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Batcombe Vale Campsite & Camping
Batcombe
Shepton Mallet
Somerset (Browse area)
BA4 6BW
Tel: 01749 372373
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Pitches: 30
Open: 01/01/2024 to 01/01/2024
01/01/2025 to 01/01/2025
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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 |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 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 |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing On Site |
 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 |
 Watersports On Site |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 Campfires Allowed |
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 Lakeside Pitches |
 Public Transport <5 miles |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: September 2011 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: AUSTINS |
10 reviews from this member |
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 Oh that this site was open all year??? we wish.
Maybe it could be difficult to negotiate the driveway both in and out on the steep hill, but I can think off no nicer place to be in hot sunshine or deep crisp snow. The site is all that people say about it. Each pitch is large, and noise is not a bother. Kids have plenty of room to play, exactly how it used to be when I was a child. Sure the toilets are oldish. But boy oh boy are they clean, fresh flowers, push hand soap, electric points for driers, tongs etc. The showers. Well I don't, that's just me, the old man however says they are the best. I have never in three x 1 week stays ever seen a miserable face. Even in the pouring rain. This place is heaven. Should I post this or not. Could be that next time I try to book it will be full??? Hit the button... I am the type who has always shared the good things in life. ENJOY. But not too often promise me. 
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| Date of Visit: September 2011 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Davey01 |
8 reviews from this member |
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A lovely site with fab facilities. The lakes were great, especially the boating lake for the kids. Lots of photographic oppertunities with ducks parading around the site for their breakfast and late afternoon snacks.
The walk across the fields to Batcombe and The Three Horseshoes is entertaining in itself. A few rope swings and some miniature horses to pet. If you run out of BBQ charcoal you can buy some off Gary along with some really nice cider!
We were there for 3 days and, other than Batcombe Village, just enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere with no particular place to go.
There were, however, a few villages nearby which we may explore next time. Quite a few dog owners.
Would highly recommend this site and hope to return in the new year.
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Cathj |
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This is a great site, very friendly and helpful wardens who even helped fix my camping stove after it broke the day we arrived. There is plenty of space and you don't feel crowded by other units.
Children can play down by the small lake or in the sizable grassed play area. There are plenty of walks from the site and as mentioned in a previous post a river at the bottom of the valley.
Useful for washing the dog who thought she had arrived in heaven after rolling in the stuff that cows leave behind!
If you want a site where you can sit and what nature in action this is the one.
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Dsepaisley |
2 reviews from this member |
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This is by far the most picturesque campsite we have stayed at. Set in its own valley with a couple of beautiful fishing lakes and a boating lake. The tent pitches are spacious and planting provides an air of privacy seldom achieved at other sites.
The toilet\shower block is dated but very clean and has an alfresco theme with climbing plants which adds to the sites character. The owner was extremely helpful and I would highly recommend a jug of his scrumpy. In short this is a fantastic site which we will be visiting again
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Claire1073 |
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Just returned from a wonderful week at Batcombe Vale. Beautiful site with good size pitches and basic but clean and well maintained toilets and showers.
Our children loved the rowing boats and the ducks that wandered round every day hoping to be fed.
Gary and Barbara were always about and happy to suggest routes or places to visit (ask for a map to get to the pub across the fields - the road is steep!)
This site is a great base for a lot of the attractions as it is centrally located. Would come back to this site if we were visiting this part of the country again.
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| Date of Visit: June 2011 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Caz21 |
11 reviews from this member |
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A wonderful campsite - we have just returned from 3 nights stay here, and it felt like a week. Very peaceful (even with Glastonbury Festival just a few miles away), beautiful setting and such friendly hosts.
Unlike a previous reviewer I found the facilities more than adequate. Personally I prefer a campsite that has fresh water, toilets, showers, somewhere to wash dishes and somewhere to freeze icepacks and no more.
I like the water to be hot and the facilities to be clean. I liked the quirkiness of the toilet/shower block and the gents have a stunning view across the lakes! Please don't upgrade them by building a new block, it would completely change the character of the site.
