Minehead Club Campsite

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Good for families

First time on this site

We had been intending to visit West Somerset for some time and finally made it this July, when we had a 4 night stay with grandchildren. We received a warm welcome on arrival and, when the ground proved unusually resistent to out heavy duty awning pegs, were offered the loan of a lump hammer. On-site facilities were well up to the standard we have come to expect from Club sites and there was never a queue, eg, for showers. Although the site is adjacent to the A39, it is remarkably quiet. Out and about we enjoyed trips to Dunster and Lynmouth, although Porlock Hill made the latter a tad challenging. There is a lot of choice for eating out, both in Minehead and Dunster, but the Castle Coffee House in Dunster stands out for its very attentive staff and "home cooked" food. We will defintely be returning to this site

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jadsett

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Reviewed on 04/08/2019 19:33

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Spot On

Our first time in Somerset and at this site with our motorhome, up to the usual excellent standard. Shops nearby. Very convenient for Dunster & Minehead whether you are walking or cycling and even Porlock is nearby though you have to use the hilly A39 to get there. Dunster and the castle are well worth a visit and be sure to use the West Somerset Railway; consider walking back from Blue Anchor or even Watchet as a pleasant and easy walk to Minehead. Phil and Mary

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Phil and Mary

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Reviewed on 20/07/2019 15:00

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First Timer love the peace and quiet

First time at a Club site and what an impression, if all Club sites are as well maintained and presented as this I look forward to a lot of visits. On arrival a lovely lady greeted me and felt almost embarrassed to ask me for my Membership Card (which I had left in the van). She explained the available pitches by highlighting them on a very clear map, toilet drop point and Motorhome Service Point was also pointed out. The lady mentioned something about water that I missed but soon understood as there is no water on the pitches. So I returned to the Motorhome service point to top up the tank. The only gripe I have with the whole experience was that the water flow from this tap was so slow! But hey, you only do it once. Reading the reviews I see someone got confused about the pitch marker and parking. This was explained to me as rear offisde corner OR front near side corner for continental vans. This was explained as the 'passenger' corner. Now I know some continental vans are right hand drive but the mischief in me couldn't help wondering if some foreign person whose grasp of English wasn't great would wonder how to get his passenger side to the peg. Just me being silly. (smiley emoji here). One thing I did miss was the key for the facilities. A Warden came to my pitch to advise that the shop would close at 5 so if I wanted my key I had better go now. He explained they normally wait awhile so that we could set up etc. Very kind of him to seek me out and out me right I thought. A site team on the ball there. Having got my key, as my head hit the pillow a sudden thought? Why do they lock the facilites. Being close to the town are they struck by vandalism? Did we need to lock everything away for fear of it disappearing overnight? Is the need to lock facilities the norm for Club sites I wondered. Anyway such fears receded as the land of nod took precedence. That's me being security concious. The next day was exactly what I wished for, peace and quiet. After busy work schedules a few days away in such tranquil settings is exactly what the Doctor ordered. Being close to the main road the occasional siren could be heard but nothing intrusive. In my review tick boxes I have given it a one for families. I saw no facilites for children such as a play ground or field they could let of steam and make noise, such as they do when excited and enjoying life. I hope this is not taken as a detriment to the overall site which was excellent. The blessed child things are entitled to life as much as us oldies! (second smilie emoji here) One final note on the pitch peg. Yes I liked it, it was clear and concise where your pitch was. I have been to many overcrowded sites where guy ropes and tent pegs intermingle as trip hazards for unwary. Yes, I am a fan of pitch pegs. I will return to Minehead at some point in the future, but first work, after which, which club site next?

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B9K9UK

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Reviewed on 12/07/2019 14:07

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Good location

First time here. God location, with a 15 minute walk to Minehead -which is why it is popular with motorhomes. Toilets and showers up to usual club standard. Welcoming staff. Well kept site, easlily found. Good chip shop and Co-Op 5 minutes walk down the road. In Minehead the Old Ship A'Ground is a really good pub serving real quality food. Went three times during our five night stay. A trip on the steam railway from Minehead is great fun, especially the Cheese and Cider special..Dunster Castle well worth a visit.

