Reviews
Shelly N
stayed September 2020
Off the beaten track! What a great find this campsite was, Jenny was so friendly and always on hand with helpful tips. I thoroughly recommend staying there and if you do you’ve got to have a fire! Jenny does a package with wood, kindling, matches, marshmallows and sticks to cook them with (it’s these touches we loved). If you love a starry night this is the perfect place the night sky was amazing and the pitches were plenty big enough to move around. The showers were lovely and I even coped with a compost toilet, which really was in keeping as it’s more of an eco retreat than a campsite. Thanks Jenny we will be back!!!
Karen M
stayed August 2020
Amazing! Stayed here for the second time in August 2020. Jenny is very welcoming and friendly and has updated some of the facilities. There are now two gas heated showers, two washing up sinks, a hand wash sink, bathroom sink and two composting toilets. All of which are very clean and easy to use. My children were a little unsure of the composting toilets at first, but they are clean with no smell! Showers were lovely and warm with good pressure. The site itself is very spacious with a family area and an adults only area. Pitches were very generous with plenty of room to get a large tent and one or two cars in. Fire pits are handy and wood and toasting marshmellows are available on request. The childrens play field is lovely and allows for children to play safely and make new friends. The space and the views are what make this campsite!
Eleri Stokes
stayed June 2019
The camp site pitches were big, nice clean toilets and a good shower. Jenny was welcoming and friendly, each pitch has it’s own fire pit and fire bundles are sold on site. The kids loved running around and the view was beautiful. Deffiently good value for money and a beautiful camp site, we really enjoyed our stay.
Eleanor Jaskowska
stayed May 2019
A really lovely spot. The owners are careful to consider personal space so you don’t feel like you’re staying in a crowded campsite (because you’re not). We also booked a fire kit which was foolproof and included tasty marshmallows. Some very impressive odour free compost loos. A wonderful eco friendly and quiet getaway.
Victoria Price
stayed September 2018
Beautifully simple but nothing basic about it. The owner was so helpful and went out of her way to accommodate us. Great communication when booking. Would recommend and visit again!
fredlandsbergen
stayed July 2018
Quietness and lots of space. In the neighbourhood of Bruton where you can enjoy the fabulous gallery of Hauser & Wirth ( the most influential art-lovers of the UK) and eat At the Chapel, You can walk, cycle or tour and stay at this spacious and quiet camping site.
Mike Newbury
stayed July 2018
Just got back from an overnight stay here in our tent. Finding the site was easy using the postcode on the website. When you arrive, there’s a small noticeboard with a pitch plan, so it’s easy to find out where you’ve got to go. The site is split into 2 – family area and a quiet area and there’s only 18 pitches around the outside of a 7 acrea field. It has 2 composting toilets (there are stairs for these), 1 electric shower and a washing up area, also a drinking water tap, but no electric hook -up. The beauty of the site is you don’t feel crowded, and each pitch has a sunken fire pit, allowing open fires for cooking or company late into the night. Jenny also sells fire packs for a fiver – wood, kindling, fire lighter and matches, and its enough for an evening, or you are allowed to bring your own wood. Jenny comes around in the evenings to collect the money and dish out the fire packs, and also in the morning to check on everyone. The site is quiet, very clean and friendly, with stunning views. There’s plenty to do just a short drive away. Oh, there’s areas with no mobile signal, so perfect for a complete get away and unwind. Highly recommend it.
Philippa Kaye
stayed June 2018
Lovely camping site with child friendly enclosed play area. Compostable toilet, dog friendly with great walks, peaceful and well maintained. A camping jewel!
Stephen Green
stayed April 2018
We used this campsite on a recent scooter enduro. A great little place with a big sky. A little damp under foot as the rain had been torrential and many fields flooded but a real gem. The owner is a bit of a star as well.
Simon Black
stayed July 2017
Very peaceful welcoming place with awesome views of sunsets. Also has very clean sanitation and washing facilities. It’s great for families and adults who are just simply wanting to chill and enjoy the summer days and evenings in and around nature!
Ricky Watts
stayed Sep 2016
Great campsite with friendly owner. Generous size pitches. Basic but great toilet/shower/washing up facilities etc. Limited phone reception which is a plus for getting away.
