Little Thornham Holidays

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Bell Tent (added by manager 19 May 2024)
Bell tent outside at night.
Bell tent at night.
Inside the door of a bell tent.

  • Family-friendly site with bell tents and rural views
  • Half-hour drive to Longleat Safari Park; 40 minutes to Bath
  • Farm produce for sale on site; firepit provided at each tent
Bespoke Luna bell tents are the order of the day at Little Thornham Campsite – along with stunning views over Salisbury Plain. This peaceful site is part of a small farm in the Wiltshire countryside, half a mile from the A361 for a location that’s relatively easy to access but mercifully far away from traffic noise. Hot showers and composting toilet trailers are shared between every two bell tents, and in every tent, there's a USB phone-charging point. Cooks will be happy to find that there's also a kitchen trailer with a fridge and a washing-up sink with hot water. A firepit is provided with each tent (as well as a communal fire pit in the middle of the site should you want more company), and you're welcome to bring barbecues (although their use may have to be banned in very hot, dry weather). Wood is available to buy from the farm, along with a whole range of fresh produce including sausages and eggs from the farm and burgers from the local butcher. Other bits can be picked up from the shops in Melksham, 10 minutes' drive away. If you fancy a break from cooking, take a walk instead to one of the nearby pubs – there’s one 15 minutes away (with lovely food, a garden and a play area) or another 20 minutes away by the Kennet and Avon Canal. This is also the place for a good long waterside walk or a bit of fishing (just make sure to bring the relevant licence with you). There’s also plenty of open space for kids (and grownups too…) to play games in the field before mealtimes.

Site type

Rent a tent 4
Tent pitches 6
Opens 4 April 2025
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 2 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • This is a working farm with some uneven ground and barbed wire fence on the edge of the pitches. Please do not enter any sheds, garden areas or open any closed gates. If you see any animals please do not feed them.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 4 Apr to

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Excellent site and we can't wait to return

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
karen c. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked: As soon as we arrived we got such a friendly welcome. I have a son with special needs and they were so kind and helpful the entire time of our visit. The facilities provided were more than expected. the communal kitchen was excellent. It was all immaculate. such beautiful views with lots of open space which was ideal

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From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay with. You are all welcome back any time.

AMAZING SITE - Great Owners. Loved it.

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
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked: EVERYTHING. Such a lovely place to stay. It was AMAZING that we could book for a single night. There are some lovely thoughtful touches throughout the site. Real attention to detail. FABULOUS

Disliked: NOTHING

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From the manager: Thank you for staying with us. You and the girls would be welcome back any time.

Would stay again

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Sarah Y. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked: I brought my 3 children 23,16 and 9 to stay for 2 nights. My grandad lives 20 min from the camp so this was our reason for staying. We haven’t done glamping before. We had a lovely time. Didnt stay on camp much as my mum had a caravan up the roads 8 mins so we used there to eat etc but there was things on camp u can use to cook. We did make camp fires both nights which the kids enjoyec esp with the marshmallows cooked. They loved the farm animals too. Very quiet even early morning which i was suprised as I expected a early wake up with animals so close. Staff friendly and always ready to help in anyway. Toilets and shower clean, although wasnt keen on compost toilets but just dont look down haha, Didn’t smell in though so that was good! Was a bit cold on a night wee trip but my oodie made it warmer..Would stay a again. If you stay you stay take some warm bits for the night.

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From the manager: Thank you for staying with us. You are all welcome back any time.

Welcoming and cosy relaxing 2 day trip, will definitely be returning!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Price A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked: Lovely surroundings Friendly owners Immaculately clean Well thought out facility Hot shower Comfortable bed Well equipped with all the essentials you would need for a trip Cosy Added bonus that our 5 year old loved was direct access to the animals who she loved chatting too!

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From the manager: Thank you for staying with us. We would love to welcome you back again.

Lovely site and well equipped. Amy was really helpful and we will…

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 The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked: Lovely site and well equipped. Amy was really helpful and we will return!

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From the manager: Thank you for staying with us. We would love to welcome you back some time.

