Porlock Vale Campsite

View prices & book 9.8 70 reviews
Beautiful Porlock Vale Campsite - stunning countryside, moorland and coastal scenery all around
Beautiful porlock vale campsite - stunning countryside, moorland and coastal scenery all around
Masses of space and stunning scenery all around
Relax in nature with stunning scenery all around
Stunning sunset view enjoyed by a camper during june.
Local walking - view across the porlock vale from dunkery
Local walking - views of horner woods and river valley from dunkery
Beautiful, spacious pitches with stunning views all around
Stunning views across the porlock vale towards the bristol channel and hurlestone point
1/193
Masses of space and stunning scenery all around
Relax in nature with stunning scenery all around
Stunning sunset view enjoyed by a camper during june.

  • Peaceful site in Exmoor’s Porlock Vale, for guests aged 16 and over
  • Around three miles from Minehead or the village of Porlock
  • In a farmed meadow on the National Trust's Holnicote Estate
Due for some relaxation? Take yourself away to this peaceful spot in a gorgeous, spacious nine-acre farmland meadow at Porlock Vale Campsite on Holt Ball Farm, which is on the National Trust’s Holnicote Estate in Exmoor National Park. There are spectacular views towards North Hill, Selworthy Forest, Hurlstone Point and Grabbist. Behind the field rises the splendid Dunkery Commons moorland, which is easily accessible via the bridleway just through the farm driveway, which leads up to Robin Howe, Webber’s Post and Dunkery Beacon. A green and sustainable site, Porlock Vale Campsite is conveniently positioned for exploring the surrounding Exmoor countryside, moorlands, woodlands and coast too. This includes Bossington Beach (10 minutes’ drive) and Porlock Weir (15 minutes). Impressive oak trees add to the pretty landscape and peace and quiet. A myriad of wildlife can be spotted, including buzzards, foxes, hares, rabbits, beavers and water voles - and if you’re lucky enough, you may see wild red deer passing through. The National Trust is progressing rewilding and land recovery projects in the area, making it a particularly interesting spot for folks who are interested in the environment, biodiversity, climate change and how farming is being adapted to benefit nature. The site’s theme of peace and tranquillity respects the abundance of wildlife and farm animals living here, which is why there is no amplified music or loud noise and quiet hours after 10pm. Recycling and rubbish bins are provided so that guests can leave no trace, as the field reverts back to its gorgeous natural state at the end of the season.

Campground type

RV sites 5
Tent sites 10
Open now
Opens May 2
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 16 are not allowed on site.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • 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.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 2 to

Open from Fri, May 1 to

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

Tent sitesCamper sitesRV sitesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsMobile homes for rentRent a tent
Choose your dates
2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.8

Overall rating from 70 Pitchup.com customers

  • 88%
    10
  • 5%
    9
  • 5%
    8
  • 0%
    7
  • 0%
    6
  • 0%
    5
  • 0%
    4
  • 0%
    3
  • 0%
    2
  • 0%
    1
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 9
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 7
PeacefulSpectacular scenery

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite provides a peaceful getaway w/ stunning views & a tranquil vibe. Owner Dawn & her dogs are exceptionally friendly. Facilities are clean, well-kept, with a "back to basics" feel. Spacious pitches offer privacy. Great for exploring the countryside & coast. Many want to return!

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

Reviews page 1 of 7
Arrival date (latest first)

A beautiful, quiet site with good facilities, friendly owner.

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 No rating
jane g.

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked A beautiful camping field with stunning views across the valley and out to sea. We had a peaceful, relaxing 4 days with some lovely walks to great tea shops: Periwinkle, Horner. Dawn was very welcoming and informative. We had a glorious afternoon seeing her Exmoor Ponys and hearing all about their plight.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Jane, so glad you enjoyed the campsite and your holiday on Exmoor and really glad you were both able to join the Meet The Exmoor Ponies farm visit, too.

Love the site, gorgeous views across the landscape! Would stay again!

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 7
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 7
Customer service
 9
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 No rating
Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The site was beautiful and dawn was lovely. Everything was clean and well maintained and it was great being a smaller campsite. Everybody respected each other in terms of noise but also would want to have a friendly chat. Would definitely come again.

Disliked The shower trailer was quite minimal for a campsite. As it was quite warm and there aren’t any windows/extract fans it was very hot inside and didn’t make for a pleasant shower.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hello there, I'm not sure which campers you are as you've posted 'anonymous'. Very glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again. As you know, this is an off grid campsite, so providing flushing loos, warm water washing up area and warm showers is quite an achievement. We're delighted to be able to provide a decent shower trailer, with two brilliant, warm glamping showers, along with spacious pitches that most campers are delighted with.

Fantastic site, have already booked again.

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 9
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 No rating
Louise M.

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Location, peace and quiet. Very friendly and helpful owner.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you very much Louise and looking forward to seeing you again on your return trip.

A beautiful, tranquil spot with fabulous walks in the surrounding countryside -…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 No rating
Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked A beautiful, tranquil spot with fabulous walks in the surrounding countryside - a place to completely unwind and enjoy the amazing views. The campsite is spacious enough to find a quiet spot and the facilities are spotless. As another reviewer posted, as a female traveler, I felt comfortable and safe here and very welcomed by the owner. Will definitely be revisiting.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review and the beautiful way you've described the campsite experience. Looking forward to welcoming you again.

Wonderful views, peace, quiet and feeling of solitude 😊. Dawn is a…

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 8
Accommodation
 9
Facilities / Activities
 7
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 No rating
Wifi
 No rating
Andy H.

