Wytch Wood Camping
Crewkerne, Somerset
Hidden away in a secluded valley near Crewkerne in South Somerset, you can get back to nature in this peaceful woodland campsite. Spacious camping pitches and glamping bell tents are nestled in the ancient woodland and wildflower meadow on a working family farm. Award-winning for it's green credentials, Wytch Wood is certified with the Greener Camping Club and offers a low-impact and sustainable option for your next camping break.
Peaceful location set in beautiful ancient woodland setting, great for outdoor lovers
Within 30 minutes of Lyme Regis and the Jurassic Coast, perfect for days at the beach
Enjoy onsite activities such as archery, along with a coffee/beer hut
About Wytch Wood Camping
One of Time Out's top UK campsites, this award-winning campsite invites you to get back to nature. Set in the fringes of ancient woodland on a family-run farm, you can enjoy escaping the stresses of day-to-day life. The farm occupies a closed valley, so there is very little traffic noise to disturb your break, you really feel like you're getting away from it all despite only being ten minutes from Crewkerne. Offering 14 camping pitches and three glamping bell tents, you can find the perfect spot for your next trip. Each pitch has it's own unique character, set in a variety of different settings across the site. Choose from the shelter of 100-year-old Beech trees, beside the babble of a limestone stream or on the edge of the wildflower meadow. Each camping pitch has its own compost loo, seating area and firepit with grill. All pitches are spacious, with some having room for a pup tent alongside your main tent. Five pitches are also suitable for small campervans, rooftop tents or trailer tents. Some pitches can also accommodate hammocks or suspended tents between the trees. Check out which ones are best for your set up, when you book. The three glamping, high-sided bell tents all come fully furnished with everything you need for your stay. including comfy beds and cosy linen, fluffy towels, an outdoor kitchen with cooking equipment. Tents range in size and sleep from two to five guests. Please note, the site is dog free. At least one member of each party must be a member of the Greener Camping Club.
Open from 1 April to 1 October
Each pitch has its own compost loo, a private seating area and a firepit with a cooking grill. In addition you will have access to the communal facilities including hot toiletries, water from the natural springs and washing-up sinks. The communal barn area comes with undercover seating, toys and games and fridge space to use, along with charging points.
There is an onsite coffee shop and bar with ice cream and cold drinks in the summer. Onsite activities including axe throwing, soft archery and woodland crafts and skills.
The nearest shop to site is One Stop, a ten minute drive away. If your searching for a pub, The Royal Oak Drimpton is also a ten minute drive away.
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 14 accommodation options on-site
5 x Woodland Tent Pitches
Max 6 people
Non electric woodland pitches, suitable for tents only. Each pitch includes a fire pit with seating and your own compost loo.
6 x Grass Tent and Campervan Pitches
Max 6 people
Grass and woodchip pitches on the meadow edge, suitable for tents or campervans. Each pitch includes a fire pit with seating and your own compost loo.
Site tariff
Interested in staying at Wytch Wood Camping?
Call 07796 622867 to book.
Unfortunately Wytch Wood Camping doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
Site rules and policies
At least one person per pitch must be a member of the Greener Camping Club. Membership is £12 for the year and is non-refundable.
Only one main tent or campervan per pitch, though most pitches have space for an awning or pup tent. If you plan to use multiple tents, you are likely to need to book multiple pitches.
The site does not accept dogs other than support dogs
Check-in is from 2pm for camping and 3pm for glamping. Check out by 11am. The site asks guests to try to arrive by 7pm and notify them if expected to be later. You may not be allowed to drive onto the site to unload if you arrive after dark.
Cars are only allowed onsite to drop off/pick your gear, cars must then be returned to the car park.
This is a peaceful, quiet campsite for the enjoyment of nature.
The site does not allow radios, stereos or other sound systems and only quiet talking is permitted after 10pm. Acoustic instruments can be played before then.
Noisy visitors who disturb other guests will be asked politely to leave, without a refund.
Things to do on site and in the Crewkerne area
You can stay busy on your trip, without even having to leave the site. Wander the woodland nature trail, try your hard at axe throwing or archery, or challenge friends and family to a game of badminton or croquet.
The site is also just 30 minutes from Lyme Regis and the beautiful Somerset Coast. Treat yourself to icecream or fish and chips on the beach, or if the weather is warm, why not take dip in the sea?
Other nearby attractions include:
- Forde Abbey and Gardens (15 minutes)
- Dinosaurland Fossil Museum (30 minutes)
- National Trust - Lytes Cary Manor (30 minutes)
- Stoke Wood Alpacas (35 minutes)
- Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens (45 minutes)
Interested in staying at Wytch Wood Camping?
Call 07796 622867 to book.
Unfortunately Wytch Wood Camping doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
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