How much does it cost to stay at Bowdens Crest Caravan and Camping Park?

From £29.25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Bowdens Crest Caravan and Camping Park

View prices & book Last booked 3 days ago 9.2 36 reviews

Dog walking field, with footpath into acres of mature woodland, leading to the river parrett

Adults-only site with a woodland above the Somerset Levels
Half an hour's drive from Glastonbury and 40 minutes from Wells
On-site pub with a sundeck overlooking 32 miles of countryside

Phew, what a view… adults-only Bowdens Crest Caravan and Camping Park overlooks the Somerset Levels and its moors, as well as the Quantock and Blackdown Hills, the river Parrett and the Vale of Taunton Dene, stretching out towards Brendon Hill and Exmoor. Over 30 miles of Somerset surroundings can be seen from here on a clear day, all the way to Minehead. The site covers nine and a half acres of natural woodland and elevated land, set on white lias stone with an eight-inch soil top (rock pegs are recommended for tents). There's an on-site pub, the Bowden's Bar, which has a scenic sundeck with views of the countryside; there are entertainment nights on occasions throughout the year. Plus, local street food trucks pay the site a visit on weekends, so grab some hot food to eat in the bar or take back to your pitch. On-site amenities include chemical disposal and a well-maintained toilet and shower block with separate ladies’ and gents’ sections, and an accessible shower room. Washing-up sinks with free hot water are also available. There is also an on-site fitness centre where you can keep fit while on holiday. The small town of Langport is about a mile and a half away. It's half an hour's drive from the site to Glastonbury or 40 minutes to Wells.

Site type

Open all year

Please note

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
Bookings must not be for more than 21 consecutive nights.
Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
Units longer than 9 metres are not allowed.

When booking a pitch it is important that you state your correct unit type so that the correct pitch can be allocated. The site is unable to take bookings without this information. Guests must be genuine holidaymakers and stay for holiday purposes only. Please note: the card to activate the electricity has to be collected from reception on arrival.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Enjoyed a cider while watching the sunset over the levels

Excellent clean site

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Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Apr 2025

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Very friendly site and spacious.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for such a positive review. It was a pleasure to host such wonderful guests

Many thanks

Stan

Good clean site with friendly atmosphere.

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
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Lisa K. Apr 2025

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Very friendly and helpful people, both the warden and other residents. There seemed to be mainly permanent caravans with just a smaller area for tourers. The weather was against us but in the sunshine the views are lovely. All facilities were clean. Even had a bar. It was quiet when we were there probably because the rain kept people inside. The pitches aren't marked out and as it was fairly empty of tourers, we didn't feel penned in. Somerset very pretty and not too crowded location.

Disliked: Slight confusion where to get drinking water from. This wasn't explained. Also for us there wasn't much to do/see in the surrounding area. However, if the weather had been better we would have explored more. We were only there 3 nights over bank holiday. Don't know if there is WiFi, this wasn't told to us, but had our own anyway. One night a dog barked for hours on end unchecked. Think it was one of the permanent homes on site. We were inside so not too annoying. Felt more sorry for the dog!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches

Overall	10/10
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Value for money	8
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Anonymous Apr 2025

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Lovely location with stunning views. Very quiet site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, great views and would recommend to anyone.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
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Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
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Cleanliness	8
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Rachael J. Mar 2025

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Stan the host was very welcoming and lovely.
The bar on site is a community run bar, we only went in for a couple but it was fun listening to all of the locals. They were all very friendly too.
The site is lovely and clean, as are the showers and toilets.

Disliked: Nothing, unfortunately we could only stay one night.

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From the manager: Hi Rachael and Racheal we are so pleased that you enjoyed it here and please come back and soak up some more of this peaceful part of Somerset

Lovely staff, comfortable site

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
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Emma D. Feb 2025

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Had a very warm welcome from Stan on arrival who pointed out all the facilities. He led me to my pitch which was nice, spacious, and decently level for a grass pitch. I also had the gardener pop over to check I had hooked up to the electric point ok which was nice given it was dark and very cold by that point! I arrived fairly late and left early so didn’t get to explore all the facilities unfortunately. However I did pop into the loos which were spotlessly clean, with hot water, a hairdryer, and what looked like nice showers. I would imagine there’s a stunning view in daylight and if I’d stayed longer I definitely would’ve checked out the gym, bar and laundry room. If I’m in the area again I would return

Disliked: Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you Emma it will be lovely to see you return and hopefully see the whole site

We loves our stay here , staff amazing great size pitches and…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi	10

Anonymous Sept 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: We loves our stay here , staff amazing great size pitches and unbelivable views .. we will be back for sure .

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From the manager: Thank you so much and please hurry back

It was a lovely site. It was very secure. Beautiful views. Toilet…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Sarah M. Aug 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: It was a lovely site. It was very secure. Beautiful views. Toilet block was clean and well looked after.

Disliked: It is listed as an adult only site. There were a few children. It didn't really bother us but maybe shouldn't be listed as adults only if it's not.

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From the manager: We are so glad you enjoyed your stay.
We are an adults only site regarding the touring side of the park but lodge owners and seasonal pitch holders are allowed to have their Grandchildren and other relatives visit them as long as they are constantly supervised and kept away from the touring fields.
It all seems to work out without any nuisance caused to tourers but it is something that is constantly monitored.

Nice location, lovely views over Somerset. Facilities ok good.…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	6

Anonymous Aug 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Nice location, lovely views over Somerset. Facilities ok good.

Disliked: Advertised on Pitchup as adults only, which it is not.

