Knowle Meadow Camping
4.98 /5
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.
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.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Knowle St Giles area
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)
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