Holly Bush Park

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Lower field, ideal for tents / camper vans
Large grass field
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Lower field, ideal for tents / camper vans
Large grass field

  • Peaceful siteover two and a half acres in the scenic Blackdown Hills
  • Spacious pitches on the edge of woodland six miles from Taunton
  • Local pub within 50 metres and several more within easy reach
It's a simple couple of minutes' amble (or totter) to (or back from) the pub local to Holly Bush Park in the Blackdown Hills, but that's not even the most mighty fine part of this small and secluded site... This peaceful place's setting six miles south of Taunton is also a teeny drive from the border with Devon, among countryside walks, Forestry Commission woods and yet more country pubs, and all in a wildlife haven and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. If it's sands and dinos you seek, Lyme Regis, Charmouth and the spectacular Jurassic Coast are all within 35 minutes; closer to home, the site is directly opposite woodland; golf, horse riding and fishing are within a couple of miles, and two sports centres are under five miles away. Although it's a small site, Holly Bush is acclaimed for its excellent and well-kept facilities and its overall setup, laid out over two and a half acres with green space aplenty for kids – and their grownups – to play. The amenities block has separate ladies' and gents' shower areas, free hot water, toilets, a washing-up area and a laundry room. Calor gas is available to buy on site.

Campground type

Camper sites 5
RV sites 5
Tent sites 15
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Guests under the age of 16 are not allowed on site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 16 or over.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 127 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

83% would recommend this campground to a friend

80% would stay here again

What customers say

A friendly, well-kept spot with clean facilities, helpful staff, and a peaceful vibe. Guests loved the nearby pub and dog walks. Some noted dated facilities and road noise, but most were very happy and plan to return.

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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel campsite

Liked Nothing

Disliked Don't bother. Toilets old and mouldy. Loose toilet seats and rusty appliances. Shower cubicles belong in a prison.
Dumped caravans and piles of old wheels, lower field looks like a travellers site with caravans in various states of disrepair.
Random people walking around campsite during the night and traffic on campsite busy as they also sell 2nd hand vans .
Whole site is unsightly and needs a complete revamp and tidy up.
Absolutely no phone signal.
We booked three night but left after two.
Just very very poor.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great park…

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Frank W.

Powered grass and gravel campsite

Liked Great park

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Had a wonderful stay ...Sally was…

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Jacqui S.

Lower Field primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Had a wonderful stay ...Sally was lovely

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very disappointing

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Stephanie S.

Powered grass and gravel campsite

Liked Not a lot, the park warden was very friendly and seemed to have a lot of work on his hands.

Disliked Very dated facilities, rusty radiator and old mould marks painted over, damp problem in places with the walls. Whole site needs tidying. Overflowing rubbish. When we arrived we needed to call at the owners, who were out, to let them know we had arrived and they didn’t seem to realise we were coming. Next to a very busy/fast road which isn’t their fault. A lot of noise during the night with vehicles coming and going on/off the site. As previous people have mentioned does appear to be more residential/permanent (we hadn’t picked up on this before we stayed). Advertised as with WiFi but sadly it hardly worked which for some people isn’t important but for us with our daughter aboard and wanted to be able to keep in contact it was. Not worth the price per night.

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Helpful host, lovely big pitches. Immaculate…

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Joanne H.

Powered grass and gravel campsite

Liked Helpful host, lovely big pitches. Immaculate wash rooms. Nearby pub.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful site with nearby dog walking…

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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel campsite

Liked Peaceful site with nearby dog walking and a very local pub.

Disliked Showers slightly dated.

Recommend to friends Visit again

will be first go to choice when we are back in the area.

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Clive H.

Powered grass and gravel campsite

Liked nice quite, clean well kept site, lots of room. friendly welcome and a great pub in easy walking distance. wellington is only 10 minutes away by car and has a supermarkets, takeaways and a magnificent looking Weatherspoon's. ticks all our boxes for a good weekend. only minor downside its in a bit of a dead area for phone signal. (i personally see that as a good thing, those of a teenage persuasion were mortified/traumatized)

Disliked nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic, couldn't be better all round

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Karen J.

Powered grass and gravel campsite

Liked Everything

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant value for money, with all facilities which were always clean

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8 out of 10
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Viv W.

Lower Field primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked The warden was really helpful and pleasant. Good showers and site had all amenities. The pub next door is excellent. The site is a wildlife haven.

Disliked Based on a very noisy road. Nothing apart from the local pub within walking distance.

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Will be staying again for short break

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Terry G.

Powered grass and gravel campsite

Liked Very nice well looked after site, Paul the warden was very helpful & friendly. There is a public house just door that I would recommend. We had the choice of pitch when we arrived, lovely dog walking area as well as numerous dog waste bins. Toilets clean.

Disliked Only slight point would be the site is close to a very fast road, noise during the day tailed off at night

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Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

Leisure on park

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

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport 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

Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sites

Location

Holly Bush Park

Culmhead

Taunton

Somerset

England

TA3 7EA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.93958°N
3.11062°W

Nearest transport

Bus
5.2 mi Bus Station
5.8 mi Post Office
5.8 mi Post Office
Rail
5.8 mi Taunton Rail Station
8.7 mi Bishop's Lydeard
10.4 mi Honiton Rail Station
Ferry
15 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
23.6 mi Topsham Ferry Landing
23.6 mi Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
Airport
19.7 mi 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

This is a stunning setting, metres from woodland, walks and country pubs, and within easy driving distance of activities and attractions over Somerset, Devon and Dorset. Playing fields and parks are close by. The coasts of three counties are all handy for day trips: at Somerset, have a day at Weston-super-Mare or Minehead, both under an hour away; at Devon, make for Seaton and Dawlish, 35 and 55 minutes' drive respectively, and at Dorset, dig into the attractions of the Jurassic Coast at Lyme Regis, Bridport and West Bay, all within 45 minutes. For local walks and dog walks around the region's woodland and the Blackdown Hills of Outstanding Natural Beauty, try the two reservoirs and the nature reserve of Otterford Lakes, five minutes' drive from the site, where anglers can also cast off for wild brown trout. Or have an urban wander around Somerset's towns and cities such as Wellington (15 minutes), Exeter (45 minutes) and Glastonbury, just under an hour away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Seaton (Devon) 16.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lyme Regis Front Beach 16.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Beer 16.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Charmouth West 16.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Sidmouth Town 19.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 5.2 mi

Montacute House 17.3 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 18.3 mi

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 18.6 mi

Mapperton House & Gardens 20.3 mi

National Trust

Fyne Court 9.8 mi

Loughwood Meeting House 10.8 mi

Barrington Court 10.9 mi

Shute Barton 11.8 mi

Priest's House 14 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

POUNDISFORD PARK 2.5 mi

WELLINGTON PARK 6 mi

HATCH (BEAUCHAMP) COURT 6.1 mi

NYNEHEAD COURT 6.4 mi

HESTERCOMBE 8 mi

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 Holly Bush Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Holly Bush Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Holly Bush Park? This is a stunning setting, metres from woodland, walks and country pubs, and within easy driving distance of activities and attractions over Somerset, Devon and Dorset. Playing fields and parks are close … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Holly Bush Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Holly Bush Park? From $13.39 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.