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From the manager: We do apologize for any lack of clarity. From a touring point of view it is adults only. Our clients who own lodges and season pitches for contractual reasons are allowed to have their grandchildren visit on the provision that they are fully supervised at all times, it seems some children were not under close supervision during your stay and the relevant parties have been spoken to.
Yet again we apologize and I will try to make things clearer on the sites listing

Lovely people very welcoming esp stan the man had a lovely stay…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Alison B. Aug 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Lovely people very welcoming esp stan the man had a lovely stay would recommend this site to anyone.
Beautiful views a very clean site showers and toilets immaculate ❤️❤️thank you Bowdens

Disliked: Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you, you were the perfect guests. Hurry back
Stan

Bar on site, small and friendly, clean and well kept. Enough facilities…

Overall	8/10
Location	6
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Anonymous Jul 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Bar on site, small and friendly, clean and well kept. Enough facilities for the amount of pitches

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you. We love it when people appreciate our little piece of Somerset heaven

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge 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

Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Bowdens Crest Caravan and Camping Park

Bowdens

Langport

Somerset

England

TA10 0DD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.05613°N
-2.83725°W

Route directions

The postcode is shared with the site's neighbours: please travel 100 yards further up to get to the entrance.

Nearest transport

Coach

6.5 mi Crispin Hall

6.5 mi The Library

8.1 mi Glastonbury Town Hall

Rail

8.3 mi Bridgwater Rail Station

11.8 mi Taunton Rail Station

12.4 mi Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station

Ferry

9 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal

21.4 mi Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour

26.8 mi Clevedon Pier

Airport

23.5 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

The best of Somerset is close to hand from Bowdens Crest, such as witch hunting at Wookey Hole Caves, striding around the Quantock Hills, Blackdown Hills and the Somerset Levels, exploring the subterranean sights of Cheddar Caves, or, for the more modern, happily spending holiday money at Clarks Village in nearby Street. Glastonbury is about 12 miles away; these days it’s probably better known for its famous fest nearby, but a more peaceful time can be had around Glastonbury Abbey, which has stood on this site since the seventh century and which may – just possibly – be King Arthur’s Avalon where the mighty Excalibur was forged (Arthur and Queen Guinevere are purportedly buried here.) The ‘holy hill’ of Glastonbury Tor, home to Gwyn ap Nudd or the King of the Fairies, is another legendary local highlight to trek to: Somerset picnics taste super at the base of St Michael’s Tower, accompanied by tasty views of the Somerset Levels, Wiltshire, Dorset and over to Wales. Tiny Wells, about 20 miles away, is well worth a visit too: once there, see the show caves at the Wookey Hole Caves on the edge of the Mendip Hills. Another seven or so miles north-west and on the south side of the Mendips, spectacular Cheddar is worth at least a day to see the most of Cheddar Gorge and Cheddar Caves, where you can stick to sightseeing or be a bit more adventurous caving or rock climbing. Outdoor options in the area include hiring a bike and pedalling off from Langport Visitor Centre into the Somerset countryside, fishing on the River Parrett and around Bridgwater, Somerton and Taunton, or sea fishing for Dover sole and bass from the beach at Burnham-on-Sea.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Berrow North Of Unity Farm	17.4 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway	19.7 mi	Estuary	Poor	Poor	N/A	Poor
Brean	19.8 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Weston Main	20.7 mi	Estuary	Poor	N/A	Poor	N/A
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay	22 mi	Estuary	N/A	N/A	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Clarks Village 6.5 mi

Glastonbury Abbey 8.2 mi

Glastonbury Tor 8.6 mi

Montacute House 9 mi

Fleet Air Arm Museum 9 mi

National Trust

Stembridge Tower Mill 1.3 mi

Priest's House 2.6 mi

Barrington Court 6.7 mi

Lytes Cary Manor 7.3 mi

Tintinhull Garden 7.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Battle of Langport, 1645 1.9 mi

BURTON PYNSENT 3.5 mi

WEST SEDGEMOOR (INDICATIVE BOUNDARY ONLY) 3.5 mi

GREYLAKE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 31/03/2003) 4.2 mi

Battle of Sedgemoor, 1685 5.8 mi

Local events

Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday 25 June 2025 – Wednesday 25 June 2025)
Glastonbury, Somerset 13 mi
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday 8 August 2025 – Friday 8 August 2025)
Bristol, Greater Bristol 27.7 mi
Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, Dorset 29.2 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 1 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

General

Bookings must not be for more than 21 consecutive nights.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

Reception is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. between 01/01 and 31/12.
Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Open fires are prohibited.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

Vehicles

Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.
Units longer than 9 metres are not allowed.

Additional terms

When booking a pitch it is important that you state your correct unit type so that the correct pitch can be allocated. The site is unable to take bookings without this information.

Only foam balls are permitted on the camping field and around the statics. Footballs and all other hard balls may be played with only in the old vineyard area; however, this is on a slope.

Guests must be genuine holidaymakers and stay for holiday purposes only.

Please note: the card to activate the electricity has to be collected from reception on arrival.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Bowdens Crest Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Bowdens Crest Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Bowdens Crest Caravan and Camping Park? The best of Somerset is close to hand from Bowdens Crest, such as witch hunting at Wookey Hole Caves, striding around the Quantock Hills, Blackdown Hills and the Somerset Levels, exploring the … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Bowdens Crest Caravan and Camping Park?

Camping and touring
Arrive:	1 p.m. –	9 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.
On-site accommodation
Arrive:	1 p.m. –	9 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.

How much does it cost to stay at Bowdens Crest Caravan and Camping Park? From £29.25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.