The Yellow Submarine
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- Glamping in a characterful and fun submarine in Somerset
- A mile from Cheddar; 25 minutes' drive to the nearest beach
- Kitchen and barbecue included; food shack and ice creams on site
Best get your vocal cords warmed up… because there is no way you'll be able to resist singing that song when you’re en route to The Yellow Submarine (and probably throughout your stay too).
This is a special spot indeed for a glamping stay. Yes indeed, it's a real-life yellow submarine. And yes indeed, it's got all the bits and bobs you'd expect inside – budding underwater adventurers can press buttons, check dials and gauges and look out of real portholes and periscope. Naturally, there’s a giant octopus detector, a shark warning system and a radar system to help you keep an eye on what's going on outside.
In reality, what's going on outside is a glorious Somerset campsite with a cool free-range vibe and some fab facilities including a food shack (with breakfast rolls, loaded fries, paninis and the like as well as milkshakes and proper coffee. A kids' activity field has all sorts of things to clamber over (tractor tyres, sleepers and an old Land Rover among them) and there’s a shop at reception for various essentials. ‘Kev the ice man' sells local sweet treats throughout the summer, and you can pick up stone-baked pizzas on Friday evenings in high season too.
The site is just over a mile from the centre of Cheddar, which has some great takeaways, pubs and places to eat. There are also farm shops and supermarkets close by so you can pick up supplies for the kitchen back at the sub (which has a hob, fridge and all the other bits you'll need) or for the barbecue/firepit outside.
Campground type
1 Open now
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Tue, 1 Apr to
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Features
No 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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
The Yellow Submarine
Petruth Paddocks
Labourham Drove
Cheddar
Somerset
England
BS27 3FS
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.26679°N
-2.77379°W
Nearest transport
Coach10.8 km Wells Bus Station
13.9 km Glastonbury Town Hall
13.9 km Town Hall
Rail13.9 km Worle Rail Station
14.3 km Yatton Rail Station
14.9 km Weston Milton Rail Station
Ferry17.7 km Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour
20.5 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
20.7 km Clevedon Pier
Airport14 km Bristol International Airport
42 km Cardiff 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
Cheddar (a mile away) is primarily known for two things: its excellent cheese and its equally excellent gorge. Both are easy to explore by bike, by car or on foot – stop by at the Original Cheddar Cheese Co on your way to Cheddar Gorge and Caves (five minutes' drive). And for more of the area’s impressive geology, plan a visit to Wookey Hole (15 minutes) as well.
The coastline is well worth visiting around here too – local beaches include Weston-super-Mare, Brean and Burnham-on-Sea (all within a half-hour drive). If you fancy some countryside wanders instead, it's handy to know that you're just on the edge of the Mendip Hills National Landscape; for city time, try tiny Wells (20 minutes) or buzzy Bristol (40 minutes).
Other days out? How about meeting the exotic beasts at Chew Valley Animal Park (half an hour), swapping your sub for flying machines at The Helicopter Museum (25 minutes) or heading to Puxton Park (20 minutes) for zipwires, soft play and animal encounters?
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway | 16.4 km | Estuary | Poor | Poor | N/A | Poor |
| Weston Main | 16.8 km | Estuary | Poor | N/A | Poor | N/A |
| Berrow North Of Unity Farm | 17.1 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay | 17.2 km | Estuary | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Brean | 17.6 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Cheddar Caves & Gorge 1.8 km
Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill 8.3 km
Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve 9.8 km
Wells Cathedral 10.9 km
Glastonbury Abbey 13.9 km
National Trust
King John's Hunting Lodge 3.8 km
West Pennard Court Barn 17.4 km
Clevedon Court 19.6 km
Tyntesfield 19.7 km
Stembridge Tower Mill 21.9 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Cheddar Gorge - Black Down - Rowberrow 1.4 km
Charterhouse - Black Down - Velvet Bottom - Charterhouse 5.3 km
Burrington Combe - Black Down - Rowberrow - Dolebury 6.7 km
Burrington Combe - Rowberrow - Dolebury 6.7 km
The Mendip Hills – a circular walk from Priddy 6.7 km
Local events
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday 25 June 2025 – Wednesday 25 June 2025)
Glastonbury, England 17.7 km
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday 8 August 2025 – Friday 8 August 2025)
Bristol, England 20.9 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.
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- Does The Yellow Submarine have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Yellow Submarine dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near The Yellow Submarine? Cheddar (a mile away) is primarily known for two things: its excellent cheese and its equally excellent gorge. Both are easy to explore by bike, by car or on foot – stop … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Yellow Submarine?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Yellow Submarine? From $715.75 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.