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We stayed at Batcombe Vale in May 2015 and apparently were the first visitors of the season and the site is also now under new ownership. Wardens Judy and Andy gave us a warm welcome and despite them being newcomers to the area had surprisingly excellent knowledge of Somerset. Batcombe certainly is in a Vale, the long descent drops you down to the pitches which are set in the most glorious of gardens, (not manicured) with lakes for boating/fishing, walkways through an abundance of plants, shrubs and trees. There's a tunnel through bamboo, a wooden bridge to take you onto an island in the fishing pool, it really is an oasis of calm and tranquillity. The toilet block is exceptionally clean and is housed in a rustic style building which blends naturally into its surroundings.
A 15/20 minute walk across meadows takes you into the delightful village of Batcombe with the Three Horse Shoes serving excellently kept cask ales and equally good food. Friendly locals too.
Finally, one point we really did appreciate which only a few campsites seem to offer is the facility to leave your 'van during the working week (assuming the site isn't full)Andy arranged a nominal payment of £1 per night, so the following weekend you just drive back to the site, 'van is already pitched and you've saved considerably on fuel costs, and the campsite owner has an extra weekends fee. Win win as they say.
In summary, we would highly recommend Batcombe Vale.
Just returned from another fantastic weekend at Batcombe Vale. This is our third visit here, and is one of our favourite locations. The campsite location is gorgeous, set in a beautiful hidden valley. Pretty much every pitch has lovely views through the well placed trees and bushes, down the valley and across the rolling Somerset countryside. The views on this site are pretty much the main selling point, but the site is also fantastic for kids - the small lake with the free rowing boats are always a hit - despite having no playground. Here the children can simply be left to entertain themselves, but there are enough hidden paths, trees and open space to play that they make their own games but I've never yet heard anyone complain about being bored - unlike on big sites with amusements and clubhouses!
There are 2 great pubs a walk through woods and meadows. The Bell at Evercreech was very friendly and accommodating. We wanted ploughmans which we've had before and knew where huge, but they weren't on the menu, but they were more than happy to make them for us. Full marks to them. The following day we walked to The Three Horseshoes in Batcombe - booking at the weekend is recommended. The food was again lovely and good value for the quality. They also serve a good choice of very nice local cider, and good service.
The new on site managers were great, very friendly and helpful.
The only issue with the campsite was the showers. We knew they were fairly 'rustic' and were certainly kept very clean, but the flow was not much more than a dribble, and if people are washing up at the same time had a tendency to cut off completely for 10seconds or so, before coming back on. Not great if you are trying to wash hair, or it's a bit chilly. Whilst not the most expensive site, for the money you would expect half decent showers. I hope the new owners invest a bit of money into this aspect.
Big thumbs up for the location. Thumbs down for the showers.
Spent 5 nights here. Campsite is down a steep, maintained track in a lovely valley. The warden directed to our pitch which was spacious and flat. The toilets/showers were kept clean and the showers were free. The hot water wasn't working for a few hours during the day but that was prioritised and repaired by the end of the afternoon. There is no playground for children but there is a small field in the middle of the campsite with goal posts. Also, there is a small boating lake which is good for starting boaters. The warden was very relaxed about payment and we didn't him until the day before we left.
Bruton is a nice town with a selection of shops and a couple of pubs. Gilcombe Farm shop is very close and good for meat and vegetables as well as reserves. Did walk into Batcombe which is a nice village but the pub was shut when we arrived. If you want a proper drinking pub look no further than the Seymour Arms in Witham Friary.
Stayed for 3 nights in August. Arrived in pouring rain but site was fine. Lovely spot in beautiful countryside. Went for a lovely walk, taking in beer and cheese sampling, as directed by the very helpful campsite folk.
Facilities are basic and I guess could do with some investment. They were, however, spotless and plentiful supply of hot water.
Site itself is quiet, relaxed and delightful.
Would suit pretty much anyone.
Not overcrowded, very friendly, not noisy but children very welcome and plenty of healthy outdoor fun for them.
What a lovely place with lovely people. Visiting with two 6 year olds and a 2 year old, one always hopes a site will be welcoming, safe and appealing and Batcombe Vale really is all three. The boating lake was a great hit resulting in two very confident 6 year old oars people! Everything about the site is clean, functional and easy to access whilst being picturesque. The walk we headed out on ( thanks to Gary's advice, directions and map) was beautiful with a fantastic view of Glastonbury Tor in the distance, made even better by a warm welcome at the three Horseshoes. As locals, this was just a two night getaway but I would strongly recommend the site to people from further afield. Thank you Gary and Barbara.
