The Bishop's Palace & Gardens
A medieval site for all to enjoy, with a breath-taking moat, resident swans, and a flagstone drawbridge.
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Why stay here ...
We are a family friendly site situated in a quiet part of our working farm on the outskirts of the village of Catcott. A tranquil site surrounded by countryside with panoramic views of Glastonbury Tor, the Mendip Hills and the Somerset Levels. Grass pitches with electric hook up, recycling/waste facilities and good TV reception.
There are two excellent pubs serving quality food only a short walk away. A well-stocked grocery store is located only a mile away providing local produce, a Post Office and hot food/coffee to go. The village play area can be accessed via a footpath across adjacent fields.
Local cycle routes and footpaths can be accessed directly from the site. Including routes that take you to the Shapwick Moor & Ham Wall nature reserves where a variety of wildlife can be spotted including Larks, Bitterns, Kingfishers, Swallows, Woodpeckers, Hawkes, Brown Hare, Deer and Otter. There are also nature reserves at Sharpham Moor, Catcott Complex, Catcott North, Dundon Beacon and Westhay Moor, Great Breach Wood & Gillingdown.
If you like to get out and about there are lots of things to see and do, whether you like shopping, fishing, cycling, walking, sightseeing, leisure parks, swimming or if you prefer to simply relax. Great shopping nearby with the famous Clarks Village, along with a large choice of restaurants, pubs and bars in the local area.
The mystical town of Glastonbury is nearby. They offer a tour bus which makes regular visits to Glastonbury Tor. Cheddar Caves & Gorge, Wookey Hole and Brean Leisure Park are only a short drive away. The nearest Beach is less than 15 miles away.
We are well situated for a stay to take in the Somerset Carnivals which are the highlight of the year, and one of the most exciting displays of amateur entertainment anywhere in the world.
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Latest arrival time: 8:00 PM
Latest departure time: 11:00 AM
0.6 acres
Electric amperage: 16
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Sites key:
- Postcode:
- TA7 9HR
- GPS:
- Lat 51.145166 / Lon -2.863326
- OS field ref:
- ST397387
- OS map ref:
- 182
Transport links
- Bus stop within 1 mile
- Buses go to: Bridgwater, Taunton, Street, Glastonbury, Wells
- Daily public transport within 1 mile
Reviews
Liz Curtis
Reviewed: 08/03/2025 10:02
Birdwatching stay
To our minds this is what a CL should be. Quiet, simple and good value (currently £16 per night with EHU). Plenty of space between pitches. We weren't troubled by traffic noise - few vehicles going by obviously, but presumably just village traffic. The nearby... Show more
TomDowdeswell
Reviewed: 12/08/2024 15:33
Fantastic site, great value for money, very welcoming!
First ever night away in a caravan. We will definitely be returning Entry to the site was super easy, although a country lane it was a wide lane and it's only a few minutes from the M5 Plenty of space, easy access to all services, we met the owner who was extremely... Show more
yalc
Reviewed: 21/05/2024 17:25
2024 Review
Nice and easy access to the site from the M5/A39 and a large area to pull into off the road whilst opening the gate. As others have mentioned the pitches back onto the road and all have fantastic views of the Mendip Hills and Glastonbury Tor. There were... Show more
HelenandTrevor
Reviewed: 28/07/2022 18:19
Great Location and Lovely Views
We spent a wonderful week here in July in the sunshine. Finding the CL was easy and access is very good, plenty of room for car and caravan to pull off the road to open the gate. Large field with just a gentle slope, short grass and the cuttings collected. ... Show more
ScreenName1BDD18A4DA
Reviewed: 15/04/2022 12:04
Lovely site with an amazing view,
Great site with easy access to lots of local attractions. Very helpful owners. Pitches are pretty level, hook up is 16a, which is great. Amazin views Iver the levels. The only downside is the road noise as you are literally 4 metres from the road, and it's loud and for... Show more
Stipey1
Reviewed: 14/08/2021 11:59
Lovely site
We are just back from 9 nights here. This is a very good site with lovely views. Great access to many places of interest; Wookey Hole, Cheddar Gorge, Glastonbury, Wells, Burnham on Sea and Weston Super mare. Owners are very friendly but in no way intrusive. Would definitely recommend the... Show more
DIY
Reviewed: 05/06/2021 09:22
Great CL, fabulous views
Stayed for four nights at the beginning of June. Well laid out site with plenty of space. Landowner very helpful. Some road noise but not an issue. Fabulous views and a great location to visit Glastonbury, Wells and Cheddar Gorge. Will definitely be back.
ScreenName06040F5544
Reviewed: 22/05/2021 16:24
Very first CL
First time at a CL and Campsite, new to caravanning, what a great place to start. Wonderful views, good facilities and great chats with the owner, offering recommendations for dog walking and nearby beaches (Brean, out of season) Some morning road noise but overall excellent.
janeholt
Reviewed: 30/10/2020 14:50
A great site in a lovely area
This site has brilliant views across the valley, where there are several nature reserves (mostly dog friendly). You can also see Glastonbury Tor on a hill on the horizon – it’s about 8 miles away. Although the site is right next to a lane, it is pretty quiet, apart from the... Show more
nubuild
Reviewed: 25/09/2020 12:04
Excellent site, in a good location and a very friendly welcome.
We stayed in our motorhome for five nights and we wished it could have been longer. Good location with stunning views and a warm friendly welcome. We cycled and visited the local area in our van, but it’s also a good base for walkers. Would defiantly return if in... Show more
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Liz Curtis
Reviewed: 08/03/2025 10:02
Birdwatching stay
To our minds this is what a CL should be. Quiet, simple and good value (currently £16 per night with EHU). Plenty of space between pitches. We weren't troubled by traffic noise - few vehicles going by obviously, but presumably just village traffi...
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