Basecamp at Mendip Activity Centre

We liked the area, the showers and toilets. The staff were friendly and helpful. The pop up tavern was great. The activities were really good and a good laugh. The hiring of the fire pit was a great idea too

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Lovely facilities and friendly very helpful staff

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Lots of space, water points easy to find, clean toilets and showers, good activity options, laid back with late check out so no need to rush home!

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£16 per night, no EHU. It’s a pitch where you like site, in a series of fairly flat fields, on top of a hill. They ask for 3m between units.

Showers are brand new, clean and hot. Push button operation but with no temp control so might be too hot for some.

Toilets are new and clean. Remember to take your own loo roll though as they are not providing due to Covid.

There’s an outdoor covered pot wash, water points, a chest freezer that can used by campers and a usb charging point.

On the site, there is also a small shop with essentials, a pop up tavern selling some hot food, breakfasts and beer! The pub was well run and quiet for a Friday night, the food was basic but tasty.

The hand wash areas at the toilet block have cold water only and no drying facilities, so take a small hand towel or prepare to shake your hands dry.

A mixed group of 2 families decided to use the hedgerow/longer grass behind their tent as a potty disposal place with no regard for who might be pitched there next 🤢

Given current Covid restrictions, there were a number of very large groups meeting up on site, all well in excess of the latest rule of 6. This might not be an issue for some but for me, it felt unsafe.

Brilliant location, good views, perfect for a weekend away. Close to cheddar gordge

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The staff were very helpful. The activities were many and varied. Very well organised with regard to Covid-19.
I also liked that you could pitch where you wanted. I found a nice spot away from everyone.

The ground was a bit hard for my pegs. Bent a few!

The beautiful campsite, location in the woods and facilities.

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We had a great time at Mendip Basecamp. The facilities were absolutely spotless, the shower had consistently hot water (which was lovely after a day of acitivites). The staff were really friendly. We did the archery, axe throwing and rock climbing and the instructors were really helpful. The price is great for what you get in return. Also some amazing places to visit only a short drive away. Highly recommend!

We would say the only downside was that despite the field being so large and empty, we had people turn up the next day and set up their camp right next to us, we couldnt even park our car, even though there was plenty of space elsewhere, not necessarily Mendips fault but was a bit annoying. Perhaps suggest some guidance from the staff at those times.

although busy there is plenty of room to spread out and find a quiet spot, in fact we were surprised how quiet it was as people seemed to adhere to quiet time after 10pm. We also loved the fact you could have a fire pit,we brought our own but they were dotted about made from old washing machine drums. There is a pleasant walk from the campsite through the woods,

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Friendly campsite

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