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Why stay here ...
Meadow Cottage CL is a peaceful level field situated near the Somerset/Dorset border, just 1 mile from the A303, equidistant to Sherborne to the south and Castle Cary to the north.
It is a very good base for a touring holiday in the south-west, or as a stop-over on your way from London to the west country or vice versa.
We are a 5 minute drive from Haynes Motor museum, 15 minutes from Yeovilton Air Museum. The Jurassic coast resorts of West Bay, Lyme Regis and Weymouth can all be reached in under an hour and Stonehenge is a 40 minute drive east.
Due to the CL entrance being on a narrow lane we can only accept single-axle caravans and small motorhomes (max 7.5 metres).
We provide 16 Amp hook-up and free Wi-Fi.
The small village of Weston Bampfylde has a licensed farm shop, a dog grooming parlour and a beauty salon.
A pleasant 20 minute walk on footpaths leads to a dog-friendly pub in South Cadbury which serves good food every day. There are also several other pubs in the area just a short drive away.
Our nearest large supermarkets are in Wincanton (Morrisons and Lidl) just off the A303. The nearby village of Queen Camel (2 miles west) has a Premier store which is open 8am-9pm every day and Sparkford Services has a Spar and a McDonald’s.
There are three National Trust properties worth visiting in the area: Stourhead, Lytes Cary and Montacute.
On your approach to Meadow Cottage CL you will pass through Little Weston which has a farm that makes very good cider, which can be purchased direct from the farm (a pleasant half mile walk from our CL).
We are a working smallholding with pigs, geese and chickens and welcome well-behaved dogs with some fantastic walks straight from our gate.
We don't have any hidden fees but we do ask that you only use breathable groundsheets.
The approach road to the CL is also Sustrans bicycle route 26. It is a country lane with passing places therefore we ask that you don't arrive before 12:30 on your arrival date and you leave before midday on your departure date making sure vans don’t meet on the lanes.
If you have any questions about the CL or the local area, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Julie and Peter Ebsworth
Prices
| Date | Pitch + All Occupants |
|---|---|
| 01/04/2025 - | £20.00 |
Pitches
Types of pitch: grass
Electric hook up available
Useful Info
Latest arrival time: 9:00 PM
Latest departure time: 12:00 PM
0.7 acres
Electric amperage: 16
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Sites key:
- Postcode:
- BA22 7HU
- GPS:
- Lat 51.027609 / Lon -2.545748
- OS field ref:
- ST618255
- OS map ref:
- 183
Transport links
- Nearest port: Weymouth (37 miles)
Reviews
Fran & Lee Johnson
Reviewed: 19/04/2025 21:06
A goose welcome
Well we just loved every minute of our time here, especially the entertainment of the Lamar pig & geese ☺️. If you have a love for animals then you won’t want to leave. A cider farm around the corner & a stroll to the pub with great food & very accommodating... Show more
nlvt
Reviewed: 24/06/2024 23:43
What a lovely spot. We wish we had stopped for at least another night.
We chose the CL for a two night stay in order to visit the Fleet Air Arm museum which proved to be an easy five mile cycle ride on back roads away. The site suggests that access may be tight, but although care is needed for the last half a... Show more
brissle
Reviewed: 12/09/2023 09:41
2 weeks of bliss - wish we had stayed longer
We booked Meadow Cottage CL so that we could explore a new part of England. Julie was very charming and helpful from the outset whilst we juggled our dates. The site is a delight - a good sized mown field with plenty of space for 5 vans to spread out. This is the... Show more
Dom82
Reviewed: 30/08/2023 15:21
An easy 5 stars!
This is a lovely site. Welcoming host, great location, lots of walks. Would certainly stay here again.
Bok Doos
Reviewed: 10/04/2023 21:30
Friendly, Peaceful & Tranquil
A warm welcome right from when we arrived. Beautiful site (very cute Alpaca) easy access to a number of interesting places to visit. Beautiful walks and countryside with a number of local pubs within easy distance. This site is also great if you just want to sit back and relax... Show more
arcadian
Reviewed: 02/10/2021 17:09
Tranquil site with warm welcome.
I cannot recommend this site enough. The owners offered us a warm welcome and gave a very detailed guide to the area. The site is only a mile from the A303, but you can barely hear it. The sights of the animals on site make a welcome diversion and I personally... Show more
David Malkin
Reviewed: 15/09/2021 12:01
Brilliant site in great surroundings
We stopped at this lovely CL for a night on our journey both to and from Sussex and Cornwall. Julie was very friendly and welcoming, explaining where everything was located and offering further help if needed. The Covid precautions were excellent with barcode scan points and anti-bacterial sprays available. Peter... Show more
TonyBurton
Reviewed: 14/08/2021 15:35
An absolute gem.
This is a gem of a site. We only used it for a stop over as it is so convenient for the A303. The grass is well kept. The views are great. Watching the geese, the alpacas and the pig in the adjoining field was so good. The welcome... Show more
Abbey470
Reviewed: 26/06/2021 20:48
Beautiful Location
We only stayed for one night on the way to Cornwall but feel like we’ve missed out. A warm welcome with a printed guide to the area started things off. The site is absolutely beautiful with great views over the surrounding countryside. Electric hookup and excellent water and waste facilities... Show more
AdriaCoral
Reviewed: 12/06/2021 19:28
Ideal stop over
set among quiet countryside this is a lovely little site, the grass is well cut and the ground practically level, yet only a few minutes from the A303 if you want to break a journey. A short walk takes you to a farm / tea shop. Nearest neighbours onsite are... Show more
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Fran & Lee Johnson
Reviewed: 19/04/2025 21:06
A goose welcome
Well we just loved every minute of our time here, especially the entertainment of the Lamar pig & geese ☺️. If you have a love for animals then you won’t want to leave. A cider farm around the corner & a stroll to the pub with great food & very accom...
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