Brookside Farm Camping

9.6 5 reviews

Scenic dog-friendly rural wildlife haven in the Somerset Levels
A 20-minute drive to Burnham-on-Sea; 35 minutes to the Quantock Hills
Trails and launch points nearby; two pubs within walking distance

Waterside walks, wildlife and rural scenery are some of the specialities at Brookside Farm Camping. Not a working farm, this is a peaceful, flat and dog-friendly wild camping site with a three-acre field in the peaceful Somerset Levels. Sunsets and sunrises are also pretty delicious here. Watch them from the field and keep your eyes peeled for wildlife too – the site’s regular, a barn owl, stops here on its usual flight path or you might catch deer wandering around the fields, along with foxes and herons. You don’t need to sit around to admire the scenery, though. There are many walking and cycling paths in and around Fordgate, Moorland and Burrow Bridge (Burrow Mump, 10 minutes' drive away, has some splendid views over the Somerset Levels) and there lots of places nearby to launch a kayak or paddleboard along the river and canal… or go fishing if that’s your preferred sport. How about those foodie spots? Well, despite being in a remote wildlife-friendly area, the site is a short walk away from two country pubs serving tasty homecooked food – the closest is just five minutes’ walk away – and Bridgwater, a historic town, is 15 minutes’ drive away for many more cafés and restaurants.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Brookside Farm Camping

Brookside

Fordgate

Bridgwater

Somerset

England

TA7 0AP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.09093°N
-2.95953°W

Nearest transport

Coach

4 km Verriers

5.1 km Bus Station Stop 8

Rail

4.6 km Bridgwater Rail Station

12.5 km Taunton Rail Station

14.2 km Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea Rail Station

Ferry

6.2 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal

29 km Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour

38.4 km Minehead Harbour

Airport

37.2 km Bristol International Airport

43.3 km 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Equestrian centre (horse riding): 15 minutes’ drive - Burnham-on-Sea (seaside resort town): 20 minutes - Fyne Court (National Trust wild garden over a once family home): 25 minutes - RSPB Ham Wall (wetland nature reserve): half an hour - Quantock Hills (walking, biking and horse riding): 35 minutes - Castle Neroche (the remains of an Iron Age hill fort with woodland hikes and horse riding trails): 35 minutes - Weston-super-Mare (seaside town): 40 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Berrow North Of Unity Farm	21.6 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Brean	25.9 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway	26.1 km	Estuary	Poor	Poor	N/A	Poor
Weston Main	27.9 km	Estuary	Poor	N/A	Poor	N/A
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay	30.4 km	Estuary	N/A	N/A	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Clarks Village 15.8 km

Glastonbury Abbey 18 km

Glastonbury Tor 19.1 km

Montacute House 23.1 km

Fleet Air Arm Museum 23.9 km

National Trust

Stembridge Tower Mill 9.9 km

Fyne Court 10.5 km

Priest's House 12.7 km

Coleridge Cottage 15.4 km

Barrington Court 16 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Battle of Sedgemoor, 1685 3.8 km

GREYLAKE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 31/03/2003) 6.4 km

HALSWELL PARK 7.4 km

WEST SEDGEMOOR (INDICATIVE BOUNDARY ONLY) 8 km

BURTON PYNSENT 9.2 km

Local events

Beautiful Days (Friday, 16 August 2024 – Friday, 16 August 2024)
Ottery St Mary, England 42.6 km
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Thursday, 8 August 2024 – Thursday, 8 August 2024)
Bristol, England 44.1 km

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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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Rated 100% very happy with our weekend away thank you very much Steve!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Katie B. Aug 2022

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Very nice pitch area very quite Steve was amazing with the kids the animal farm was a brilliant new experience for the kids we really enjoyed our stay

Disliked: Not one fault

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely basic site. Very clean. Owner friendly and helpful.

Overall	8/10
Location	4
Value for money	6
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2022

Bell tent (wood-burning stove)

Liked: Lovely quiet campsite. The yurt type tent we hired was immaculate and cosy. Beds and bedding proved. Fire pit provided as well as a picnic bench. Camping toilet provided in a separate tent just for our use. Owner popped down to say hello and was very helpful. Beach was only 30 minutes away.

Disliked: There was not a lot to do in the area. But it didn't really matter as everything we wanted to do was only 30 mins away. Such as the beaches, Cheddar Gorge etc.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Phenomenal starry night stay.

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

Claire M. Sept 2022

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: We were absolutely privileged to stay at Steve and Donna's little slice of heaven. Steve met us upon arrival, he gave us info on the local area, including a lovely walk along the canal. The kids thought the compost loo was fantastic and now want to build one in the garden. There was plenty of space for them to run around and play.

The the night sky was absolutely phenomenal. Astronomy buffs must check out this spot. We saw many constellations in perfect clarity, as well as planets, and lots of shooting stars. We will definitely be packing the telescope and proper camera on our next visit, as our phone camera couldn't do it justice.

Steve and Donna couldn't have been more welcoming, we shall definitely be staying with them again 😀

Disliked: That we didn't book for longer.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely place

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

Mark F. Aug 2022

Bell tent (wood-burning stove)

Liked: Lovely setting Lovely people had a great time how exciting to sleep in the same field as the alpacas

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with friendly staff and lots of space for the kids.

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Larry S. Aug 2022

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Steve was an excellent host and couldn't have been more welcoming and friendly. The unexpected highlight of the trip was getting to meet and feed some of his animals. The kids are still talking about that! The campsite is in a really peaceful, rural setting and there are lots of birds and wildlife to spot on the many nearby walks. It is also easily accessible from the motorway and easy to arrange day trips to the nearby beach resorts.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Brookside Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Brookside Farm Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Brookside Farm Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Equestrian centre (horse riding): 15 minutes’ drive - Burnham-on-Sea (seaside resort town): 20 minutes - Fyne Court (National Trust wild garden over a once family home): … Read more