Knowle Meadow is a lavish camping and glamping site located in the heart of south Somerset, five minutes from Chard. The site offers a small, intimate number of camping pitches as well as fantastic glamping options, including a Shepherd's Hut and Lotus Stargazer Belle tents. The site also offers a Scandinavian wood-fired barrel sauna for all guests, with a half-moon window showcasing the beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.

Hotel-style facilities including a Scandinavian wood-fired barrel sauna!

Just 30 minutes from the Dorset Coast, Lyme Regis Beach and Charmouth Beach

High end camping and glamping in Somerset, five minutes from Chard/Ilminster

About Knowle Meadow Camping

Tucked away in a tree-enclosed meadow near Ilminster, this peaceful retreat is surrounded by beautiful countryside and within an hour's drive from Dorset and it's wonderful beaches. With ten generously sized pitches available for tents or small campervans, the site offers a memorable and intimate camping experience. The camping areas are surrounded by wildflowers and long grass, creating a picturesque setting for all campers. Each pitch is carefully curated to ensure campers have their preferred spot. The site kindly advises guests to bring a high-quality torch with them as some areas of the site may be unlit. The facilities and Scandinavian sauna are included in your stay, providing an added touch of luxury to your camping experience. There is also an all-weather barn with seating, and campers have access to a fridge freezer. For those seeking a glamping experience, Knowle Meadow also offers thoughtfully designed accommodation that ensures a magical stay. The Yarrow Shepherd's Hut is a two person hut made locally in Merriott. It boasts a superbly comfortable double bed, warming log burner, mini kitchen, and private Scandinavian woodfired hot tub. Yarrow's private hedge-enclosed garden has a firepit with a grill and outside seating, offering stunning views of the surrounding area. The site also offers two Lotus Stargazer Belle Tents (sleeps four), Bluebell and Foxglove, each with its own unique style. Both tents are six metres in diameter with skylight windows, providing uninterrupted views of the night sky. Each tent has a king-size bed and two single "camp" beds suitable for children. Electricity is available too. Two dogs are welcome to stay in Bluebell, sorry, no dogs are allowed in Foxglove. Please note, that between the end of the camping season in October and its reopening in March, the Yarrow Shepherd's Hut has exclusive use of the entire four acre site, a private washroom and a private sauna session.

Camping and touring and belle tents are available from 11th April until 21st September, the shepherd's hut is available from 3rd April until 19th October.


Facilities and amenities

Onsite facilities include a luxury toilet and shower block, a washing up area and a fridge/freezer. There is also a Scandinavian wood-fired barrel sauna with great views.

The open barn is a great place to eat and drink and has table tennis. There is an outside seating area. There is a Tesco, pubs, and eateries in Chard and Ilminster, which are both five minutes away.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilets

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal


A note from the site themselves...

We have a large focus on sustainability here. We do not take for granted the nature that surrounds our site and makes it so beautiful, and it is our responsibility to look after it.

A lot of thought has gone into ever element of the site. Our state-of-the-art water-treatment system ensures that all waste water is treated on site and achieves phosphate neutrality, to limit our impact on the environment.

For all of our guests, we provide bamboo toilet paper and eco friendly soaps. When it comes to the facilities, we have constructed the facilities block without concrete, and the handcrafted sauna and hot tub are made from fully sustainable and traceable materials. We hope you get to come and visit our little slice of paradise soon, Philip


Map and address

Park address

Knowle Meadow Camping,

Knowle Lane, Knowle St Giles, Somerset, TA20 3BZ

Coordinates

50.8938, -2.9446 | ST 33 10

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Knowle Meadow Camping is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 13 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

10 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass pitches for tents or small campervans measuring 10m x 8m. Pick your preferred spot in an area surrounded by wildflowers and long grass. Max unit length 6m.


Knowle Meadow Camping reviews

4.98 /5

10 reviews

100%

would recommend

Overall
4.98
Location
4.9
Value for money
5
Service
5
Facilities
5
Cleanliness
5

Absolutely beautiful

Karen H

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VW-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass PitchesJul 2024

Sometimes you just stumble across little gems, this happens to be one of them. Knowle Meadow was absolutely wonderful. From it's location to the facilities to how lovely Phillip was, everything had been thought of. This really is a 5 star campsite and a beautiful place to come and reset.

Site's response

Thank you Karen!

Heavenly!

Martin M

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesMay 2024

What a beautiful, peaceful spot. This was our first camping trip as a family so we only did two nights, but we wished we were staying for longer. The site is beautiful and peaceful and you are surrounded by trees and nature. The kids loved running around and exploring. The facilities were fantastic, with a wonderful shower and toilet block and a sauna - worthy of a boutique hotel never mind a campsite! Close enough to pubs and shops to easily get supplies, but instantly feeling like you are miles away from civilisation once you enter the site - perfect for a tranquil family stay. The hosts were perfect - plenty of helpful advice about the area and just lovely people. This is a little treasure - we are so lucky to have places like this in the UK! We will be back.

Site's response

Thank you for such a lovely review! We look forward to your return!

Pure bliss

Hayley B

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Shepherd's Hut - Yarrow Shepherd's HutSep 2023

Without a doubt, the nicest campsite I've ever visited. A beautiful meadow. We stayed in the shepherd's hut, which had everything we needed and was super clean and so cosy. The woodburning sauna was amazing! Such a lovely touch. The owners were very friendly, helpful and welcoming. I will definitely be returning. Such a relaxing place to be.

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FAQ

Check-in is available from 3pm until 8pm. Check-out is before 11am on your last day for camping, and by 10:30am for glamping.

Yes, the site does allow dogs. Two dogs are welcome to stay in Bluebell, sorry, no dogs are allowed in Foxglove.

BBQs and fires in fire pits are allowed at Knowle Meadow Camping, but they must be raised off the ground.

Yes, one of each may be brought with you free of charge.


Knowle Meadow Camping offers plenty of nearby activities to enjoy during their stay.

Visitors can explore the area's rich history by visiting Montacute House, a 16th Century Elizabethan Renaissance House with a lovely garden, just a 20 minute drive away. Barrington Court, an estate in the vision of Colonel Lyle, with farm buildings and flowers, is also a National Trust property located just a 20 minute drive or 45 minute cycle from the campsite.

The site is also located on a rural lane that links to the Sustrans cycle path, providing campers with easy access to WWII Stop Line Defences and the opportunity to cycle to Ilminster, Chard, and beyond.

The South Coast at Lyme Regis is only 25 minute drive away, with its famous and scenic Cobb, beach and world renowned fossil hunting.

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Chard Reservoir (10 minute walk)
  • Ilminster (10 minute drive)
  • Forde Abbey House and Garden (15 minute drive)
  • Seaton Tramway (35 minutes drive)
  • West Bay (40 minutes drive)
The listing for Knowle Meadow Camping was last updated on October 31st, 2024 at 4:07 PM

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