A group of families travelling together are requested to make a separate booking for each family.
A group of friends travelling together are requested to make a separate booking for each group of friends.
Each booking must have one adult.
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Campsite Location — see Campsite Location
The campsite is located in the heart of the International Dark Sky Reserve, which means you are perfectly located for some excellent stargazing; you just need to look up on a clear night!
Westermill makes an ideal base for exploring the open moorland, wooded valleys and spectacular coastal scenery, or just simply for relaxing and escaping the hum drum of everyday life.
Westermill campsite is a beautiful, secluded valley site in the centre of Exmoor National Park, which consists of about 13 acres, divided into four fields.
Set up your pitch on mown meadows beside the River Exe where you can take full advantage of private access to a two mile stretch of the river.
The first field is fenced off from the river and all the others are open to the river.
Given appropriate supervision it is a children’s playground, allowing them to make dams, fish with nets and splash around, whilst parents relax.
First Field Loo Block — see Campsite Diagram
- Hot Water
- Family Rooms
- 2 rooms — each with a shower and toilet
- Family rooms are heated by our biomass wood chip boiler
- For families with young children
- For children who need to be accompanied
- For anyone disabled
- Please inquire at Reception for door codes
- Women's Accommodation — Hillside
- 5 toilets, 5 sinks and 3 showers
- Men's Accommodation — Roadside
- 5 toilets, 5 sinks and 3 showers
- Washing Up Area — West End of Loo Block
- 5 sinks
- Washing machine and tumble dryer
- £1 coins required — change available at Reception
- Drying Room
- Eminently suitable for drying clothes, boots, etc.
- Please inquire at Reception for door code
Third Field Loo Block — see Campsite Diagram
- Cold Water
- Women's Accommodation
- 4 toilets, 3 sinks
- Mens's Accommodation
- 3 toilets, 3 urinals, 3 sinks
- Washing Up Area
- 2 sinks
Exmoor Spring Water
- FREE
- IF this water does not taste as good as WHATEVER water you buy ... I will drink it for you!
- Available from ALL cold water taps on the campsite
- Please feel free to take some bottles home! ... bottles, mind, not "barrels" =:)
Westermill Farm cannot accept any container (bag or box) holding a mixture of materials — this is our definition of "rubbish" and as such must be removed by the camper(s) — or sorted by material and placed into the appropriate container to be recycled ... which seems much easier (for all of us).
Westermill provides a recycling area — see Campsite Diagram which accepts:
- Paper
- Plastic
- Cans
- Glass
- Food waste
Westermill provides specialised receptacles for dog waste — see Campsite Diagram
Please take broken camping equipment eg. chairs, tents, gazebos, etc. to your local recycling facility or the nearest facility to Westermill Farm: Minehead Recycling Centre
Open flame constitutes a hazard that always carries the risk of serious injury!
Please pay utmost attention to the safety of yourself and others!
Location:
- In-ground Fire Pits are located in the Fourth Field, see the Campsite Diagram
- Under NO circumstances dig your own fire pit!
- Only use seasoned wood or approved firewood.
- Do NOT burn rubbish, plastics or treated wood.
Preparation:
- Clear the area around the fire pit of any flammable materials, such as leaves, twigs, or dry grass.
- Ensure that neither vehicle, tent nor belongings are within proximity of the fire pit.
During Use:
- Never leave fire pits unattended while burning.
- Keep fires within the confines of the fire pit.
- Do NOT allow flames to exceed 3 feet in height.
- Use a fire screen or mesh cover to contain sparks and embers — if available.
Extinguishing Fires:
- Allow fires to burn down naturally if possible.
- Extinguish any remaining embers with water, stirring to ensure all parts are cooled.
- Ensure the fire pit is cool — "to the touch" — before leaving the area or going to sleep.
Open flame constitutes a hazard that always carries the risk of serious injury!
Please pay utmost attention to the safety of yourself and others!
Location:
- Barbecues may be used in any of the camping fields, see the Campsite Diagram
Charcoal Barbecues:
- Use only the necessary amount of charcoal — usually around 2 inches or 5 cm deep.
- Allow coals to burn down to a grey ash before cooking to avoid excessive smoke.
Gas Barbecues:
- Store gas cylinders away from direct sunlight and frost.
- Ensure all gas connections are secure and check for leaks using soapy water before use.
- Turn off the gas supply before disconnecting the gas cylinder.
- Disposable gas canisters may be left in the designated container in the Recycling Area, see the Campsite Diagram.
Disposable Barbecues:
- Place disposable barbecues on non-flammable surfaces, such as gravel or sand, and never directly on the grass.
- Allow disposable barbecues to cool completely before disposal.
