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General
- Family-run site on a farm five minutes' drive from Wincanton
- Glastonbury, Stonehenge and Longleat within 45 minutes' drive
- Handy stopover for journeys on the A303
In days of yore, Wincanton was often used as a stopover town where folks would change horses, eat, drink and rest on their journeys between London and South West England. These days the town is an equally convenient stopping point: close to the A303 and roughly halfway between London and Exeter, this is a top location for exploring Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire.
The folks at Sunnyhill Park and Campsite are keen to uphold this tradition; their family’s been at this farm in Riding Gate (five minutes from Wincanton) for generations. Decent slumbers should be on the cards at the peaceful pitches, and there are free hot showers and firepits available to rent on site (plus a supply of logs for sale to keep the flames crackling, and a backdrop of views out over King Alfred's Tower). For seven weekends during the summer, the hay field also hosts music and storytelling events, all of which is included in the pitch price.
Eats can be acquired at nearby takeaways (which also deliver to site), restaurants, cafés and country pubs, and it’s less than a mile to the nearest pub for your evening pint(s). No promises on the fresh horses front though – they do have horses here (along with sheep, goats and chickens) but the owners would rather you leave them where you find them.
A mighty handy stopover it may be, but it’s also a fine place in its own right if you’ve got more time on your hands. Spend your Wincanton days cheering on the horses at the racecourse, visiting the Discworld Emporium or truffling out the tributes to Sir Terry Pratchett around the town centre. For more days out, Glastonbury, Longleat and Stonehenge are all within a 45-minute drive.
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
On 05 and 06 August 2022, the site will host a cider folk festival with music, bar and ceilidh. Entry is included in the pitch price and note there will be music until 11pm if staying over the weekend in question.
On 26 and 27 August, the site will host music, a bar and even yoga sessions.
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Max. persons: 6 x
One RV or Class B motorhome or Camper trailer or Tent or Camper allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Min 8.0m width x 12.0m depth (26.2ft width x 39.4ft depth) Calculated area: 96.0m² (1033.3ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Bring a gazebo
Max. persons: 6 x
One RV or Class B motorhome or Camper allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Min 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)
Ground type: Cement/asphalt and grass
Max. persons: 6 x
One Tent or Camper trailer allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Min 6.0m width x 8.0m depth (19.7ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 48.0m² (516.7ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 2 x
Dimensions: 2.1m width x 2.7m length (7.0ft width x 9.0ft length) Calculated area: 5.9m² (63.0ft²)
Max. persons: 4 x
Dimensions: 4.9m width x 4.9m length (16.0ft width x 16.0ft length) Calculated area: 23.8m² (256.0ft²)
Max. persons: 6 x
Dimensions: 7.0m width x 7.0m length (23.0ft width x 23.0ft length) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)
Reviews
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Beautiful views in a gorgeous rural setting
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Lovely guests x welcome anytime thank you for this review |
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My second stay here. Amazing friendly staff and great views.
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Absolutely fabulous glad you enjoyed the hay field xx so makes up for the 2s when you get a 10 Tha j you and yes please come again |
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Glad you enjoyed the music....Cez was amazing wasn't she, you and your family seemed to enjoy it. The compost toilets aren't to everyone's taste I agree but they do save a walk to the shower block, but thank you for me turning the shower block being clean Christine will really appreciate that, she works hard to keep it clean. As for pitching a tent, yes Sunnyhill is a South facing hillside, and the hayfield is not a pitched out levelled piece of ground, there are some more level areas than where you camped though, but I thought you were enjoying being the only tent in the far valley of the field, and the space it afforded you and your family? I will endeavour to help tent dwellers to find more level ground in the future Thank you for your review Sandy and he crew |
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We had an amazing time during our stay !! Staff …
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Thank you Laxmi you were lovely guests and i am so glad you enjoyed the somerset/dorset skies Sandy and the crew |
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Thank you so glad you enjoyed us please come again Sandy and the crew |
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A peaceful beautiful setting. Coming into the site is very …
From the manager...
