Hornblotton Farm

Newborn Wiltshire horn lamb (added by manager 18 Jun 2014)

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  • Quiet working farm in the Somerset countryside
  • Free range meat for breakfast or BBQ direct from the farm
  • Dogs and fires welcome
Hornblotton Farm is a 50-acre working farm specialising in rare breeds of sheep, pigs, chickens and ducks - all with the full support of working border collies and farm cats. If you're expecting luxury accommodation, this may not be your ideal choice! But if you're after a laid-back off-grid holiday, the chance to build your own campfire, feed the animals (if you fancy) and generally experience life on a real working farm, then this is the right place to come. This is 100% a working farm run by Faye, the owner (who we’re sure you’ll see out and about working hard during your stay) - there is a camping area but it is not a dedicated campsite. Due to the animals calling round the clock, Faye may not be there to greet you upon arrival, but feel free to set up camp (as directed on your confirmation email). A warm welcome is what you’ll find at Hornblotton Farm - along with plenty of animals for children (and big kids) to meet. The site can supply hungry guests with delicious bacon, sausages and eggs for breakfasts or burgers for barbecues, all direct from the farm. You can even order half a pig or sheep to take home with you, all butchered to your requirements (subject to availability). Well-behaved pooches are welcome on site, and if you fancy something a little different, Faye is a professional dog trainer and will share her knowledge with you during agility training classes for all levels (please arrange prior to arrival). We have no clubhouse, no bar, no washing-up facilities, no launderette and currently no showers. But what is offered is good old-fashioned back-to-basics camping, the use of a clean but basic toilet and wash block, some limited wifi (remember, this is a very rural site!); and, moreover, plenty of outdoor space to explore and lots of animals to interact with, all in a relaxed atmosphere. Just don’t forget your wellies! Please note the site can be a little tricky to find as the whole village has one postcode. Please use the directions provided as satnavs won’t take you direct to the farm.

Site type

Tent pitches 5

Languages spoken

English

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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

Local produce

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Gastronomic delight

Peaceful

Remote location

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Hornblotton Farm

Hornblotton

Shepton Mallet

Somerset

England

BA4 6SF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.09422°N
-2.58445°W

Route directions

By car If you are using a satnav, please type in BA4 6SF. The whole village has the same postcode so that will drop you outside Orchard Park Farm. If the Orchard Park Farm is on your right-hand side, keep going. We are the second entrance on the right, directly opposite to the Rectory Farm. If you end up with Orchard Park Farm on your left, turn around. From Shepton Mallet Take the A37 towards Yeovil. Approximately 7.5 miles south of Shepton Mallet, take the left turn signposted Hornblotton at Four Foot crossroads. Follow the road for approximately 0.4 miles and find Hornblotton Farm on the right-hand side. Please note Faye may be away from the farm when you arrive. If you do arrive and she is not there, please pitch your tent on the right-hand side (anywhere you like) between the entrance gate and the second set of gates by the bungalow. The toilet block is through the farmyard around the end of the barn. It is a separate Portakabin with steps going up to the door. There are loose animals with access to this area so please just be aware of them as you go through. They are very friendly.

Nearest transport

Coach
6.8 mi Town Hall
6.9 mi Glastonbury Town Hall
6.9 mi Rectory Road
Rail
2.7 mi Castle Cary Rail Station
6.1 mi Bruton Rail Station
9.7 mi Templecombe Rail Station
Ferry
18 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
24.4 mi The Cottage Ferry Landing
24.4 mi Nova Scotia Ferry Landing
Airport
20.9 mi Bristol 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

We have two excellent pubs within easy walking distance and the farm is just off the Monarch's Way walking path. A short drive gets you to the historic city of Wells, Glastonbury with its Abbey, Rural Life Museum,and Street Outlet Village for the shopaholics. The small market town of Castle Cary with its regular Tuesday market is only three miles away. There are many bridleways, footpaths and cycleways nearby. We're also linked with a local outdoors company who offer climbing and caving in the area for full or half days. There is something for everyone to enjoy here.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Berrow North Of Unity Farm 22.8 mi Estuary N/A Excellent Good Good
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway 23.7 mi Estuary Poor Poor N/A Poor
Brean 24.2 mi Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Weston Main 24.3 mi Estuary Poor N/A Poor N/A
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay 24.9 mi Estuary N/A N/A Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Haynes International Motor Museum 3.8 mi

Fleet Air Arm Museum 6 mi

Glastonbury Tor 6.1 mi

Glastonbury Abbey 6.8 mi

Clarks Village 7.2 mi

National Trust

West Pennard Court Barn 3.8 mi

Lytes Cary Manor 5.6 mi

Tintinhull Garden 10 mi

Stembridge Tower Mill 10.4 mi

Priest's House 11.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Baltonsborough - West Lydford - Southwood - Baltonsborough 3.3 mi

HAZLEGROVE HOUSE 4.1 mi

Cadbury Castle - Beacon Hill - Corton Denham - Cadbury Castle 5.4 mi

LYTES CARTY 5.4 mi

REDLYNCH PARK 6.7 mi

Local events

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

    Glastonbury, Somerset 4.5 mi

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

    Bristol, Greater Bristol 24.4 mi

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday 7 September 2024 – Saturday 7 September 2024)

    Dorchester, Dorset 26.6 mi

  • Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday 19 July 2024 – Friday 19 July 2024)

    Dorchester, Dorset 26.9 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.

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  • Does Hornblotton Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
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  • What attractions are near Hornblotton Farm? We have two excellent pubs within easy walking distance and the farm is just off the Monarch's Way walking path. A short drive gets you to the historic city of Wells, Glastonbury … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hornblotton Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    Arrivals and departures outside these times can normally be accommodated if needed.

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