Adults only (16+). Dogs welcome. Batcombe Vale is a small, friendly and relaxed campsite tucked into a hidden vale in the rolling hills of Somerset, near Bruton.
If you`re looking for somewhere genuinely quiet - wildlife lakes, birdsong, dark skies and a slower pace of life - this is the place for you. We`re the right choice if you want to sleep well, walk, sit by a lake and do very little at all. however, we`re not the right choice if you want to stay up late or make noise.
We`ve been welcoming guests for over 40 years and were named Best Campsite in Somerset on Channel 4`s The Perfect Pitch.
We have 30 individual grass pitches, all adjacent to a hard roadway for easy access, with electric hook-ups, water, drainage and rubbish points throughout.
We welcome tents, campervans, motorhomes, trailer tents and single-axle touring caravans.
All pitches are different - some more open, some more sheltered - but the views are great from wherever you are.
The facilities are simple and well kept: free hot showers, clean and flushing loos, hot water throughout, washing-up sinks and a chemical disposal unit.
We have complimentary tea and coffee for guests. Fire bowls can be hired and logs are sold on site.
Our retreat is a calm and secluded space tucked into rolling Somerset hills, where meadows, a hidden glade and a beautiful wildlife lake replace the noise and pace of everyday life. Here, nature completely sets the pace - and that, we`ve found, is exactly what our guests need
There`s plenty of wildlife to watch, walks of varying lengths directly from the campsite (including a 30-minute stroll to an award-winning local pub).
At a glance
Adult-only (16+) & peaceful Small by design — 30 pitches Beautiful, private & secluded vale Dog-friendly with lots of walks Tents, campervans, motorhomes & caravans up to 7m All pitches next to hard roadway for easy access Large levelled grass pitches for maximum comfort Electric hook-up pitches available Free hot showers, hot water & clean flushable loos Washing-up sinks with hot water Free tea & coffee Fire bowls for hire & logs for sale No light pollution & beautifully dark, starry skies Eco-friendly and sustainable Wildlife Lake Digital detox - disconnect to reconnect
Nearby Attractions
Hauser & Wirth Somerset is a 5 mins drive away - one of the world`s leading contemporary art galleries, set in a beautifully restored farmstead, with free entry to the galleries and gardens.
The Newt in Somerset, with its walled gardens, farm shop and cyder press, is just 10 mins away.
Stourhead`s National Trust gardens and Palladian mansion are 20 mins away and Longleat (25 mins) makes an easy day out too.
Within 3 miles you`ll find three good pubs, shops, a cashpoint and a petrol station. Castle Cary station is a short drive away, making car-free arrivals easy.
A little further afield: Wells (Cathedral and Bishop`s Palace), Glastonbury (Abbey and Tor) and Frome (independent shops and markets) are all close by, with Bath, Bristol, Salisbury and Sherborne under an hour`s drive. Other National Trust properties nearby include Montacute House, Tintinhull Garden and Lytes Cary Manor, and you`re within reach of Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole, Stonehenge and the Royal Bath & West Showground. The coast - Weston-super-Mare, Burnham-on-Sea, Lyme Regis, West Bay and Weymouth - is about an hour away.
Price Guide - Updated July 2026
Pitch Fee £38 includes:
• 2 adults (up to 4 adults in total, for an extra charge) • 1 unit: tent, trailer tent, campervan, caravan or motorhome • 1 awning, porch or loo tent. • 1 vehicle on your pitch.
Please note: each pitch has space for one vehicle only, so we are unable to accommodate a second vehicle on the pitch.
Additional Adult (16+): £17
Electricity Hook up (10 amp): £8
Gazebo/kitchen/day tent/pup tent: £6
Dog: maximum 2, strictly controlled at all times: £3
Cyclists pitch fee: 2 adults (on bicycles) with a tent: £30
Please note this is an indication of prices, please contact the campsite for a definitive price for your stay
We`re just outside Batcombe, a quiet Somerset village 7 miles south-east of Shepton Mallet, 9 miles west of Frome and 23 miles north of Yeovil. An up-to-date SatNav will get you here without trouble.
By road: - From the East: M3, A303, B3081, then follow the brown tourist signs.
- From Bristol: A37, B3081, then follow the brown tourist signs.
- From Devon or Cornwall: M5 (Junction 23), A39, A361, A371, B3081, then follow the brown tourist signs.
Access for caravans must be via the B3081 between Bruton and Evercreech - then follow the brown tourist signs for the final stretch. A single-track lane winds steeply down into the vale; take it steadily, and you`ll be rewarded with one of the most beautiful arrivals in Somerset. Guests have been making this descent for over 40 years, and it`s fair to say it`s part of the experience - the view at the bottom never gets old.
By train: Our nearest stations are Bruton (7 minutes away) and Castle Cary (12 minutes), both on the line from London Paddington (www.gwr.com).
Common Questions
Where is the nearest shop to Batcombe Vale Campsite And Camping? There is a shop within 5 miles
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
No Hardstanding Pitches 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
No Caravan Storage 
Adults Only 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
No Laundry 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
No Wifi Access 
Shop <5 miles 
Bar <1 mile 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
No Fishing 
No Wild Swimming 
Indoor Pool <5 miles 
Outdoor Pool <5 miles 
Horse Riding <5 miles 
No Cycle Hire 
Golf <5 miles 
Tennis <5 miles 
No Beach 
No Watersports 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
Campfires Allowed 
Lakeside Pitches 
Public Transport <5 miles
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