Bespoke site, excellent facilities, amazing hosts.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Nicola C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked: Our first time glamping and we were totally spoilt! Boys had loads of safe space to play their games. Area to go adventuring or a simple wander to see the goats, pigs and singing chickens. Hosts Amy and Simon were attentive to our needs and absolutely faultless. The tents were jam packed with useful items, right down to a beautifully crocheted dishcloth! Shower was to die for! Would definitely recommend!!

Disliked: Whats not to like!

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From the manager: Thank you for staying with us. We would love to welcome you back again.

Exceptional stay

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Sarah H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked: Such a good stay, so well run and Amy was so happy to help even with a late night delivery of wood. The tents are so comfortable and everything is thought of. Beautiful views and loads of space for the kids to play. We would highly recommend a visit and it definitely left us wanting to go back again. Animals near by gave it a fantastic friendly touch.

Disliked: Absolutely nothing!

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From the manager: Thank you for staying with us. We would love to welcome you back again.

Fabulous place! Would highly recommend.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Rebecca H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked: What a fabulous place!! It is the first time I had been glamping and what a treat! They had thought of absolutely everything. Bathroom and kitchen in converted horse boxes were fantastic. The views are gorgeous too!

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From the manager: Thank you for staying with us. You would be welcomed back any time.

My and my 10 yes old daughter first time to experience glamping…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked: My and my 10 yes old daughter first time to experience glamping and am so glad I chose little.thornhams Holidays they met my expectations. Clean, comfy, peaceful place to unwind away from a stressful life. I enjoyed a mini walk from the site to the main road, we actually took a bus going there ,it is accessible by public transport. Oh I would suggest buying their sausages ut is one of a kind the yummiest sausage iwe have ever tasted.

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From the manager: Thank you for staying with us. Welcome back any time.

Small peaceful site with great views and showers.

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
Adam R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked: A really peaceful setting with a beautiful view. Very good hot showers. Although facilities are shared, it's two showers/toilets for 4 tents so you'd be unlucky to be in a queue. Nice little kitchen with everything provided.

Disliked: Only staying one night!

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From the manager: Thank you for staying with us. Welcome back any time.


Features

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 pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby

Location

Little Thornham Holidays

Seend

Melksham

Wiltshire

England

SN12 6PQ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.3375°N
-2.09617°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.8 km Three Magpies
2.9 km Three Magpies
4.8 km Market Place
Rail
5.8 km Melksham Rail Station
8.5 km Trowbridge Rail Station
10.6 km Westbury (Wilts) Rail Station
Ferry
36.1 km Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing
36.3 km Temple Bridge (Bristol) Ferry Landing
36.7 km Castle Park Ferry Landing
Airport
43.2 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Caen Hill Locks: five minutes’ drive - Wadworth Brewery Visitor Centre: 10 minutes - Great Chalfield Manor: 15 minutes - Westbury White Horse: 20 minutes - Fairfield Animal Centre: 20 minutes - Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum: 20 minutes - Iford Manor Gardens: 25 minutes - Longleat Safari Park: half an hour - Bath: 40 minutes.

Must see

Wadworth Visitor Centre 7 km

Lacock Abbey, Grounds and Cloisters 8.8 km

American Museum in Britain 15.5 km

Prior Park Landscape Garden 17.4 km

The Holburne Museum 18.4 km

National Trust

The Courts Garden 7.6 km

Great Chalfield Manor and Garden 8.1 km

Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum and Village 8.7 km

Westwood Manor 12.3 km

Prior Park Landscape Garden 17.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Seend - Inmarsh - Sells Green 1.8 km

Sells Green - Melksham - Redstocks 2.8 km

Sells Green - Devizes - Rowde 2.8 km

Bowerhill - Kennet & Avon Canal - Semington - Whaddon 3.4 km

Paxcroft Mead - Whaddon - Staverton - Trowbridge 6.2 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Little Thornham Holidays have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Little Thornham Holidays dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Little Thornham Holidays? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Caen Hill Locks: five minutes’ drive - Wadworth Brewery Visitor Centre: 10 minutes - Great Chalfield Manor: 15 minutes - Westbury White Horse: 20 minutes - … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Little Thornham Holidays?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Little Thornham Holidays? From €120.04 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.