How much does it cost to stay at Knowle Meadow Camping?

From $143.81 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Knowle Meadow Camping

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View from inside the scandinavian barrel sauna

Luxurious walk-in showers with rainfall shower heads

Small high-end rural Somerset site five minutes' drive from Chard
Close to Blackdown Hills and half an hour's drive to Jurassic Coast
Luxury facilities including rainfall showers and wood-fired sauna

Set your sights on a splendid Somerset spot for an outdoor break – Knowle Meadow Camping is a small high-end site in a tree-enclosed meadow that feels thoroughly rural but is in fact easily accessed from the A358. It’s also got the A303 only five minutes’ drive away, so this is a handy spot to have in mind if you need a stopover on a journey to/from the south west. That said, there are plenty of rewards here (both on site and in the surrounding area) for those who are able to settle in for a little longer. Guests in search of outdoor activities are particularly well served around here, with both the Blackdown Hills and Dorset Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty close by for walks, a cycle path close by and a golf course and horse riding centre within 10 minutes’ drive. You’ll be able to throw coastal activities into the mix too – it’s a half-hour drive to the Jurassic Coast for walks on the South West Coast Path or fishing trips from Lyme Regis. Keeping it a little more local, there’s also the option of taking a walk to one of two local pubs or cycling off to a nearby cider orchard and café. If you’d rather prep a picnic, you can pick up supplies at the shops and supermarkets five minutes’ drive away in Chard. Back at base, you’ll be staying at a site that puts sustainability to the fore (with features like wildflower meadows, eco-friendly toiletries and a waste-water treatment system) while also providing stylish facilities like rainfall showers, a social barn and a fabulous wood-fired Scandinavian barrel sauna (with a half-moon window so you can soak up the scenic views while you steam…)

Site type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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.
Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
The sauna (and/or hammam) is open between 01/03 and 08/10.
No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Hired accommodation: the shared sauna is available for 1 - 2 hours during the evening. Exact times will be displayed on the day on-site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, Apr 3 to Mon, Oct 20 2025

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Knowle meadow camping; what better way to start your day.

Large pitch with beautifully maintained grass surrounded by wild flower meadow

We had the place to ourselves on a sunday evening 😊🚐

This campsite is fabulous. It is peaceful, the pitches are very generous…

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

Esther R. Sep 2024

Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite (premium)

Liked: This campsite is fabulous. It is peaceful, the pitches are very generous and the toilet block and washing up facilities are very modern. The sauna was a wonderful treat and our children loved being able to run around in the cut paths within the wildflower meadow around the tents. The tree swing seat and hammock, table tennis table in the barn and space to play outdoor games (that we brought) near the tent was a highlight for our children.
The site was kept really clean, great hot showers and Phillip helped us with any questions or supplies we needed. (Wood can be bought onsite for fires as well as basics such as milk from the honesty shop).
This site provided us with a fabulous family break, the site is very children friendly and securely gated at night. We will be rebooking next year. Thank you knowle Meadow Camping, you've done a brilliant job, it was a pleasure staying 😀

Disliked: There was nothing that we disliked about this camp site and our stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you!

A wonderful campsite with fantastic facilities. The layout, size of pitches, amazing…

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

David S. Jun 2024

Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite (premium)

Liked: A wonderful campsite with fantastic facilities.

The layout, size of pitches, amazing showers, cleanliness and the beautifully maintained campsite is the best I have seen.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you David!

Picturesque

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Anonymous Jun 2024

Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite (premium)

Liked: Its a beautiful site with great facilities. Friendly welcome from owner

Recommend to friends Visit again

Truly exceptional site run by a lovely couple. Couldn’t be better.

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

James T. Apr 2024

Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite (premium)

Liked: Everything especially the Scandinavian sauna, friendly welcome and impeccable bathroom facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Well equip modern facilities through out the campsite. Phil the owner was…

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

Anonymous Apr 2024

Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite (premium)

Liked: Well equip modern facilities through out the campsite. Phil the owner was very attentive and welcoming, going above and beyond for us during our stay ensuring we had everything we needed and more. The campsite its self was well maintained, clean and tidy. The showers and toilet block was spotless and cleaned after our stay. Amazing value for money!

The site is in an ideal location with gorgeous views through out. We will definitely be back to visit due to the very positive experience we had. We have also recommended to friends and family to pay a visit!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really lovely site, as is the family who run it!

