendly host. Amazing view and very short & safe (low traffic) walk to the main harbour (food/drinks, sunset, seafront, walking path), facilities as advertised
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From the manager: Thanks so much for a great review. I'm really pleased you enjoyed your night with us!
Thanks Matthew we look forward to our next stay
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Liked We love this campsite and so pleased it's open again for the season. Very basic (a single compost loo and a tap) but such a wonderful location and always manages to lift your spirits. Cheap as chips!
Disliked It's a bit slopey so choose your spot. Less nettles than last year and now a bit of phone signal!
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A lovely quiet campsite in a beautiful setting
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Liked A lovely quiet campsite in a beautiful setting!
The site was just as described. Being able to see (and hear) the sea from our tent was really wonderful, and the view of the bay, hills, and horses from the top of the field made it really special.
We liked how simple the site was - we had just what we needed, the water point was well set-up, and the compost toilet was absolutely fine.
Matthew came round and said hi the evening we arrived, and gave us a few suggestions for walks. We enjoyed exploring the area during our trip, had some great walks, and we liked the cafe in Porlock Weir. We're keen to visit again!
Disliked Nothing! Everything was great.
I thought it would be handy if there was a green waste / compost bin on the site, but that's all I could think of :)
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From the manager: Thanks so much a great review, its really good to hear that you've enjoyed your stay with us, we hope to see you again!
Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campground
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Porlock Weir Campsite
Chapel Knap
Porlock
Somerset
England
TA24 8PA
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.21562°N
3.62349°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porlock Weir | 0.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Minehead Terminus | 10.9 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Dunster North West | 13.1 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Good |
| Lynmouth | 14.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Blue Anchor West | 15.9 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
St Fagans: National History Museum 38.7 km
Millennium Stadium 42.5 km
Cardiff Castle 42.7 km
The Cardiff Story (opens April 1st 2011) 42.7 km
National Museum Cardiff 43.1 km
National Trust
Holnicote Estate 4.4 km
Watersmeet 12.3 km
Dunster Working Watermill 12.8 km
Dunster Castle 13 km
Heddon Valley 21.3 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Webbers Post - Brockwell - Dunkery Breacon - Stoke Pero 5.1 km
Lorna Doone Country: Malmsmead - Badgeworthy Water - Malmsmead 7.5 km
EXMOOR 8.4 km
Withypool - Tarr Steps - Knaplock 12.3 km
Simonsbath - Picked Stone - River Barle Valley - Simonsbath 12.3 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Porlock Weir Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Porlock Weir Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Porlock Weir Campsite? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Bossington beach (pebble beach): 10 minutes' drive - Exmoor Owl & Hawk Centre (owl and hawks flying displays): 10 minutes - Dunkery & Horner Wood National … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Porlock Weir Campsite?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: noon – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Porlock Weir Campsite? From $40.63 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.