Mr&Mrs J (Club Member)
stayed Aug 2016
Great stay with back to basics. Nice and peaceful. As soon as we arrived Jenny made us feel welcome. We were shown where to pitch up on a level pitch which was large and not on top of other campers. It had a fire pit which would be good for evenings. Beautiful scenery and sunset. Toilets are Eco friendly. Sawdust. Shower was basic but did the job. Water points, washing up station, and toilet waste point. Everything you need for a great get away from it all. I’m sure we will be back at some point. King Alfred’s tower is a must visit just up the road.
Swiftccorniche1994
stayed Aug 2016
We had a fabulous visit, on two separate occasions. We arrived by cycles, tired and in need of rest. Jenny, the site owner could not do enough for us to make our stay pleasant and comfortable. Her positive energy and friendliness made us forget our fatigue and soon we were all laughing. We were very pleased with the site layout, the very clean facilities along with the option to buy food for breakfast in the morning. Keep up the good work, Jenny. We hope to see you again soon.
Claire (Club Member)
stayed Jul 2016
A lovely small secluded site with large pitches. Even when full the site didn’t feel crowded. The composting toilets were very clean. There is a single shower in a shed. The owner Jenny is very friendly and welcoming. There are various items for hire on the site including wellies. We liked the back to nature feel of the site. When we stayed the fire pits were popular, a box containing everything to light a fire can be purchased on site. This site would be suitable for people looking for a quiet and secluded site. We will certainly visit again in the future.
Gingawarrior
stayed Jun 2016
This is one of the most perfect little campsites I have had the pleasure of staying at. Firstly to the very friendly owner Jenny, it really felt at though nothing was too much bother and she came to check everything was ok each day and was happy to talk at length about running the site, which I always find interesting. The facilities are different, shower in a shed, but one of the warmest and most powerful showers I’ve used and whilst there are composting toilets they are immaculate and completely odour free and its the little friendly notes and rhyming instructions that make this site so pleasant. The pitches are very large, but that didn’t really matter as I was the only guest for the first night, so it was just me, nature and the peace and quiet of the exquisite countryside. Location wise, there are some nice walks in the area, which is what I came for and if you were mobile and wanted days out there is so much locally; Stourhead, Longleat, Bath, Stonehenge, Haynes Motor Museum, the list goes on. I will definitely be back, hopefully this year, but certainly next.
Karen & Graeme (Club Member)
stayed Jun 2016
Lovely quite spot with great views. Warm welcome and very helpful onsite, we will be back Superb spot to get away from everything. Close to Alfreds tower, Stourhead woods leading onto the national trust property. All this gave a great days walking with our dogs without having to move the vehicle. Back at the campsite enjoyed the setting sun and a great flying display by a barn owl hunting in the long grass.
Graham (Club Member)
stayed Jun 2016
This visit was the second visit here and it wont be the last. If you like to walk drive or just sit and chill this is the place to be.
Matt White
stayed April 2016
Stayed at Kingsettle at the end of August for three nights. Arrived quite late on the Wednesday and pitched in the dark, so we got the first full impression of the site when we got up in the morning. This place is gorgeous and spacious.
There’s 14 or 15 pitches on the site (can’t remember exactly), but even if every one was occupied you couldn’t feel crowded here. They’re around the outside of the field, and Jenny has even helpfully marked out which ones have the best view, are best in wet weather, where any slightly more party minded people should pitch, etc. Most of them have a sunken fire pit, and little solar lights marking them out after dark. The centre of the field has a couple of small football goals and netball hoops, and it all looks out over some glorious Somerset countryside.
Site’s small, but it has two compost loos (which I think Jenny has recently got installed), a hot shower, washing up point and drinking water. It covers what you need, while still feeling like you’re in the middle of the countryside surrounded by nature. You can really feel the pride and effort that’s been put into the place, and it pays off.
We were staying at the site with the plan of heading off to various Somerset locations, and it’s great for that. Went over to Weston, down to Cerne Abbas, and up to Lacock. Didn’t feel at all like we’d travelled too far, and there’s much more in the way of local activities too (Stourhead, Fleet Air Arm Museum, etc).
