Wimbleball Holidays

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 9.9 70 reviews
A great view and direct access to the lake
A great view and direct access to the lake
Campfires are allowed when fire baskets are used
Grass pitches
The site on a sunny day
Water sports are available at s.w. lakes, a 10-minute walk along the shore of the lake
Site view
View from site
A small family-oriented site
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Campfires are allowed when fire baskets are used
Grass pitches
The site on a sunny day

  • Peaceful secluded family farm within Exmoor National Park
  • 50 metres from the shore of Wimbleball Lake
  • Direct access to the lake and the cycle path around it
Hunting for a peaceful and secluded Somerset spot with a backdrop fit for a postcard? Stay at Wimbleball Holidays, 20 minutes' drive from Dulverton, and you can wake up to sublime views of Wimbleball Lake, a mere 50 metres away. The location is spot on if you fancy trying your hand at a range of watersports, including kayaking, canoeing, rowing, sailing and windsurfing. Walking, cycling, birdwatching and fishing are also popular picks if you’d rather appreciate the lake views while sticking to dry land. More? A 10-minute stroll along the shore of the lake will take you to the impressive Wimbleball Dam. This peaceful park is within Exmoor National Park, so think moorland, woodland and wildlife… and plenty of ways to explore it all. The area's also famed for its stargazing (it was Europe's first Dark Sky Reserve, no less), so come prepped to stay up late and turn sights skywards on a clear night. The site is on a working family farm and at certain times of year visitors are welcome to get involved with the running of it, with shearing to be done and lambs to be fed (go on – you know you want to have a go…). There are a couple of village pubs around two miles from the site but if you can’t tear yourself away from the views, barbecues and campfires are permitted on site. As for facilities, a washing-up area, toilets and showers are available on site.

Campground type

Tent sites 6
Open now
Opens 18 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 18 Apr to

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9.9

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100% would recommend this campground to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

Great spot by Wimbleball Lake, loads of walking. Hosts Brian & Caroline are legends, super helpful. Clean facilities, ace hot showers, handy fridges. Peaceful, good for families needing a break. Just a heads-up, phone signal's dodgy & no shops nearby.

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Excellent site with clean facilities and a fantastic campsite owner.

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Sophie B.

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Liked Brian was so welcoming, and an absolute lifesaver when our tent’s pump broke. He is an absolute gem. He entertained our children with bubbles and a quad bike ride or two.
The location is great for walks around the lake and to explore Exmoor.
A beautiful, quiet setting for a peaceful stay.

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Angela C.

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Liked Very well kept site, very clean showers and toilets, lovely hot and powerful showers. Use of freezer and fridge very helpful. The owners were very kind and helpful, really nice people. Loved the bubbles too!!! Literally a short path from the site brings you out to the lake, stunning views and very enjoyable walks. We loved having the fire pit and it was very reasonable £2 a day and £8 for a huge bag of wood, kindling and fire lighters. An absolute gem of a place and brilliant for water sports which we didn't do this time but would bring our paddle board next time. Loved watching the bats flying overhead at dusk and even though it was a bit cloudy, we had some stars!

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Excellent campsite, clean facilities, great location for walking.

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Tracy W.

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Liked Lovely campsite, highly recommended! Only 6 pitches so small and friendly, clean facilities. Great location for walks and the activity centre. Thank you Brian we had a lovely stay.

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A peaceful haven.

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Anonymous

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Liked Beautiful site, only a few pitches, quiet, clean facilities , easy walk along lake, helpful owners, wildlife, within reach of lots of lovely places.

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Anonymous

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Liked Very remote and quiet campsite. Ideally located if you like walking or watersports.
Brian is super welcoming and makes you feel comfortable straight away (he’s very good with kids too!). He’ll give you plenty of tips about what to do in the area.
The facilities are very well kept and include 3 toilets, 2 showers, and 2 dishwashing sinks... all of these for only 6 pitches! There’s also a freezer, fridge, and kettle for extra comfort.
Pitch sizes ensure privacy. Very close walking distance to the lake (2 min), dam (10 min), and activity centre (10 min).

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Terri L.

