How much does it cost to stay at Porlock Vale Campsite?

From R586.92 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Porlock Vale Campsite

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Enjoy beautiful scenery and peace and quiet at porlock vale campsite

Relax in peace with plenty of space and stunning views towards the bristol channel

Porlock vale campsite and its stunning views

Local walking - view across the porlock vale from dunkery

Dramatic skies and a beautiful rainbow on the evening of the rare blue super moon 19 august

Campers enjoying porlock vale campsite on 27 july 2024

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 pop-up site 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. Porlock Vale Campsite is conveniently positioned for exploring the surrounding Exmoor countryside, moorlands, woodlands and coast too. This includes Bossington Beach, 10 minutes’ drive away, and Porlock Weir, 15 minutes’ drive away. 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

Opens 11 July 2025

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. 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 bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Guests under the age of 16 are not allowed on site.
This is a quiet park: 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 flashlight with them as parts of the park 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, 11 Jul to Mon, 08 Sept 2025

Pitch types & availability

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Greeting dawn's beautiful two huntaway dogs!

Beautiful display of heather and gorse on our walk up to dunkery beacon

Walking to valley of the rocks from lynton

We enjoyed our stay at the Porlock Vale Campsite! The grass was…

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Mai Ly T. Sept 2024

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: We enjoyed our stay at the Porlock Vale Campsite! The grass was well kept, the shower and bathrooms were very clean, and it was nice to have the washing up area. We met Dawn in the morning and she was lovely! A great spot to stay for exploring in Exmoor.

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From the manager: Thank you Mai Ly - your lovely review is much appreciated. It was great to meet you and look forward to seeing you both again.

Beautiful views from a quiet clean field. Warm showers a bonus. Plenty…

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Anonymous Sept 2024

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Beautiful views from a quiet clean field. Warm showers a bonus. Plenty of room for the dog to run around. Great host who visited us to check all was ok. Definitely will return

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From the manager: Thank you very much for your good review - much appreciated and look forward to seeing you again.

Very peaceful campsite amidst stunning scenery…we all loved it. Lots of…

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Anonymous Sept 2024

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Very peaceful campsite amidst stunning scenery…we all loved it. Lots of space to pitch and spectacular views. Will definitely be back next year for a longer stay.

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From the manager: Thank you for your great review Judith and look forward to seeing you all again next year!

What not to like about the site very peaceful, lovely views it…

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Richard B. Sept 2024

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: What not to like about the site very peaceful, lovely views it as everything you would want for a weekend away . The owners are lovely if you want to relax and unwind this site is for you but be quick the site closes on 7th September

Disliked: Only thing I would say the site does not open long enough only from middle of July to start of September sad face

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From the manager: Thank you Richard - and also for the lovely pictures! Currently, the pop up campsite rules only allow us to open for 60 days, so our last night has to be 8 Sept this season. We're sad to have to close so early too, as it's really heartening to see how much people enjoy relaxing in this beautiful space, which is so well located to explore Exmoor's wonderful walking and cycling. On the other hand, it's been great to be able to open for 60 days and the campers have been fantastic. Look forward to seeing you both again.

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Marilyn H. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: Great site Very clean toilets. Peaceful beautiful views.

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From the manager: Thank you Marilyn - good to meet you and delighted you enjoyed your stay.

Definitely going to use again

Overall	10/10
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A S. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: Views, space, friendly host, hot showers

Disliked: Not really disliked but hot washingredients up water would have been nice

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From the manager: Thank you Tony - so glad you enjoyed your visits and looking forward to seeing you all again. As you know, there's no electricity on the campsite and the shower is powered by its own boiler, so bringing hot water to the washing up area is a bit tricky. However, watch this space - we'll get our thinking caps on!

We would stay again.

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Nick P. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Location, affordability and hospitality all perfect

Disliked: Loos and showers could do with an update but clean and functional

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From the manager: Thank you Nick - glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back.

We had the best time at porlock vale campsite! Not crowded and…

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Ella U. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: We had the best time at porlock vale campsite! Not crowded and the views are incredible. A perfect base for exploring on bikes with lots of routes to cycle in and out from the campsite. Can’t wait for our visit next year!

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From the manager: Thank you Ella, it was lovely to meet you both and so glad you enjoyed this as a base to make the most of your cycling. Looking forward to seeing you again.

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Susan L. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: The peace and quiet, lots of wildlife, hearing the owls at night. Plenty of space to choose where you want to pitch. Nice hot shower. Facilities kept clean and regularly maintained. Lots of walk on the doorstep.

Disliked: Nothing we didn't like!

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From the manager: Thank you Susan, for your great review - it is much appreciated and so glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again.

Beautiful quiet campsite with basic, but very clean facilities. Lovely and quiet…

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Andy V. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: Beautiful quiet campsite with basic, but very clean facilities. Lovely and quiet and massive amount of space. Run by Dawn who is a very friendly accommodating host. Great walking and riding right from the campsite and the coast is not much of a drive. Definitely be going back again.

Disliked: Nothing!

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From the manager: Thank you for this great review Andy - much appreciated and look forward to seeing you again.

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 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 Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

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	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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 3 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Occupancy

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).

Safety

Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Admission

Guests under the age of 16 are not allowed on site.

Safety

If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Extras

Motorcycle(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Occupancy

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

General

Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.

Arrivals and departures

Please pick any available site on arrival.

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Dogs

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. 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.

General

This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 11 p.m..

Pitches

You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Dogs

Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Payment terms

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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?

Camping and touring
Arrive:	noon –	9 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.
On-site accommodation
Arrive:	11 a.m. –	9 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.

How much does it cost to stay at Porlock Vale Campsite? From R586.92 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.