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Wonderful views, peace, quiet and feeling of solitude 😊. Dawn is a very friendly host, and it was a treat not to have pubs and shops close by.
A real "back to basics" proper campsite.

Disliked Nothing at all, we had a super stay. We didn't want to leave.....

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review and hope to welcome you here again.

Porlock Vale campsite is absolutely beautiful, peaceful & welcoming

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 9
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 4
Abigail C.

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The welcome from Dawn, fresh air, big skies, relaxed site to catch up with friends, and incredible views are what camping is all about.

The well laid out facilities are a bonus - and amazing seeing as they are in the middle of an off grid field. Very much appreciated.

Disliked Having to leave and go home.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Abigail, it was lovely to meet you all - and your delightful dogs! Thank you so much for this lovely review and hope to see you again.

There was nothing not to like about this fabulous campsite - we…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 10
Karen H.

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked There was nothing not to like about this fabulous campsite - we loved the peace and quiet, the views and the dark skies, facilities were good and the owner friendly, interesting and helpful. We would definitely come back. Thank you!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you Karen, for this great review and looking forward to welcoming you back again.

All round excellent

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 9
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 6
Jan C.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Beautiful and quiet campsite. Dawn the owner couldn’t have been more welcoming and caring. We had the most peaceful 4 nights. Absolutely wonderful walking and biking countryside.
We will definitely return.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Jan, thank you for your lovely review and so glad you enjoyed the wonderful walking and cycling here. Hope to see you again.
It's probably a good moment to point out that while we don't have wifi at the off-grid campsite, 4G and (even 5G if you have EE) swirls around and enables most people to keep connected.

Would definitely return

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 9
Accommodation
 8
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 No rating
Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Gorgeous setting and very peaceful

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you! Looking forward to seeing you again.

Excellent site, fantastic views clean facilities. Great helpful owner.

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 9
Accommodation
 9
Facilities / Activities
 9
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 No rating
Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Beautiful outlook. Quiet site - basic, but exactly what I wanted. The owner is an amazing lady who is really interesting. She is working closely with the National Trust on her land. She has a real passion, affinity, and understanding of horses. I didn't get chance to read her books, but will definitely be returning, with more free time I hope to be able to do that.
The area is of outstanding natural beauty. I really enjoyed my stay despite challenging windy weather which was a great test for the tailgate tent.

Disliked I opted to camp at the top of the field to get some protection from the wind with the trees. It was hard to find an area that wasn't on a gentle slope. I could have opted to camp in the lower part of the field to be flat - but that would have left the tent to the mercy of the unusual gale force 5 winds!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review.

Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

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

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Porlock Vale Campsite

Holt Ball Farm

Luccombe

Minehead

Somerset

England

TA24 8SZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.18665°N
3.54792°W

Route directions

Turn left off A39 towards Luccombe. At the Blackford turning, bear right and drive to Luccombe. At the T-junction, bear left and drive out of Luccombe village. You will pass the Holt Ball Farm driveway on your right, at the top of the hill. About 100 yards on the left is the a gated entrance to the field at the campsite.

Nearest transport

Bus
3.3 mi The Parade
4 mi Butlins
17.1 mi The Square
Rail
15.7 mi Llantwit Major Rail Station
16.3 mi Rhoose Rail Station
17.9 mi Bishop's Lydeard
Ferry
3.8 mi Minehead Harbour
18.9 mi Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal
23.9 mi Penarth Pier
Airport
17.2 mi 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

The campsite shares the farm with the Exmoor Pony Project, a locally run initiative to breed, care for and encourage better understanding of Exmoor's rare native ponies. All the animals are housed in excellent conditions, and you can come and admire them looking their best as they trot between their barns, corrals and paddocks. Five minutes' drive away from site, the picture-postcard village of Selworthy has spectacular views over the local countryside, plus a tea room where you can fill up on freshly baked cake. For access to the sea, there's Bossington beach (10 minutes' drive), a pebble-based spot owned by the National Trust with pretty views over the Exmoor Hills, or you could take the scenic drive through forests and moors to Lynton and Lynmouth (30 minutes) for fish and chips on the quay and surfing in the spray. Exmoor is one of those fabulous places that has both countryside and coast to explore, so walkers and cyclists have a plethora of scenery to enjoy on their jaunts here. The South West Coast Path is one of the main draws, of course – you could fill many a day covering several different sections – while inland highlights include Dunkery Beacon (three miles away) and Tarr Steps (half an hour’s drive).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Minehead Terminus 3.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Porlock Weir 4.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dunster North West 4.9 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Blue Anchor West 6.4 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Lynmouth 12.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 23.2 mi

St Fagans: National History Museum 23.8 mi

Millennium Stadium 25.7 mi

Cardiff Castle 25.8 mi

The Cardiff Story (opens April 1st 2011) 25.8 mi

National Trust

Holnicote Estate 1.5 mi

Dunster Working Watermill 4.4 mi

Dunster Castle 4.5 mi

Watersmeet 11.2 mi

Heddon Valley 16.6 mi

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 1 mi

DUNSTER CASTLE 4.6 mi

EXMOOR 5.4 mi

Withypool - Tarr Steps - Knaplock 7.1 mi

Lorna Doone Country: Malmsmead - Badgeworthy Water - Malmsmead 8.2 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.

Want to know more about camping in Somerset?

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Porlock Vale Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Porlock Vale Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Porlock Vale Campsite? The campsite shares the farm with the Exmoor Pony Project, a locally run initiative to breed, care for and encourage better understanding of Exmoor's rare native ponies. All the animals are housed … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Porlock Vale Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Porlock Vale Campsite? From $34.93 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.