Slader’s Rest

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Secluded Hawthorn pitch
Secluded hawthorn pitch
General view of slader’s rest
Hawthorn on its leafy pitch
Apple bell tent exterior
Private picnic, barbecue and firepit area
Signs to the bell tent pitches
Track to the tents mown through the grass
Long grass in the meadow
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General view of slader’s rest
Hawthorn on its leafy pitch
Apple bell tent exterior

  • Furnished bell tents on a peaceful meadow in Somerset’s Mendip Hills
  • Direct access to the Mendip Way and Strawberry Line from the pitches
  • Private firepit/barbecue and communal kitchen; pub 15 minutes’ walk
Set in a meadow – one sitting on an old Saxon boundary, no less – in Somerset’s Mendip Hills, Slader’s Rest is a small, owner-run site between Winscombe and Axbridge. Approached by mown paths through long grass and wild flowers, each pitch is totally private and set up on a naturally flat spot in the meadow, with accommodation in spacious bell tents. The furnished five-metre tents each have a kingsize memory foam mattress, a double fold-out sofa bed, a firepit and barbecue combo, picnic table and a dedicated cooking area in the communal gazebo. Shared facilities include composting toilets and a hot shower. There’s a shop five minutes’ walk away and a pub about 15 minutes on foot. The pitches are dog friendly and the site sits at the centre of some of the best walking (and cycling) in the Mendips. The Mendip Way passes directly alongside, and the traffic-free Strawberry Line runs directly past the field through the Shute Shelve tunnel. One thing to know before you book: the eastern boundary of the site runs alongside a main road and you are likely to hear some traffic noise. This is a popular corner of Somerset with plenty of visitors to the surrounding area, although it quietens down in the evening.

Site type

Rent a tent 2
Open now
Opens 24 July
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Dogs

  • 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.

Languages spoken

English

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What customers say

Great yurts with comfy new beds. Facilities are top-notch, including clean loos and showers. Kitchen with stove is a bonus. Near woods and pubs. Some road noise but not a bother. Hosts are friendly.

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Cycle friendly Glamping site

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Linda F. 3 reviews

Apple bell tent

Liked A great cycle friendly Glamping site. The tent was beautifully presented and super comfortable. It kept me dry during a stormy night. It was right next the strawberry line and a beautiful national trust site. The large converted stable used for washing up/ shower made a perfect place to lock and shelter my bike. The host was extremely kind and helpful and was only a text message away. I wish there was more sites like this along cycle paths. A little gem.

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Lovely place

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 Hannah L. 1 review

Hawthorn bell tent

Liked Lovely and accommodating hosts
Really nice accommodation
Great amenities
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Great shower, comfy bed and loved hearing the owls

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Rebecca L. 2 reviews

Apple bell tent

Liked So much lovelier than the photos even show- fantastic facilities for glamping and lit shower block/compostable toilets. All very clean! Nothing to fault. So brilliant having a little 'kitchen space' with a provided gas stove and kettle etc. Lovely quiet site with only 2 glamping tents. Brilliant location, friendly hosts. Had no idea it's only been up and running for a few weeks until we got there :) highly recommend.

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This is a lovely set up…

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Ian T. 1 review

Hawthorn bell tent

Liked This is a lovely set up for those who want to go camping without having to take any kit. Everything is provided (or can be bought or hired e.g bedding, firewood) and the yurts are brand new with a very comfortable proper matress provided. The site is easy to find, opposite some beautiful National Trust woods and a choice of pubs within walking distance (the owner can provide directions). There is also an honesty self serve coffee/drinks bar which serves great coffee! We will definitley be back and would highly recommend

Disliked The site is bordered by a main road so there is some background traffic noise although it is not in any way intrusive

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Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

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 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

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

Themes

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 Shop nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Slader’s Rest

Bridgwater Road

Winscombe

Somerset

England

BS25 1NW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51,30099°N
2,83061°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8,9 km Summer Lane
8,9 km Summer Lane
11 km Locking Road Car Park
Rail
8,4 km Worle Rail Station
9,4 km Weston Milton Rail Station
10 km Yatton Rail Station
Ferry
12,4 km Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour
16,1 km Clevedon Pier
20,9 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
Airport
12,7 km Bristol International Airport
37 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

Local attractions and activities include: - The Mendip Way: direct access from the site - The Strawberry Line (former railway line): direct access from the site - Slader’s Leigh Local Nature Reserve: direct access from the site - King’s Wood (ancient woodland): direct access from the site - Axbridge (medieval market town): five minutes’ drive - Cheddar Gorge and Caves (climbing and show caves): 10 minutes’ drive - Wells (cathedral and bishops’ palace): 25 minutes - Bristol (SS Great Britain and Clifton Suspension Bridge): 45 minutes.

