Moor Wood Campsite

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Site overview
Grass space on site.
Entrance to site
Site overview
Old nissen hut bases from world war ii training.
View towards minehead
View across the bristol channel
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Site overview
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  • Dog-friendly family-run site near the coast in Exmoor National Park
  • Five minutes' drive to Minehead town centre; Dunster Castle 15 minutes
  • Sea views on site; access to woodland, moorland and coast walks
A sea-view stay within a national park – sounds a bit like a double winner, doesn't it? These twin attractions are part of the deal at Moor Wood Campsite, in the fabulous Exmoor National Park about a mile and a half from the centre of Minehead. This peaceful four-acre site is family-run and filled with history, in this very special part of Somerset. The hilltop location means that guests will have excellent views over Minehead and out across the Bristol Channel in one direction and over the Quantock Hills in the other. Being located within Exmoor also means that it's part of an International Dark Sky Reserve, so you can expect the views to be just as good by night (clouds permitting, of course). Being so close to Minehead (five minutes’ drive) has real benefits as you’ll be able to head into town easily for things like shops, pubs, attractions and days on the lovely sandy beach. This is still a proper rural location though, with direct access to woodland and moorland for walks. The gorgeous South West Coast Path (aka the Salt Path) is very easy to get to as well. Facilities at this site are simple but well kept – there are clean toilets and showers for men and women, along with a washing-up room, a drive-over grey waste disposal point and a rubbish/recycling area. There's a laidback atmosphere here, with kids and dogs welcome; you'll just need to keep dogs on a two-metre lead. Barbecues and firepits are also permitted as long as they're kept off the ground.

Site type

Tent pitches 23
Motorhome pitches 27
Open now
Opens 1 July
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 01 Jul to

Open from Wed, 01 Apr to

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Reviews

8.9

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Spectacular scenery

86% would recommend this site to a friend

86% would stay here again

What customers say

Fantastic hosts, spotless facilities, and stunning Minehead views. Clean showers, good recycling, well-kept grounds. Peaceful, great for coastal walks. Pitches can be sloped, walk to town tough. Steep, narrow access for larger vehicles.

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The view was awesome. Washing amenities…

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Steve M.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked The view was awesome. Washing amenities well placed. Welcoming owners. Lovely area.

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Everything was great…

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Lorraine C.

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch (large)

Liked Everything was great

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Fantastic site, we’ll definitely be back

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Becky C.

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch (large)

Liked The views and the campsite itself were brilliant, the layout was very easy to navigate and pitches were far enough apart to feel “private”.
The facilities were superb, showers lovely and hot. Environmentally conscious Powder hand soap was a pleasant novelty

Disliked Not a dislike, just an idea to have another drinking tap at the top end of the campsite (unless there was one I didn’t see in which case I hold my hands up!)

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Definitely be back to visit this site

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Jo A.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Our first ever time camping and we couldn't have enjoyed it more, the shower block and washing up facilities were clean and tidy, plenty of soap and toilet rolls. The site itself is up high on the hill so the views down into Minehead are beautiful, not forgetting Sunrise/set which were stunning.. The owners are absolutely lovely and very welcoming.. Great site for families and dog owners, lovely wooded walk over the sty.

Disliked Only thing to point out is the narrow lanes coming out of Minehead as you drive up Hill Road, Beware!

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked The campsite was easy to find, and we had a lovely welcome as well. The view was stunning and had convenient access to nearby walking paths along the coastline and to Minehead. The toilet, shower and washing facilities were clean and well kept.

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We would definitely stay there again

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Paul S.

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked the camp was very clean and tidy, the view was outstanding the family running it were lovely,helpfull and polite.The shower block was spotless

Disliked The walk through the woods was a little hairy in places

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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Friendly owners.
Cleanliness of site and facilities
Fantastic views
Well spaced out pitches

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Everything. The hosts were very welcoming…

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wendy s.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Everything. The hosts were very welcoming and helpful. Picked my own pitch for my Campervan. Beautiful site. Slightly sloped in parts, but it didn't bother me at all. Wonderful views over Minehead and the sea. Super clean toilets and showers, plenty of hot water. The woods run alongside the site, great for letting the dogs run free, and a lovely walk into Minehead...downhill all the way. I am definitely going to stay there again. Highly recommended

Disliked Nothing

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Fantastic camp site. Incredibly quiet and…

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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Fantastic camp site. Incredibly quiet and friendly. The view over minehead and the Bristol Channel is stunning especially at sunset. The facilities are immaculately clean.

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Leanne S.

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely site with some great pitches. We loved having our chair looking down on Minehead. An amazing view. A great site 😀 Great site if you have dogs with walks into the woods.

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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 restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available 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

Themes

Forest Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Moor Wood Campsite

Hill Road

Minehead

Somerset

England

TA24 5LB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.21372°N
3.49459°W

Route directions

The roads to access the are narrow, so please be careful with your satnav; it is recommended you follow signs for the campsite on Martlet Road.

Nearest transport

Coach
1.4 km The Parade
2.4 km Butlins
32.1 km Post Office
Rail
21.8 km Rhoose Rail Station
21.8 km Llantwit Major Rail Station
25.1 km Barry Rail Station
Ferry
1.5 km Minehead Harbour
25.8 km Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal
33.7 km Penarth Pier
Airport
23.2 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

Having Minehead (five minutes’ drive) so close by is really handy – head into town for a day on the sandy beach, some time riding the slides of Splash Waterworld or a nostalgic trip on the West Somerset Railway. Elsewhere along the coast, you may like to try watersports and other adventures in Porlock Weir (15 minutes) or head along to Lynmouth (40 minutes) to ride the cliff railway. Being within Exmoor National Park of course also means lots of great walks – a couple of the favourite routes nearby include the Tall Trees Trail (15 minutes) and the climb up Dunkery Beacon (20 minutes). The Valley of Rocks walk and Tarr Steps trail are both about 40 minutes away, as is Wimbleball Lake, a hotspot for various watersports. For more family days out, you might like to try places like Tropiquaria Zoo (20 minutes) and the Exmoor Pony Centre (45 minutes) or head to Dunster Castle (15 minutes), which has child-friendly activities as well as guided tours of the ancient castle and working watermill.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Minehead Terminus 2 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Dunster North West 4.3 km Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Blue Anchor West 7.4 km Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Porlock Weir 9.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lynmouth 23.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

St Fagans: National History Museum 33.9 km

Millennium Stadium 36.7 km

Cardiff Castle 36.9 km

The Cardiff Story (opens April 1st 2011) 36.9 km

National Museum Cardiff 37.4 km

National Trust

Holnicote Estate 4.9 km

Dunster Working Watermill 4.9 km

Dunster Castle 5 km

Watersmeet 21.3 km

Coleridge Cottage 24.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

DUNSTER CASTLE 5.6 km

Webbers Post - Brockwell - Dunkery Breacon - Stoke Pero 6.2 km

EXMOOR 13.5 km

NETTLECOMBE COURT 13.8 km

ST AUDRIES (HOUSE) 15.8 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Moor Wood Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Moor Wood Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Moor Wood Campsite? Having Minehead (five minutes’ drive) so close by is really handy – head into town for a day on the sandy beach, some time riding the slides of Splash Waterworld or a … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Moor Wood Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Moor Wood Campsite? From R593,05 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.