How much does it cost to stay at Somerset Reindeer Ranch?

From $133.48 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Somerset Reindeer Ranch

View prices & book 9.5 36 reviews

Reindeer ranch and white-horse farm with an enchanted garden
A five-minute drive from Yeovil and 10 minutes from Montacute
Barbecue hut; plenty of places to walk around the site

If you’re the type of person who starts counting down to next Christmas on December 26th, you might very well be interested in bringing a bit of the yuletide season into your summer break with a stay at Somerset Reindeer Ranch, a great spot for adventurous sorts and those who want to wake to the gentle sound of the reindeers strolling around. This farm is home to a selection of Santa’s fave animals, plus it has a ‘unicorn’ for the kids to meet (you'll need to arrange this in advance though, to make sure it's not, ahem, out spreading magic elsewhere). Other activities that can be booked on arrival include My Little Pony, Peppa Pig and mermaid experiences for the kids. Stroll through the wide open spaces at the family-run park in search of Dasher, Blitzen and co, then settle in at the seating areas in the enchanted garden for picnics next to the firepit; there’s also a fancy barbecue hut for meals undercover should the weather be more Christmassy than summery. Here to explore the countryside as well as the site’s lush grounds? The park is in prime position for touring Somerset and a couple of other counties as it’s five minutes’ drive from Yeovil and around half an hour from the Dorset and East Devon Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The site limits numbers, so guests will have a little pocket of isolation to themselves when staying here, and there are also ample spots to leave your car.

Site type

Open all year

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Protective masks must be worn at all times in common areas.
Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.

Electric vehicles are welcome but will incur a £20 overnight fee and guests must provide their own charging equipment.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

An excellent site for animal lovers.

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

Jacqualyn R. Apr 2025

Ocean camping pod

Liked: Lovely site and the children were in their element with all the animals!
This was our second stay and was just as much fun as the first.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff, unique experience.

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	10

Anonymous Feb 2025

Dome camping pod

Liked: Welcoming hosts, had a whole farm tour which was wonderful. Obviously farming is a passion of Sarah’s. Beautifully lit fairy lights and some gorgeous animals who are clearly loved in such a rural location. Happy to help and suggest places nearby to visit. Secure site.

Disliked: Spider nest within the artificial flowers of the dome insides. No pegs to hang towels up in bathroom (would be really helpful please!). Slippery wooden outer circle where BBQ area is where wood has rotted but nothing a bit of TLC can’t fix.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place!

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

Vicky B. Sept 2024

Powered grass tent site

Liked: Loved all of it the hosts were lovely and so friendly it was very safe for the children. It was quiet and easy to find. Would definitely stay there again!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing place to stay, especially with children. The animals made it a…

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

Ellie L. Aug 2024

Reindeer Loft cabin

Liked: Amazing place to stay, especially with children. The animals made it a unique experience and there were lots of little details that added to the feel of the place. Hosts were really friendly too. I'd definitely recommend! Thank you :)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really lovely site, great for the kids to have an adventure…

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 Aug 2024

Powered grass tent site

Liked: Really lovely site, great for the kids to have an adventure

Recommend to friends Visit again

Most amazing place

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

Karina H. Jul 2024

Camping lodge

Liked: Such a beautiful place and a lot of hard work has gone into it, the owners was absolutely lovely they will really go out there way for you, the stay was comfortable and so different, this place can be used as a night away with kids and as a romantic night away,

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Perfect experience for animal lovers who like staying in nature

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

Sophie L. Jun 2024

Ocean camping pod

Liked: Lovely experience staying on the ranch, seeing the animals (foxes & reindeers were our favourites) and staying in nature. Cabin, facilities and location were great. Friendly hosts.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place!

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

Altug M. May 2024

Ocean camping pod

Liked: Beautiful, well cared for facility.
Lovely owner's.
Great for families as they had a lot of animals on the site.
Clean washroom and shower.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great magical place, kids would love it!

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

Fiona H. Nov 2023

Powered concrete slab motorhome site

Liked: We arrived just after storm Ciaran, there was lots of flooding on the surrounding roads. Reindeer Ranch was a bit soggy too. But the hosts were great, and very accommodating and helpful, we used the bbq lodge to cook on an open fire, it was great and very cosy.
It was lovely to see the well cared for animals about the site, and in the stables. Loved the magical lights.
Very friendly hosts, we will return.

