5 Acres

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The Hobbit House
The hobbit house
Pitches
Hobbit house with outdoor cooking area
Fully enclosed 625m2 pitch
The 5 acre field with firepits
Large open spaces welcoming everyone to the countryside
Biggest vehicle welcomed
A small group happily pitched up on the field
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Pitches
Hobbit house with outdoor cooking area
Fully enclosed 625m2 pitch

  • Flat and grassy five-acre site deep in the Somerset Levels
  • A 15-minute drive from Taunton; Barrington Court 20 minutes
  • Dog-friendly site with easy access from the A378
As you'd expect from a site with such a name, there's a whole lot of space in which to relax and explore at 5 Acres, a large grassy site in the Somerset Levels. Kids and dogs are both welcome on site here, and there's plenty of scope for them to run about and play games safely away from barbecues and campfires (which are also permitted to keep you warm and fed in the evenings). Facilities on site include firepits, a toilet and shower block and outdoor sinks with mains water. The surrounding Somerset Levels aren’t just out in the sticks – they also produce them. Willow cane has been cultivated the traditional way in this part of the county for hundreds of years and can be seen growing within a mile of 5 Acres. The Levels are also a wildlife haven, making them an all-round top choice for country walks along the many trails nearby. And while this may be a rural retreat, it's also one that's easy to get to as it's just off the A378 (no winding country lanes to negotiate for this one…) Taunton town centre, with its wide range of shops and supermarkets, is a 15-minute drive away. The closest pub and coffee shop are five minutes away by road.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Tent sites 11
Motorhome sites 11
Open now
Opens 1 March
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).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Units longer than 7 metres are not allowed.
  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
  • Pitches are approximately 16m x 20m. The flag, firepit and pitch number line up in the centre of each pitch.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 1 Mar 2025 to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 88 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful, roomy spot with large pitches, many private. Super-clean, quirky horsebox/lorry loos and showers are a hit. Friendly, helpful owners with clear comms. No Wi-Fi, but many loved the disconnect. Occasional road noise.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Quiet site with large pitches. Large field camping. Quirky toilet and shower well…

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10 out of 10
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Stuart R.

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Quiet site with large pitches. Large field camping.
Quirky toilet and shower well serviced every day with a fresh towel.
Good communication with owners.

Disliked Field bounded by roads on two sides so some traffic noise but it did not bother us.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to stay

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andrew w.

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked It was a last minute late night booking so easy to book and was told where to park before even got there . The toilets and showers from outside looked a little shabby. But wow inside the showers were amazing for a lorry conversion very impressed would stay again

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was a lovely clean, flat & quiet site, really friendly atmosphere.

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Melanie W.

Premier powered grass tent or motorhome site (private bathroom amenities)

Liked We stayed on the super pitch which was fabulous. A fenced in very large pitch which included a building with a bathroom, shower & kitchen for your sole use. A covered area with a picnic table. Finally a fire pit area also. It was wonderful.

I’ve left the wifi with no stars as not available but this is clearly stated on pitch up. But that’s the joy of this campsite, getting back to your surroundings and just relaxing. Leave the tech at home and be in the moment I say.

The site has a lovely cheerful vibe and a low number of pitches. The toilets are clean and showers powerful. This is our 2nd visit, it won’t be our last. Last visit we were on a grass pitch no electric and it was great, hence we came back.

Disliked Nothing, they have obviously really considered their offering well.

Recommend to friends Visit again

I Strongly recommend this campsite and thank you.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Friendly and helpful campsite owner shows his dedication to provide a peaceful and tranquil environment for campers. I appreciated the absolutely clean showers and toilets, spacious pitch and safety arrangements for using the firepit.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely peaceful site with clean facilities

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Alison C.

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Quiet site
Huge pitches
Relaxed
Clean quirky facilities
Flat pitches!

Disliked Nothing to dislike really.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Owner friendly, large area for children to run around or fly a kite.

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Tracy C.

