5 Acres

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The Hobbit House
The hobbit house
Big pitches
Fully enclosed 625m2 pitch
Plenty of room for big tents
Bring a trailer for free
Free gazebo
Premier pitch
View from the pitch
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Big pitches
Fully enclosed 625m2 pitch
Plenty of room for big tents

  • Flat and grassy five-acre site deep in the Somerset Levels
  • A 15-minute drive from Taunton; Barrington Court 20 minutes
  • Dog-friendly site with easy access from the A378
As you'd expect from a site with such a name, there's a whole lot of space in which to relax and explore at 5 Acres, a large grassy site in the Somerset Levels. Kids and dogs are both welcome on site here, and there's plenty of scope for them to run about and play games safely away from barbecues and campfires (which are also permitted to keep you warm and fed in the evenings). Facilities on site include firepits, a toilet and shower block and outdoor sinks with mains water. The surrounding Somerset Levels aren’t just out in the sticks – they also produce them. Willow cane has been cultivated the traditional way in this part of the county for hundreds of years and can be seen growing within a mile of 5 Acres. The Levels are also a wildlife haven, making them an all-round top choice for country walks along the many trails nearby. And while this may be a rural retreat, it's also one that's easy to get to as it's just off the A378 (no winding country lanes to negotiate for this one…) Taunton town centre, with its wide range of shops and supermarkets, is a 15-minute drive away. The closest pub and coffee shop are five minutes away by road.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Tent sites 11
RV & Motorhome sites 11
Open now
Opens 1 March
Please note
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. 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.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Units longer than 7.5 metres are not allowed.
  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 1 Mar 2025 to

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 101 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

97% would recommend this campground to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

A ripper spot – quiet, roomy sites, lots of privacy. Loo/shower block's a real crack-up, super clean. Owners are legends, always happy to help and keep you in the loop. No Wi-Fi, but who needs it? Might hear a bit of road noise now and then.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Beautiful area, nice and peaceful Great host,…

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Mark B.

Powered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Beautiful area, nice and peaceful
Great host, always came to see if we were ok

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quietness, great showers and fire pit…

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Jayne F.

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Quietness, great showers and fire pit

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet area, friendly owner, good-sized pitch,…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Quiet area, friendly owner, good-sized pitch, space for children to play safely, good toilets and showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Easy Access. Several water points near…

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Louise B.

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Easy Access. Several water points near pitches. Very clean facilities. Great shower units although no hot water one morning.

Disliked Not loud but background road noise.

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was quiet and peaceful.…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked It was quiet and peaceful.

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Quiet site with large pitches. Large…

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Stuart R.

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Quiet site with large pitches. Large field camping.
Quirky toilet and shower well serviced every day with a fresh towel.
Good communication with owners.

Disliked Field bounded by roads on two sides so some traffic noise but it did not bother us.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spot on!

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Prefect little stop over

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great pitch fir the dogs

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abbey V.

Premier powered grass tent or motorhome site (private bathroom amenities)

Liked The enclosed premium potch was great for thr dogs and facilities were clean and very useful

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to stay

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andrew w.

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked It was a last minute late night booking so easy to book and was told where to park before even got there . The toilets and showers from outside looked a little shabby. But wow inside the showers were amazing for a lorry conversion very impressed would stay again

Disliked Nothing

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It was a lovely clean, flat & quiet site, really friendly atmosphere.

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Melanie W.

Premier powered grass tent or motorhome site (private bathroom amenities)

Liked We stayed on the super pitch which was fabulous. A fenced in very large pitch which included a building with a bathroom, shower & kitchen for your sole use. A covered area with a picnic table. Finally a fire pit area also. It was wonderful.

I’ve left the wifi with no stars as not available but this is clearly stated on pitch up. But that’s the joy of this campsite, getting back to your surroundings and just relaxing. Leave the tech at home and be in the moment I say.

The site has a lovely cheerful vibe and a low number of pitches. The toilets are clean and showers powerful. This is our 2nd visit, it won’t be our last. Last visit we were on a grass pitch no electric and it was great, hence we came back.

Disliked Nothing, they have obviously really considered their offering well.

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 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

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

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

5 Acres

Elmdale

Wrantage

Somerset

England

TA3 6DR

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.00694°N
2.95746°W

Route directions

What3words: height.kipper.hack. Look for a sign to Helland. The site is just down Junction Drove on the left.

Nearest transport

Coach
10.3 km Verriers
10.3 km Verriers
10.4 km Bus Station
Rail
10.4 km Taunton Rail Station
13.6 km Bridgwater Rail Station
17.4 km Bishop's Lydeard
Ferry
15.3 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
38.3 km Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour
42.8 km Minehead Harbour
Airport
44.6 km Exeter International Airport
45.6 km 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

First time in the West Country? Get your bearings at the Museum of Somerset (15 minutes' drive), a family-friendly local history exhibit housed in the grand surrounds of Taunton Castle. Other history-infused haunts, like National Trust-managed Barrington Court (20 minutes) and Coleridge's Cottage (40 minutes), are also pretty sure to help you get a feel for the place. Already a maven in all things southwestern? Skip the history lesson and get straight out for rambles in the Quantock Hills (20 minutes). The coast is also within range, whether you opt to head north to the Bristol Channel for swims at Kilve beach (40 minutes) or a trip to Watchet arcade (40 minutes) or south to Lyme Regis (45 minutes) on Dorset's Jurassic Coast. If you're looking to branch out from your common and garden holiday attractions, take a closer look at the traditional willow products on display at Coates English Willow Visitor Centre (10 minutes). More local produce can be inspected (and tasted) at promisingly named Sheppy's House of Cider (15 minutes), a well-established Somerset firm where you can analyse dry, medium and sweet varieties.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Charmouth West 30.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Berrow North Of Unity Farm 30.8 km Estuary N/AExcellentGoodGood
Lyme Regis Front Beach 31.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Seatown 33 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eypemouth 34.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Montacute House 18.1 km

Clarks Village 20.3 km

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 21.3 km

Fleet Air Arm Museum 22.3 km

Glastonbury Abbey 22.9 km

National Trust

Barrington Court 8.4 km

Priest's House 10 km

Stembridge Tower Mill 12 km

Fyne Court 13.4 km

Tintinhull Garden 17.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

HATCH (BEAUCHAMP) COURT 3.3 km

WEST SEDGEMOOR (INDICATIVE BOUNDARY ONLY) 4.4 km

BURTON PYNSENT 4.7 km

BARRINGTON COURT 8.8 km

HESTERCOMBE 10.2 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 5 Acres have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is 5 Acres dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near 5 Acres? First time in the West Country? Get your bearings at the Museum of Somerset (15 minutes' drive), a family-friendly local history exhibit housed in the grand surrounds of Taunton Castle. Other history-infused … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of 5 Acres?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at 5 Acres? From $46.10 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.