I’d recommend this site to anyone, and hopefully will be back next year.
Graham (Club Member)
stayed Jun 2016
This visit was the second visit here and it wont be the last. If you like to walk drive or just sit and chill this is the place to be.
MattWPBS (Club Member)
stayed Aug 2015
Lovely little site, but with all the facilities Stayed at Kingsettle at the end of August for three nights. Arrived quite late on the Wednesday and pitched in the dark, so we got the first full impression of the site when we got up in the morning. This place is gorgeous and spacious. There’s 14 or 15 pitches on the site (can’t remember exactly), but even if every one was occupied you couldn’t feel crowded here. They’re around the outside of the field, and Jenny has even helpfully marked out which ones have the best view, are best in wet weather, where any slightly more party minded people should pitch, etc. Most of them have a sunken fire pit, and little solar lights marking them out after dark. The centre of the field has a couple of small football goals and netball hoops, and it all looks out over some glorious Somerset countryside. Site’s small, but it has two compost loos (which I think Jenny has recently got installed), a hot shower, washing up point and drinking water. It covers what you need, while still feeling like you’re in the middle of the countryside surrounded by nature. You can really feel the pride and effort that’s been put into the place, and it pays off. We were staying at the site with the plan of heading off to various Somerset locations, and it’s great for that. Went over to Weston, down to Cerne Abbas, and up to Lacock. Didn’t feel at all like we’d travelled too far, and there’s much more in the way of local activities too (Stourhead, Fleet Air Arm Museum, etc). I’d recommend this site to anyone, and hopefully will be back next year.
Jon & Mary (Club Member)
stayed Aug 2015
Lovely quiet site, loads of space, everything you should need! This is a quiet site, with easy access to heaps of local activities. Stayed 4 nights so have to go back soon to see more of what’s nearby! Bison Centre near Mere, Haynes Motor Museum, Cadbury Castle (hill fort – possibly Camelot???), Alfred’s Tower and Stourhead… The list goes on. The site is very spacious, has loos and a shower plus the essentials. Buzzard and Tawny Owls seen/heard at the site. Jenny (the owner) is very friendly and helpful and knows the area well. Excellent local pub only half a mile away. Highly recommended!
Jen Clarke (review from UK Campsite)
stayed July 2015
Lovely Camping & Caravan Club site. Currently has one flush toilet and one shower and I know Jenny is installing 2 compost toilets soon and possibly another shower. Facilities kept spotlessly clean, large pitches in lovely countryside. No road noise. Small children’s play area. Some pitches very slightly sloping but no issue. Some have firepits too. Pub only 10/15 min walk away and a great central location for visiting places such as Glastonbury, Fleet Air Arm Museum and Longleat. There’s also Stourhead, National Trust property a few miles away along with King Alfred’s Tower. Jenny is always on hand, very helpful and friendly and open to suggestions. She even delivered my ice packs to the tent every morning! She is working very hard to make a success of the campsite and deserves to do well. Well recommended.
Simcock family (Club Member)
stayed Jun 2015
We visited on two separate weekends during June. Once with a group and the second time on our own. Local pub serves good food and beer. We also found the walk in the woodland around king Alfred’s tower very pleasant and on the doorstep of this site. The fire pits are an extra bonus. The logs and marshmallow pack, purchased from the owner, made for a warm and fun late evening. Owner was friendly and helpful with local advice.
Percy (Club Member)
stayed Jun 2015
Loved this spacious site for its simplicity and charm. The pitches are around the edge of the field, generously spaced, overlooking the meadow and pleasant view. There were mown areas for the pitches, pathways and a lovely space for children to play in the middle. The toilet was clean and welcoming. Liked the additional of local walk maps etc. Did not use the shower as we have our own. Highly recommended.
The Pennington's (Club Member)
stayed May 2015
Fantastic small and peaceful site, perfect if you like beautiful countryside and a friendly welcome. Had to return this year, as we love this site and the surrounding area. There is one toilet and one shower hut, but as this is a small site there was never a queue for either and both were spotless. Each plot is huge and has a fire pit which is fantastic, and Jenny supplied a fire kit each night (Wood, lighter & marshmallows !) at a very reasonable price which the kids (and adults) loved. There is loads of room for the kids to play safely. If you like simple peaceful camping then this site is perfect….AND there is a really nice pub 15 minutes walk away. Highly recommended.