Food and drink

  • Sidcot Arms Restaurant 0,7 km
  • New Inn Pub 1,3 km
  • White Hart Pub 1,4 km
  • The Woodborough Inn Pub 1,5 km
  • Touch of Spice Restaurant 1,6 km
  • The Lamb Inn Pub 1,8 km
  • Almshouse Tea Shop Restaurant 1,8 km
  • The Lamb Inn Pub 2,7 km
  • Lenny's Restaurant 2,7 km
  • The Star Inn Pub 2,9 km

Groceries

  • Thatcher's Brewery Shop Off-licence 3,5 km
  • The Legbender Cider, Country Wine & Craft Shop Off-licence 4,7 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket 4,9 km
  • Hillier Garden Centre Supermarket 6,3 km
  • Manor Stores Supermarket 6,8 km
  • Morrisons Supermarket 8,1 km
  • Buglers Supermarket 8,3 km
  • Zero Waste Pantry Supermarket 8,3 km
  • Lidl Supermarket 8,5 km
  • The Food Warehouse Supermarket 8,5 km

Parks and play

  • Sharpham Road Playground 3,6 km
  • Hannah More Park 4,5 km
  • All Weather Pitch park 4,7 km
  • Rotary Park 4,7 km
  • Climbing Wall Playground 7,2 km
  • Bouncing Pillow Playground 7,3 km
  • JCB Land Playground 7,3 km
  • Congresbury Millennium Green park 8 km
  • Moor Lane Play Area Playground 8,2 km
  • Living Sculpture Park 8,3 km

Family days out

  • Banwell Castle 3,3 km
  • The Cart Wash Visitor attraction 3,8 km
  • Pebble Summerhouse Visitor attraction 4,8 km
  • Alcove Seat Visitor attraction 4,8 km
  • The Caves Visitor attraction 4,8 km
  • Stalactite Cave Visitor attraction 4,8 km
  • Bone Cave Visitor attraction 4,8 km
  • Cox's Cave and The Crystal Quest Visitor attraction 4,8 km
  • Lion Rock Visitor attraction 4,9 km
  • Cheddar Gorge & Caves Visitor attraction 5 km

Public transport

  • Bridgwater Road 0,3 km
  • Fullers Lane 0,8 km
  • Sidcot Playing Fields 1,2 km
  • Belmont Road 1,3 km
  • The Chestnuts 1,4 km
  • Cross Lane 1,5 km
  • The Triangle 1,6 km
  • Woodborough Drive 1,6 km
  • Hillyfields 1,6 km
  • Surgery 1,8 km

What’s nearby

  • Mendip Spring Golf Club - Lakeside Course Golf course 5,7 km
  • Mendip Spring Golf Club - Brinsea Championship Course Golf course 5,7 km
  • Silver Springs Fishing Lake 6,9 km
  • Isle of Wedmore Golf Course 7,2 km
  • Bleadon Hill Golf Course 8 km
  • Blagdon Fishing Lodge 9,3 km
  • Yatton precinct Shopping centre 9,6 km

Local services

  • Texaco Fuel station 0,1 km
  • Boots Pharmacy 1,5 km
  • Winscombe Family Practice Doctors 1,6 km
  • Axbridge and Wedmore Medical Practice Doctors 1,8 km
  • Axbridge Pharmacy 1,8 km
  • Lunns Filling Station Fuel station 2,4 km
  • Crossroads Fuel station 3,2 km
  • Banwell Surgery Doctors 4,1 km
  • Cheddar Motors Fuel station 4,4 km
  • Mendip Vale Medical Group Clinic 5,4 km

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Must see

Cheddar Caves & Gorge 5 km

Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill 13,8 km

Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve 15,1 km

Wells Cathedral 16,3 km

Glastonbury Abbey 18,8 km

National Trust

King John's Hunting Lodge 1,8 km

Clevedon Court 15,4 km

Tyntesfield 17,4 km

West Pennard Court Barn 22,7 km

Stembridge Tower Mill 25,5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Winscombe 1,5 km

Winscombe - Barton - Crook Peak - Wavering Down - Winscombe 1,5 km

Cheddar Gorge - Black Down - Rowberrow 4,6 km

Burrington Combe - Rowberrow - Dolebury 6 km

Burrington Combe - Black Down - Rowberrow - Dolebury 6 km

Local events

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, 23 June 2027 – Wednesday, 23 June 2027)

    Glastonbury, England 23,2 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Slader’s Rest have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Slader’s Rest dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Slader’s Rest? Local attractions and activities include: - The Mendip Way: direct access from the site - The Strawberry Line (former railway line): direct access from the site - Slader’s Leigh Local Nature Reserve: … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Slader’s Rest?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Slader’s Rest? From R1 576,01 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.