Tucker's Grave Inn and Campsite

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View of the beer garden and pitches
View of the beer garden and pitches
Beer garden in the sun
The pub
View of the quiet field
The bar
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The pub
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Beer garden in the sun
The pub
View of the quiet field

  • Stay alongside one of the oldest cider pubs in Somerset
  • Regular live music and events in the barn
  • Large sheltered field two minutes' walk from the pub
Cider connoisseurs: you’ll find this site most sweet indeed. Tucker's Grave Inn and Campsite is a traditional cider pub that’s one of the oldest in Somerset: its doors first opened to thirsty travellers over 200 years ago… The pub these days has been unchanged for over a century: no TVs, flashing fruit machines or noisy jukeboxes here, just a friendly and lively vibe, a community of locals and visitors… and a roaring open fire to curl up in front of. ‘A proper pub’, ‘timeless excellence’ and ‘probably the best pub ever’ are a sample of guest views on this lovely old inn… and, as is fitting for such an old place, you might spy a cat snoozing gently on the windowsill too… Tipple options at Tucker's include Butcombe Original straight from the barrel, and a nicely rounded range of traditional ciders such as Cheddar Valley, Black Rat, Rich's and Pheasant Plucker… or you might opt for Mallets sparkling cider, beer… or tea/coffee if you prefer your beverages non-boozy. Whatever you pick, fortify yourself for evenings, as there's regular live music in the barn. Outside, there’s a beer garden with spectacular Somerset views as well as a firepit to cosy around over an evening pint, and the inn also has a skittle alley with a woodburning stove. You can play shove ha’penny in the Tap Room too (yes, kids do regularly become fans of this rather quickly). Camping is in a large sheltered field a nifty two-minute totter from the pub, three and a half miles from the village of Faulkland and about 25 minutes' drive from Bath. There's water access and the site has access to toilets and showers. The site welcomes groups to the site, making every effort to remind them of their quiet-time policy (and in case you're worried about any group getting carried away with excitement, there's a peaceful area set aside from the groups for guests who want extra peace and quiet).

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 109
Motorhome pitches 109
Tent pitches 109
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Please note that the site hosts live music and events in the barn regularly during the summer so you may occasionally hear some noise until as late as midnight but feel free to join and enjoy the music.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 127 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

94% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a great atmosphere with a friendly vibe, excellent and clean facilities, including modern shower blocks. Guests particularly praise the on-site pub with its extensive cider selection, live music, and reasonably priced food available on weekends. Ample space and fire pits are appreciated, though some mention a lack of flat pitches and limited essential shops. Overall, visitors highly recommend the site for its value and welcoming environment.

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beautiful and quiet

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Justin B.

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Liked The camping area was lovely and the shower blocks all working and clean . I got a warm welcome from the host of the campsite and we slept well very quiet and beautiful.

Disliked not many flat pitches but found a nice place to pitch up .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved the place and would definitely go back.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Steeped in history, the pub was lovely but the modern facility could have been open more.
Toilets and shower block was good.

Disliked More availability for tents to have a plot with electric hook up would be great.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff from checking…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff from checking in, the pub and the cafe. Clean and tidy. Well organised with different sections of the site for different groups (family, groups, mixed, quiet).

Disliked The charge for a dog

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent camping with clean facilities and pub on site.

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Garry G.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Fantastic location with a pub, what's not to like, toilets and shower blocks clean. Hassle free camping. Staff are friendly and there is plenty of room.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Staples, hygiëne, service, locatie…

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Frank d.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Staples, hygiëne, service, locatie

Recommend to friends Visit again

Always great - we're local and it's a firm favourite, easy, fun camp.

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Cat H.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The cider, the facilities, the atmosphere, freedom for kids on a lovely safe site. Close to brilliant wild swimming at Farleigh Hungerford. Ideal sunny weekend with my kiddos and our friends.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful, relaxed site, food, live music and traditional cider.

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Tasha C.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Everything ! We’ve been coming back year after year from Kent. Sometimes we visit a couple of times in a year. We like the new cocktail bus, but also enjoyed the music in the barn.
I like it that the old pub is still open despite the fact the new bars are there as this is part of Tucker’s character. Staff are friendly and helpful, the festival atmosphere is relaxed and fun… most people are friendly and say hello. Good to have security on site too. The shower and
Toilet facilities are kept clean .

The surrounding views are stunning .

Disliked I wish there was an area where dogs could play together off leash. That’s the only thing missing for us .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place , people , facilities.

