Porlock Weir Campsite

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Gateway to the site
Gateway to the site
Looking out over the bristol channel with exmoor adventures close by.
Visitor image of the view from the campsite
Looking towards the vilage
View towards porlock beach
View towards the village
Looking towards the bristol channel
Porlock beach view
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Looking out over the bristol channel with exmoor adventures close by.
Visitor image of the view from the campsite
Looking towards the vilage

  • 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
From paddles in the sea to a stomp along the South West Coast Path, Porlock Weir Campsite is well-situated for a stay on the Devon seaside. The gently sloping three-acre site is part of the peaceful village of Porlock Weir, home to a pebble beach and small harbour, 35 minutes' drive away from Lynton and Lynmouth. You’ll be able to leave the car behind for a while if you wish, as there’s much to do within five minutes’ walk of the site, whether that’s linking up with the South West Coast Path, going for a potter around the beach or fishing trips from the harbour. Around the corner, still just five minutes’ walk away, there’s an activity centre that will quickly get you going with activities from kayaking, paddleboarding and coasteering to mountain biking, rock climbing, archery or bicycle hire. Food won’t be too far away here either, as the village has a pub and two restaurants – fuel for the splendid walking trails that you’ll find in the surrounding area. The nearest farm shop is 10 minutes’ drive away too, in case you want to grab some locally-produced meat for a barbecue back on site. Back on site, the peaceful seaside spot has views over the Bristol Channel and basic facilities, including a portable toilet and a tap with mains drinking water so that you’ll be able to keep your bottle topped up.

Site type

Tent sites 20
Motorhome sites 3
Open now
Opens 18 July
Please note
  • 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

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 28 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

89% would recommend this site to a friend

86% would stay here again

What customers say

Fantastic spot, easy walk to Porlock Weir, stunning sea views. Reviewers love the peace & helpful owner. Basic loos and water tap, some found them lacking. Despite a few gripes about cleanliness and pitches, the location and scenery win out. Recommended for value and quiet.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Did the job as a one night stop on hike

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Terry P.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Quiet

Disliked No more than farmers field on a slope, not good for small tent.

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From the manager: You are absolutely correct. It is a sloping field and i am indeed a farmer, but you forgot to mention the wonderful views and fantastic location. But thanks very much for coming and good luck with your walk.

Fantastic location with sea views up on the hill. Straightforward campsite with…

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Fantastic location with sea views up on the hill. Straightforward campsite with a toilet and the sea available for a morning swim just 5 min walk away. Plenty of space.

Disliked Not flat pitches just so you’re aware, but wasn’t an issue!

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The location was perfect. Beautiful views out to sea where we spotted…

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Janet T.

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked The location was perfect. Beautiful views out to sea where we spotted 2 porpoises and later a dolphin.
Also really handy for the restaurants , craft shops and walks in Porlock Weir, only a 5 minbutes walk.

Disliked The compost loo wasn't ideal and it would have been good to have water next to it to rinse the sawdust off your hands.

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Nice site to get away…

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Robert P.

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked Nice site to get away

Disliked We was worried about the hill and getting out at first, but once we tried it ,it was ok.

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Perfect simple and clean site.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Super spot- small field location, moments from Porlock Weir (short walk). Lovely view of the sea and always great to go to sleep listening to the sea!
The field was clean and all that’s needed.
Our host came to check the site and was very friendly/helpful, ably assisted by his farming sons and Pronto the sheepdog!
Would be great to visit again but my son would be pushing to help on the farm especially if it meant going on the quad!
Many thanks!

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From the manager: Thanks very much for a great review. So glad you enjoyed your stay and you managed to have a good time on the water, it would be lovely to have you stay again!

What a beautiful spot! Excellent location and exactly what we needed for…

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Hannah S.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked What a beautiful spot! Excellent location and exactly what we needed for a calm end to summer hols.

Disliked Bear in mind that it's really basic field with water tap and compost loo, also that it's sloping. However if you have what you need with you and also pitch your tent at top or bottom of field then it's completely fine - what it lacks in amenities it more than makes up for in location and gorgeous view.
And really affordable too, we'll defs be returning 😊

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From the manager: Thanks so much for your great review, glad you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to see you again!

Excellent site

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Erin W.

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked Lovely views, lovely campsite owner!

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Recommend

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Beautiful surroundings. Facilities really clean and nice. Owner was lovely. Lovely pub short drive down the rd

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Quiet and very good location, the children were happy, so there was…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Quiet and very good location, the children were happy, so there was plenty to do and fun

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Great campsite very secluded.basic facilities but well worth it for the great…

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David C.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Great campsite very secluded.basic facilities but well worth it for the great view and placement very close to the beach

Recommend to friends Visit 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 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

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 Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

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
10.2 km The Parade
11.3 km Butlins
26.5 km The Square
Rail
23.7 km Llantwit Major Rail Station
27 km Rhoose Rail Station
31 km Barry Rail Station
Ferry
10.5 km Minehead Harbour
31.8 km Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal
34.1 km Ilfracombe Ferry Landing
Airport
28.4 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

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 Nature Reserve (circular walk): 20 minutes - Tropiquaria Wildlife Park: half an hour - Lynton and Lynmouth (scenic village with a cliff railway): 35 minutes - Watersmeet (National Trust property and former fishing lodge with a tearoom): half an hour - Exmoor Zoo: 45 minutes - Tarr Steps Woodland National Nature Reserve (wildlife spotting in a woodland valley): 45 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Porlock Weir 0.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Minehead Terminus 10.9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Dunster North West 13.1 km Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Lynmouth 14.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Blue Anchor West 15.9 km Sea N/AN/AN/AN/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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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? No 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?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Porlock Weir Campsite? From $40.17 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.