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Liked We had a great time at Wimbleball holidays this weekend. It's right next to the most beautiful lake where we spent the day paddle boarding (you need to buy a self launch pass from SW lakes which was £20 for 2 people for the day but definitely worth it). The facilities on site were ideal (shower, toilets, fridge, freezer, washing up facilities) which were all nearby no matter where you pitch your tent. It's only a small site but still private and peaceful, with lots of beautiful plants and animals (we saw a baby rabbit one day!) And the owners are friendly and really helpful. 100% will return!

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Excellent site with fab location, friendly host and ideal for families

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Anonymous

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Liked Everything from the amazing location to the friendliness of our host Brian. He made us feel very welcome from the first minute, provided lots of fun with bubbles and quad bike rides for my 7 yo son! The location by the lake is ideal and the facilities were clean. Hot and powerful showers and the use of the fridge were definite bonus! An address to remember for sure!

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Paul W.

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Liked The host was very helpful and friendly. The camping field and facilities where all well kept, and very peaceful. The sky on a cloud free night is amazing. Easy access to the path around the lake, dam, and other delightful exmoor walks.

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Anonymous

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Liked Beautiful place, it was raining when we stayed but it was lovely still. The bathrooms, and kitchens were very tidy. We enjoyed our stay, and hoping to get back next year so my brother can go fishing. 😊

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A small and idyllic campsite, peaceful and quiet.

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Anonymous

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Liked The Campsite Hosts, The Campsite, The Location

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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 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 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

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Wimbleball Holidays

South Greenslade Farm

Brompton Regis

Dulverton

Somerset

England

TA22 9NU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.06053°N
3.47572°W

Route directions

There is a similarly named site next door; look for a sign saying ‘Wimbleball Holidays/South Greenslade Farm’. The postcode (TA22 9NU) takes you to a house 500 metres from the farm. When the satnav tells you that 'you have reached your destination', keep on going to the end of the road (bear left at the fork) and it’s the first house on the right with an arch over the gate.

Nearest transport

Coach
16.2 km The Parade
16.3 km Butlins
17.7 km Bus Station
Rail
17.9 km Tiverton Parkway Rail Station
19.7 km Bishop's Lydeard
26.5 km Taunton Rail Station
Ferry
17 km Minehead Harbour
35.1 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
40.3 km Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal
Airport
36.9 km Exeter International Airport
38.8 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

There's direct access to Wimbleball Lake and its surrounding cycle path from the site, so you don’t have to go far for things to do… just up and go. The lake’s activity centre is less than a mile away; here you can get to grips with a host of activities on water and land, and there’s a high ropes course to tackle too. Swap the lake for the seafront if you’d rather, as Somerset’s beaches – including Minehead – are around half an hour's drive away. If you’re heading to Minehead and feel like seeking out a bit of history, Dunster village is about five minutes from there, for a wander around Dunster Castle, Conygar Tower and a working watermill. For family-friendly adventures, it’s all aboard the West Somerset Railway for a ride on a steam train (10 minutes away by car) or off to meet the ponies at Exmoor Pony Centre (half an hour). 40 minutes in the car will take you to the county town of Taunton for an array of high street and independent shops to keep shopaholics busy – historic Bath Place is a good spot to start with if you're partial to picking up bits in independent shops.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Blue Anchor West 14.5 km Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Dunster North West 15.9 km Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Minehead Terminus 16.4 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Porlock Weir 20.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lynmouth 30.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 23.6 km

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 30 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 37.7 km

Crealy Great Adventure Park 39.5 km

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 44.9 km

National Trust

Dunster Working Watermill 13.5 km

Dunster Castle 13.5 km

Knightshayes Court 15 km

Holnicote Estate 17.2 km

Coleridge Cottage 24.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Wimbleball Lake - Haddon Hill - Wimbleball lake 0.8 km

Haddon Hill - Bury - Wimbleball Dam - Haddon Hill 1.6 km

NETTLECOMBE COURT 11.7 km

DUNSTER CASTLE 12.9 km

Withypool - Tarr Steps - Knaplock 13.2 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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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Wimbleball Holidays have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Wimbleball Holidays dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Wimbleball Holidays? There's direct access to Wimbleball Lake and its surrounding cycle path from the site, so you don’t have to go far for things to do… just up and go. The lake’s activity … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wimbleball Holidays?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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