The Yellow Submarine

From £159 For 1 night, 4 adults
Barbecue and firepit at the pitch (added by manager 29 Apr 2024)
New
A real-life yellow submarine (added by manager 29 apr 2024)
Steps up to the sub (added by manager 17 apr 2024)
Submarine interior (added by manager 17 apr 2024)

  • Glamping in a characterful and fun submarine in Somerset
  • A mile from Cheddar; 25 minutes' drive to the nearest beach
  • Kitchen and barbecue included; food shack and ice creams on site
Best get your vocal cords warmed up… because there is no way you'll be able to resist singing that song when you’re en route to The Yellow Submarine (and probably throughout your stay too). This is a special spot indeed for a glamping stay. Yes indeed, it's a real-life yellow submarine. And yes indeed, it's got all the bits and bobs you'd expect inside – budding underwater adventurers can press buttons, check dials and gauges and look out of real portholes and periscope. Naturally, there’s a giant octopus detector, a shark warning system and a radar system to help you keep an eye on what's going on outside. In reality, what's going on outside is a glorious Somerset campsite with a cool free-range vibe and some fab facilities including a food shack (with breakfast rolls, loaded fries, paninis and the like as well as milkshakes and proper coffee. A kids' activity field has all sorts of things to clamber over (tractor tyres, sleepers and an old Land Rover among them) and there’s a shop at reception for various essentials. ‘Kev the ice man' sells local sweet treats throughout the summer, and you can pick up stone-baked pizzas on Friday evenings in high season too. The site is just over a mile from the centre of Cheddar, which has some great takeaways, pubs and places to eat. There are also farm shops and supermarkets close by so you can pick up supplies for the kitchen back at the sub (which has a hob, fridge and all the other bits you'll need) or for the barbecue/firepit outside.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open now
Please note
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site only allows dogs up to 3kg.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 12 Apr to

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Picnic table

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Luxury

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

The Yellow Submarine

Petruth Paddocks

Labourham Drove

Cheddar

Somerset

England

BS27 3FS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.26679°N
-2.77379°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.7 mi Wells Bus Station
8.6 mi Glastonbury Town Hall
8.6 mi Town Hall
Rail
8.6 mi Worle Rail Station
8.9 mi Yatton Rail Station
9.2 mi Weston Milton Rail Station
Ferry
11 mi Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour
12.8 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
12.9 mi Clevedon Pier
Airport
8.7 mi Bristol International Airport
26.1 mi Cardiff International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Cheddar (a mile away) is primarily known for two things: its excellent cheese and its equally excellent gorge. Both are easy to explore by bike, by car or on foot – stop by at the Original Cheddar Cheese Co on your way to Cheddar Gorge and Caves (five minutes' drive). And for more of the area’s impressive geology, plan a visit to Wookey Hole (15 minutes) as well. The coastline is well worth visiting around here too – local beaches include Weston-super-Mare, Brean and Burnham-on-Sea (all within a half-hour drive). If you fancy some countryside wanders instead, it's handy to know that you're just on the edge of the Mendip Hills National Landscape; for city time, try tiny Wells (20 minutes) or buzzy Bristol (40 minutes). Other days out? How about meeting the exotic beasts at Chew Valley Animal Park (half an hour), swapping your sub for flying machines at The Helicopter Museum (25 minutes) or heading to Puxton Park (20 minutes) for zipwires, soft play and animal encounters?

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway 10.2 mi Estuary Poor Poor N/A Poor
Weston Main 10.4 mi Estuary Poor N/A Poor N/A
Berrow North Of Unity Farm 10.6 mi Estuary N/A Excellent Good Good
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay 10.7 mi Estuary N/A N/A Good Good
Brean 10.9 mi Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cheddar Caves & Gorge 1.1 mi

Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill 5.2 mi

Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve 6.1 mi

Wells Cathedral 6.8 mi

Glastonbury Abbey 8.6 mi

National Trust

King John's Hunting Lodge 2.4 mi

West Pennard Court Barn 10.8 mi

Clevedon Court 12.2 mi

Tyntesfield 12.3 mi

Stembridge Tower Mill 13.6 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Cheddar Gorge - Black Down - Rowberrow 0.8 mi

Charterhouse - Black Down - Velvet Bottom - Charterhouse 3.3 mi

Burrington Combe - Black Down - Rowberrow - Dolebury 4.1 mi

Burrington Combe - Rowberrow - Dolebury 4.1 mi

The Mendip Hills – a circular walk from Priddy 4.2 mi

Local events

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday 26 June 2024 – Wednesday 26 June 2024)

    Glastonbury, Somerset 11 mi

  • Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Thursday 8 August 2024 – Thursday 8 August 2024)

    Bristol, Greater Bristol 13 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Nearest sites

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Want to know more about camping in Somerset?

  • Does The Yellow Submarine have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Yellow Submarine dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Yellow Submarine? Cheddar (a mile away) is primarily known for two things: its excellent cheese and its equally excellent gorge. Both are easy to explore by bike, by car or on foot – stop … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Yellow Submarine?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at The Yellow Submarine? From £159 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.