Named as one of Time Out’s best 13 best UK campsites , Wytch Wood Camping is a peaceful retreat surrounded by woodland and wildflowers. Hidden away in a secluded valley near Crewkerne in South Somerset, Wytch Wood Camping at Blackmore Farm opened its gates for the first time in May 2021.
Set in a sheltered location under the canopy of the high Beech trees, you will be pitching your tent on the woodland floor cushioned by a wood chip base. This pitch can accommodate most tents, and has space for a small satellite tent if needed. You will have sole use of a large rustic wooden table and fire pit with grill and the large trees are suitable for hammocks.
A compost loo is tucked discreetly in the corner of your plot and will be for your sole use. You will also have access to the hot showers and washing up area. Guests staying for 2 nights or more will receive a starter pack of logs for your fire, with more available to buy.
Sheltered by the lofty beech trees, this pitch benefits from its own rustic seating along with a BBQ/fire bowl area. Guests will have use of a compost loo which will be shared with a maximum of one other pitch. This pitch can be booked with either/both pitches 1 and 3 for larger groups or gatherings.
You will also have access to the hot showers and washing up area, plus a starter pack of logs for your fire if you’re staying for two nights or more.
Sheltered woodland tent pitch in the Southern part of the woodland with views over into the woodland over a stream into the paddocks. Available in Summer after Wild Garlic season. Sole use of table and seating, plus fire pit. Compost loo shared with neighbouring pitch. Starter bag of logs for stays of 2 nights or more.
Flexible tent or camper van pitch, with views into the woodland over the meadow. Hazel Hollow can accommodate most tent set ups in its location on the edge of the woodland and meadow, including Bell tents and up to two small (one or two man) tents.
It can also accommodate a camper van with awning. You will have a dedicated seating area and fire pit with grill and will have access to the hot showers and washing up area. Guests staying for 2 nights or more will receive a starter pack of logs for your fire, and more available to buy. You will have sole use of your own compost loo.
The pitch is bordered by a laid hazel hedge which is a haven for small birds, and you can relax on the bank and watch them in the evening sun.
Set in a little thicket on the edge of the main wood, this pitch includes a stack of Beech wood which was found to have unusual “spalt” markings when it was felled.
Your personal seating is set next to the log pile for extra privacy and shelter, and you will have access to your own fire pit as well. You will have access to a compost loo which is shared with a maximum of one other pitch. Suitable for most tents.
One of our largest woodland pitches, High Beeches is set under some of our most majestic Beech trees, which provides beautiful dappled shade as well as protection from the elements. The pitch can accept most tents and is perfect for Bell tents and larger set ups and can also accommodate small camper vans. You will have exclusive use of a fire pit and seating, as well access to a compost loo which will be shared with a maximum of one other pitch. Can be booked with Mossy Bank for small groups.
Set on the edge of the site beside the stream, you will have uninterrupted views of the woods on 3 sides. Perfect for exploring in the Bluebell woods across the stream. Starter bag if logs provided for stays of 2 nights or more.
Smaller tent pitch beneath the beech trees at the edge of the meadow, you’ll be beside the babble of the stream as it cuts through the mossy bank.
You will have access to dedicated seating area and fire pit, as well as access to compost loo which will be shared with a maximum of one other pitch. This pitch can be booked with High Beeches (Pitch 6) for larger or family groups.
For small tents (couples or solo you have the option of camping on the far bank, with a slightly longer walk back to the loo! You will have access to the hot showers, washing up area and we’ll start you off with a bag of logs for your fire for stays of 2 nights or more.
A new clearing has been made in the edge of the woodland for the Lyons pitch. Large and flat, the pitch is covered with wood chip to give a comfortable base and is suitable for most tents. You will have sole use of a fire pit and seating, and your own compost loo. This pitch is perfect for families.
This pitch works well when booked with 11 Twisted Hazel for larger families and groups, or with our glamping tent, Skyview. A 4m bell tent can also be hired for use on this pitch. Starter pack of logs provided for stays of 2 nights or more.
Let the sound of running water lull you to sleep. This tent pitch is in a stunning spot beside a little waterfall in the stream. Sheltered by trees you will have uninterrupted views of the woodland on all sides.
Log seating is right beside the waterfall and is just for you, along with a fire pit for the evening. It’s position means that it is a bit of a walk to your nearest loo, which will be shared a maximum of one other pitch.
Because of the closeness of the stream, we do not allow young children on this pitch.
This pitch is on the Northern edge of the meadow, beside a cool old hazel tree that has had to be coppiced after the winter storms. A new area has been levelled for 2022, with a wood chip base added to help keep the pitch dry under foot. Can accommodate an 8m tent.
Your dedicated seating area and fire pit are nestled beside the twisted hazel, and you have views of both the woodland and meadow as well as some quirky log furniture nearby if you fancy a change of scene. You have access to a compost loo which will be shared with a maximum of one other pitch. This pitch works well when booked with 8 Lyons for larger families and groups.
Pick your spot in the vicinity of the Dwarf Oak tree in the meadow – perfect for both tents and camper vans.
This pitch gets glorious evening sun, which you can enjoy from your dedicated seating area beneath the oak tree, with a little warmth later on from your fire pit.
You will have access to a compost loo which will be shared with a maximum of one other pitch, plus you are close to a water point and the hot showers.
This flexible pitch is on the southern edge of the meadow where it meets the trees and is suitable for tents and camper vans.
It takes its name from the huge Ash tree stump with a large hole at its base which stood on this spot – we don’t think it goes to Narnia/Hogwarts, but you never know?
You will have your own dedicated seating area and fire pit, and access to a compost loo which you will share with a maximum of one other pitch. This spot has views over the stream and into the woodland, as well as across the meadow and up across the hills.
You will have use of the hot showers, wash up station and we’ll start you off with a bag of logs for your fire for stays of 2 nights or more.
This pitch in the centre of the meadow offers probably our largest flat space in the meadow.
It’s perfect for camper vans looking for an open level spot and great for tents too, and we can be flexible exactly on where you want to go. The pitch is alongside a bank and dedicated seating and fire pit are nestled in the 3 young Tom Putt apple trees, transplanted this year from our grand father’s orchard.
You will have access to a compost loo which will be shared with a maximum of one other pitch, as well as access to hot showers and washing up station.
This large, flexible grass pitch is the on the upper side of the bank that divides the site, and guests can choose their spot.
Dedicated seating and a fire pit are provided and the pitch is surrounded by young cherry trees. You will have use of a compost loo to yourselves, not shared with anyone else.
Close to communal facilities of hot showers, washing up area, water points and covered cafe/bar area. We’ll start you off with a bag of logs for your fire pit for stays of two nights or more.
We are excited to introduce a different option for your next camping adventure. Not quite glamping, but perfect for those without tents of their own, or who don’t want the hassle of the full set up. You can book our unfurnished, spacious 6m XL bell tent, Birdsong.
Sitting in its own clearing in the ancient woodland, beside a fast flowing, shallow stream, you will have a great spot. Birdsong bell tent will be put up ready for you but you will need to bring all your own equipment (beds, linen etc.).
Along with firepit with grill and cooking tripod, Birdsong also has its own compost loo and you’ll have use of the lovely showers with Faith in Nature products and the communal washups.
An outdoor seating area, tables for kitchen equipment and hammocks give you plenty of choices for relaxing outdoors and listening to the wind in the trees and of course, the birdsong. Some items are available to hire on request – please enquire before booking.
