The Batch Campsite
The Batch Campsite
4.7 /5
Please note that this site doesn't provide showers and so guests must bring their own facilities if required.
The Batch Campsite is in an idyllic location atop the Mendips with views across the sea. You can choose to go almost wild camping with tent, your own fire pit and forage for wood. Loads of great walking to do and at least half a dozen pubs with restaurants in walking distance. Within easy reach of Cheddar Gorge, Weston and its beaches, Glastonbury and Wells!
A rural camping site with stunning views atop the Mendips
Close to the iconic Cheddar Gorge, 20 minute drive to sandy beaches of Western
Easy access to walks and woodland with an abundance of wildlife
About The Batch Campsite
This tent only campsite has a classic, back-to-basics vibe, a small peaceful flat field situated just three miles from Cheddar and enjoying a picturesque location at the top of the Mendips. There are views across the channel to the heights of Pen y Fan and the lights of Cardiff. Pitches are all on grass and are surrounded by lush woodland where you're sure to spot an abundance of wildlife. If you don't want to bring your tent with you, then opt for one of the batch bell tents. The 5m all-weather bell tents each sleep up to six, complete with camps and self inflatable mattresses for four (bedding is not provided). For added comfort, you will also be provided will a table and chairs and a camp kitchen with utensils. Outside you will also find your own solar shower and steel fire pit with a griddle, perfect for some al fresco cooking underneath the stars. Peaceful and set at the end of a private road, the site welcomes BBQs and can supply tasty produce and meat for you to cook. There are also communal fire pits dotted around the camping field. Dogs are welcome.
The Batch Campsite is open from 29/03 to 31/10 in 2024 and from 28/03 to 01/11 in 2025.
Site facilities include a toilet block, fridge-freezer and washing up area. No showers onsite. A communal BBQ area is onsite and the site can provide local produce including burgers, sausages and trout to help you fry up a tasty dish.
Nearby is the Crown Inn at Churchill, just over a five minute walk, serving local ales and a delicious range of food.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets on site
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
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilet
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
WiFi
There are 8 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
6 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 10 people
Grass pitches, without electric, for tents only. Dogs welcome. A backpacker option is available for those arriving on foot or bicycle.
4.7 /5
92%
would recommend
Wonderful hospitality
Recommends site
Graeme H
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Tim is a wonderfully hospitable campsite owner. The location is stunning, with views from the top of the hill down the valley to the Severn estuary. The sunset is caught in the valley between the hills and to sit with a fire pit outside your tent watching the sunset is fabulous. The facilities are basic, but the backpacker price is great value for money.
Site's response
Thank you for a lovely review. It's what we aim to be. Hope to see you again.
Lovely site
Recommends site
Sally G
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We had a lovely week at The Batch. The site was exactly as described with basic toilets and a fire pit. The children loved the games field with a badminton net, tire swings and hammocks. The site was very close to different beaches and lots to do in the area.
Site's response
Thank you. Glad you had a great week.
Lovely back-to-basics tent only site
Recommends site
Teresa C
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We loved this back-to-basics tent only campsite. Situated up a rough track on the Batch, it is tranquil with amazing views. The owners are welcoming and extremely helpful (thank you Tim). The camping area has a number of fixed fire pits. Cars cannot access the camping area so gear has to be carried, or use wheelbarrows to ferry stuff. There is a beautiful large orchard with hammocks, benches, rope swings and even a badminton net. We were lucky to spot a roe deer in the orchard one morning. Be prepared for basic facilities, toilets are of the porta potty variety. There are three each in its own stable, which are cleaned regularly. Cold running water is available over a Belfast sink. There is plenty of toilet paper, cleaning materials, and soap at the sink for hand washing. The site is in a convenient location for the Mendips and there are pubs at each end of the track to the campsite, both within easy walking distance. This is a unique site and we will be back.
Site's response
Thank you for a thorough review of the facilities. Glad you had a great time. See you soon. Sara and Tim
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Churchill area
You're in an ideal location for walking and touring the Mendip Hills with plenty of nearby paths and cycling trails to explore. The site is also situated on the Mendip Pub trail if you're in need of a tipple or three.
Cheddar is just three miles away so start planning your day trips to famous Cheddar Gorge and venture into Gough's cave. Wookey Hole is just beyond Cheddar about a 25 minute drive. In the opposite direction is the North Somerset Riviera stretching from Burnham on Sea via Brean and it's Aquapark and the pier at Weston Super Mare all the way to the calm of Clevedon's Victorian seafront.
Other nearby attractions include:
- Cheddar Reservoir
- Brean Down Leisure
- Chew Valley Lake
- Blagdon Lake
- West Mendip Way
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