Thank you I am so glad you enjoyed your stay Just to answer your points, the farm track down to us is just that a farm track so with larger vehicles it can take some negotiation, that said we have brought 35 x 12ft mobile homes down here so it is large enough for most things i think. The showers.....they do take a battering in my reviews. They are cleaned regually and have been painted, new toilets and the actual showers are new, but i recognise they could still do with more work. I have already £1000's on trying to sort them out already, believe it or not. One problem is the water pressure and I am looking at solutions for this. It has been a re-occuring problem so it does need addressing, but when we are busy with many guests it can be an issue. please do come again |
Features
Coronavirus
Check-in: contactless (in person)
Check-in: one group at a time
Dedicated shower facility per glamping unit
Dedicated toilet facility per glamping unit
Deep cleaning of accommodation units between guests
Disinfectant sprays and wipes provided
Extra toilet/shower facilities available
Hand sanitizing stations
Meal delivery to unit/site/outdoor seated area
Shared spaces: daily deep cleaning
Shared spaces: more frequent cleaning
Leisure on park
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Playground
Recreation room/arcade
TV room
Takeout
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on park
Bath available
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Free wifi
Grocery store
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundromat
Parent & baby washroom
Payphone
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Restrooms
Shower available
Tents for hire
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue grills allowed
Barbecue provided
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Camping 2.0
Bell tents
Gypsy wagons
Pre-erected tents
Shepherd's huts
Tipis, yurts, or wigwams
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Hikers’ paradise
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Utilities
Charging facilities
Dump station
Electric car charging point(s)
Propane/gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Convenience store nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Farm
Medium (26-50 sites)
Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Virginia Ash
— 9.8 kilometres
Virginia Ash — 9.8 kilometres
Queens Head — 12.5 kilometres
- Train stations
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Bruton Rail Station
— 6.7 kilometres
Templecombe Rail Station — 7.7 kilometres
Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station — 8.5 kilometres
- Ferry ports
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Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
— 43.5 kilometres
Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing — 44.9 kilometres
Prince Street Bridge Ferry Landing — 45.0 kilometres
- Airports
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Bristol International Airport
— 42.3 kilometres
Local attractions
Devotees of Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld books flock to Wincanton, not only to peruse the bits and bobs at the Discworld Emporium but also to hunt out the various tributes around the town; having been officially twinned with Ankh-Morpork, there are now several Discworld street names and a themed pub to be seen around the place.
Away from the fantasy world, real-life creatures can be seen in action at the racecourse (10 minutes’ drive) or on a drive through Longleat safari park (half an hour). If it’s motors that get you going, take the 15-minute drive to the Haynes Motor Museum instead.
Those with a sense of the mystic may like to peruse the famed slabs of Stonehenge (35 minutes) or head to Glastonbury Tor (45 minutes) to consider the legends that surround the ancient site. Less shrouded in mystery but still mighty pretty for a wander are the house and gorgeous gardens at National Trust-owned Stourhead (15 minutes).
Must see
- Stourhead House and Garden (6.2 kilometres)
- Haynes International Motor Museum (12.7 kilometres)
- Longleat (15.1 kilometres)
National Trust
- Stourhead (6.0 kilometres)
- West Pennard Court Barn (19.9 kilometres)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
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| Arrive: | 1 p.m. – | 6 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 11 a.m. | |
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| Arrive: | 3 p.m. – | 6 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 10 a.m. | |
Sunnyhill Park and Campsite cancellation policy
No refunds within 2 days of arrival date.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. Sunnyhill Park and Campsite will debit the balance from your card 1 week before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 1 week then the balance will be taken immediately.
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. Cancellations due to COVID-19 for bookings made before 1 March 2022 can transfer deposits to a future stay booked within 3 months of your arrival date. Read more.You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking.
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Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Sunnyhill Park and Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Sunnyhill Park and Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Sunnyhill Park and Campsite? Devotees of Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld books flock to Wincanton, not only to peruse the bits and bobs at the Discworld Emporium but also to hunt out the various tributes around the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Sunnyhill Park and Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Sunnyhill Park and Campsite? From R401,07 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
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Glad you enjoyed the view and the animals
As for all the negative comments ?
Well I presume anyone with an average understanding of overheads would appreciate that £25 for 2 adults =£12.50 per head.....for FREE MUSIC FREE SHOWERS FREE USE OF FIRE PIT AND a huge space in a 6.5 acre agricultural hay field is good value......... yes the hay field does have a barbed wire fence....THE HAY FIELD IS USED AS FARM LAND 11 MONTHS OF THE YEAR!.......I can assure you the HEDGE is well established over hundreds of years and so can envelope the barbed wire rather than shrubs covering it up as .........my apologies if your dog free rangeing around the field managed to find it but as you have written it here rather than reporting it at the campsite I presume the dog was unharmed by their experience. Shower door..?.....this can only refer to the fire door in the showerblock building in the adjacent field......rather than the 2 compost toilets or outdoor showers in the hay field?....it is quite zealous maybe I should prop it open so it's not fit for purpose?
The shower block was built in the early 80s.....she is cleaned to a very high level every day by a wonderful lady called Christine who takes huge pride in turning my pigs ear into a not quite silk purse. Money has been spent on the building and more will be spent on it so I accept she is not hotel standard .......
Finally you say you wouldn't come again
I think that's wise we wouldn't want anyone here who doesn't appreciate the place or just doesn't "get it"....and I certainly would prefer to have guests who appreciate the joy of Sunnyhill