Marshwood Copse
Marshwood Copse
4.9 /5
Located between the hills of Exmoor and the sea, Marshwood Copse is a small site that offers a basic yet tranquil escape. Choose the spacious 5m bell tents that are furnished for your comfort, or set up your tent on grass pitches on the separate camping field. With Exmoor National Park a 15 minute drive away and a beach within a ten minute walk, you'll have the perfect balance of moorland and seaside for your stay. Dogs are welcome.
Just a ten minute walk to the nearest sandy beach at Blue Anchor
Ideal location, 15 minute drive to Exmoor National Park, Dunster and Minehead
Furnished bell tents with incredible views over the sea and the Quantock Hills
About Marshwood Copse
Nestled within a small enclosed copse, this glamping site offers a peaceful and private atmosphere in Somerset. Guests can enjoy stunning views of the sea and the Quantock Hills, you'll even have a clear view of the West Somerset Railway heritage steam train, which runs around the neighbouring fields. Set in an excellent location, the site is within walking distance of Blue Anchor Beach and two local pubs. Plus, it's only a 10-15 minute drive to the historic towns of Dunster, Watchet and Minehead. Here you will have one beautiful geodome, composting toilet and horsebox shower. You will have a comfy double bed, so you'll feel right at home in this picturesque setting. Up to four people can stay in the dome, with extra camp beds available for a small fee, however, as the entire corpse is yours, you are welcome to bring additional tents. The dome provides solar lighting, phone charging, and charming fairy lights that add a touch of magic to your stay. And when the evening chill sets in, cosy up around the wood burner. There are also ten spacious pitches for tent camping located on a separate camping field. Two cosy, furnished bell tents are also set on the camping field. It's a dog-friendly site so you are welcome to bring your furry friend along for the adventure too. As a working farm, you may see large vehicles and livestock around the site, so please be mindful and always keep small children and dogs under control.
The geodomes are available from March to October and camping and bell tents are available from 19th July to 8th September.
The camping field has a compost toilet and the geodome has its own private toilet and shower.
The local pub, the Smuggler's Inn, is a 20-minute walk away. The nearest larger town is Minehead, a 15 minute drive away with a range of pubs, restaurants and wider shopping facilities.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 13 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
10 x Non-Electric Grass Pitches
Max 5 people
Spacious grass pitches located on a large field for tent camping only. No electric.
4.9 /5
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Absolutely beautiful place to stay
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Steffany W
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Absolutely beautiful place to stay. Incredible views and just a short walk to Blue Anchor Bay, where you can catch a steam train to other destinations. 100% recommend staying here. We cannot wait to come back! Thank you!
Site's response
Thank you for writing such a lovely review, Steffany. Blue Anchor is a lovely little gem of a place, far from the crowds. The views, the beach and the railway make it a unique and wonderful environment and we are glad you loved it as much as we do :) We hope you come back again for another visit soon. Lisa.
Beautiful, cosy bell tents
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Amy P
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It's quite hard to put into words how much we truly enjoyed our stay. Everything was so lovely from start to finish. On arrival we were greeted by Lisa who showed us around and settled us in to our beautiful bell tent, which was fenced off to other campers in their own tents located in a field opposite. The area was shared with two other bell tents and had a shared fire pit overlooking a small fresh water stream and open field. In the distance, you can see the steam trains passing by and on a clear day, you can also see the sea. It's worth waking up early in the morning and opening the tent doors where you can see the beautiful sunrise right from your cosy double bed. The bell tents also have a wood burner stove, which helps keep you warm overnight. It also allows you to make a cup of tea or hot chocolate, which was kindly supplied in a welcome package along with milk and some tasty home made short bread biscuits. Everything about this trip felt so perfect and the hosts did their best to accommodate for our every need.
Site's response
Thank you for your lovely review and the wonderful description you have given of the bell tent site, Amy :) Genuine appreciation of what we try to do here is worth everything to us. It was an absolute pleasure to host you guys and we hope you come and visit us again soon. Lisa.
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Steffany W
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Absolutely beautiful campsite, very welcoming and a short walk to the beach which was just lovely, and you can jump on the steam train to different destinations. The views were just stunning and it's so peaceful. We really enjoyed our stay and will be back! Thank you!
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Things to do on site and in the Minehead area
This is a great base to explore Somerset and Devon, with plenty of walks which will take you onto Exmoor, the Quatock Hills, and the surrounding areas.
Located next to the West Somerset Railway, the site offers a unique experience where you can watch steam trains chug past from their pitches or take a ride from the heritage station, just a ten minute walk away.
For a beach day, head to Blue Anchor Beach (10 minute walk). This beautiful sand and shingle beach stretches for miles, offering views across to Wales.
For those looking to stretch their legs on a longer hike, the medieval town of Dunster is just an hour away on foot (or a 15 minute drive) with its spectacular castle.
Within a short 15 minute drive from the site, you'll reach the charming town of Minehead, known for its wonderful long flat sandy beach, bustling town centre, independent shops and cafes, and heritage attractions. Don't miss the opportunity to explore the charming harbour and indulge in all Minehead offers.
Other things to do nearby include:
- Golden Retriever Experience (5 minutes)
- Watchet (10 minutes)
- West street beach (10 minutes)
- Doniford beach (15 minutes)
- Wimbleball Lake Activity Centre (30 minutes)
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