Springfield House

Dog-friendly wild camping site on the edge of a South Somerset village
A 40-minute drive from the Jurassic coast; walking trails nearby
Barbecues and firepits permitted; pub and shop five minutes’ walk away

Springfield House is a hot spot to go wild camping… on the outskirts of a South Somerset village, this dog-friendly site has pitches in a pretty remote field in a conservation area with walking routes in the surrounding area and the Jurassic coast 40 minutes’ drive away, so fossil-hunting at Lyme Regis or a soft paddle around the shallow waters at West Bar may make up part of your itinerary. The village of Hinton St George has a Grade I-listed church that you’ll be able to spot from the site, but the place you’re most likely to frequent has to be the village’s pub, just three minutes’ walk away and traditional-looking with a thatched roof and stylish innards. There’s a village shop here too, a handy place to gather together those essentials on your shopping list. You might want to get in some sausages and buns for a barbecue back on site or the parts you'll need for a firepit, as these are permitted on the site too - both a good way to wind down the day. As this is a remote wild camping site, you’ll want to turn up well-equipped for that type of stay. Handily, though, the site has some convenient facilities including a drinking water point connected to the mains and a portable toilet.

Campground type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby parks that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

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 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 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 Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water 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

Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

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

Location

Springfield House

Church Street

Hinton St George

Somerset

England

TA17 8SP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.91093°N
-2.82723°W

Nearest transport

Bus

9 mi Yeovil Bus Station

12.6 mi Coach Station

13.8 mi Greenhill

Rail

3.3 mi Crewkerne Rail Station

9.4 mi Yeovil Junction Rail Station

9.6 mi Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station

Ferry

17.6 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal

26.7 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal

Airport

28.6 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Forde Abbey House and Gardens (historic house and gardens): 20 minutes’ drive - Blackdown Hills (walking trails in An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty): 35 minutes - Lyme Regis (beaches and fossil hunting): 40 minutes - West Bay (sheltered, family-friendly beach): 40 minutes - Seatown (coastal hamlet with a beach): 45 minutes - Eype beach (pebble beach): 45 minutes - Burton Bradstock (National Trust coastline): 45 minutes - Exeter: an hour and 10 minutes - Exmoor National Park: 10 minutes - Durdle Door (beach and iconic limestone arch): an hour and 15 minutes - Bath: an hour and 20 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Charmouth West	12.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Seatown	13 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Eypemouth	13.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Lyme Regis Front Beach	13.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	N/A
West Bay (West)	14.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Montacute House 5.7 mi

Mapperton House & Gardens 9.7 mi

Fleet Air Arm Museum 10.9 mi

Haynes International Motor Museum 14.7 mi

Clarks Village 15.5 mi

National Trust

Barrington Court 3.8 mi

Montacute House 5.6 mi

Tintinhull Garden 6.7 mi

Priest's House 7.6 mi

Lytes Cary Manor 10.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

HINTON HOUSE 0.9 mi

BARRINGTON COURT 3.6 mi

CRICKET HOUSE 3.8 mi

EAST LAMBROOK MANOR 3.9 mi

WAYFORD MANOR 3.9 mi

Local events

Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 25, 2025 – Wednesday, June 25, 2025)
Glastonbury, England 20.1 mi
Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)
Dorchester, England 21.8 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 Springfield House have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Springfield House dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Springfield House? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Forde Abbey House and Gardens (historic house and gardens): 20 minutes’ drive - Blackdown Hills (walking trails in An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty): 35 minutes … Read more