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Batcombe, Shepton Mallet, Somerset

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Chesterblade Hills offers lovely pitches for private groups only, in a natural environment between Frome and Glastonbury - boasting spectacular views. A selection of wild pitches also available in the heart of nature or an exclusive use group space. There's plenty of outdoor seating, as well as an indoor chill-out area easily accessed from your tent or touring pitch. Countryside walks on your doorstep.

About Chesterblade Hills

If you like hearing nothing but birdsong and the wind in the trees, this is the place for you. This is a place to disconnect from urban life and reconnect with yourself and with nature. It's nestled on the Saint Mary ley line which runs all the way to Glastonbury Tor - a great place to visit during your stay. Green Heart Venue, the main area of the site, is for exclusive use, with space for up to 45 people. Pitch where you like at this idyllic spot welcoming both tents and tourers. No electric hook-ups available but you'll have private use of the wooden cabin and a fire pit outside. Around 50 metres from the main site is the second camping area that's also for exclusive use. It's a beautiful, wild campground with forested areas and views over the hills - a retreat for those looking to really get back to nature. Wild pitches in this area have access to fire pits and facilites, plus a selection of beauty spots within the charming surroundings.

Open from 1 May to 31 October


Facilities and amenities

Facilities in the main area include a gas kitchen, large indoor areas with sofas and a hammock, mains water and two flushing toilets. There are two fire pits onsite, as well as a herb garden and lots of outdoor seating areas, a swingbench, pergola with hammocks and outdoor shower (hot/cold).

For the wild campground there are flushing toilets and shower facilities (hot/cold), fire pits and a sheltered washing up station with mains water.

There are some country pubs nearby and the nearest supermarket is about three miles away.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilets

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal


Map and address

Park address

Chesterblade Hills,

Chesterblade, Batcombe, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6DD

Coordinates

51.1689, -2.4662 | ST 67 41

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Chesterblade Hills is ideal for...

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 2 accommodation options on-site

Wild Camping Pitches at Chesterblade Hills

Wild Camping Pitches

Wild camping in a secluded spot with eco facilities. Available for exclusive hire by groups.

Green Heart Space at Chesterblade Hills

Green Heart Space

Max 45 people

Grassed off-grid area available for exclusive hire only. Suitable for tents and tourers, with easy access to a large cabin with cooking facilities. No electric.


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Interested in staying at Chesterblade Hills?

Call 07927 641512 to book.

Unfortunately Chesterblade Hills 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.


Treat the site and its surroundings with respect.

No pets allowed.


An abundance of wildlife thrives in the area. Birds include buzzards, sparrow hawks, lesser spotted woodpeckers, tawny and barn owls, as well as finches, great tits, blue tits, crows, rooks and swallows. You may also spot wild deer, hares, rabbits, foxes and plenty of badger sets.

There are fantastic walks right outside the campsite and lots to explore in both nearby Frome and Glastonbury. The ancient hilltop fort of Small Down Knoll is a short walk away and provides spectacular 360 degree views from the top.

Other things to do in the area:

  • Longleat
  • Brokerswood Country Park
  • Shearwater
  • Cley Hill (National Trust)
  • Windhill Bike Park

Interested in staying at Chesterblade Hills?

Call 07927 641512 to book.

Unfortunately Chesterblade Hills 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.

Highly rated

The listing for Chesterblade Hills was last updated on October 2nd, 2023 at 4:26 PM

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