So pleased we booked this site! Despite arriving late due to traffic we were made welcome and shown to a decent sized pitch. The road down to the site is quite steep and we were careful to check that there was nothing coming up/down since there is no passing place, this said it does mean that, once you are down, the site is very sheltered.
We had a good wander round the site the following day and the fishing ponds are stunning, set round with benches/picnic tables and a peaceful spot to sit and read in the sunshine. The bamboo walk was an interesting feature. There are lots of mature trees/plants and the grounds are well kept. Showers (free) and toilet facilities were clean and the fresh flowers are a lovely touch.
Despite the site being busy it was very peaceful and quiet, even at night, which made for a relaxing stay.
What a beautiful site! It takes a little finding in it's remote location, but it is well worth it. Beautiful lakes and landscaping, and so peaceful and quiet. The owners were incredibly helpful and friendly, but the lady of the site will let you know immediately if you don't adhere to the site rules! This means that everyone enjoys their stay and knows where they stand. The showers and toilets might look a little rustic from outside but were excellent. My only gripe would be that it is a little on the pricey side, but you know that when you book so can make an informed choice. Had it been slightly cheaper however we would certainly have stayed longer.
Just returned from a 5 night stay at this lovely campsite. We added the final 5th night spontaniously with no problems at all. Our pitch was individual and a good size and most importantly level. The facilities are basic but clean and all you could require wether you had a tent or otherwise.
The area is very quiet and scenic, there are a few good local pubs, the best being in the nearby village of Batcombe about one mile away.
There are nice walks in the area with plenty of laminated maps in reception of the locality for you to use.
There is also home brew scrumpy cider on sale which the site owner Gary makes. Its reasonably priced and more than reasonable in quality, I was hooked by the time I had left.
The boating lake (free) is a nice toutch and there is a open space for games etc. Also some nice picnic benches dotted around for you to use.
We had a very nice time indeed, I would reccomend it highly and hope to go back next season.
Booked about a month before visit and paid the deposit. Good communication confirming the receipt of deposit. Site easy to find, but you do need to follow their advice on the approach, as some roads are very narrow with tight bends. On arrival, we paid the balance, and were shown our pitch for the week, and told where things were. The office also contains a lot of information on local walks and attractions, and has print outs of very local walks that you can take with you.
The pitch was level, and a little worn, but nothing more than expected for time of year. The owners are great hosts and are there if needed. The facilities are good, and easily accessed in the centre of the site, including freezer, washing machine and dryer! Although the weather did keep a few people away, we never had to queue at the showers or toilets.
The lake on site makes it quite picturesque and the ducks visited most mornings for tit-bits. The rowing boats were an attraction to many, but I was not aware of a life belt being on hand. The fishing lakes are also beautiful and are very private.
We had a lot of rain whilst thee and the pitch was not in a very good state when we left as it got very muddy underneath. However, some pitches did suffer more with the rain, but the owner was there to help out with spade and sand where needed. They try and put families in one area and adult only tents in another, so the adults are not disturbed. All in all, a lovely site, beautiful location and very caring hosts - and the Scrumpy which they sold on site, was also very good too! (according to hubby)
An absolutely lovely site tucked away in the Somerset countryside. The views are gorgeous, and we enjoyed rowing on the little lake to chill out.
My son and I used the site as a base to explore Somerset and Dorset to keep a 12 year old busy - Cheddar Gorge, Longleat etc. , but I would love to return with a more keen walker and explore the local countryside more.
The wash rooms look basic but the showers are lovely, they were always clean and well ventilated, and there were no queues.
The owners are friendly and helpful and the site is very well kept.
We returned home chilled out and happy after a lovely week, and I plan to return another summer.
This site is beautiful and is in a very quiet location.
The pitches are well maintained and not as regimented as some campsites. Toilets and Showers are basic but very clean and plenty of hot water at all times we were there.
Gary and Barbara gave a warm welcome and were very helpful.
The lakes and gardens are very picturesque.
