
Frequently Asked Questions
🐾 Can I bring my dog/cat/ferret/lizard/fish?
Yes! Well-behaved animals are welcome on site.
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All animals must be kept on a 2 metre lead (no retractable leads, please).
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While we don't have a dog walk on site, straight out of the gate is plenty of places to explore.
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Please be respectful of other guests and always clean up after your pets.
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Limit of 3 pets per pitch.
🔥 Are campfires and BBQs allowed?
Yes – with care! To protect the local moorland and reduce fire risk:
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Fires and BBQs must be raised off the ground.
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Bring your own fire bowl with legs or hire one from us.
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Use bricks to raise your barbecue off the ground, no disposable barbecues please!
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Always keep fires attended and dispose of ashes safely.
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During very hot & dry periods we may need to ban fires due to safety risks.
Do I need to book ahead?
No - walk ins are more than welcome, during busy times such as weekends and holidays we'd recommend booking in advance!
I'm travelling alone, is there a discount?
Yes! We offer a solo traveller discount of £5 off per night, you can add this at checkout.
⛺ What’s included in my pitch?
Our standard pitch rate includes:
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2 adults
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1 tent/campervan/rooftop tent, plus an awning or small pup tent, and 1 car.
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Use of:
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Hot showers
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Toilets
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Drinking water
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Washing up sinks
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Rubbish and recycling facilities
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Chemical disposal
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Grey waste disposal
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Extras:
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Electric hook-up: £6 per night (available on most hardstanding pitches and selected grass pitches)
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Additional guests: Free for infants (0-3), £5 per night for children (4-15), £8 per night for adults (16+)
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Gazebos: Please check in advance; during busy times, space may be limited
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Dogs: £2.00 per night, max 3 per pitch
Do you allow group bookings?
Yes, respectful groups are welcome on site, please put a note when booking. We'll try and pitch you together but this may not always be possible across different pitch types.
📍 Where is the site?
We are on North Hill, in the beautiful Exmoor National Park, just above Minehead.
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5-minute drive or 30-minute walk into Minehead town
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Direct access to North Hill moors & woodland and the South West Coast Path
🧭 How do we get to you?
Our address:
Moor Wood Campsite
Hill Road, Minehead, TA24 5LB
Our What3Words location: ///lazy.campfires.trample
Important: The roads to North Hill are narrow – DO NOT follow your sat nav!
Follow these directions instead:
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From The Avenue, turn into Blenheim Road
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Turn left into Martlet Road (signed for the campsite)
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Follow road around the War Memorial
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Keep left on St Michael’s Road
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Continue onto Moor Road and then Hill Road
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We’re over the cattle grid on the right
⌚ What are your check-in and check-out times?
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Check-in: 12pm – 5pm
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Arriving early or late? Let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
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Check-out: by 11am
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Please leave your pitch clean and tidy.
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🚗 Can I park next to my tent?
Yes!
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One car per pitch is included.
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We are a park-where-you-pitch site.
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For safety, no vehicle movement is allowed on site between 11pm and 6am.
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Speed limit is 5mph.
🌄 What is there to do in the area?
So much to explore!
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Walks straight from site to North Hill, Bossington Hill, Minehead and the South West Coast Path
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Nearby towns and villages:
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Minehead – 5 mins
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Dunster – 12 mins
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Porlock – 15 mins
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Great day trips:
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Lynton & Lynmouth, Tarr Steps, or Valley of Rocks
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Family-friendly activities:
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Dunster National Park Centre – interactive exhibits and stargazing info
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Beaches, bike rides, and wildlife spotting
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❓ Still have questions?
We’d love to help – get in touch via our contact page.