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DaddyO

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Reviewed on 03/07/2019 09:46

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Well laid out site, good location.

Just returned from lovely week at this site, apart from weather! A return visit so knew what to expect = clean, friendly, well stock info point, good location. Word of warning dog walk area heavily infested with ticks - recommend avoid for the moment, take dog off site for walk.

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Shed Motor

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Reviewed on 09/06/2019 05:52

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Beautiful Site

What a gem this site is, the facilities are spotless and our pitch was great. It was hardstanding and nice and flat. All the pitches are hardstanding, so you can't go wrong. The wardens were extremely helpful and very friendly. The site is very well positioned with Minehead being within walking distance. There are several takeaways in Alcombe, just around the corner from the site. The fish and chips from Seafare were epic! There is a dog friendly beach at Dunster and Blue Anchor Bay. Dunster Castle is well worth a visit.

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QFour

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Reviewed on 03/06/2019 20:26

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Immaculate

Stayed here earlier in May. Site is kept to exacting standards by the wardens ( and relief wardens while we were there ). Although on a main road and adjacent to the Fire Station, the site is tranquil, with little road noise noted Close to the amenities of Minehead for supplies ( Morrisons and Tesco both have a fuel station ) Central for touring the northern part of Somerset, with Lynton and Lynmouth close by. Porlock Wier is a pleasant place to pass an evening with it's pub producing good beer and home cooked food. Dunster and it's castle worth a visit. West Somerset Railway runs from Minehead to Bishops Lydeard through some outstanding countryside. Quantock Brewery Tap is just outside the station at Bishops Lydeard, and serves a fair pint of beer and cider - friendly and informative staff - enjoy.

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Reviewed on 27/05/2019 14:48

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Great site BUT

Great location but the way we were told to park with no devastation was a bit upsetting,as we have a campervan and like to have our sliding door facing the evening sun ,and having sett up as instructed the warden appeared and proceeded to pace out our van to make sure I was perked correctly (much to the amusement of our neighbors) .

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Blewett

Reviewed on 16/05/2019 15:43

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Excellent camp site

Have stayed here several times and we are never disappointed with the site or the staff . Access is easy . Site is well maintained and facilities are very clean would highly recommend this site outstanding and very peaceful

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chilly

Reviewed on 21/04/2019 13:42

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Little gem close the lovely town of Minehead

We enjoyed a 4 night stay at this lovely site. We originally booked for 3 nights but decided to stay for an extra night as were enjoying the walking so much. The site is beautifully maintained and the wardens are friendly and helpful. There is an excellent Information Room where you can find everything you need except maps but these are available to buy from the office. The small local map is cheaper to buy in the site office than in Minehead Information Centre. The facilities are well maintained and clean and the pitch we stayed on (number 22) was level, weed free and the grass had just been cut. The location is brilliant for Minehead with an easy 10-15 minute walk and there are plenty of places in Minehead to eat and drink. Alcombe's facilities are also just a 5 minute walk away and the Indian Restaurant there is excellent. They have a banquet night on Tuesday and Wednesday where you can have a 3 course meal for £12.50. Alcombe also has a bakery, fish and chip shop, pizza takeaway and chinese takeaway as well as a co-op, so everything you could want is close by. Tom's fish and chip shop in Minehead is lovely as well. If there is just one thing on the site that needs improving, it is the water pressure. We tried to put water into our motorhome on arrival using our flexi-hose and it took ages as the pressure was so poor. We had to give up in the end as someone else was waiting to use it. Despite this, we would still go back as it's such a lovely site in a great location with friendly and helpful wardens.

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Daisy Duke

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Reviewed on 15/04/2019 19:00

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