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George P.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The place is great it has all the amenities you want with great friendly staff. Highly recommend and that’s from a very part time camper😳😳

Disliked Not a lot to dislike , the place does what it says on the tin.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities

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Greg B.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Friendly slightly party atmosphere but well maintained and controlled. Lively pub area and music area but quiet pitches

Disliked Small amount of toilets for the site but we managed fine

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, spotless facilities, great staff

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Vicky H.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked My husband and I stayed at this campsite for two nights, and we honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the moment we arrived, the staff were absolutely lovely—friendly, approachable, and always happy to help.

The campsite itself was extremely easy to find and very well laid out. Everything was spotless and tidy, with a clear sense of care and attention to detail throughout. The toilet and shower facilities were by far the best we’ve ever seen at any campsite—modern, clean, and clearly well maintained.

We pitched our tent towards the lower end of the field, which turned out to be a perfect spot. There’s a beautiful walk nearby, and several friendly locals we met—both at the site and in the nearby pub garden—were kind enough to recommend walking routes and share tips. We also received a clear map of the site when we arrived, which made everything even easier to navigate.

The atmosphere was so relaxed, yet the team still provided all the information we needed in a really approachable and engaging way. Everyone we spoke to had nothing but great things to say about the site, and we absolutely agree.

I’ve been going through a very tough time personally, and having only stayed for two nights, I can honestly say the experience has done me the world of good. It was just the reset I needed.

We’ll definitely be back—and we’re already recommending it to friends!

Disliked To be honest, there really wasn’t anything to dislike. The only small thing was that I would’ve loved to try some of the great food that was on offer, but unfortunately the timing just didn’t work out during our visit, as the food service times didn’t align with when we were around. This absolutely isn’t a downside to the site itself—just one of those things.

If I had one positive suggestion, it might be to consider a small on-site shop for essentials or snacks, particularly on days when the pub isn’t serving food. But again, this didn’t take away from the experience at all—we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

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 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 Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

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 Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches) Pub campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Tucker's Grave Inn and Campsite

Knoll Lane

Faulkland

Bath

Somerset

England

BA3 5XF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.29475°N
2.35781°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.9 mi Victoria Hall B
4.7 mi Market Place
4.7 mi Market Place
Rail
4.1 mi Freshford Rail Station
4.5 mi Avoncliff Rail Station
5.1 mi Frome Rail Station
Ferry
14.5 mi Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing
14.6 mi Temple Bridge (Bristol) Ferry Landing
14.8 mi Prince Street Bridge Ferry Landing
Airport
16.6 mi 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

There are plentiful ways to take in the scenic surrounds while working up a thirst for your evening pint: saddle up for horse or pony treks 10 minutes’ drive away, or head to Bradford-on-Avon to don a captain's hat and navigate a barge through local waterways. If you'd rather just take a walk, a fine place is Westbury (25 minutes), where you can wander off in search of its 55-metre White Horse, carved into the chalk hills. More leisurely days out might take you for a fragrant bimble among the blooms of Somerset Lavender (five minutes' drive) or along the pretty paths at Prior Park Landscape Gardens (15 minutes). Best be allocating a whole day to a trip to Longleat (20 minutes) too, especially if you've got the small sorts in tow; there’s a huge collection of wild beasts to see on the safari trails, and also some rather gorgeous gardens to stroll through. Town times may well feature on your schedule too: you can drive to Bath in around 25 minutes, or take in Wells (35 minutes), Glastonbury (45 minutes) or Bristol (45 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Clevedon Beach 24 mi Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay 26.7 mi Estuary N/AN/AGoodGood
Weston Main 27.2 mi Estuary PoorN/APoorN/A
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway 27.4 mi Estuary PoorPoorN/APoor
Brean 28.3 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Prior Park Landscape Garden 4.9 mi

American Museum in Britain 5.9 mi

Sally Lunn's Historic Eating House & Museum 5.9 mi

Pump Room 6 mi

Bath Abbey 6 mi

National Trust

Westwood Manor 4.4 mi

Prior Park Landscape Garden 4.8 mi

Bath Assembly Rooms 6.3 mi

The Courts Garden 7.9 mi

Great Chalfield Manor and Garden 8.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

AMMERDOWN HOUSE 2.8 mi

ORCHARDLEIGH 2.9 mi

HAPSFORD HOUSE 3.5 mi

BABINGTON HOUSE 3.8 mi

IFORD MANOR 3.9 mi

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 Tucker's Grave Inn and Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Tucker's Grave Inn and Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Tucker's Grave Inn and Campsite? There are plentiful ways to take in the scenic surrounds while working up a thirst for your evening pint: saddle up for horse or pony treks 10 minutes’ drive away, or head … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Tucker's Grave Inn and Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Tucker's Grave Inn and Campsite? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.