Premier powered grass tent or motorhome site (private bathroom amenities)

Liked Fantastic pitch with everything you need for the kitchen and extras, huge, private enclosed with a gate and stunning to look at, quiet site but there is a road you can hear but not see.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet, open, spacious, provisions for a fire pit. Very detailed email with…

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Samuel W.

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Quiet, open, spacious, provisions for a fire pit. Very detailed email with all information required. Great place to switch off and go for a long walk around a lovely part of Somerset.
In driving distance of several shops and good road links.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will definitely be returning

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Louise A.

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Fabulous shower and loo set up in renovated horse box, plenty of open space, butterflies in the boundary grasses and ample taps, wash stations

Recommend to friends Visit again

The size of the pitch was very good and the pitches are…

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8 out of 10
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Trevor D W.

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked The size of the pitch was very good and the pitches are spaced a good space apart. each pitch has its own little fire pit. There are wash and water points around the field perfectly spaced between pitches.

Disliked Only that the shower would go cold halfway through, which can be a sudden wake up call.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fabulous site. Will return.

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Jeanette P.

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Lots of space - huge level pitches - loved the quirky horse box showers and loos which were clean and well maintained.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

5 Acres

Elmdale

Wrantage

Somerset

England

TA3 6DR

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.00694°N
2.95746°W

Route directions

What3words: height.kipper.hack. Look for a sign to Helland. The site is just down Junction Drove on the left.

Nearest transport

Coach
10.3 km Verriers
10.3 km Verriers
10.4 km Bus Station
Rail
10.4 km Taunton Rail Station
13.6 km Bridgwater Rail Station
17.4 km Bishop's Lydeard
Ferry
15.3 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
38.3 km Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour
42.8 km Minehead Harbour
Airport
44.6 km Exeter International Airport
45.6 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

First time in the West Country? Get your bearings at the Museum of Somerset (15 minutes' drive), a family-friendly local history exhibit housed in the grand surrounds of Taunton Castle. Other history-infused haunts, like National Trust-managed Barrington Court (20 minutes) and Coleridge's Cottage (40 minutes), are also pretty sure to help you get a feel for the place. Already a maven in all things southwestern? Skip the history lesson and get straight out for rambles in the Quantock Hills (20 minutes). The coast is also within range, whether you opt to head north to the Bristol Channel for swims at Kilve beach (40 minutes) or a trip to Watchet arcade (40 minutes) or south to Lyme Regis (45 minutes) on Dorset's Jurassic Coast. If you're looking to branch out from your common and garden holiday attractions, take a closer look at the traditional willow products on display at Coates English Willow Visitor Centre (10 minutes). More local produce can be inspected (and tasted) at promisingly named Sheppy's House of Cider (15 minutes), a well-established Somerset firm where you can analyse dry, medium and sweet varieties.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Charmouth West 30.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Berrow North Of Unity Farm 30.8 km Estuary N/AExcellentGoodGood
Lyme Regis Front Beach 31.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Seatown 33 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eypemouth 34.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Montacute House 18.1 km

Clarks Village 20.3 km

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 21.3 km

Fleet Air Arm Museum 22.3 km

Glastonbury Abbey 22.9 km

National Trust

Barrington Court 8.4 km

Priest's House 10 km

Stembridge Tower Mill 12 km

Fyne Court 13.4 km

Tintinhull Garden 17.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

HATCH (BEAUCHAMP) COURT 3.3 km

WEST SEDGEMOOR (INDICATIVE BOUNDARY ONLY) 4.4 km

BURTON PYNSENT 4.7 km

BARRINGTON COURT 8.8 km

HESTERCOMBE 10.2 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 5 Acres have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is 5 Acres dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near 5 Acres? First time in the West Country? Get your bearings at the Museum of Somerset (15 minutes' drive), a family-friendly local history exhibit housed in the grand surrounds of Taunton Castle. Other history-infused … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of 5 Acres?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at 5 Acres? From $49.39 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.