Marshwood
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- Somerset farmstead glamping site with sea views near Blue Anchor
- Exmoor National Park 15 minutes’ drive; beach 10 minutes’ walk
- Next to the West Somerset Railway; station 10 minutes' walk away
Campground type
10
3
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sat, Jul 12 to
Reviews
97% would recommend this campground to a friend
92% would stay here again
What customers say
Tranquil, roomy site with rural/sea views & a steam train! Hosts are super friendly. Clean compost toilets & showers never had queues. Guests loved choosing their spot. Basic, but idyllic setting, peace, and nearby attractions/beaches are big pluses. A few signage tips.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Peaceful field with beautiful views, walk to beach and caring host.
Bell tent
Liked Beautiful views of sea, steamtrain and fields. Peace and tranquility, walks to beach, immaculate cosy bell tent, warmest of welcomes and hospitality.
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From the manager: Hi Laura
Thank you for your lovely review :) its very much appreciated.
I have to say it is our guests as well as the surroundings that make Marshwood such a wonderful place to be :)
Thank you so much for staying with us and hopefully we shall see you again soon.
Lisa
Lovely in every way.
Bell tent
Liked This is a beautiful site! The owners, Lisa and John are attentive, thoughtful and kind. They have created a little piece of blissful relaxation on this beautiful plot of land just a short walk from the beach. It is very peaceful and quiet, with stunning views of the countryside and the water. They have built two eco friendly sawdust loos that are maintained to the highest standards. Every detail has been carefully thought of. There is a shower thats heated with propane.
The bell tent we stayed in accommodated myself and my two teenage boys. We all slept very well. I had a lovely double bed and my boys each had their own camping cot.
This is a working farm! Enjoy the sites and sounds!
Coffee in the morning was met with a quiet peaceful view of the sea and the countryside and the sun peeking over the hedge behind us.
Evening sunsets were glorious. We took the steam train and enjoyed the sites, stopping at Dunster for the castle. We enjoyed walking through Watchet and the village market had lots to offer!
This is a gem of a site.
Disliked Nothing
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Friendly hosts. Peaceful & tranquil. Beautiful views. Clean facilities
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked The hosts were very welcoming. The site is small, quiet and peaceful. There were only 10 other campers in a large field meaning we had plenty of space. We couldn't really hear the other families or the children playing. I was apprehensive about the compost toilet, but it was cleaned regularly and didn't smell at all. There are 2 toilets and 1 shower which I thought there might be a queue for them on a morning. We didn't queue once.
We were allowed to pick our pitch, we picked a pitch with a distant sea view.
I most liked the peacefulness of the site. Sitting outside the tent on a morning listening to the birds and watching the steam train pass in the distance was beautiful.
We drove into Minehead for fish and chips and some supplies from the supermarket.
We went crabbing and fishing in Watchet harbour and chilled out at the campsite on an evening. There is plenty to see and do locally. This is an excellent base in a fantastic location. I highly recommend anyone staying here.
We will definitely be returning.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review :)
You encapsulate perfectly what we love about the location and we keep pur pitch numbers deliberately low so that people have the freedom to enjoy the surroundings without worrying about nearby campers, that way everyone has fun :)
Hopefully we will get to host you again in the future.
Lisa x
An undiscovered gem in Blue Anchor! Fabulous easy going & laid back
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Location, Chilled Atmosphere, easy to leave the car behind and take a steam train! (Or bus).
Facilities kept immaculately clean.
Host are fabulous!
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From the manager: Wow, what a wonderful review :)
Thank you so much for your lovely words.
We are so pleased that you enjoyed staying with us :) this is exactly why we do what we do.
Thank you!
Lisa.
A really friendly welcome. They were happy to charge my phone. …
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked A really friendly welcome. They were happy to charge my phone. Loads of space in the field - they don't overbook. Easy to access from the coast path. Walking distance to watch the steam trains come in and out of the station and to places to eat for breakfast and dinner.
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The hosts, view and location…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked The hosts, view and location
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Beautifully furnished bell tent. Great toilet and shower facilities for all of…
Bell tent
Liked Beautifully furnished bell tent. Great toilet and shower facilities for all of your basic needs.
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From the manager: HI Amie
Thank you for your lovely review 😊
It was a pleasure to have you stay with us and hope that visit again.
Kind regards
Lisa
Excellent site with lovely views
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Lovely site in a beautiful setting. Perfect if you are looking for a peaceful fuss free camping site. Walkable to lovely beach. Lots to do in local area for kids. We stayed for 5 nights and had a fantastic time. Hosts were so friendly and welcoming. Will definitely stay again.
Disliked Absolutely nothing to dislike!
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Bell tent
Liked ♡
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A nice quiet place to stay
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Very easy to find, scenic and quiet spot with very easy access to a lovely beach. Owner was very kind and welcoming too.
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Features
Pop-up campground
Dogs 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 Car parking by site/unit 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly 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
Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Marshwood
Marshwood Farm
Wood Lane
Blue Anchor
Minehead
Somerset
England
TA24 6LA
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.17682°N
3.39922°W
Nearest transport
Bus
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Anchor West | 0.4 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Dunster North West | 2.3 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Good |
| Minehead Terminus | 3.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Porlock Weir | 10.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Cold Knap Barry | 15.4 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 19.4 mi
St Fagans: National History Museum 22 mi
Millennium Stadium 22.9 mi
The Cardiff Story (opens April 1st 2011) 23 mi
Cardiff Castle 23.1 mi
National Trust
Dunster Castle 2 mi
Dunster Working Watermill 2.1 mi
Holnicote Estate 7.4 mi
Coleridge Cottage 10.6 mi
Fyne Court 14.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
DUNSTER CASTLE 1.9 mi
NETTLECOMBE COURT 3.9 mi
ST AUDRIES (HOUSE) 5.3 mi
Webbers Post - Brockwell - Dunkery Breacon - Stoke Pero 7.4 mi
Holford and the Quantocks 8.1 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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Marshwood have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Marshwood dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Marshwood? There’s loads for animal-mad families to see: get up close to creepy crawlies and reptiles at Tropiquaria Wildlife Park (10 minutes’ drive) or cuddlier options in the form of rescue dogs at … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Marshwood?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Marshwood? From $26.90 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.