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PERMANENTLY CLOSED
Ball Hill Farm Campsite
Rock Hill
Wrantage
Taunton
Somerset (Browse area)
   
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 No Tents |
 No Caravans |
 No Motorhomes |
 No Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 No 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 |
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| Facilities |
 No Toilets |
 No Showers |
 No Washing Up Area |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 No Laundry |
 No Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 No Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 No Shop |
 No Bar |
 No Restaurant |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 No Fishing |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport |
 No Dog Walk |
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| Date of Visit: September 2024 |
Unit: Other |
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| Reviewer: Webmaster |
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 Please note we have been advised that the campsite at this location is now permanently closed, and no longer offers camping, motorhome or caravanning pitches. If you know that this situation has changed in the future, please could you let us know. Many thanks 
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Date of Visit: August 2023  |
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| Nights stayed: 6 |
Travelling as: Family with older children |
| Reviewer: Kjfrie |
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The orchard is ‘unimproved’ and in my opinion all the better for it.
The space feels wild, we enjoyed the company of a family of green woodpeckers, a fat toad, countless butterflies and beetles, and the orchard’s own flock of quiet sheep.
The facilities are basic, I would say this is almost wild camping. The owners were very friendly, welcoming and helpful (given the wet weather we encountered).
The view from the hill is stunning, great to enjoy along with a fire and a cider. We really enjoyed our stay.
The local area is full of foodie gems and great pubs, also a convenient location to get to Taunton.
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| Date of Visit: July 2020 |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: With friends |
| Reviewer: Zackeray14 |
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Simple site with beautiful views from the hillside, day and night. One step from wild camping, utterly peaceful with only a few sheep for company.
Tim’s help before arrival was friendly and efficient.
Had a great meal and drinks at the Bell Inn which is exactly 15 mins walk. Don’t bother with the Far Canal pub though. Rude and unfriendly.
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| Date of Visit: July 2020 |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Reikipagan |
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This site is special, only 1 tent allowed during this time which makes it even more amazing.
You have your pick of anywhere in this site but be warned you can only park at the gate and then you have to carry EVERYTHING up a pretty steep hill. It is worth it though for the views, the peace and quiet.
One compost loo and a stand pipe for water and that’s it.
Tim was very welcoming and told us to call anytime if we need anything but after that you wouldn’t know he was there which is perfect for us we really just wanted to be people free for a couple of days.
You are asked to antibac anything you touch ie gate, compost loo etc
The far Canal pub serves lovely food and many gins 🙃.
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| Date of Visit: August 2018 |
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| Reviewer: MICandLIV |
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We stayed in the lovely gipsy caravan with our 4 year old son (and our dog too:), and it was one of these times in life when you feel you got to the best place you could get to.
It is hard to explain how pleasant and comfy the Caravan was, although there is no electricity it still felt like home. Just pack a bag with a bit of clothes and get there, you will find anything else you need, plus a super nice and helpful host family.
The fun doesn't end with the caravan cause once you step out you get to a little magical orchard, with rabbits, sheep, a fire place, a breathtaking view and amazing apples we couldn't stop eating. Sorry Tim ;) so thank you for an unforgettable weekend!
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| Date of Visit: May 2017 |
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| Reviewer: Sunnyweathercampers |
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We stayed 2 nights over the spring bank holiday and despite being a long weekend there were just two other groups. The view is amazing and sitting looking down over the countryside it felt like we were on top of the world.
Its a fair way from car to site up a steep hill, toilet facilities are basic, standpipe for water a steep climb away, sites are quite exposed so a bit breezy. But we thought it well worth it to be in such a beautiful place enjoying our own camp fire and having it all to ourselves. Owner very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend (to those who like their camping back to nature) and would happily go again ourselves.
We had our 2 yr old with us and she really enjoyed wandering around and saying hello to the grazing sheep.
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| Date of Visit: May 2013 |
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| Reviewer: Bowerbird |
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This site is really quite a find. It is not your usual sort of camping with all mod cons and would not appeal to many as it is bordering on wild camping, and you have to be prepared to carry water some distance. However, the negatives are far outweighed by the positives and my husband and I have found it a delightful place to camp.
The campsite is in an ancient cider orchard on a hillside. The owner of the site was very helpful and friendly and showed us around the orchard looking at possible pitches for our rather large tent. We decided on a flat area, a kind of rather large ledge, sheltered from the worst of the wind with fabulous views over half of Somerset. We watched red kites soaring overhead and rabbits scampering off in all directions on the ground. There is also a small flock of ewes and their lambs grazing in the orchard which made an appearance from time to time munching their way through the grass. We had a campfire on several evenings using wood from winter prunings left around the apple trees.
There is plenty to do in the area. Curry Mallet is a two minute car ride away with a shop/cafe and a good pub, The Bell, which has an excellent Friday night offer of a steak dinner with all the trimmings and a drink at £20 for two people, but you will need to book. North Curry, a little further away has an excellent well stocked shop. The Willow and Wetlands centre is well worth a visit and has a really nice cafe. Somerton is a very attractive little town with a Craft Gallery, large antique/bric-a-brac shop and a supermarket to rival Waitrose plus a butchers shop. The Somerset Museum in Taunton is fabulous (I don't normally say that about museums) and it too has a nice cafe. Near Mulchelney, as well as the Abbey (NT), there is the John Leach Pottery. Many of the villages and small towns around were putting on festivals and events so it is worth checking with the Tourism Office in Taunton to find out what is going on.
We have already been back to this site again this year and I am certain we will return.
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| Date of Visit: September 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Nigelharrison |
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We have just stayed in Nicky and Tim's wonderful gypsy caravan near Taunton.
Situated on the hill in the middle of an ancient apple orchard, away from the farm and seccluded amonsst the trees. Very romantic, warm and cosy with the wood burner.
Indian wall hangings, bigger than a normal gypsy caravan, comfortable double bed and you wake up to a fantastic view in the middle of the apple orchard.
Nicky and Tim and friendly and helpful. Perfect for romantics who want something different! Nigel and Judith Harrison
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