CampSITE reviews - porlock vale campsite - exmoor - somerset

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"This place is heaven on earth. Dawn has everything spot on, the facilities are well kept & spotless, there is so much space even when fully booked, a beautiful site in the most stunning spot. To look around and see nothing but fields, trees, the sea and the ponies is really quite mesmerising. I feel so lucky to have found this idyllic, healing place and so grateful to Dawn's hard work & effort to share it with us."

Joanne- 10/10 Pitchup Review - Aug 2026

"This place is heaven on earth. Dawn has everything spot on, the facilities are well kept & spotless, there is so much space even when fully booked, a beautiful site in the most stunning spot. To look around and see nothing but fields, tress, the sea and the ponies is really quite mesmerising. I feel so lucky to have found this idyllic, healing place and so grateful to Dawn's hard work & effort to share it with us."

Joanne- 10/10 Pitchup Review - Aug 2026

"Stunning campsite, quiet and peaceful amongst an array of wildlife. Hot showers and the toilets were kept immaculate throughout. The owner Dawn was lovely. Plenty of space between pitches, and plenty of flat pitches to pick from. Great walks nearby. The best campsite we've been to."

Louis - 10/10 Pitchup Review - Aug 2026

"Our second stay in two months - it's the most perfect site, location - incredible peace and quiet, facilities are all there. Dawns a great host - what more could you ask for."

Phil - 10/10 Pitchup Review - July 2026

"The views, wow!!!! Very peaceful, excellent facilities, very clean and well maintained. Would highly recommend."

Alisson - 10/10 Pitchup Review - July 2026

"The views, the site with huge amounts of space so you have plenty of privacy and quiet. Wonderful wildlife, meadow planting and fantastic biodiversity. Stargazing. Clean facilities and very nice toilet trailer. Lovely site owner!

Lots of amazing villages nearby to visit (and fabulous tea rooms to try). Horner, Selworthy, Allerford and Bossington are all close. Greencombe Gardens en route to Porlock Weir is definitely worth a visit for £7. (Or 2-4-1 on the gardeners world scheme). So much to do nearby and a wildlife lover’s paradise.

Also close to Dunster and its fantastic castle (also on the 2-4-1 GW scheme. If you forget anything, Minehead is a very short easy drive away to pick up any bits and pieces. In spite of our Butlins pre-conceptions.. It is also a lovely town and surprisingly picturesque - there’s an historic railway, lovely seafront walks and a great park."

 10/10 Pitchup Review - June 2026

"The view and the area is amazing. It was peaceful and beautiful. It’s clean and tidy. Everything was thought of. The showers were hot and with decent pressure. And with flushing toilets too!
Dawn is a great host and a wonderful woman. She cares a lot and was incredibly responsive to any questions I had and also helped me as I needed more pegs for my tent! Thank you 😊
It was an overall lovely experience. I will be back ❤️"

Elizabeth- 10/10 Pitchup Review - June 2026

"Campsite in a beautiful setting, with views all round, a place to relax. Very warm greeting from Dawn. Loads of options for walks from the site - leave the car behind! Peaceful site with some amazing wildlife in the area. Great for sitting round the fire and enjoying the dark sky. Facilities immaculately clean. Lovely touch with pots of herbs and pollinator flowers. Truly a green campsite doing all the right things for the environment."

Christine - 10/10 Pitchup Review - June 2026

"A perfect, quiet, friendly site for exploring beautiful Exmoor. Beautiful panoramic views (to Selworthy, the sea and to S Wales beyond) and sunsets; well kept field; very clean tidy and organised facilities; perfect location with some of the best parts of Exmoor walkable from the campsite; lovely quaint villages nearby. Dawn was ultra welcoming, helpful and knowledgeable - we learnt a lot about the delightful Exmoor ponies and all the great environmental work being done by many (farmers, landowners, organisations, trusts). Our 5th visit to a Greener Camping site - and definitely our favourite to which we shall return. Very highly recommended!"

Paul - 10/10 Pitchup Review - June 2026

"Loved the ethos at this site. Low impact camping. Solar power, recycling, the care for the environment. There was so much space so we didn’t have to worry about disturbing other people when we were packing up early because we were hiking. Hot showers were very welcome. The views as we sat outside our tent having a coffee were amazing."

Karen - 10/10 Pitchup Review - June 2026

"We stayed in our campervan for one week at this stunning campsite. We parked up, fired up the solar panels and had a very comfortable week at this off grid campsite. The views from the campsite are to die for, wherever you decide to pitch on this spacious site. There are plenty of footpaths, bridleways and charming country lanes direct from the campsite that enabled us to walk or bike every day with no need to use our van. No two days were the same. This part of Exmoor is stunning with wild moors, beautiful forests and stunning coastline. The toilets, showers and washing up area are clean and functional. There is a chemical disposal point for Van's which you don't always get on an off grid campsite. This allowed us to stay for longer in our van. The host Dawn and her two lovely dogs are very welcoming and full of local knowledge. For a relaxing week with amazing scenery this campsite is a must."

Carl - 10/10 Pitchup Review - May 2025 

"The grandest of fields, surrounded by the most breathtaking views. Forget Kent, this is most definitely God’s County & the white church at Selworthy (seen in the distance) surely proves this.
There is ample room to find your own secluded patch & the facilities are most welcome. Dawn is the coolest & most gracious hostess & don’t forget to check out the wonderful work she is doing with Exmoor ponies.
Dawn, thank you so much for sharing your little slice of heaven…can’t wait to return." 

Fiona - 10/10 Pitchup Review - May 2025

"Absolutely love this site, the views are stunning, surrounded by nothing but greenery, listening to nature and the nearby farm animals, this place is good for the soul. Dawn couldn't be nore welcoming and the facilities are exactley what you need. We will be coming back when ever we can, the dogs have made us promise ."

10/10 - Pitchup Review - May 2025

"It's location is stunning and Exmoor is only a field away. The facilities were excellent, the welcome warm and friendly and the owner is committed to restoring the natural environment, both in the high environmental standards she has set for the site and in her participation with wider greening projects in Porlock Vale."

Mark S - 10/10 Pitchup Review - May 2025

"Absolutely loved this site for its views and for how quiet it was. I watched the sunset colours keep changing over the sea from my bed - stunningly beautiful and a priceless experience! I watched deer grazing in the same field below me. The site has everything you need in terms of loos, hot showers and washing up areas. Dawn was extremely kind and welcoming, she keeps a great eye on the campsite."

Isobel - 9/10 Pitchup Review

"This beautiful site is a very special place for those who love nature - the most relaxing, restorative camping experience we’ve ever had! Perfectly hosted too."

J & J - 10/10 Pitchup Review - May 2025

 "The views in any direction are so beautiful. We found a spot overlooking the valley that seemed so private and just for us. The campsite is so quiet, bar the sheep, cows, peacocks, owls etc, creating a peaceful, nature filled soundscape like no other. Lots of space to feel on your own and away from other campers."

Zelah - 10/10 Pitchup Review - May 2025

"The location is stunning and has great access to loads of walking routes. The facilities are exactly what you need and Dawn is very welcoming and offers good advice in where to go in the local area. I highly recommend Horner Tea Gardens for a spot of lunch."

Duncan - 10/10 Pitchup Review - May 2025