5 Acres

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The Hobbit House
The hobbit house
Big pitches
Fully enclosed 625m2 pitch
Plenty of room for big tents
Bring a trailer for free
Free gazebo
Premier pitch
View from the pitch
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Big pitches
Fully enclosed 625m2 pitch
Plenty of room for big tents

  • Flat and grassy five-acre site deep in the Somerset Levels
  • A 15-minute drive from Taunton; Barrington Court 20 minutes
  • Dog-friendly site with easy access from the A378
As you'd expect from a site with such a name, there's a whole lot of space in which to relax and explore at 5 Acres, a large grassy site in the Somerset Levels. Kids and dogs are both welcome on site here, and there's plenty of scope for them to run about and play games safely away from barbecues and campfires (which are also permitted to keep you warm and fed in the evenings). Facilities on site include firepits, a toilet and shower block and outdoor sinks with mains water. The surrounding Somerset Levels aren’t just out in the sticks – they also produce them. Willow cane has been cultivated the traditional way in this part of the county for hundreds of years and can be seen growing within a mile of 5 Acres. The Levels are also a wildlife haven, making them an all-round top choice for country walks along the many trails nearby. And while this may be a rural retreat, it's also one that's easy to get to as it's just off the A378 (no winding country lanes to negotiate for this one…) Taunton town centre, with its wide range of shops and supermarkets, is a 15-minute drive away. The closest pub and coffee shop are five minutes away by road.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Tent pitches 11
Motorhome pitches 11
Open now
Opens 1 March
Please note
  • 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.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Units longer than 7.5 metres are not allowed.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 01 Mar 2025 to

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Accommodation

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0 children

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 112 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Peaceful, roomy campsite, level pitches, friendly owners. Cool horsebox showers, fire pits, some with private cooking areas. Bit of traffic noise & poor signal. Great "back to nature" vibe & value.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great venue - good value - perfect for our requirements

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Andrew H.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Really well positioned - really easy parking up - good contact from the owners - showers and loos great

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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What a gem! Huge pitch, spotless facilities,…

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Brett A.

Premier electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (private bathroom amenities)

Liked What a gem!
Huge pitch, spotless facilities, everything you need and perfectly placed to explore the local area.
Great signal for mifi.
Fully fenced in pitch which meant our reactive dogs could be off lead and safe.
Big sky's and lovely views, watching the stars appear around the firepit at night was a treat.
Would most definitely return, loved it.

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Great stop off for the price.

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Peter S.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Good friendly communications. Spacious level pitch. Spotless toilets and showers. Plenty of footpaths and bridleways nearby. Dogs on leads policy. Good price.

Disliked No hot water for washing up. Grass a bit long on the actual pitches. Got approached by another camper's scary dog not under control and barked at, so on-lead rule not followed. Shower OK but not very hot.

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Spacious pitches, with nice rural location…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Spacious pitches, with nice rural location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site Easy access clean facilities

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked The spaciousness
The toilet shower facilitities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Love this place - will be back !

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Peter L.

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Clean, simple and well cared for facilities.
Peace and quiet.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We loved having the extra cooking…

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Stacey D.

Premier electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (private bathroom amenities)

Liked We loved having the extra cooking and dining space, especially when the weather wasn't so nice. Our 2nd time here and wont be the last 😀

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Lovely large pitches, each with own…

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Gemma F.

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely large pitches, each with own fire pit and brilliantly unique own wash up stations! Great stay and a fabulous refurbished horse box for toilet/shower facilities.
Quiet site, easy to find and not far from the town centre.
Definitely would recommend and stay again.

Disliked Toilets were a little too dark at night time and a few rather large spiders that my daughter was petrified about but nothing really to complain about.

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Simple and very pleasant site: everything you need, nothing you don’t

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Richard J.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Atmosphere, ability to have a fire, space, peace and quiet.

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The amazing wild garden, the fire…

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Anonymous

Hobbit house microlodge

Liked The amazing wild garden, the fire pit (starting fires in it was super quick and easy), the birds visiting, proximity to lovely country lanes and villages. A wonderful combination of having amenities but feeling like I was living in the woods. Very friendly and informative welcome.

Disliked There was a little more traffic noise than I would have liked in a perfect world. Otherwise, it was wonderful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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

D. of E. 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

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

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

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Level site, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

5 Acres

Elmdale

Wrantage

Somerset

England

TA3 6DR

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.00694°N
2.95746°W

Route directions

What3words: height.kipper.hack. Look for a sign to Helland. The site is just down Junction Drove on the left.

Nearest transport

Coach
10.3 km Verriers
10.3 km Verriers
10.4 km Bus Station
Rail
10.4 km Taunton Rail Station
13.6 km Bridgwater Rail Station
17.4 km Bishop's Lydeard
Ferry
15.3 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
38.3 km Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour
42.8 km Minehead Harbour
Airport
44.6 km Exeter International Airport
45.6 km Bristol 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

First time in the West Country? Get your bearings at the Museum of Somerset (15 minutes' drive), a family-friendly local history exhibit housed in the grand surrounds of Taunton Castle. Other history-infused haunts, like National Trust-managed Barrington Court (20 minutes) and Coleridge's Cottage (40 minutes), are also pretty sure to help you get a feel for the place. Already a maven in all things southwestern? Skip the history lesson and get straight out for rambles in the Quantock Hills (20 minutes). The coast is also within range, whether you opt to head north to the Bristol Channel for swims at Kilve beach (40 minutes) or a trip to Watchet arcade (40 minutes) or south to Lyme Regis (45 minutes) on Dorset's Jurassic Coast. If you're looking to branch out from your common and garden holiday attractions, take a closer look at the traditional willow products on display at Coates English Willow Visitor Centre (10 minutes). More local produce can be inspected (and tasted) at promisingly named Sheppy's House of Cider (15 minutes), a well-established Somerset firm where you can analyse dry, medium and sweet varieties.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Charmouth West 30.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Berrow North Of Unity Farm 30.8 km Estuary N/AExcellentGoodGood
Lyme Regis Front Beach 31.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Seatown 33 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eypemouth 34.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Montacute House 18.1 km

Clarks Village 20.3 km

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 21.3 km

Fleet Air Arm Museum 22.3 km

Glastonbury Abbey 22.9 km

National Trust

Barrington Court 8.4 km

Priest's House 10 km

Stembridge Tower Mill 12 km

Fyne Court 13.4 km

Tintinhull Garden 17.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

HATCH (BEAUCHAMP) COURT 3.3 km

WEST SEDGEMOOR (INDICATIVE BOUNDARY ONLY) 4.4 km

BURTON PYNSENT 4.7 km

BARRINGTON COURT 8.8 km

HESTERCOMBE 10.2 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.

Want to know more about camping in Somerset?

Frequently asked questions

  • Does 5 Acres have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is 5 Acres dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near 5 Acres? First time in the West Country? Get your bearings at the Museum of Somerset (15 minutes' drive), a family-friendly local history exhibit housed in the grand surrounds of Taunton Castle. Other history-infused … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of 5 Acres?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at 5 Acres? From R509,53 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.