Quantock Camping
4.89 /5
Quantock Camping at Lower Toollands is a boutique, family-run site on the edge of the Quantock Hills. Enjoy spacious grass camping pitches with optional electric or opt for the comfort and style of one of the glamping units, set in their own beautifully landscaped and quiet area. A place to enjoy nature, with access to a footpath leading you to the Quantocks, the local pub and surrounding countryside. Well behaved dogs are also welcomed.
Picturesque camping and a range of glamping options including furnished pods and shepherd's huts
Nestled by the Quantock Hills in Somerset, teeming with idyllic wildlife
20 minutes to Exmoor National Park and the coast, including Kilve and Blue Anchor Beaches
About Quantock Camping
Set amongst four acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, this site welcomes families, couples and friends alike. Providing a low-key, casual atmosphere nestled on the edge of the Quantock Hills and teeming with stunning wildlife. The camping and touring pitches are spacious and set within landscaped paddocks. Each pitch has the option of electric and is perfect for tents, campervans, caravans and motorhomes. Alternatively, the site is home to a variety of glamping accommodations offering luxury, comfort and style. Each is set in their own quiet and landscaped areas, with a fully equipped kitchenette including a fridge, microwave, kettle, cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery, washing up liquid, tea towels. They also come equipped with outdoor seating and dining furniture plus BBQs and fire pits. Outside you'll be able to enjoy the breathtaking views and landscapes from your private seating area and a fire pit. Do note, you need to elect the option for bedding if you do not wish to bring your own (Hedgehog Pod does not have this option) and you will need to bring your own towels. The Hideaway Shepherd's Hut lives up to its name with its own secluded area and bucolic views. It sleeps four with a kingsize bed and convertible double (memory foam mattresses). Fully stocked kitchenette, a charcoal BBQ (your first bag is complimentary) and a fire pit make it perfect for cooking at your unit. It also have its own private hot outdoor shower. A private half bathroom is a short distance away in a converted railway cargo wagon. The Woodpecker cabin is perfect for families with a double bed and a set of bunk beds plus room inside for a dining table and chairs plus a lodging area. Outside on your private deck is outdoor furniture, a charcoal BBQ (your first bag is complimentary) and a fire pit make it perfect for cooking at your unit. A private half bathroom is a short distance away in a converted railway cargo wagon. The Hedgehog pod sleeps three to four with a convertible double bed, benches on either side and a bunk bed (firm bench mattresses). Outside is a large patio area with outdoor furniture, a charcoal BBQ (your first bag is complimentary) and a fire pit make it perfect for cooking at your unit. A private half bathroom is a short distance away in a converted railway cargo wagon. Owl Shepherd's Hut is a fully restored shepherd's hut that sleeps two with a double bed. Outside on your private patio you will find outdoor furniture, a charcoal BBQ (your first bag is complimentary) and a fire pit making it perfect for cooking at your unit. A private half bathroom is a short distance away in a converted railway cargo wagon. Why not hire the whole or part of the site for a large group get together. Offering a range of options depending on the numbers in the group and permits access to all facilities and accommodations. There are also a number of seasonal pitches with parking available. Roam around the duck pond, woodland walk, dedicated 'bee bank' and wildflower paddock. You'll meet the resident ducks and chickens! Dogs are welcome (as are cats!) in all units apart from Hideaway so you don't have to leave any of your family at home. Duke of Edinburgh groups are also welcome to stay.
Quantock Camping is open from 28/03 to 30/09.
There are 16 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
4 x Non Electric Backpacker Pitches
Grass pitches without electric. Suitable for single person tents only.
7 x Grass Pitches (Optional Electric)
Max 6 people
Grass pitches with optional electric for one unit. Suitable for tents, campervans, caravans and motorhomes.
Other accommodation
Electric Hardstanding Seasonal Pitch
Max 2 people
Seasonal hardstanding pitch with metered electric. Pitches are situated behind a barrier and available on a six monthly basis. Adults only.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Taunton area
The site is only a mile from the Quantock Hills, which can be reached by road or a scenic footpath. Once here, experience beautiful landscapes, living up to their designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty status.
The West Somerset Railway has 20 miles of heritage railway through stunning Somerset countryside and coastline all the way to Minehead, making it Britain's longest heritage line - jump aboard at the local village of Bishops Lydeard.
Marvel at the fossils dotted along the truly fascinating Jurrasic coastline of Kilve Beach. Your visit wouldn't be complete without stopping for a cream tea at the Chantry Tea Gardens or the Rocking Horse at Stogumber.
Other nearby activities:
- Gardens at Brewers Water Farm and the Rocking Horse Cafe - Stogumber (10 minutes)
- National Trust - Fyne Court (15 minutes)
- Tropiquaria Wildlife Park (15 minutes)
- Hestercombe House and Gardens - (20 minutes)
- Cleeve Abbey a Cistercian abbey (20 minutes)
- Exmoor National Park (20 minutes)
- The Golden Retriever Experience (20 minutes)
- National Trust - Dunster Castle and Watermill (20 minutes)
- Jurassic Coast - Kilve Beach (25 minutes)
- Minehead (30 minutes)
- Glastonbury Abbey (55 minutes)
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