Porlock Vale Campsite
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- Peaceful site in Exmoor’s Porlock Vale, for guests aged 16 and over
- Around three miles from Minehead or the village of Porlock
- In a farmed meadow on the National Trust's Holnicote Estate
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- 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.
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Guests under the age of 16 are not allowed on site.
- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 2 May to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch
Adults only 
4 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 6.0m width x 6.0m depth (19.7ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 1 night, 2 adults
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Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Adults only 4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 88% of visitors View breakdown
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We enjoyed our stay at the Porlock Vale Campsite! The grass was…
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Liked: We enjoyed our stay at the Porlock Vale Campsite! The grass was well kept, the shower and bathrooms were very clean, and it was nice to have the washing up area. We met Dawn in the morning and she was lovely! A great spot to stay for exploring in Exmoor.
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From the manager: Thank you Mai Ly - your lovely review is much appreciated. It was great to meet you and look forward to seeing you both again.
Beautiful views from a quiet clean field. Warm showers a bonus. Plenty…
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Liked: Beautiful views from a quiet clean field. Warm showers a bonus. Plenty of room for the dog to run around. Great host who visited us to check all was ok. Definitely will return
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From the manager: Thank you very much for your good review - much appreciated and look forward to seeing you again.
Very peaceful campsite amidst stunning scenery…we all loved it. Lots of…
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Liked: Very peaceful campsite amidst stunning scenery…we all loved it. Lots of space to pitch and spectacular views. Will definitely be back next year for a longer stay.
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From the manager: Thank you for your great review Judith and look forward to seeing you all again next year!
What not to like about the site very peaceful, lovely views it…
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Liked: What not to like about the site very peaceful, lovely views it as everything you would want for a weekend away . The owners are lovely if you want to relax and unwind this site is for you but be quick the site closes on 7th September
Disliked: Only thing I would say the site does not open long enough only from middle of July to start of September sad face
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From the manager: Thank you Richard - and also for the lovely pictures!
Currently, the pop up campsite rules only allow us to open for 60 days, so our last night has to be 8 Sept this season. We're sad to have to close so early too, as it's really heartening to see how much people enjoy relaxing in this beautiful space, which is so well located to explore Exmoor's wonderful walking and cycling. On the other hand, it's been great to be able to open for 60 days and the campers have been fantastic. Look forward to seeing you both again.
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Liked: Great site
Very clean toilets.
Peaceful beautiful views.
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From the manager: Thank you Marilyn - good to meet you and delighted you enjoyed your stay.
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Liked: Views, space, friendly host, hot showers
Disliked: Not really disliked but hot washingredients up water would have been nice
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From the manager: Thank you Tony - so glad you enjoyed your visits and looking forward to seeing you all again. As you know, there's no electricity on the campsite and the shower is powered by its own boiler, so bringing hot water to the washing up area is a bit tricky. However, watch this space - we'll get our thinking caps on!
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Liked: Location, affordability and hospitality all perfect
Disliked: Loos and showers could do with an update but clean and functional
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From the manager: Thank you Nick - glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back.
We had the best time at porlock vale campsite! Not crowded and…
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Liked: We had the best time at porlock vale campsite! Not crowded and the views are incredible. A perfect base for exploring on bikes with lots of routes to cycle in and out from the campsite. Can’t wait for our visit next year!
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From the manager: Thank you Ella, it was lovely to meet you both and so glad you enjoyed this as a base to make the most of your cycling. Looking forward to seeing you again.
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Liked: The peace and quiet, lots of wildlife, hearing the owls at night. Plenty of space to choose where you want to pitch. Nice hot shower. Facilities kept clean and regularly maintained. Lots of walk on the doorstep.
Disliked: Nothing we didn't like!
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From the manager: Thank you Susan, for your great review - it is much appreciated and so glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again.
Beautiful quiet campsite with basic, but very clean facilities. Lovely and quiet…
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Liked: Beautiful quiet campsite with basic, but very clean facilities. Lovely and quiet and massive amount of space.
Run by Dawn who is a very friendly accommodating host.
Great walking and riding right from the campsite and the coast is not much of a drive.
Definitely be going back again.
Disliked: Nothing!
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From the manager: Thank you for this great review Andy - much appreciated and look forward to seeing you again.
Features
Portable toilet
Dogs allowed
Adults only
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Porlock Vale Campsite
Holt Ball Farm
Luccombe
Minehead
Somerset
England
TA24 8SZ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.18665°N
-3.54792°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Minehead Terminus | 3.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Porlock Weir | 4.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Dunster North West | 4.9 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Good |
| Blue Anchor West | 6.4 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Lynmouth | 12.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 23.2 mi
St Fagans: National History Museum 23.8 mi
Millennium Stadium 25.7 mi
Cardiff Castle 25.8 mi
The Cardiff Story (opens April 1st 2011) 25.8 mi
National Trust
Holnicote Estate 1.5 mi
Dunster Working Watermill 4.4 mi
Dunster Castle 4.5 mi
Watersmeet 11.2 mi
Heddon Valley 16.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Webbers Post - Brockwell - Dunkery Breacon - Stoke Pero 1 mi
DUNSTER CASTLE 4.6 mi
EXMOOR 5.4 mi
Withypool - Tarr Steps - Knaplock 7.1 mi
Lorna Doone Country: Malmsmead - Badgeworthy Water - Malmsmead 8.2 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Porlock Vale Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Porlock Vale Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Porlock Vale Campsite? The campsite shares the farm with the Exmoor Pony Project, a locally run initiative to breed, care for and encourage better understanding of Exmoor's rare native ponies. All the animals are housed … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Porlock Vale Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Porlock Vale Campsite? From £35 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.