Porlock Vale Campsite

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Beautiful Porlock Vale Campsite - stunning countryside, moorland and coastal scenery all around
Beautiful porlock vale campsite - stunning countryside, moorland and coastal scenery all around
Masses of space and stunning scenery all around
Relax in nature with stunning scenery all around
Stunning sunset view enjoyed by a camper during june.
Local walking - view across the porlock vale from dunkery
Local walking - views of horner woods and river valley from dunkery
Beautiful, spacious pitches with stunning views all around
Stunning views across the porlock vale towards the bristol channel and hurlestone point
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Masses of space and stunning scenery all around
Relax in nature with stunning scenery all around
Stunning sunset view enjoyed by a camper during june.

  • 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
Due for some relaxation? Take yourself away to this peaceful spot in a gorgeous, spacious nine-acre farmland meadow at Porlock Vale Campsite on Holt Ball Farm, which is on the National Trust’s Holnicote Estate in Exmoor National Park. There are spectacular views towards North Hill, Selworthy Forest, Hurlstone Point and Grabbist. Behind the field rises the splendid Dunkery Commons moorland, which is easily accessible via the bridleway just through the farm driveway, which leads up to Robin Howe, Webber’s Post and Dunkery Beacon. A green and sustainable site, Porlock Vale Campsite is conveniently positioned for exploring the surrounding Exmoor countryside, moorlands, woodlands and coast too. This includes Bossington Beach (10 minutes’ drive) and Porlock Weir (15 minutes). Impressive oak trees add to the pretty landscape and peace and quiet. A myriad of wildlife can be spotted, including buzzards, foxes, hares, rabbits, beavers and water voles - and if you’re lucky enough, you may see wild red deer passing through. The National Trust is progressing rewilding and land recovery projects in the area, making it a particularly interesting spot for folks who are interested in the environment, biodiversity, climate change and how farming is being adapted to benefit nature. The site’s theme of peace and tranquillity respects the abundance of wildlife and farm animals living here, which is why there is no amplified music or loud noise and quiet hours after 10pm. Recycling and rubbish bins are provided so that guests can leave no trace, as the field reverts back to its gorgeous natural state at the end of the season.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 5
Tent pitches 10
Open now
Opens 2 May
Please note
  • 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

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.8

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

Peaceful escape with lekker views & chilled vibe. Owner Dawn & her dogs are a highlight! Basic but clean facilities, plenty of space. Great for exploring, many want to return. Minor points: pitches can be sloped, showers are basic.

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When leaving Porlock Vale campsite yesterday morning we were treated to the…

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Danielle B.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked When leaving Porlock Vale campsite yesterday morning we were treated to the magnificent sight of two deer stags crossing the golden field of tall waving grass. It was hard to leave a place where you can wake up to such breathtaking and uninterrupted views of of fields and forests with the Bristol Channel shimmering in the distance. We spent nine days there and loved every second of our stay. With so many varied walks and lovely villages around we could have easily stayed longer. More so because we felt so at home in the great care of Dawn.
Dawn welcomes every visitor with such spirit and enthousiasm
and makes them aware of the uniqueness of the surroundings. (With the ponies of Exmoor Pony Project at the hart of or all. )
Porlock Vale campground is much more than a beautiful camping field (with all the amenities one needs), it is a place so close to nature that it will give you all the calm you need to be aware of the right things in life. Thank you Dawn!!

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A beautiful, quiet site with good facilities, friendly owner.

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jane g.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked A beautiful camping field with stunning views across the valley and out to sea. We had a peaceful, relaxing 4 days with some lovely walks to great tea shops: Periwinkle, Horner. Dawn was very welcoming and informative. We had a glorious afternoon seeing her Exmoor Ponys and hearing all about their plight.

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From the manager: Hi Jane, so glad you enjoyed the campsite and your holiday on Exmoor and really glad you were both able to join the Meet The Exmoor Ponies farm visit, too.

Love the site, gorgeous views across the landscape! Would stay again!

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The site was beautiful and dawn was lovely. Everything was clean and well maintained and it was great being a smaller campsite. Everybody respected each other in terms of noise but also would want to have a friendly chat. Would definitely come again.

