Porlock Weir Campsite

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Gateway to the site
Gateway to the site
Looking out over the bristol channel with exmoor adventures close by.
Visitor image of the view from the campsite
Looking towards the vilage
View towards porlock beach
View towards the village
Looking towards the bristol channel
Porlock beach view
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Looking out over the bristol channel with exmoor adventures close by.
Visitor image of the view from the campsite
Looking towards the vilage

  • Peaceful, gently sloping three-acre site 500 metres from the beach
  • A five-minute walk to the South West Coast Path and an activity centre
  • Pub and two restaurants a five-minute walk away; footpaths locally
From paddles in the sea to a stomp along the South West Coast Path, Porlock Weir Campsite is well-situated for a stay on the Devon seaside. The gently sloping three-acre site is part of the peaceful village of Porlock Weir, home to a pebble beach and small harbour, 35 minutes' drive away from Lynton and Lynmouth. You’ll be able to leave the car behind for a while if you wish, as there’s much to do within five minutes’ walk of the site, whether that’s linking up with the South West Coast Path, going for a potter around the beach or fishing trips from the harbour. Around the corner, still just five minutes’ walk away, there’s an activity centre that will quickly get you going with activities from kayaking, paddleboarding and coasteering to mountain biking, rock climbing, archery or bicycle hire. Food won’t be too far away here either, as the village has a pub and two restaurants – fuel for the splendid walking trails that you’ll find in the surrounding area. The nearest farm shop is 10 minutes’ drive away too, in case you want to grab some locally-produced meat for a barbecue back on site. Back on site, the peaceful seaside spot has views over the Bristol Channel and basic facilities, including a portable toilet and a tap with mains drinking water so that you’ll be able to keep your bottle topped up.

Campground type

Tent sites 20
RV sites 3
Open now
Opens July 18
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • 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).
  • Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Jul 18 to

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Reviews

8.9

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Child friendliness
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Spectacular sceneryPeaceful

93% would recommend this campground to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

This basic campsite has a great location with stunning sea views & tranquility, a short walk from Porlock Weir. Guests loved the friendly owner, peaceful vibe & excellent value. Simple facilities (compost toilet, water tap) were adequate for most, though some noted sloping sites & occasional toilet upkeep issues. Ideal for hikers & wild camping fans.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Amazing views. Perfect for me, my dog and van.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Peaceful, great views.
The site was very basic - but that is what I wanted. Just a loo and a cold water stand pipe.
The site was a 5 minute walk from Porlock Weir, which has a couple of cafes, a smart hotel, a pub which does food, and another eatery which does take aways. I found this last one too late and I wish I had got my fish and chip supper there in Porlock Weir rather than at Minehead!
Lots of walks and coastal paths to explore.
Dog friendly.
The owner came and said hello. Nice chap.

Disliked The site is on a slope.
The flatests parts are by the lower hedge.
Arrive in daylight so that you can scout out a good spot

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Great location, plenty of room, everything…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great location, plenty of room, everything as expected

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent relaxing stop while travelling around Devon and Cornwall,

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Very spacious, peaceful, yet nice short walk to pub and restaurant in delightfull location,
The owner a nice guy took time to stop and chat, point us in direction of walks, places of interest ect. in immediate local area.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing views,relaxing, therapeutic ,pure bliss

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Out of this world location Lovely friendly host. Matthew was extremely helpful. ND local person myself & the views were amazing. Great local pub,eateries. Highly recommend if 1 or 2 night stop over as all you need is within 5minutes…would happily pay more for a wash room

Disliked Would love to stay longer but lack of shower/ proper toilet/wash facilities (even locally off site) make it kinda impossible…

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Great host! Very nice chat.…

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Gordon G.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great host! Very nice chat. Great location for visiting harbour which is a must. Simple field with stunning view over Bristol channel. Toilet and bins and nothing else. Field slopes but flattened at bottom and ideal for tent pitch. Fresh berries also. Lovely sound of waves on shoreline.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely stay, ok for 1 night, maybe not for longer.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely location, very peaceful with stunning views.

Local pub and restaurant within waking distance.

Disliked The facilities were as described however feel for the price it would massively benefit from more permanent wash/toilet facilities. It would make the area more appealing considering the surrounding. However for a one night stay didn’t phase us at all.

No takeaway within the near by facilities however only 5 minute drive away.

