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With our own exclusive valley of lakes and wild gardens, hidden in the Green Hills of Somerset Voted by readers of the Practical Caravan magazine as one of their favourite 100 campsites, and featured in the Independent 'The 50 Best Campsites'
There are wild garden walks around the four lakes, free rowing boats to use, fishing for 20 lb carp, and miles of pathways and lanes to explore.
Peaceful, Attractive Campsite: Do you need an attractive environment ? -
where the rabbits scoot about the campsite, the buzzards soar on the thermals and the waterside statue is a real heron. If traffic and trains are your norm, then your withdrawal pressures must cope with the plop of the fish, the munching of the cows and the incessant song of the blackbirds !
Batcombe Vale - Nature and Beauty
Batcombe is designated " an area of outstanding natural beauty ", and set in
the middle of one of its secluded valleys
is an enclosure of trees, lakes and
wild landscaped gardens around
Batcombe Vale House.
Camping and Caravanning Facilities: The landscaping includes thirty individual pitches of mown grass, all adjacent a hard roadway. There are electric hook-ups; water, drainage and rubbish points. A log cabin contains basins, sinks and showers with free hot water, together with toilets and a chemical disposal unit and tourist information, all well lit after dark. Bed & Breakfast can be obtained at the House; caravan storage is available.
The 120 acre valley around the campsite is part of Batcombe Vale; you are welcome to wander and picnic in the fields and enjoy the company of the cattle.
Coarse Fishing Three of the lakes within the campsite have scores of carp and tench up to 20lbs for the 'fisher folk'. We expect the fish to be treated kindly with the use of barbless hooks and landing nets, - keep nets are forbidden. Please see notes at bottom of this page for more information on Course Fishing at Batcombe Vale.
Free rowing boats provide fun for children and adults alike (parents are fully responsible for their children's safety and behaviour) Many shaded glades are designed for you to hide away with your book; -are you a bird, butterfly or wild flower spotter ? So what happens if boredom sets in, - well here are some suggestions : -
Somerset Tourist Attractions: You are in the heart of the Green Hills of Somerset; use a footpath map from the information folders and take one of the many circular walks, which can last from one hour to all day. The Saxon village of ' Bata his cwm ' lies hidden in the neighbouring valley with one of the finest Perpendicular Gothic church towers in Somerset. Within fifteen miles: A short car drive can take you to:-
Fleet Air Arm Museum
Longleat Wild Life Park
Longleat House and Wild Life Park, Cranmore Railway Museum, Wells Cathedral Stourhead House and Landscape Gardens, Cheddar Gorge and Caves, Two Golf Courses, Sparkford Motor Museum, Two Riding Stables, Wookey Hole Cavern and Fairground, Glastonbury Abbey and Tor, Yeovilton Air Museum, Wells & Frome Indoor Sports Facilities and Jet Skis just three miles away.
Within thirty five miles: A day's outing could be to:- The City of Bath, The American Historical Museum, Weymouth or Weston Sands, The Somerset Levels, The Mendip lead mines, The Severn Bridges, The Bristol Exploratory Manor and Country Houses from the 15th century.
Welcome to Stowford Manor Farm. We are a family run farm situated in the beautiful Frome valley. The farm has a range of interests from the traditional Jersey milking cow to a community of workshops used by local craftsmen.
The superb setting - Stowford is a family-run farm set amid fine medieval
buildings. the campsite is surrounded by The River Frome,which makes it a wonderful peaceful holiday spot.
We are open from Easter to the end of October. The historic town of Bradford on Avon is only a 5 min drive away and the City of Bath a 15 min drive.
The river is suitable for fishing, boating, swimming and paddling. Facilites include a 3 unit toilet block and a recently renovated stable block which contains showers, sinks, washing up facilities with free hot and cold running water.
200 metres downstream from the campsite Farleigh Hungerford boasts the only river swimming club in the country, and you can become an instant member for a very small fee!
Founded in 1933, it now has over 2000 members. The water is fresh, with a deep area above the weir for lovely swimming.
Enjoy Cream Teas served in the 15th
century Stowford Manor garden and tearoom.
We have been open for 23 years and specialise in a cream tea made with our own Jersey cream and home made scones.
Take a stroll over the next two fields to Farleigh Castle, there you can catch the medieval battle re-enactment, also Knights trails to keep the kids amused for hours. Also local artists use Stowford to host glasswork and pottery craft workshops, you may book these in advance to coincide with you stay.
Petruth Paddocks The Corner House, Station Road, Cheddar, Somerset BS27 3AE
Telephone 01934 745458 - Fax 01934 741745
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A brand new caravan site in Cheddar 4 minutes from the Gorge with outstanding Mendip views
The village of Cheddar linked by
Cheddar Gorge to the Mendip Hills is
an ideal centre for a holiday.
Not only are there many things to do
and see in the surrounding area but
also many things of interest both in the village and nearby.
If walking and rambling are your thing,
there are numerous signposted paths
and nature trails beginning in the Gorge
and climbing to the tops of the cliffs giving splendid views of the surrounding countryside.
Walking through the Gorge you will find many things of interest. Underneath the cliffs there are many small gift shops interspersed with craft workshops, other exhibitions and small restaurants offering a welcome cup of coffee, strawberry teas, or a full meal served in a family atmosphere.
Walking on towards the village you will see a lake and waterfall and may
follow the course of the River Yeo to the Garden of Fragrance, especially
created for the blind.
The ten-acre field is located next to our
Livery Yard, on the edge of the Somerset levels, at the foot of the Mendip hills and provides a very even surface upon which
to park.
The three water points are supplied directly from the main running under the field and the pressure is considerable! To make your task as pleasant as possible, water points are located on brick platforms with galvanized gratings. A sealed tank with adjacent tap has been sunk into the ground to cater for your need to dispose of liquid waste.
Electricity for specific events and charging batteries is provided free of charge however we do not have plans currently for hook ups. Dogs on a lead are welcome and a waste bins are provided along with an area to let them off should this be required.
For a small charge, Kelly will provide
pony rides And Stevie can usually be persuaded to organise a tractor ride!
Petruth paddocks caravan site provides
the ideal base from which to enjoy
your time away.
For the more active of you the village has a leisure centre, riding stables, fishing, crazy golf, and sailing activities are available nearby.
Potholing and caving can be arranged taking you well into the
Mendip Cave System.
Whether you are a seasoned rally veteran or rallying for the first time, you
want to know that you are coming to a venue that is clean and safe, close
enough to walk to local shops but far enough away to switch off from it all.
