Mendip Ski Camp

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Entrance to the camping area. Gravel track and gravel pitches available for year round camping.
Around the site
Grass and gravel campervan pitch.
Gravel motorhome pitch

  • Well-maintained and peaceful campsite next to Mendip Activity Centre
  • A mile from Sandford village centre; Cheddar Gorge 15 minutes' drive
  • Family-friendly site in an area of outstanding natural beauty
Whether you're looking for snowsports in Somerset or just somewhere green and quiet to stay, pitch by the pistes at Mendip Ski Camp, a peaceful rural spot next to Mendip Activity Centre in the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This spacious and friendly site welcomes families, small groups and well-behaved dogs for laidback holidays on its green and grassy field. The site is easily accessible but secluded, with a wide range of adventurous activities and local amenities within a short walk. Facilities here include a cabin with hot showers and toilets; campfires and barbecues are permitted too. As well as the dry ski slope next door, the on-site activity centre organises watersports, archery, frisbee golf and abseiling (book in advance via the centre's website), while a mile away in Sandford village centre you have access to a pub, a kids' playground, footpaths and Thatchers Cider Farm. This is a scenic location with nearby woodlands and plenty of wildlife to spot, including deer, foxes and buzzards. Nearby walks of note include the Strawberry Line, the Mendip Way and strolls around Cheddar Gorge, while for coastal capers Weston-super-Mare and the Somerset coast are half an hour away by road.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Motorhome pitches 5
Touring caravan pitches 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • 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.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

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91% would recommend this site to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

Mendip Ski Camp is a chilled, neat spot with friendly hosts. Guests rave about the spotless, modern ablutions with hot water. Handy for local sights and pubs, many love the quiet vibe and big pitches. Minor points: a few more bins and better Wi-Fi would be grand. Great for a peaceful escape with quality basics.

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James U.

Non-electric grass and gravel campervan pitch

Liked Nice to have a campervan sized gravel area at a reasonable price. Light, roomy toilets. Friendly welcome.

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Love this campsite.

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Abbie T.

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Liked Another great stay at Mendip Ski Camp. Campsite owners are so lovely and welcoming. Easy to reach out to if necessary. Toilet block is amazing with a lovely hot shower. Quiet, relaxing area. No rush to leave the campsite on day of check out which is always a bonus. A short walk to a lovely little cosy English pub in Churchill. What more could you ask for? I will definitely be back again in the summer.

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Lovely, friendly little campsite in a peaceful part of Somerset.

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Abbie T.

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Liked Excellent location. Quiet and peaceful and the campsite owners are so lovely and welcoming. Toilet blocks are lovely, clean and the hot showers are excellent.

Some upgrades are being down to the site at the moment which will make it even better. Looking forward to staying here again.

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all was good for us, clean facilities, friendly staff, level pitch,

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Aid B.

Non-electric grass and gravel campervan pitch

Liked Hard standing, well shelter from from wind (as It is winter), open all year, hot showers no rush to be out on Sunday which is always nice when having to get children ready.
pubs and shop within walking distance
Activity centre just up hill behind (did not disturb our peace at all)
I can see us here again

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Beverley L.

Non-electric grass and gravel campervan pitch

Liked Lovely, peaceful site with no road noise, tucked away and surrounded by trees. The owner was wonderful and gave us great recommendations for local pubs and shops. The site itself was very clean, and the shower and toilet blocks were excellent. If we’re ever back in the area, we’ll definitely rebook!

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Excellent site, would highly recommend!

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Vanessa P.

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Liked Ease of pitching up.
Clean showers and toilets.
Quiet location.
Great WiFi.

Disliked Nothing.

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A fantastic night’s stay nonetheless. Will be back for sure.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Loved this more personal campsite, especially having space between pitches, rather than a ‘festival’ feel of all being rammed in.

Disliked Could possibly do with just another toilet area.

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Jack A.

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Liked Really
Nice place had showers and toilet facilities on site and the people who run it are very nice and made sure we had everything we needed.

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Anonymous

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Liked Most perfect weekend escape the hosts were so helpful and friendly with everything we needed. Perfect location with lots of things to do all around in a short distance. Toilets and showers were regularly cleaned. 4 charging points included on site. Would definitely return again.

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Very clean, extremely peaceful, total relaxation - thank you :-))

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Sally S.

Non-electric grass and gravel campervan pitch

Liked Everything :-)

Disliked Nothing to dislike!

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Features

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

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

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 Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches

Location

Mendip Ski Camp

The Guild House

Greenhill Road

Sandford

Somerset

England

BS25 5PH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51,33201°N
2,81321°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7,9 km Summer Lane
7,9 km Summer Lane
9,3 km Airport Terminal
Rail
6,6 km Yatton Rail Station
7,3 km Worle Rail Station
9,2 km Weston Milton Rail Station
Ferry
12,4 km Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour
12,9 km Clevedon Pier
18,6 km Portishead Pier
Airport
9,4 km Bristol International Airport
37,3 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

For après-ski with a West Country twist, head five minutes' drive down the road to Thatchers Cider Farm for orchard tours, trips to the on-site farm shop and the chance to try a good few ciders while you're at it. For an accompaniment to your drinks, head into Cheddar (15 minutes' drive), home of the selfsame cheese, where there are two delis plus a range of family-friendly pubs, restaurants and cafés. If that combination of fine food and drink leaves you feeling a bit lethargic, dust yourself off and take to the walks around Cheddar Gorge (15 minutes) for fresh air and sweeping views over the Mendip Hills, or drive a bit further afield to take on Glastonbury Tor (40 minutes) and look down to the pretty market town below. More historic buildings like those in Glastonbury are on display in Wells (30 minutes), a pint-sized city with a gorgeous cathedral deep in the Somerset countryside. There's also Bristol (40 minutes) and Bath (an hour) to visit if you fancy more urban explores, while for more countrified days out there's the top-rated Somerset Rural Life Museum (35 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay 11,2 km Estuary N/AN/AGoodGood
Weston Main 11,9 km Estuary PoorN/APoorN/A
Clevedon Beach 12,3 km Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway 12,3 km Estuary PoorPoorN/APoor
Brean 13,8 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cheddar Caves & Gorge 6,5 km

Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill 15,2 km

Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve 16,4 km

Wells Cathedral 17,8 km

Brunel's ss Great Britain 19,3 km

National Trust

King John's Hunting Lodge 5,1 km

Clevedon Court 12 km

Tyntesfield 13,8 km

Westbury College Gatehouse 22,6 km

Blaise Hamlet 23 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Winscombe 2,4 km

Winscombe - Barton - Crook Peak - Wavering Down - Winscombe 2,4 km

Burrington Combe - Rowberrow - Dolebury 4,2 km

Burrington Combe - Black Down - Rowberrow - Dolebury 4,3 km

Congresbury 4,4 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 Mendip Ski Camp have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Mendip Ski Camp dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Mendip Ski Camp? For après-ski with a West Country twist, head five minutes' drive down the road to Thatchers Cider Farm for orchard tours, trips to the on-site farm shop and the chance to try … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Mendip Ski Camp?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Mendip Ski Camp? From R601,34 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.