Fishing - lake 3 was quite weedy and difficult to fish without a long landing net. Fished mainly lake 4, it is full of carp averaging 12' and small Rudd, used hard pellets to avoid the rudd and was still catching carp one after the other 3ft from the bank. Ideal place to teach kids to fish.
A delightful and charming campsite which is truly unique. I am loathed to write a review about this campsite as it is a perfect little gem that we don't want to share!
It has a rather steep descent from the main road but the view is something to behold as you approach the beautifully landscaped site. There are plenty of what seem like perfectly placed trees and shrubs so you have some degree of privacy from most of your neighbours.
The walks and lakes around the site are beautiful and really well kept - even in a wet spell (as we experienced!) and our girls loved the rowing boats! Very calming and enjoyable.
The facilities are immaculately clean and although they are in a honeysuckle and vine covered cabin style building, they are a wonderful feature of this camping experience. Plenty of hot water for the showers & washing up, a freezer for your ice blocks, chemical disposal and a very efficient washer & drier - what more do you need?
And the view from the men's washroom over the lake is apparently wonderful (as my husband told me). The site owners are lovely, very welcoming and friendly. Why not try some of Gary's homemade scrumpy. By the jug full - very nice after a long day!
And I didn't feel that sound carried around the site as a previous reviewer has said - quite the opposite - we found it very peaceful.
It was in easy reach of our scheduled days out at Longleat and there are some lovely shops in Bruton which is only a short drive away. Perfect for shopping and other provisions.
We will definitely return when we are down Somerset way again!
Stayed for two nights in the dreadful Jubilee weather - we had escaped inland as seaside campsites were looking scary! This site was an absolute pleasure even though the awful weather followed us - very warm, friendly welcome and offers of a huge range of things to borrow including BBQ'S ( people kept walking past with an amazing assortment of camping kit).
The scrumpy sounded delicious but we never managed to try it - I think we were sticking to hard liquor due to the weather!
Great location in a beautiful valley, we were on a sloping pitch, but no problem with chocs, and flatter pitches were in use by tents - the site try to match the pitch to the unit. Simple facilities, beautifully clean & lovely hot showers plus dishwashing & laundry facilities.
Plenty of space in the middle for ball games - a good get outdoors in the fresh air kind of site. Pretty walks from the site through meadows to the village pub - didn't get chance to try, but menu sounded lovely. I believe the pub accepts dogs.
We would love to return - apologies everyone, we ran away to a hotel for the last two nights of our holiday.
Fantastic peaceful site within easy reach of Wells and Bruton. The pitches are large and very well maintained. Facilities are very clean and a small range of charcoal and scrumpy cider is available on site. Special mention to the very friendly owners who always have a smile. Not surprising when they spend so much time in a gorgeous setting. There is a boating lake on site with free boats and plenty of good walks for dogs. The three horseshoes pub nearby serves good food and welcomes dogs. A lovely site and we will return.
We stayed here with our newly acquired VW California camper and experience of only one other campsite with the van and our two kids, aged 1 and 3 plus a black labrador.
The site manager is very friendly and laid back which is very much in keeping with the campsite itself. It's a pretty setting on an ex farm with a boating lake and a rural feel to the place.
Pitches are large, well grassed, very effectively drained and very well kept although not particularly level - our kids ended up squished at one end of their bed in the night - and the site facilities are reasonably good. Although not very modern, it all seems to work fairly well with showers, clothes washing facilities and decent washing up sinks.
There's a small boating lake and a rather sloping playing field for entertainment but the boats were out of the water.
The site is possibly a little pricey and a long way from any shops for essentials (two miles) but otherwise it's a pleasant, peaceful place to stay.
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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 Hardstandings 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Adults Only 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot 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 
We stayed at Batcombe Vale in May 2015 and apparently were the first visitors of the season and the site is also now under new ownership. Wardens Judy and Andy gave us a warm welcome and despite them being newcomers to the area had surprisingly excellent knowledge of Somerset. Batcombe certainly is in a Vale, the long descent drops you down to the pitches which are set in the most glorious of gardens, (not manicured) with lakes for boating/fishing, walkways through an abundance of plants, shrubs and trees. There's a tunnel through bamboo, a wooden bridge to take you onto an island in the fishing pool, it really is an oasis of calm and tranquillity. The toilet block is exceptionally clean and is housed in a rustic style building which blends naturally into its surroundings. 