Disliked The shower trailer was quite minimal for a campsite. As it was quite warm and there aren’t any windows/extract fans it was very hot inside and didn’t make for a pleasant shower.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hello there, I'm not sure which campers you are as you've posted 'anonymous'. Very glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again. As you know, this is an off grid campsite, so providing flushing loos, warm water washing up area and warm showers is quite an achievement. We're delighted to be able to provide a decent shower trailer, with two brilliant, warm glamping showers, along with spacious pitches that most campers are delighted with.

Fantastic site, have already booked again.

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Louise M.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Location, peace and quiet. Very friendly and helpful owner.

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From the manager: Thank you very much Louise and looking forward to seeing you again on your return trip.

A beautiful, tranquil spot with fabulous walks in the surrounding countryside -…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked A beautiful, tranquil spot with fabulous walks in the surrounding countryside - a place to completely unwind and enjoy the amazing views. The campsite is spacious enough to find a quiet spot and the facilities are spotless. As another reviewer posted, as a female traveler, I felt comfortable and safe here and very welcomed by the owner. Will definitely be revisiting.

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review and the beautiful way you've described the campsite experience. Looking forward to welcoming you again.

Wonderful views, peace, quiet and feeling of solitude 😊. Dawn is a…

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Andy H.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Wonderful views, peace, quiet and feeling of solitude 😊. Dawn is a very friendly host, and it was a treat not to have pubs and shops close by.
A real "back to basics" proper campsite.

Disliked Nothing at all, we had a super stay. We didn't want to leave.....

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review and hope to welcome you here again.

Porlock Vale campsite is absolutely beautiful, peaceful & welcoming

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Abigail C.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The welcome from Dawn, fresh air, big skies, relaxed site to catch up with friends, and incredible views are what camping is all about.

The well laid out facilities are a bonus - and amazing seeing as they are in the middle of an off grid field. Very much appreciated.

Disliked Having to leave and go home.

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From the manager: Hi Abigail, it was lovely to meet you all - and your delightful dogs! Thank you so much for this lovely review and hope to see you again.

There was nothing not to like about this fabulous campsite - we…

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Karen H.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked There was nothing not to like about this fabulous campsite - we loved the peace and quiet, the views and the dark skies, facilities were good and the owner friendly, interesting and helpful. We would definitely come back. Thank you!

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From the manager: Thank you Karen, for this great review and looking forward to welcoming you back again.

All round excellent

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Jan C.

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.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Gorgeous setting and very peaceful

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you! Looking forward to seeing you 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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location 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

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 nearby

Location

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

Turn left off A39 towards Luccombe. At the Blackford turning, bear right and drive to Luccombe. At the T-junction, bear left and drive out of Luccombe village. You will pass the Holt Ball Farm driveway on your right, at the top of the hill. About 100 yards on the left is the a gated entrance to the field at the campsite.

Nearest transport

Coach
5.3 km The Parade
6.4 km Butlins
27.5 km The Square
Rail
25.2 km Llantwit Major Rail Station
26.2 km Rhoose Rail Station
28.8 km Bishop's Lydeard
Ferry
6.1 km Minehead Harbour
30.4 km Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal
38.4 km Penarth Pier
Airport
27.7 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

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 in excellent conditions, and you can come and admire them looking their best as they trot between their barns, corrals and paddocks. Five minutes' drive away from site, the picture-postcard village of Selworthy has spectacular views over the local countryside, plus a tea room where you can fill up on freshly baked cake. For access to the sea, there's Bossington beach (10 minutes' drive), a pebble-based spot owned by the National Trust with pretty views over the Exmoor Hills, or you could take the scenic drive through forests and moors to Lynton and Lynmouth (30 minutes) for fish and chips on the quay and surfing in the spray. Exmoor is one of those fabulous places that has both countryside and coast to explore, so walkers and cyclists have a plethora of scenery to enjoy on their jaunts here. The South West Coast Path is one of the main draws, of course – you could fill many a day covering several different sections – while inland highlights include Dunkery Beacon (three miles away) and Tarr Steps (half an hour’s drive).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Minehead Terminus 6.1 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Porlock Weir 6.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dunster North West 7.9 km Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Blue Anchor West 10.2 km Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Lynmouth 19.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

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.

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? No 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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Porlock Vale Campsite? From R620,58 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.