Buzzard's Nest Glamping
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- Quiet, family-friendly Somerset retreat 10 minutes’ drive from Chard
- Staple Hill walks 10 minutes’ drive; Jurassic Coast half an hour
- Roundhouses in a wildflower meadow with modern shower rooms
When you’re looking for something a bit unusual for a bolthole in Somerset’s Blackdown Hills National Landscape, Buzzard’s Nest Glamping, 10 minutes’ drive from Chard and merely minutes by car from the A303, is something to get excited about. Book in here and you'll be staying in roundhouses crafted from sustainable natural materials – including straw bales – and set in wildflower meadows.
Mature woods screen all the fields, so should feel pleasantly removed from modern life. Inside the roundhouses all is comfort and cosiness, with each containing a king-size bed, a pull-out sofa bed and vital gadgets like a kettle, mini fridge and breakfast table. An ensuite compost loo completes the experience, so you’ll have no alfresco fumbling about outside after dark.
Each roundhouse has a private decked verandah, from which you can look out for wildlife such as roe deer (if you don’t approach them, they will just carry on grazing in the fields), lizards hidden under wood piles and buzzards nesting in the woods edging the camping field – and lending their name to the site.
Guests can access modern shower rooms, a lounge (great for any inclement weather) and a well-equipped communal kitchen. If self-catering doesn’t do it for you, the site owners offer a cooked breakfast and/or an evening meal on request and at an additional cost.
Campground type
4Open all year
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Guests under the age of 2 are not allowed on site.
- No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 32 inches) Step-free or level access Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Buzzard's Nest Glamping
Street Ash Lane
Combe St. Nicholas
Chard
Somerset
England
TA20 3JA
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.91047°N
-3.01966°W
Route directions
What3words: slant.supplied.troubles
Nearest transport
Bus8.2 mi Bus Station
10.2 mi Post Office
10.2 mi Post Office
Rail8.6 mi Taunton Rail Station
9.1 mi Axminster Rail Station
10.7 mi Honiton Rail Station
Ferry16.1 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
25.1 mi Topsham Ferry Landing
25.1 mi Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
Airport21.3 mi Exeter 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
Local attractions and activities include:
- Chard Reservoir (scenic walks, birdwatching): 10 minutes’ drive
- Staple Hill (forest trails with views): 10 minutes
- Axe Valley Wildlife Park: 20 minutes
- Burrow Hill Cider Farm (tours and tastings): 25 minutes
- The Donkey Sanctuary: half an hour
- Seaton Jurassic (fossil digging): half an hour
- Dinosaurland Fossil Museum: half an hour
- Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium: 35 minutes.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charmouth West | 13.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Lyme Regis Front Beach | 13.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
| Seaton (Devon) | 14.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Beer | 15.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seatown | 15.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 9 mi
Montacute House 13.6 mi
Mapperton House & Gardens 15.9 mi
Fleet Air Arm Museum 18.1 mi
Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 18.5 mi
National Trust
Barrington Court 7.7 mi
Loughwood Meeting House 8.7 mi
Shute Barton 9.8 mi
Priest's House 11.7 mi
Fyne Court 12.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
HATCH (BEAUCHAMP) COURT 5.3 mi
POUNDISFORD PARK 6.1 mi
CRICKET HOUSE 6.2 mi
FORDE ABBEY 6.9 mi
BARRINGTON COURT 7.8 mi
Local events
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 25, 2025 – Wednesday, June 25, 2025)
Glastonbury, England 25.5 mi
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)
Dorchester, England 29 mi
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 Buzzard's Nest Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Buzzard's Nest Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Buzzard's Nest Glamping? Local attractions and activities include: - Chard Reservoir (scenic walks, birdwatching): 10 minutes’ drive - Staple Hill (forest trails with views): 10 minutes - Axe Valley Wildlife Park: 20 minutes - Burrow … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Buzzard's Nest Glamping?
Read moreOn-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 11 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Buzzard's Nest Glamping? From $324.83 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.