- Disposable barbecues may be left in the designated container in the Recycling Area, see the Campsite Diagram.
Cooking Safety:
- Never leave barbecues unattended while cooking.
- Keep children and pets away from the cooking area.
- Ensure food is cooked thoroughly to avoid foodborne illnesses.
- Keep a safe distance from the barbecue to avoid burns and splatters.
Open flame constitutes a hazard that always carries the risk of serious injury!
Please pay utmost attention to the safety of yourself and others!
Location:
- Portable braziers, stoves and ovens may be used in any of the camping fields, see the Campsite Diagram
Setup and Use:
- Set up portable braziers, stoves, and ovens on stable, non-flammable surfaces.
- Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for safe setup and use.
- Ensure proper ventilation to avoid carbon monoxide buildup.
Fuel:
- Use only the recommended fuel types for your brazier, stove, or oven.
- Do not overfill fuel containers and keep fuel away from open flames.
Cooking Safety:
- Never leave brazier, stoves or ovens unattended while cooking.
- Monitor food while cooking to prevent burns and fires.
- Keep children and pets away from the cooking area.
- Use heat-resistant gloves and tools to handle hot equipment.
International Dark Sky Reserve
- "Located in the southwest of England in Somerset and Devon Counties, Exmoor National Park enjoys the darkest skies in the country ..." Exmoor National Park Dark Sky Place
Westermill Farm is a quiet — family campsite — so we ask for NO NOISE after 11 PM.
If you wish to listen to music, sports or other audio broadcasts — that is well and good — but IF others can hear them — then it is not.
In general — please keep sound to a minimum: Thanks.
Campsite Location — see Campsite Location
The campsite is located in the heart of the International Dark Sky Reserve, which means you are perfectly located for some excellent stargazing; you just need to look up on a clear night!
Westermill makes an ideal base for exploring the open moorland, wooded valleys and spectacular coastal scenery, or just simply for relaxing and escaping the hum drum of everyday life.
Camping Fields — see Campsite Diagram
Westermill campsite is a beautiful, secluded valley site in the centre of Exmoor National Park, which consists of about 13 acres, divided into four fields.
Set up your pitch on mown meadows beside the River Exe where you can take full advantage of private access to a two mile stretch of the river.
The first field is fenced off from the river and all the others are open to the river.
Given appropriate supervision it is a children’s playground, allowing them to make dams, fish with nets and splash around, whilst parents relax.
First Field Loo Block — see Campsite Diagram
- Hot Water
- Family Rooms
- 2 rooms — each with a shower and toilet
- For families with young children
- For children who need to be accompanied
- For anyone disabled
- Please inquire at Reception for door codes
- Women's Accommodation — Hillside
- 5 toilets, 5 sinks and 3 showers
- Men's Accommodation — Roadside
- 5 toilets, 5 sinks and 3 showers
- Washing Up Area — West End of Loo Block
- 5 sinks
- Washing machine and tumble dryer
- £1 coins required — change available at Reception
- Drying Room
- Eminently suitable for drying clothes, boots, etc.
- Please inquire at Reception for door code
Third Field Loo Block — see Campsite Diagram
- Cold Water
- Women's Accommodation
- 4 toilets, 3 sinks
- Mens's Accommodation
- 3 toilets, 3 urinals, 3 sinks
- Washing Up Area
- 2 sinks
Exmoor Spring Water
- Available from ALL cold water taps on the campsite
- Please feel free to take some bottles home! ... bottles, mind, not "barrels" =:)
In-ground Fire Pits in Fourth Field — see Campsite Diagram
- Use of In-ground Fire pits may require signing a liability waiver
- Please click on the following link for a detailed discussion of the use of open flame on Westermill Farm Campsite: Fire Use Guidelines
- Wood available — £5 per bag
Portable Fire Systems permitted in all fields — see Campsite Diagram
- Use of Portable Fire Systems may require signing a liability waiver
- Please click on the following link for a detailed discussion of the use of open flame on Westermill Farm Campsite: Fire Use Guidelines
- Wood available — £5 per bag
International Dark Sky Reserve
- "Located in the southwest of England in Somerset and Devon Counties, Exmoor National Park enjoys the darkest skies in the country ..." Exmoor National Park Dark Sky Place
Westermill Farm is a quiet — family campsite — so we ask for NO NOISE after 11 PM.
If you wish to listen to music, sports or other audio broadcasts — that is well and good — but IF others can hear them — then it is not.
In general — please keep sound to a minimum: Thanks.
IF you are driving to Westermill Farm Camping we —strongly recommend— that you avoid Muddicombe Lane … regardless of whatever your GPS / Sat Nav may say!
The easiest (and least stressful) way to drive to Westermill Farm is to head West from Exford — click to see map.
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