Disliked: Having to leave.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly dedicated staff, well built lodge/cabin and a great fire.

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

Sam S. Oct 2023

Camping lodge

Liked: Friendly reception, animals all around and a well built lodge. We stayed in the reindeer lodge for the evening cooking on the open fire. We were warm and comfortable and had a great evening.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful 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 Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Somerset Reindeer Ranch

Orchid Stud

Ilchester Road

Chilthorne Domer

Somerset

England

BA22 8RF

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.97581°N
-2.66931°W

Nearest transport

Coach

4.8 km Yeovil Bus Station

11 km Greenhill

11.1 km Coldharbour

Rail

5.2 km Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station

6.9 km Yeovil Junction Rail Station

9.6 km Thornford Rail Station

Ferry

29.3 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal

43.7 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal

47.3 km Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour

Airport

45.8 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

Dotted with manors galore, the landscape around this farm is typically English in style. Mosey over to Montacute (10 minutes’ drive) to stare at a striking Elizabethan house set among lush grounds you might recognise from films like Sense & Sensibility, and toddle off to the 20th-century Arts and Crafts-era Tintinhull Garden (10 minutes) too. There are plenty more attractions to amble towards in the local area as well, like the Fleet Air Arm Museum’s displays of military aircraft, aero engines and Royal Navy ships, the National Trust’s Palladian-style Stourhead estate (25 minutes) and the stunning scenery of Forde Abbey and Gardens (30 minutes). The nature is a little wilder around Sutton Bingham Reservoir, which is a top spot for fishing, sailing or strolls (15 minutes), and in the woodlands, glades, ramparts and hamstone memorials of Ham Hill Country Park (10 minutes). With connections to the age-old stories of King Arthur and the Holy Grail, the hilltop Glastonbury Tor feels steeped in legend (25 minutes). See more spectacular Somerset scenery at Cheddar Gorge (50 minutes), dropping by the Wookey Hole caves for some kid-friendly subterranean adventures while in the area (40 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Eypemouth	30 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
West Bay (West)	30.2 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Seatown	30.2 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Hive	31.3 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Charmouth West	31.6 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Montacute House 4.1 km

Fleet Air Arm Museum 4.9 km

Haynes International Motor Museum 10.6 km

Clarks Village 17.7 km

Glastonbury Tor 18.9 km

National Trust

Tintinhull Garden 3 km

Montacute House 4.2 km

Lytes Cary Manor 6.7 km

Priest's House 11.4 km

Barrington Court 13.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

TINTINHULL HOUSE 2.8 km

MONTACUTE HOUSE 4.1 km

Montacute - Ham Hill - Norton sub Hamdon - Montacute 4.4 km

BRYMPTON D'EVERCY 4.6 km

NEWTON SURMAVILLE 5.8 km

Local events

Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, 25 June 2025 – Wednesday, 25 June 2025)
Glastonbury, England 21.2 km
Dorset County Show (Saturday, 6 September 2025 – Saturday, 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, England 33 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

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.

Safety

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

Changes to your holiday

Changes cannot be made once you have booked.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.

Hired accommodation

Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Pitches

Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

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

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 9 p.m. and 8 a.m..

General

Protective masks must be worn at all times in common areas.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10:30 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the campground/park is able to relet your unit/site.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

Vehicles

Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.

Admission

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

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 10 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Additional terms

Animals onsite are not to be fed.

All gates are to be closed when walking around.

Guests are not permitted to enter fields and stables containing livestock.

No climbing on gates, hedges or fences.

No washing clothes in the dish washing area.

Electric vehicles are welcome but will incur a £20 overnight fee and guests must provide their own charging equipment.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Somerset Reindeer Ranch have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Somerset Reindeer Ranch dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Somerset Reindeer Ranch? Dotted with manors galore, the landscape around this farm is typically English in style. Mosey over to Montacute (10 minutes’ drive) to stare at a striking Elizabethan house set among lush grounds … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Somerset Reindeer Ranch?

Camping and caravan
Arrive:	noon –	9 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.
On-site accommodation
Arrive:	noon –	9 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.

How much does it cost to stay at Somerset Reindeer Ranch? From $133.48 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.