West Down Orchard Touring and Camping Park

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Open sky and view
Open sky and view
Busy weekend
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Grass pitch
Non-electric grass pitch
Grass pitches
Optional electric grass touring pitch
Electric optional grass touring pitch
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Busy weekend
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Grass pitch

  • In a rural peaceful area with easy access to shops and local pubs
  • Orchard walks with stunning views of Somerset
  • In a 12-acre orchard; restaurant 200 yards away and pub within a mile
Somerset camping… even the phrase sounds peaceful. Add in an orchard and – well, all is sorted for peaceful Somerset stays. (And spectacular views too, of course.) West Down Orchard Touring and Camping Park is a family-run site set deep in green Somerset countryside, in a 12-acre orchard with those spectacular views. This is the place to settle for rest, relaxation and splendid walks throughout the nearby farmland and countryside lanes; dogs are welcome on site too. Pitches here drain well even in heavy rain, to suit stays in all weathers, and are generously sized with plenty of room around. The park has a large and up-to-date facilities block with separate ladies' and gents' areas and free hot showers, and a launderette with washing machine and tumble dryer. The small on-site shop stocks daily essentials, a restaurant is just down the road and the local pub is a mile away.

Campground type

Tent sites 30
RV sites 25
Camper sites 35
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • 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.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Electricity is metered on site at £0.30 per kWh and must be paid at checkout.

Languages spoken

English

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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

9.1

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94% would recommend this campground to a friend

95% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Really chilled friendly campsite. First time camping solo with my dog and felt…

Overall 9/10

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Anonymous

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Really chilled friendly campsite.
First time camping solo with my dog and felt very safe.
Lovely walk straight off the campsite into the orchards.

Great Site

Overall 9/10

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Rebecca L.

Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked This was our 4th visit to the site. Great site, pitches are spacious, toilets and showers are clean.

Disliked Nothing

Very likeable site and great value for money.

Overall 10/10

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Bill R.

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Really friendly owner who could not have been more welcoming. Touring part of site well maintained with excellent grass and hardstanding pitches. Toilet and shower block clean and efficient. Small shop in reception for essentials. Would stay here again if in the area.

Disliked Nothing.

Lovely place

Overall 10/10

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Laura P.

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked I love this place it's friendly and easy going.
Dog friendly and has a great orchard to walk in. The facilities are good always been clean
The manager is also a top fella always super helpful and gives a good cuddle too

Can't wait to return

Would definitely return

Overall 10/10

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ROBERT S.

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Good clean,welcoming,reasonably priced site.Suited our needs as family event took place close by

Disliked As an ex owner of a caravan park I thought all the permanent vans on site could have been kept tidier

Would go again

Overall 10/10

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Tia S.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Toilets and showers in good condition and saw them being cleaner regularly. Guy on the desk was friendly and informative and also were fine with us adding on an extra night.

Disliked Nothing to dislike really. Walks were nice for the dogs and quiet. Pub was within 10 minutes walking and also visited a little farm shop near by.

very nice clean and friendly staff not a single issues…

Overall 10/10

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JORDAN M.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked very nice clean and friendly staff not a single issues

Owner was very helpful and accommodating. Lovely walk down the back of…

Overall 9/10

Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Richard B.

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Owner was very helpful and accommodating. Lovely walk down the back of the site to a small village and local pub. They had extra supplies of toiletries in the bathrooms. Electricity was priced very cheap. Used less than a £1 in 2 nights.

Disliked Main road didnt have a path and showers were a little exposed. Overall nothing major though that you could fault to the owners.

Would love to stay again when we visit Somerset.

Overall 8/10

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Gary B.

Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Great electric pitch and fantastic clean facilities. Hosts were friendly and very helpful.

Disliked Nothing.

Attractive site, good facilities, friendly staff, good location.…

Overall 8/10

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Anonymous

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Attractive site, good facilities, friendly staff, good location.

Disliked Water temperature in showers seemed rather unpredictable.

Features

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

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

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sites

Location

West Down Orchard Touring and Camping Park

Lopen Head

South Petherton

Somerset

England

TA13 5JH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.93414°N
2.81641°W

Nearest transport

Bus
8.3 mi Yeovil Bus Station
13.1 mi Greenhill
13.1 mi Coldharbour
Rail
4.5 mi Crewkerne Rail Station
8.9 mi Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station
8.9 mi Yeovil Junction Rail Station
Ferry
16.3 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
27.7 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
29.8 mi Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour
Airport
29.8 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

Although it's in a peaceful rural spot, West Down Orchard Touring and Camping Park has easy access to local shops and pubs, and to a good range of attractions in Somerset and down over the border into Dorset. Ilminster, recommended by the West Down owners as one of the finest small market towns in south Somerset, is five miles away. Historic types have the Elizabethan mansion and surrounding gardens of the National Trust-managed Montacute House to wander five miles from base, and the Fleet Air Arm Museum nine miles away, telling the tale of British naval aviation. If engines get you humming, over 400 cars and motorcycles and a collection of other automobilia are at the Haynes International Motor Museum 16 miles away. Glastonbury and its Tor are 18 miles from the site; if you fancy beach, coast and fossil foraging, Lyme Regis is about 20 minutes' drive away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Charmouth West 14.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Seatown 14.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eypemouth 15.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lyme Regis Front Beach 15.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
West Bay (West) 15.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Montacute House 4.6 mi

Fleet Air Arm Museum 9.5 mi

Mapperton House & Gardens 10.8 mi

Haynes International Motor Museum 13.4 mi

Clarks Village 13.8 mi

National Trust

Barrington Court 2.7 mi

Montacute House 4.6 mi

Tintinhull Garden 5.3 mi

Priest's House 6 mi

Lytes Cary Manor 9.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

EAST LAMBROOK MANOR 2.3 mi

BARRINGTON COURT 2.5 mi

HINTON HOUSE 2.6 mi

Montacute - Ham Hill - Norton sub Hamdon - Montacute 4.6 mi

MONTACUTE HOUSE 4.7 mi

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)

    Dorchester, England 22.5 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does West Down Orchard Touring and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is West Down Orchard Touring and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near West Down Orchard Touring and Camping Park? Although it's in a peaceful rural spot, West Down Orchard Touring and Camping Park has easy access to local shops and pubs, and to a good range of attractions in Somerset and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of West Down Orchard Touring and Camping Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at West Down Orchard Touring and Camping Park? From $21.81 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.