Porlock Vale Campsite
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- Peaceful site in Exmoor’s Porlock Vale, for guests aged 16 and over
- Around three miles from Minehead or the village of Porlock
- In a farmed meadow on the National Trust's Holnicote Estate
Site type
5
10
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- 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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Guests under the age of 16 are not allowed on site.
- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 02 May to
Open from Fri, 01 May to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Adults only 
4 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 6m width × 6m depth
Calculated area: 36m²
Arrival daysFrom £26 (£26) 1 night, 2 adults plus taxes or fees £12 (£12)
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Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Adults only 4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 7m width × 7m depth
Calculated area: 49m²
Arrival daysFrom £26 (£26) 1 night, 2 adults plus taxes or fees £12 (£12)
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Reviews
Overall rating from 61 Pitchup.com customers 
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100% would recommend this site to a friend
100% would stay here again
All round excellent
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Beautiful and quiet campsite. Dawn the owner couldn’t have been more welcoming and caring. We had the most peaceful 4 nights. Absolutely wonderful walking and biking countryside.
We will definitely return.
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From the manager: Hi Jan, thank you for your lovely review and so glad you enjoyed the wonderful walking and cycling here. Hope to see you again.
It's probably a good moment to point out that while we don't have wifi at the off-grid campsite, 4G and (even 5G if you have EE) swirls around and enables most people to keep connected.
Would definitely return
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Gorgeous setting and very peaceful
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From the manager: Thank you! Looking forward to seeing you again.
Excellent site, fantastic views clean facilities. Great helpful owner.
Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Beautiful outlook. Quiet site - basic, but exactly what I wanted. The owner is an amazing lady who is really interesting. She is working closely with the National Trust on her land. She has a real passion, affinity, and understanding of horses. I didn't get chance to read her books, but will definitely be returning, with more free time I hope to be able to do that.
The area is of outstanding natural beauty. I really enjoyed my stay despite challenging windy weather which was a great test for the tailgate tent.
Disliked I opted to camp at the top of the field to get some protection from the wind with the trees. It was hard to find an area that wasn't on a gentle slope. I could have opted to camp in the lower part of the field to be flat - but that would have left the tent to the mercy of the unusual gale force 5 winds!
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review.
A very peaceful campsite with wonderful views of beautiful hills and the…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked A very peaceful campsite with wonderful views of beautiful hills and the sea. Watching the sun set over the sea was spectacular. A very uplifting place, good nourishment for the soul.
As a solo female, I felt safe here. Facilities were well maintained and it was good to have the sheltered washing up/cooking area.
Thanks to Dawn for creating such a beautiful campsite.
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From the manager: Thank you! I'm so glad you felt safe and comfortable camping here as a solo female and had such a peaceful and enriching experience. Looking forward to seeing you again.
Beautiful site, fab facilities and the most welcoming host
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Absolutely love everything about this site! The location, the views,the fab facilities, everything you need for a relaxing getaway, surrounded by nothing but fields and wildlife. Dawn is the nicest, most welcoming host and its always lovely to see Mia and Rosie (my spaniel pup had a blast playing with them) Dawn has got it spot on here and I cannot fault a single thing. Everytime we are packing up to leave we are planning our next trip back!
Disliked Leaving 😞
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From the manager: Thank you so much for this great review. It was lovely to see you all again and so good to see the dogs having fun - friendships are forming!
Wow what a beautiful site, so tranquil and just what I was…
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Liked Wow what a beautiful site, so tranquil and just what I was looking for to escape for a few days of rest and relaxation. Amazing views, fab facilities, hot showers, flushing toilets and the host Dawn went above and beyond making sure everything was just right, even recommended a local mechanic when I had car troubles. There are great places to visit, beaches walks and the local river for a cooling down during the hot weather. The farm dogs Mia and Rosie welcomed my pup Robin, she had great fun playing with Mia, so much space to relax and truly the best site I have been and can’t wait to return.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you Lesley, for such a lovely review. It's been such a pleasure hosting you and Robin - and what a wonderful opportunity for the young dogs to engage in their gregarious play with the space, seeing them making new friends and being able to be themselves. Wonderful. Look forward to welcoming you back here.
Peace and tranquility.
Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked We really loved the peace and tranquility of this unique site. Truly magical and so peaceful we can’t wait to come again. We loved the views, and simplicity of the site and the excellent facilities and the ever helpful Dawn.
Disliked Having to leave.
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From the manager: Thank you for this lovely review Michael and hope to see you both again. What great pictures!
A lovely, peaceful campsite with clean facilities and welcoming owner
Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked The location was beautiful and really peaceful. We liked the simplicity of the site yet it had decent showers and toilets.
The owner, Dawn, couldn’t have been more helpful and welcoming. We would definitely recommend.
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From the manager: Thank you Jackie, this is very much appreciated and so glad you enjoyed your stay. See you both again.
Would definitely recommend
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Calm environment with alot of walking choices to do, the facilities was brilliant and well kept aswell as being discreet to keep with the nature of the surroundings. The house was brilliant and her dog welcoming and just chilling with guests
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From the manager: Thank you very much for your great review and look forward to seeing you again.
We stayed in our campervan for one week at this stunning campsite.…
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Liked We stayed in our campervan for one week at this stunning campsite. We parked up, fired up the solar panels and had a very comfortable week at this off grid campsite. The views from the campsite are to die for, wherever you decide to pitch on this spacious site. There are plenty of footpaths, bridleways and charming country lanes direct from the campsite that enabled us to walk or bike every day with no need to use our van. No two days were the same. This part of Exmoor is stunning with wild moors, beautiful forests and stunning coastline. The toilets, showers and washing up area are clean and functional. There is a chemical disposal point for Van's which you don't always get on an off grid campsite. This allowed us to stay for longer in our van. The host Dawn and her two lovely dogs are very welcoming and full of local knowledge. For a relaxing week with amazing scenery this campsite is a must.
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From the manager: Thank you Carl, for this lovely and in depth review. It was an absolute pleasure to host you both and I look forward to welcoming you here again.
Features
Portable toilet
Dogs allowed
Adults only
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
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
Farm Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Porlock Vale Campsite
Holt Ball Farm
Luccombe
Minehead
Somerset
England
TA24 8SZ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.18665°N
3.54792°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minehead Terminus | 6.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Porlock Weir | 6.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Dunster North West | 7.9 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Good |
| Blue Anchor West | 10.2 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Lynmouth | 19.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 37.4 km
St Fagans: National History Museum 38.4 km
Millennium Stadium 41.4 km
Cardiff Castle 41.5 km
The Cardiff Story (opens April 1st 2011) 41.6 km
National Trust
Holnicote Estate 2.3 km
Dunster Working Watermill 7 km
Dunster Castle 7.2 km
Watersmeet 18 km
Heddon Valley 26.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Webbers Post - Brockwell - Dunkery Breacon - Stoke Pero 1.6 km
DUNSTER CASTLE 7.4 km
EXMOOR 8.7 km
Withypool - Tarr Steps - Knaplock 11.4 km
Lorna Doone Country: Malmsmead - Badgeworthy Water - Malmsmead 13.2 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 Porlock Vale Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Porlock Vale Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Porlock Vale Campsite? The campsite shares the farm with the Exmoor Pony Project, a locally run initiative to breed, care for and encourage better understanding of Exmoor's rare native ponies. All the animals are housed … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Porlock Vale Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: noon – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Porlock Vale Campsite? From R621,94 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.