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Incredible view, so close to the…

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Isabella C.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Incredible view, so close to the seafront and the village.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location was great for walk! Quite…

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sophie k.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Location was great for walk! Quite and peaceful location it felt like there was only us on the site. Dawn was lovely and gave us lots of tips and places to go.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Cheap, welcoming ,beautifully situated , peaceful, as described

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Michael J.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Beautiful view
Spacious site , not busy
The welcome from the site owner
Very close proximity to the beach and lovely old pub (the Lower Ship - can recommend the Otter Amber for beer lovers !)
Watching the rabbits early morning ( bring some binoculars for a better view)
The sun in the morning coming up over Bossington Hill
The lovely old thatched cottages and the boats in Porlock Weir harbour five minutes walk
The peace and quiet at night after the few cars have departed the local pub
Going to sleep with just the sound of the waves on the shingle shore and the occasional bird calling from the saltmarsh
Nearby Porlock for provisions ( and a pretty place in it’s own right)
On the doorstep of beautiful Exmoor and lovely Lynmouth
Very cheap
Exactly as in the description , no shocks and only nice surprises

Disliked Only dislike was the blind exit to the site onto Worthy Toll Road As a solo biker a bit disquieting as no-one to guide me out safely but not really that dangerous as the lane is very quiet.In retrospect should have removed my helmet so I could hear better !

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From the manager: Mike, thanks very much for such a wonderful and descriptive review. It is a pleasure to see people enjoy the both the site and the area itself. It was a pleasure to meet you, and i hope to see you again!

Location, view, price, owner was lovely! Nearby…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Location, view, price, owner was lovely!
Nearby a tiny harbour, pub and restaurant. Plus has an activity center for sea kayaking, mountain biking (including rental) and archery. Decent Mountain biking routes just up the hill.

Disliked Nothing, amazing for the price and location.

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From the manager: Thanks so much a fantastic review, we are really pleased that you enjoyed your stay!

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

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 Car parking by site/unit 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

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

Utilities

Charging facilities 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

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Porlock Weir Campsite

Chapel Knap

Porlock

Somerset

England

TA24 8PA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.21562°N
3.62349°W

Nearest transport

Bus
6.3 mi The Parade
7 mi Butlins
16.5 mi The Square
Rail
14.8 mi Llantwit Major Rail Station
16.8 mi Rhoose Rail Station
19.3 mi Barry Rail Station
Ferry
6.5 mi Minehead Harbour
19.8 mi Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal
21.2 mi Ilfracombe Ferry Landing
Airport
17.7 mi Cardiff 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: - Bossington beach (pebble beach): 10 minutes' drive - Exmoor Owl & Hawk Centre (owl and hawks flying displays): 10 minutes - Dunkery & Horner Wood National Nature Reserve (circular walk): 20 minutes - Tropiquaria Wildlife Park: half an hour - Lynton and Lynmouth (scenic village with a cliff railway): 35 minutes - Watersmeet (National Trust property and former fishing lodge with a tearoom): half an hour - Exmoor Zoo: 45 minutes - Tarr Steps Woodland National Nature Reserve (wildlife spotting in a woodland valley): 45 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Porlock Weir 0.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Minehead Terminus 6.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Dunster North West 8.1 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Lynmouth 8.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Blue Anchor West 9.9 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

St Fagans: National History Museum 24 mi

Millennium Stadium 26.4 mi

Cardiff Castle 26.5 mi

The Cardiff Story (opens April 1st 2011) 26.5 mi

National Museum Cardiff 26.8 mi

National Trust

Holnicote Estate 2.7 mi

Watersmeet 7.7 mi

Dunster Working Watermill 8 mi

Dunster Castle 8.1 mi

Heddon Valley 13.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Webbers Post - Brockwell - Dunkery Breacon - Stoke Pero 3.2 mi

Lorna Doone Country: Malmsmead - Badgeworthy Water - Malmsmead 4.7 mi

EXMOOR 5.2 mi

Withypool - Tarr Steps - Knaplock 7.6 mi

Simonsbath - Picked Stone - River Barle Valley - Simonsbath 7.6 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 Porlock Weir Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Porlock Weir Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Porlock Weir Campsite? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Bossington beach (pebble beach): 10 minutes' drive - Exmoor Owl & Hawk Centre (owl and hawks flying displays): 10 minutes - Dunkery & Horner Wood National … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Porlock Weir Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Porlock Weir Campsite? From $24.35 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.