If I was to find one small niggle it would be that due to amphitheatre nature of the site noise travels amazingly well, and we could hear the conversations the couple were having together on the opposite side of the site (and they were talking at normal volume!)
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| Date of Visit: April 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Claire1607 |
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Just returned from a lovely Easter weekend trip to Batcombe Vale. We chose the site due to it's proximity to Longleat (about 15mins away) but were really impressed by the site itself on our arrival.
We had a really big pitch at the top of the site which was ideally placed to watch our young children on the grassy area below. The dogs were also made to feel very welcome with several fields surrounding the site where they are more than welcome to run free. There is also the river at the bottom of the site where they can have a swim.
Although the site is only small and was fully booked whilst we were there it didn't feel busy at all. The pitches were all of a good size which meant that you had some degree of privacy.
The grassed areas are beautifully maintained and the toilets are spotless. These are basic but clean and hot - what more do you need!?
As mentioned the nearest pub is about a mile away down the river. They were also very welcoming and we enjoyed a nice, if a little pricey, meal.
There are plenty of supermarkets within 15 minutes or a well stocked co-op in Bruton.
All in all a lovely stay - we left with both our girls (4 & 3) crying 'we don't want to go home'! I can give no higher recommendation than that!
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| Date of Visit: April 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Anniemc |
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Just back from a fabulous 4 day stay at Batcombe Vale - our first trip out in our caravan. Centrally placed for exploring Somerset.
Gary and Barbara were there to show us to our pitch and assisted with our set up. Pitch was a great size.
The site itself is beautiful - small, but distinct enough pitches not to feel overcrowded. Landscaping and site is beautifully maintained by Gary - rich luscious grassed pitches (it was the first opening week this season), grassed central area at the bottom of the vale for children to play on. Boating and fishing lakes to meander around and sit in the sunshine. Dogs allowed on leads, and several surrounding hills to allow the dog off (avoiding the cows !)
Toilet / shower facilities as mentioned before, but lovely hot water and didn't have to queue.
There is a steep approach down into the Vale / Site, with a sharp turn at the entrance, but don't be put off by this, Gary was happy to assist with instructions.
If you are looking for somewhere which is small and friendly. This could be the place. If you're looking for playgrounds, bars on site etc. Possibly not for you !
Will definitely return again.
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Frannydabidozi |
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Just back from 5 nights at this site and really loved it. Its location will be hard to beat, set in the most stunning countryside. The managers, Gary and Barbara run this site exceptionally well.
There are clearly defined pitches set around a central grassy area which the kids are welcome to play games on. The toilet facilities are good, very clean and there are 3 showers in the ladies and even over the Bank Holiday weekend I didn't need to queue and there is always hot water.
There is a separate area with mirrors and plug sockets for those who cant bear to leave the hairdryer / straighteners behind.
The boating lake is a lovely bonus and in these days of health and safety it is great to see a common sense approach taken.
Another nice touch is the availability of Gary's Scrumpy at £2 a jug and the use of their barbecues. You can also charge up any appliance for a small fee which is something I have not seen offered at other sites. There is a communal freezer for ice packs.
There is a 30-45 min walk depending on age of children to the nearest pub, The Three Horseshoes which is also lovely. Put the kids in wellies as there is a stream en route but do it on the way back as it hard to get them out!
You have shops nearby in Bruton for groceries or a big Tesco in Shepton Mallet. Wells is a pretty town to visit and we had a great time at the Fleet Air Arm Museum.
I'm now thinking I have been too complimentary about this site and if its fully booked next time I want to go I will know why!
The in-laws joined us for a few days at the B&B at the house which they thoroughly enjoyed too.
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Sundalland09 |
4 reviews from this member |
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A lovely little site, initially we were booked to stay for 10 nights, but then discovered that the fishing had to be paid x the amount of nights you stayed (child + adult) instead of being able to pay as you go - which worked out really expensive.
There wasn't a park either just a big green in the cente of the site. A really pretty little site and the only one (so far) that actually has plug sockets so you can plug your own hair dryer and straighteners in
We stayed for two nights (to cover the cost of the deposit paid).
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