Neal & Pauline, Devon (Club Member)
stayed Aug 2014
Central to a lot of attractions, quiet site with a lot of potential. Jenny the Manager/owner has plans, which when realised will result in a very desirable place to stay. Voucher idea, ‘bogof’, once you have stayed there, brilliant! Hope to use ours before end of year.
Guy (Club Visitor)
stayed Aug 2014
I visited this campsite with my son whilst on a cycling trip. We camped for two nights and were made instantly welcome by the owner. The site is in a flat field with each pitch spaced far enough apart so as to feel you have some privacy. A fire-pit is located by the pitch and for a small fee you can be supplied with matches, dry kindling, plenty of logs and even a few marshmallows! Nearby is a large woodland and King Alfred’s Tower giving plenty of walks for families, friends and dogs and a little bit further is Stourhead, the beautiful and impressive National Trust property. Within walking distance of the campsite is a great local pub, The Bull, with good food and local Somerset and Devon beer on tap.
Guy (Club Member)
stayed Jul 2014
Just returned from a wonderful 8 days camping at Kingsettle campsite with my wife, 12 year old son, 10 year old daughter and our Springer Spaniel. The weather was fantastic and so was the campsite. Secluded, peaceful, and set in beautiful countryside. Jenny, the owner is very welcoming and made sure everything was just so. Even offering fire box kits (logs, kindling, matches fire lighter, and marshmallows!) for use with the fire-pit set into the ground at each pitch. Pitches are huge, we had a 6 berth tent, gazebo, Large 4×4 vehicle, 4 bikes, and still had loads of space to spread out. The area itself is beautiful for walking and cycling and there is lots to see and do. The Haynes Car Museum is fantastic ! The pub (10 mins walk away) is the icing on the cake, great beer and food for when you fancy a night away from camp cooking. If you like peace and tranquility in beautiful surroundings, you won’t find better than this little gem of a campsite.
Liz (Club Member)
stayed Jul 2014
Lovely little site. There are only basic amenities (loo and hot shower) but they are new, clean and nice. The pitches (about 10) are big and each one has an exciting fire pit. There’s also a football net and netball hoops, and outdoor chairs you can use. Jenny the owner visits regularly from next door and you can buy a firepit pack (logs, kindling, firelighter, paper, skewers & 8 marshmallows!) for £7.50. It’s fantastic being able to have a fire there, as it’s quite high up so you get great views over the countryside too. It’s very quiet with only a few cars/tractors going past on the main road, which is single track. The pub (Bull Inn) is about a 10 min walk and is also lovely and dog-friendly. And its a 45 min round trip walk up to King Alfred’s Tower (part of Stourhead Gardens) apparently, but we didnt make it… We found it a little bit tricky to find as phone reception/satellite isnt great there either, so do check beforehand. We would definitely go again.
Simon (Club Member)
stayed Jul 2014
This is a great campsite. Each pitch is equipped with a fire pit and for a few quid the owner will bring you a firebox. The pit is a shallow depression when you can light a fire. The box contains logs, kindling, fire lighter, matches and even some marshmallows. So then you are totally equipped to light an open fire and spend the evening sitting around it. Most campsites prohibit open fires and even a tame barbecue can be frowned on. So this is a real breath of fresh air, well smoky air, if you enjoy sitting around a proper fire as the sun sets. Not to be missed especially if you have never tried this before. A fire is captivating, you can cook on it, keeps you warm and also drives the midges away. Perfect way to finish a day. The site is fairly level, extraordinarily quiet and has nice views. Dog friendly with plenty of space for walking. The owner is very friendly and helpful. At the top of the nearby hill is a tower which is worth a visit and some pleasant woods.
Heywoods (Club Member)
stayed Sep 2013
Stayed at this site over night, was given a warm welcome. Jenny was very helpful and gave us a bottle of wine for being her first campers, thanks Jenny, went down well!The site is very peaceful with a local pub 10 minutes walk away,very friendly people with lovely food .The site is basic but very nice,lots of local history. Hope to return soon.
