Porlock Vale Campsite

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About

Nestling at the base of the Dunkery Commons, this lovely camping field, on a working farm on the National Trust Holnicote Estate, welcomes adult campers seeking peace, quiet and to connect with nature. Explore the beautiful surrounding moorland, river valleys, countryside and coastline – with endless walking and cycling – and enjoy the sunsets and the incredible dark skies as you relax and unwind. Stunning scenery all around, with views across the Porlock vale to the Bristol Channel, Hurlestone Point and Selworthy Hill.

Discover the pretty local villages and hamlets (including Luccombe, Horner, Selworthy, Allerford, Bossington and Wootton Courtenay), with Porlock and Minehead just a 3 mile drive.

At Porlock Vale Campsite, we believe in the power of nature to enhance mental and physical health and wellbeing. We created this campsite to offer a place to disconnect from your busy life and reconnect with yourself and the natural world.  Well behaved dogs are welcome.

Certified by the Greener Camping Club we offer fifteen spacious pitches in this peaceful nine acre field, for tents and campervans. There are basic off grid facilities, with warm showers, flushing toilets and washing up area. Low level solar and battery lighting.

The farm and surrounding area are included in the National Trust Holnicote Estate’s Landscape Recovery Scheme, where we’re working to evolve the wildlife corridors and habitat, create wildflower and herbal areas, wood pasture and wetlands. Myriad wildlife, including red deer, birds of prey, beavers and water voles, and this farm is home to the Exmoor Pony Project conservation herd.

Open from May to the end of September.

Porlock Vale Campsite video: https://youtu.be/TzOIRvBpdxM?si=Qk8294uV30q_qaSB

“Amazing campsite! Absolutely perfect place to unplug, unwind, slow down and just be! Incredible views, beautiful countryside and superb host! Being off grid campsite does not compromise on facilities – clean flushing toilets and hot showers … seamlessly blends in with nature!
Michaela – 10/10 Pitchup Review 2025

“This beautiful site is a very special place for those who love nature – the most relaxing, restorative camping experience we’ve ever had! Perfectly hosted too.”
J.H – 10/10 PitchUp Review – May 2025

“We liked absolutely everything about this site. Its location is stunning. The facilities were excellent, the welcome warm and friendly and the owner is committed to restoring the natural environment.”
Mark S – 10/10 Pitchup Review 2025

“We had the best time at porlock vale campsite! Not crowded and the views are incredible. A perfect base for exploring on bikes with lots of routes to cycle in and out from the campsite. Can’t wait for our visit next year!”
Ella 10/10 PitchUp Review 2024

Location

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  • The farm is home to a large conservation herd of Exmoor ponies and there are opportunities to join a ‘Connecting With Exmoor Ponies & Yourself’ workshop, one of the English National Park Experiences. More information at www.WildPonyWhispering.co.uk.

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