WELCOME to Porlock Vale Campsite
at Holt Ball Farm, Exmoor National Park

Peaceful, spacious camping in a beautiful farmland meadow - sit in nature, surrounded by stunning scenery and endless walking and cycling on Exmoor. We look forward to welcoming you from May to September to this working farm on the National Trust Holnicote Estate, Exmoor National Park - which is now certified by the Greener Camping Club. 

"Dawn is an excellent host and a lovely person. Her dogs are also adorable! The site has a fantastic view and is really spacious, with good ground for pitching. The facilities are good with everything you need for camping.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Porlock Vale Campsite."

Thom N - 10/10 Pitchup.com Review - July 2024

We all know the wonderful, healing benefits of moving around in Nature. How relaxing we find colours like green and blue and how beautiful landscapes, ancient trees and burbling streams lift our spirits and help us feel healthier, calmer - and more creative. Nature is a great healer and Exmoor National Park offers one of the best opportunities to experience it. With its spectacular rugged moorland, river valleys, beautiful coastline and famous Dark Skies - this is the place to get out into Nature and ground and nurture yourself.

Our peaceful  campsite, on this working farm on the National Trust Holnicote Estate, is adjacent to over 5000 acres of moorland wilderness. Explore the moorland, countryside, characterful local villages and South West Coastal Path - with Porlock and Minehead within easy reach for amenities.
Open from 2 May to 30 September 2025. 

"Absolutely gorgeous views to wake up to! Dawn is a fantastic host thinking of all the little things. Facilities are fab with a proper toilet and shower. Dog friendly. So tranquil and peaceful. As close to wild camping as you can get but with some creature comforts. Thank you Dawn for an excellent stay."


Rhiannon R - 5* Google Review - July 2024

Porlock Vale Campsite - peaceful, tranquil camping in spacious farmland meadow with spectacular views 

 Porlock Vale Campsite - Enjoy our peaceful campsite in this beautiful, spacious 9 acre farmland meadow at Holt Ball Farm.

There are spectacular, panoramic views towards North Hill and Selworthy Forest, Hurlestone Point and Grabbist. Behind the field rises the spectactular Dunkery Commons moorland, which is easily accessible via the bridleway through the farm driveway, leading up to Robin Howe, Webber's Post and Dunkery Beacon.

Porlock Vale Campsite is conveniently located to explore the surrounding Exmoor countryside, moorland, woodland and coast, including Bossington Beach and Porlock Weir, with miles of beautiful walking and cycling. Porlock, Minehead and Dunster are within a few miles, with their pubs, restaurants, cafes and shops and the delightful villages of Luccombe, Horner, Selworthy and Allerford are nearby, including tearooms.

Magnificent mature trees, woodland, hedges and undulating pasture create an idyllic landscape where you can enjoy the peace and quiet of this beautiful area,  with myriad wildlife including buzzards, foxes, hares, rabbits, beavers and water voles - and you may even spot some wild red deer passing through. The National Trust Holnicote Estate is progressing rewilding and land recovery projects across the area, making it fascinating for campers interested in the environment, biodiversity, climate change and how farming here is adapting to benefit  nature. This is the home of the Exmoor Pony Project where ponies graze in herds on the farm. 

You can also enjoy Exmoor's amazing Dark Skies at this beautiful site. 

Respect for Nature: Our campsite theme of 'Peace and Tranquility' respects the abundance of wildlife and farm animals living here. So, no amplified music and loud noise, with quiet hours after 10pm. Please use the recycle and rubbish bins provided and leave no trace as this field reverts to its beautiful natural state at the end of the camping season. 

On the campsite, there is access to drinking water as well as washing up facilities, toilets and shower.

We can accept tents and tent trailers and campervans throughout the camping period. The narrow lanes are not suitable for caravans or motorhomes.  

BOOKING AND AVAILABILITY at https://www.pitchup.com/campsites/England/South_West/Somerset/Minehead/porlock-vale-campsite/  - Porlock Vale Campsite is open from 2 May to 30 September 2025. 

Photos: Pictures of Porlock Vale Campsite by Dawn Westcott. Pictures of the local area, including the stunning coastline, rivers, Porlock Vale, Bossington Beach and Porlock Weir by Shaun Davey. Picture of woodland walk by Sarah Hailstone (Exmoor National Park Authority Exmoor Commons Photo Library)

Booking & Availability at Porlock Vale Campsite

 Porlock Vale Campsite is open from 2 May to 30 Sept 2025.

For booking and availability please check availability here (left) and visit our page at Pitch Up at:  https://www.pitchup.com/campsites/England/South_West/Somerset/Minehead/porlock-vale-campsite/ 


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