Camping, B&B and gypsy caravan holiday accommodation in Ball Hill Farm in lovely Somerset countryside

holiday in the gypsy caravan, Ball Hill Farm, lovely South West UK

please note that we have limited facilities currently - and see below re current situation

IMPORTANT - PLEASE SEE BELOW BEFORE CONTACTING US!

ACCOMMODATION AT BALL HILL FARM

the farmhouse from the orchard

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

I'm very sorry that we have officially closed the camping business here wie.

Those who have camped here before can get in touch by email for the latest information.

Upholstery students visiting for a course can continue to camp here free of charge. (Please note, the caravan is NOT available.)

Green Camping at Ball Hill Farm

We offer "rough" camping - including self-catering accommodation in a bowtop caravan.
Camping's great here - amazing views and the lightest footprint possible*. Real peace!

(* cold water from the farm supply, compost toilet, small fires, park by the farm & walk up the orchard to the pitches, no showers)

Camping fees are discounted according to length of stay.
No charge for upholstery course members who wish to camp.

Gypsy Caravan

Occupying a special position in the Lower Orchard of our green camp site, with lovely views of West Sedgmoor, the caravan has a double bed & a put you up between the bench seats suitable for a single person or two small children. It's fully eqipped for self-catering with a sink, small gas hob, wood-burning stove etc. Linen's provided for the double, and you'll find a stock of fire-wood and folding chairs for sitting out. There's a compost loo nearby and a standpipe for water.

morning light on one of the pitches

Minnow & her new lamb

the old track through the orchard
storing hay under the childrens' play-house

guarding the provisions from the local shop!
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lovely West Country! - view of West Sedgmoor from Ball Hill Farm campsite

left- to the NE
the view across the dramatic expanse of West Sedgmoor, towards Aller.
The Poldens & Mendips are just visible in the far distance.

right- to the NW
the Quantocks are visible, beyond the ridge that hides Taunton from view.
The Brendons & Exmoor are just out of sight to the left

blue remembered hills - the Quantocks, the South West - from the orchard

Walking in Somerset
Select this link and print out dozens of walks - FREE

SOMERSET
THE WEST COUNTRY
Lots to do!

Maps & guides to the extensive walking/cycling/bird-watching in the area are available to borrow, and we're happy to advise on places to visit & things to do,
including (within 6 miles)
the county town of Taunton, the ancient port of Langport and the market town of Ilminster.

Within close proximity are the wildlife & wetland centres of West Sedgmoor, numerous National Trust
& privately owned gardens
& country houses
and the Macmillan Way.

the old cider barn door, Ball Hill Farm, the West Country

Booking . . . Accommodation at Ball Hill Farm, an Upholstery Class with Nicky Gane, a Garden Design consultation with Tim Gane . . . is easy! . . .

Telephone 01823 490460 OR 07900 023912
Email
Write to Ball Hill Farm, Wrantage, Taunton, Somerset TA3 6DN

Map link: click on Ball Hill Farm

We are 6 miles from Taunton, Langport & Ilminster (bus route 54), close to Junction 25 of the M5, the A303 and A30. Taunton Station, for trains to London, is about a quarter of an hour away. The Levels, Blackdown Hills, Quantocks, Mendips & Exmoor are in view!

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Ball Hill Farm

Find us in the Self Catering Directory

Tim & Nicky Gane ran Bridge Cottage & the Garden Flat - holiday accommodation in Bradford-on-Avon - and would love to hear from former guests