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Anonymous Sep 2023

Yarrow shepherd's hut

Liked: Shepherds Hut was beautifully fitted out.
Hot tub was a real treat.
Toilet block is clean, new and has excellent showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely clean and equipped shepherds hut. Hot tub and sauna were great…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Amy C. Aug 2023

Yarrow shepherd's hut

Liked: Lovely clean and equipped shepherds hut. Hot tub and sauna were great touches. Host was very communicative and helpful. Beautiful setting and stay. Great facilities. Thank you

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic site with great facilities, would recommend.

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

Duncan C. Aug 2023

Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite (premium)

Liked: Everything! The facilities, the setting, the host and the sauna!

Disliked: Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

Denis S. Aug 2023

Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite (premium)

Liked: Great location, clever meadow layout and pitches "design" with grass cuts, new clean facilities and, of course, INCREDIBLE SAUNA which is quite rare in UK campings.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic site, excellent facilities and the Sauna was brilliant!…

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Ellie K. Aug 2023

Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite (premium)

Liked: Fantastic site, excellent facilities and the Sauna was brilliant!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade Sauna TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 32 inches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Knowle Meadow Camping

Knowle Lane

Knowle St Giles

Chard

Somerset

England

TA20 3BZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.89382°N
-2.94458°W

Nearest transport

Coach

17.6 km Bus Station

21.9 km Coach Station

22 km Post Office

Rail

11.9 km Crewkerne Rail Station

13.4 km Axminster Rail Station

18.2 km Taunton Rail Station

Ferry

27.9 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal

43.7 km Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing

43.7 km Topsham Ferry Landing

Airport

37.9 km Exeter 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

Getting out to explore should be easy, with a footpath leading from the site and taking you over to Sustrans Cycle Path 33. Spreading your wings a little further takes you into the Blackdown Hills or Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with a drive of around 10-15 minutes. Keeping a focus on rural days out, you may also like to sign up for one of the experiences at Sharandys Birds of Prey (five minutes’ drive) or meet the rescued animals at Ferne Animal Sanctuary (10 minutes). If nosing around country properties is more of your thing, stroll around the grounds of Forde Abbey and Gardens (15 minutes) or visit National Trust estates Barrington Court and Montacute House (both 20 minutes). And then to the coast? There’s a fossil-hunting hub in Charmouth (25 minutes), mackerel fishing trips in Lyme Regis (half an hour) and a sandy beach and heritage tramway in Seaton (half an hour).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Charmouth West	18 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Lyme Regis Front Beach	19.1 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	N/A
Seatown	20.9 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Eypemouth	22.7 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Seaton (Devon)	22.9 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Montacute House 17.4 km

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 19.9 km

Mapperton House & Gardens 20.1 km

Fleet Air Arm Museum 25.3 km

Clarks Village 29.7 km

National Trust

Barrington Court 9.4 km

Loughwood Meeting House 14.4 km

Shute Barton 15.9 km

Priest's House 16.7 km

Montacute House 17.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

CRICKET HOUSE 4.5 km

FORDE ABBEY 6.5 km

HINTON HOUSE 7.5 km

WAYFORD MANOR 8.2 km

Thorncombe – Forde Abbey and the River Axe 8.6 km

Local events

Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 25, 2025 – Wednesday, June 25, 2025)
Glastonbury, England 38.7 km
Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)
Dorchester, England 41.2 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 21 day(s) of arrival.

General

Diesel or petrol generators and trailers are not permitted.

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).

Safety

Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Dogs

Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

Occupancy

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Vehicles

No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Hired accommodation

No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

General

Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..

Dogs

The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Reception

There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

General

The sauna (and/or hammam) is open between 01/03 and 08/10.
This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Vehicles

Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Additional terms

Hired accommodation: the shared sauna is available for 1 - 2 hours during the evening. Exact times will be displayed on the day on-site.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Knowle Meadow Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Knowle Meadow Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Knowle Meadow Camping? Getting out to explore should be easy, with a footpath leading from the site and taking you over to Sustrans Cycle Path 33. Spreading your wings a little further takes you into … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Knowle Meadow Camping?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites
Arrive:	3 p.m. –	8 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.
On-park accommodation
Arrive:	3 p.m. –	8 p.m.
Depart by:	10:30 a.m.

How much does it cost to stay at Knowle Meadow Camping? From $143.81 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.