Closest Glamping to Cheddar Gorge, Owley Woods is a peaceful, award-winning, adult-only site on The Mendip Hills with spectacular views over Cheddar, Somerset. Just five spacious, fully furnished lotus belle tents share the exclusive site with hot showers, king-size beds with cosy bedding and firepits. It's a perfect spot for walking and cycling, with just a short walk to Cheddar. Dogs are welcome.

Why you'll love it at Owley Woods Glamping


Footpaths direct to stunning Cheddar Gorge and pretty Cheddar Village with its pubs, cafes and cheese!

Chic fully furnished Lotus Belle tents with king size beds, fire pits, BBQ, sun beds and hammocks

Half an hour to Wookey Hole, Glastonbury and beaches at Burnham and Western Super Mare

About the site


This award-winning secluded glamping site surrounded by Somerset countryside is the ideal place to unwind. Picturesque Cheddar village with its wide selection of pubs and tearooms (and cheese!) is just a scenic 15-minute footpath walk away, and footpaths also lead to the Gorge (which is the highest in the country). Located on a one-acre paddock, the luxury lotus bell tents have everything you will need to enjoy your stay. They are fitted with king-size beds, throws, tables, chairs, and fairy lights. Outside, you'll have your own private dining area with a fire pit/BBQ and wood-burning stove. You only need to bring your clothes and provisions. Shared kitchen area with kettle, toaster, microwave and fridge freezer and mains sockets. All of the Belle tents are named after owls, as the owls are often very vocal in the evenings! Complimentary tea and coffee alongside your first basket of logs with firelighters and kindling are provided. Dogs are welcome here, and the surrounding footpaths are perfect for dog walking. There is also a dog walking paddock for those early morning and late evening short walks. Welcome packs for both guests and their dogs too! The site is also located next to Somerset Wildlife Trusts Mascalls Wood, so it is surrounded by wildlife and even has a bat roost in one barn.

Owley Woods Glamping is open from 01/04 to 11/10.


Facilities and amenities

Adult only

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant

Disabled facilities

Drinking water

EV charging

Family friendly

Fires allowed

Shop

Showers

Toilet

WiFi

Glamping

Near pub

Peaceful

The shared bathrooms include flushing toilets, hot showers and heated radiators. An outside covered area for washing up is also provided. The kitchen area has an electric kettle, toaster, microwave, fridge freezer, grill and mains charging facilities.

The nearby picturesque village of Cheddar provides many pubs, tea rooms, shops and restaurants. Easily accessible with a scenic footpath walk in 15 minutes or a five minute drive.


A note from the site themselves...

We love our amazing location, on the Mendip Hills overlooking Cheddar Village within walking distance of so much. Guests don't have to drive anywhere if they don't want to.

We're also passionate about wildlife and greeted by rabbits, pheasants and all the different types of birds during the day. By night, see badgers, foxes and bats. We even have a 'bat bench' so that our guests can watch them leave the roost at dusk, which is fascinating to watch. And, of course, we love to listen to all the owls and try to identify them by their calls.

Guests especially love the complimentary honey pots from the bees that live at Owley!


Map and address

Park address

Owley Woods Glamping,

Owley, Bradley Cross, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3YR

Coordinates

51.2774, -2.7605 | ST 46 53

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Owley Woods Glamping is ideal for...

Couples

Peace and quiet


There are 5 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

The Bubo Belle

Max 2 people

Decorated with bunting and fairy lights, this fully furnished tent includes a king size bed and luxury bedding, table, pink rocking chairs, clothes storage and kitchenware. Seating area outside with comfy chairs, a woodfired stove and fire pit/BBQ.

The Pygmy Belle

Max 2 people

Fully furnished including a king size bed with luxury bedding, table, chairs, clothes storage and kitchenware. Solar lights and charging points available, and an outdoor seating area with comfy chairs, a woodfired stove and fire pit/BBQ.

The Boreal Belle

Max 3 people

Furnished king size bed with luxury bedding and sofa bed for a third person, without bedding. Inside a table, chairs, clothes storage, kitchenware, solar lights and charging. Outdoors, seating area with comfy chairs, a woodfired stove and fire pit/BBQ.

The Tawny Belle

Max 3 people

Furnished king size bed and luxury bedding, a sofa bed for third person without bedding. As well as a table, chairs, clothes storage, kitchenware, solar lights and charging. Outdoor seating area with comfy chairs, a woodfired stove and fire pit/BBQ.

The Screech Belle

Max 3 people

Furnished including a king size bed with luxury bedding and a sofa bed for third person without bedding. Table, chairs, clothes storage, kitchenware and solar lights. Outside, a seating area with comfy chairs, a woodfired stove and fire pit/BBQ.


Owley Woods Glamping reviews

4.93 /5

12 reviews

92%

would recommend

Overall
4.93
Location
4.92
Value for money
4.92
Service
5
Facilities
4.83
Cleanliness
5

Beautiful, friendly and a perfect glamping stay

Jennie A

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Bell Tent - The Bubo BelleOct 2024

Would definitely recommend a stay here. Scenery is stunning, the site is perfect and you couldn't ask for a friendly greeting and being made welcome. If you've never experienced glamping, you can't go wrong here, you'll definitely be spoilt! Not all glamping is this comfy and relaxed.

Site's response

So pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Owley Woods, we really are lucky with our location 💚 Thank you so much for your lovely review and hope to see you again. Take care, Paula.

Beautiful

Hannah J

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Bell Tent - The Bubo BelleAug 2024

This was perfect. Beautiful location, very close to the Gorge and town. Tranquill site with an incredibly friendly host. Definitely will come again!

Site's response

Thank you for your lovely review. 😀 So pleased you enjoyed your stay, it was lovely meeting you both. Take care and hopefully see you again. Paula. 🦉

Absolutely first-rate glampsite

Daniel F

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Bell Tent - The Bubo BelleMar 2024

Wonderful campsite with everything you could possibly want. The owners are so friendly and helpful and welcomed me with gift packs of local cheese. The area is stunning, with great walks and beautiful views across the Cheddar Gorge.

Site's response

Lovely review, thank you so much! Really pleased you enjoyed your stay, cheese & walks! Take care & hopefully see you again soon. Paula 🐶

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Offers and discounts

Valid From

01/04/2025

Until

12/10/2025

Details

Save 10% on stays of 3+ nights in 2025

Terms

New bookings only. Subject to availability. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers or discounts.

Interested in staying at Owley Woods Glamping?

Call 07967 953637 to book.

Unfortunately Owley Woods Glamping 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

Absolutely! Dogs are more than welcome onsite, but must remain on their lead throughout the stay.

Check-in is from 4pm until 8pm on day of arrival, and check-out is at 11am on day of departure.

Raised BBQs and campfires are welcome, perfect for al fresco dining in the evenings.


.There's plenty to do in beautiful Cheddar and the surrounding area from exploring the village and taking a cheddar cheese tour to following The Gorge walks or even cycling, caving or climbing if you are feeling energetic

There's lots of other spots to visit, too - including:

  • Cheddar reservoir - fishing available
  • Somerset Levels - great for wildlife/bird spotting
  • Wells - The smallest city in England
  • Glastonbury with its Tor and its quirky shops
  • The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company to sample the local cheese or take a tour
  • The Strawberry Line - perfect for cycling
  • Burnham, Brean and Weston Super Mare beaches all within 30 mins drive
  • The famous city of Bath and the Lions of Longleat are both approx. 1 hours drive from Owley
The listing for Owley Woods Glamping was last updated on January 28th, 2025 at 10:26 AM

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