Petruth Paddocks
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- Spacious, relaxing and free-range camping with clean facilities
- Stunning views overlooking the Mendip Hills and Somerset Levels
- Fires encouraged: pits, kindling and logs delivered at a small charge
Site type
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Single-sex bookings of 10 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- 16 and 17 year olds must have written parental permission emailed prior to arrival. Music must be turned off at 10pm in the Family Field and 11pm in the Chill-out Field, after-which fireside chatter is fine; singing, screaming and shouting is not. Guests not respecting this rule will be asked to leave. Pets are allowed on the understanding they are not permitted on the furniture in the accommodation units. Campfires are positively encouraged - fire-drums, kindling, logs and lighters delivered to your door every evening for a small charge. Please don't bring your own so the site knows what's being burnt. Please state a group name in your booking notes if you would like to be pitched as a group – maximum 10 people. Adult groups of 5-10 people will be charged a £150 behaviour bond. The site will contact you 2 weeks before arrival to collect a card payment, which will be returned on condition that: a) We have not had to ask more than once for the group to turn music off at 11 or keep to quiet chatter after. b) Your group has left their pitch clean and all rubbish has either been recycled or taken home.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30) 1 night, 2 adults plus taxes or fees £1 (£1)
View prices & bookElectric grass pitch
Max. persons unlimited
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 12m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 96m²
Arrival daysFrom £36 (£36) 1 night, 2 adults plus taxes or fees £4 (£4)
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
8 people maximum
Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 11m width × 12m depth
Calculated area: 132m²
Arrival daysFrom £36 (£36) 1 night, 2 adults plus taxes or fees £4 (£4)
View prices & bookBell tent (no pets)
8 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £160 (£160) 2 nights, 2 adults plus taxes or fees £126 (£126)
View prices & bookJemima Puddle Duck shepherd's hut
8 people maximum
Dimensions: 11.5ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £300 (£300) 2 nights, 2 adults plus taxes or fees £126 (£126)
View prices & bookJeremy Fisher shepherd's hut
8 people maximum
Dimensions: 11.5ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £300 (£300) 2 nights, 2 adults plus taxes or fees £126 (£126)
View prices & bookPeter Rabbit shepherd's hut
4 people maximum
Dimensions: 11.5ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £300 (£300) 2 nights, 2 adults plus taxes or fees £126 (£126)
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Reviews
96% would recommend this site to a friend
95% would stay here again




















Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Would 100% recommend for anyone
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked: The separate fields to keep different groups apart if you have different vibes to others. All the staff really friendly, chatty and welcoming. We brought our dog too and it was perfect for him. Really close to a lot of nice walks, rivers, and a town with restaurants etc. also have pop up food stores on the camping site which is really good food. The showers and toilets are really clean. This is our second time coming here and we will be back!
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Friendly site, very relaxed and dog friendly!
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked: Very friendly staff, facilities very clean, relaxed campsite with people just enjoying camping. Stayed in noisy field but just usual happy campers. Very dog friendly. Love the recycling bucket. Small shop with essentials. Was able to play guitar. No issues all quiet by 11. Lots of opportunity to have fire delivered. We declined as have puppy but would next time! All good.
Disliked: Nothing all good
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Petruth Paddocks is amazing!
Electric grass pitch
Liked: Absolutely everything was brilliant! shower blocks and toilets spotless. Fire pits and wood was a great addition. as a group with motorcycles we had a great trip close to cheddar. The staff are amazing helpful and always at hand. The pitches were a great size would definitely return and recommend.
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Friendly staff Spotless showers and toilets…
Electric grass pitch
Liked: Friendly staff
Spotless showers and toilets
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A wonderful site with plenty of room between pitches
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked: Everything.
The toilets and shower blocks were always clean.
Food was varied and tasty.
Site was very well kept and staff were extremely helpful snd friendly.
Disliked: Nothing
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Had a good time staying hear and would recommend it to others
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked: Good location nice and quiet had plenty of room and the field was well kept the bucket for your waste was a good idea and had a good place for chemical waste good value for money
Disliked: As much there was people cleaning the facilities they were still dirty mainly because of the weather and other guest not cleaning up after themselves could not get a signal for tv or internet
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Good place to stay with the family
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked: Clean, well maintained
Disliked: Occasional noise from next door warehouses-farms, no fridge
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Liked and the family was happy)
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked: Tidy, well maintained, friendly crew
Disliked: No freezer, late night machinery, noise from scaffolding.
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Great just needs shower curtains
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked: Location, lots of space, clean facilities, firepit options
Disliked: Showers sprayed everywhere getting everything wet
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Nothing to dislike about it.…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked: Nothing to dislike about it.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Very large (over 200 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Petruth Paddocks
Labourham Drove
Cheddar
Somerset
England
BS27 3XW
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.26792°N
-2.77276°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway | 16.4 km | Estuary | Poor | Poor | N/A | Poor |
Weston Main | 16.8 km | Estuary | Poor | N/A | Poor | N/A |
Berrow North Of Unity Farm | 17.1 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay | 17.2 km | Estuary | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
Brean | 17.6 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Cheddar Caves & Gorge 1.6 km
Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill 8.4 km
Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve 9.8 km
Wells Cathedral 10.9 km
Glastonbury Abbey 14 km
National Trust
King John's Hunting Lodge 3.8 km
West Pennard Court Barn 17.5 km
Clevedon Court 19.5 km
Tyntesfield 19.6 km
Stembridge Tower Mill 22.1 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Cheddar Gorge - Black Down - Rowberrow 1.2 km
Charterhouse - Black Down - Velvet Bottom - Charterhouse 5.2 km
Burrington Combe - Black Down - Rowberrow - Dolebury 6.5 km
Burrington Combe - Rowberrow - Dolebury 6.5 km
Winscombe 6.7 km
Local events
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, 25 June 2025 – Wednesday, 25 June 2025)
Glastonbury, England 17.7 km
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, 8 August 2025 – Friday, 8 August 2025)
Bristol, England 20.8 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Petruth Paddocks have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Petruth Paddocks dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Petruth Paddocks? There’s loads within walking distance of the campsite to keep you entertained. Fancy sampling local produce? Cheddar Ales Brewery, Tap Room and Shop (five minutes’ walk) has a range of award-wining ales. … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Petruth Paddocks?
Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Petruth Paddocks? From R728,06 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.