Please note that this is a pop-up campsite, open for a limited number of days each year.

Escape to 5 Acres, a rural and peaceful site in the heart of Somerset, just 15 minutes away from Taunton. With fantastic surrounds of the Somerset Levels, the site offers spacious grass pitches, some with electric. Pitch up to enjoy plenty of walks nearby, the scenic Quantock Hills (20 minutes away) or even a day trip to the coast (40 minutes away). Tents and smaller motorhomes are welcome.

A peaceful pop up site in the Somerset Levels, plenty of walks nearby

Only 15 minutes to Taunton, 20 minutes to the Quantock Hills

40-60 minutes to Jurassic Coast, Cheddar Gorge and more

About 5 Acres

This small and rural site is spread across acres of unspoiled natural beauty in the Somerset Levels, with an abundance of wildlife. There are twelve large grass pitches, four with electric hook-ups suitable for campers and vans. Set on a large open field, there's plenty of space for the kids and dogs to run around. Take a stroll on one of the endless walks direct from the site, explore the Quantock Hills nearby, or head to the Jurassic Coast, a 45-minute drive away. BBQs are allowed. Fire pits are provided free of charge and logs and kindling can be purchased on site.

This site is open for both May bank holidays, the May half term and 12th - 24th July.


Facilities and amenities

Shared facilities include a toilet and shower block, four outdoor sinks, and firepits.

A pub is just a five-minute drive away, and Taunton town centre is only a 15-minute drive away with a range of shops and restaurants.

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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


Map and address

Park address

5 Acres,

Junction Drove, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 6DR

Coordinates

51.0069, -2.9576 | ST 32 23

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5 Acres is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Young children


There are 12 accommodation options on-site

8 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 5 people

Spacious grass pitches without electric on an open field. Suitable for tents and campervans (up to 7m). Pitches are 16m x 9m. Shared facilities nearby.

4 x Electric Grass Pitches

Max 5 people

Large spacious pitches on an open field with 6 amp electric hook up available. Suitable for tents and campervans (up to 7m). Pitches are 16m x 16m. Shared facilities nearby.



Interested in staying at 5 Acres?

Call 07766 254410 to book.

Unfortunately 5 Acres 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.


FAQ

Check in is from 3pm and check out is by noon.

The electric grass pitches have 6 amp electric hook-up.

Yes, dogs are allowed onsite.

Yes! BBQs are allowed when raised off the ground. Wood and kindling are available to buy on site.

You are welcome to bring all three.


This site is located in the Somerset Levels and within easy reach of the Blackdown Hills, the Quantocks and the Mendips. Here you can walk, cycle and birdwatch in lovely Somerset, with some of the best English country surrounding you.

Just 15 minutes away, head to Taunton. Here you'll find historical monuments, cobbled streets, shops and restaurants. Pay a visit to the Museum of Somerset, or picnic beside the Leigh Reservoir.

There are plenty of things to do nearby, including:

  • Sheppy's House of Cider
  • Barrington Court (20 minutes)
  • Lyme Regis (45 minutes)

Interested in staying at 5 Acres?

Call 07766 254410 to book.

Unfortunately 5 Acres 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.

The listing for 5 Acres was last updated on October 11th, 2024 at 12:13 PM

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