Campsites near caves around Shepton Mallet

Looking for a unique camping experience near Shepton Mallet, England? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 97 options specifically tailored to cave enthusiasts, you're sure to find the perfect spot for your adventurous getaway. Whether you're a seasoned spelunker or just looking to try something new, our top campsites are sure to impress. Check out The View Camping (10 reviews), Bulstone Springs Devon Eco-Glamping (3 reviews), and West Holme Glamping, Dorset (2 reviews) for some highly recommended options. Plus, with popular facilities like campfires, rubbish disposal, and showers, you'll have all the comforts you need. And don't forget about the exciting activities in the area, such as exploring historic sites, enjoying snow sports, or taking a refreshing swim. With prices as low as £10 per night, you can have an unforgettable cave camping experience without breaking the bank. So start planning your adventure and book your dream cave camping spot today!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Shepton Mallet

Looking for a unique camping experience near Shepton Mallet, England? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 97 options specifically tailored to cave enthusiasts, you're sure to find the perfect spot for your adventurous getaway. Whether you're a seasoned spelunker or just looking to try something new, our top campsites are sure to impress. Check out The View Camping (10 reviews), Bulstone Springs Devon Eco-Glamping (3 reviews), and West Holme Glamping, Dorset (2 reviews) for some highly recommended options. Plus, with popular facilities like campfires, rubbish disposal, and showers, you'll have all the comforts you need. And don't forget about the exciting activities in the area, such as exploring historic sites, enjoying snow sports, or taking a refreshing swim. With prices as low as £10 per night, you can have an unforgettable cave camping experience without breaking the bank. So start planning your adventure and book your dream cave camping spot today!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Shepton Mallet

1. Gurt Yurts

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24km from Shepton Mallet · 9 units · Tents, Glamping

Off the beaten track on top of the Mendips in an area of outstanding natural beauty. A mixture of four acres of wild woodland, orchard and field set on a hillside. Our Yurt is set up in the trees giving you peaceful seclusion and a clear view across the sea to Wales and the mountains of the Brecon Beacons. A huge range of activities are possible or you can lie in the hammock with a good book. We have very friendly dogs and rescue chickens who may come and visit. Wild deer wander past in the early morning mist and the odd buzzard picks an argument with a bunch of crows but nothing much else should disturb you. We moved here after an 18 month search 8 years ago. It was close to everything we wanted and we've spent some time getting a bit closer.

2. West Holme Glamping, Wareham,Dorset

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63km from Shepton Mallet · 6 units · Glamping

West Holme Glamping is a micro-site with pre-erected bell tents in the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Just the job for romantic mini-breaks or holidays for small families, it's set in 20 acres, so there’s plenty of privacy and lots of space to roam around. The bell tents here come equipped with a double bed, rugs, picnic tables, lanterns, a gazebo and a gas barbecue. The three showers and three toilets are shared between six tents.. You'll just need to bring your own bed linen and towels or add them to your booking. You can explore the area by car – medieval castles, beaches, National Trust sites and the Jurassic Coast are all less than half an hour’s drive away. Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove are 20 minutes' drive away. Pretty market towns like Dorchester (also 30 minutes) or seaside resorts like Swanage (20 minutes) are all worth a mosey, while historic Wareham has Saxon town walls and riverside churches to explore. The sandy beaches of Studland and Swanage are also within half an hour's drive of the site. If you’re feeling energetic, the Isle of Purbeck has plenty of walks and bike rides on the rocky peninsula overlooking the English Channel, as well as parts of the South West Coast Path. The local farm shop is a five-minute walk and sells the very best of local Dorset produce if you fancy cooking on the barbecue. And if you don’t, there’s a cosy tea shop attached, and there are plenty of gastropubs serving real ales and great grub in less than a 15-minute drive too.

3. Bulstone Springs Devon Eco-Glamping

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70km from Shepton Mallet · 1 unit · Glamping

A unique combination of off-grid glamping and spa days in Devon

4. Cadora Woods Glamping

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63km from Shepton Mallet · 5 units · Glamping

Hand-crafted shepherd's huts and yurts overlooking the Wye Valley.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Richard

June 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Gurt Yurts

It exceeded our expectations. Lovely comfort bed in a beautiful secluded location with walks all around.

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Laura

June 2025

With kids

3 nights at Gurt Yurts

We loved staying in the yurt and our two kids really enjoyed the experience to. Lovely place for them to play outside. Tim was very accommodating and really made us feel welcome. Thank you for a lovely stay

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Donna

April 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Gurt Yurts

We want to give the best feedback possible for Tim and the yurt. Tim is a fantastic host, so helpful, makes himself available for any enquiries and local information, and genuinely cares that his guests are well looked after. It really wasa complete experience for us as Tim welcomes well behaved dogs too. The yurt is a dream! So comfortable, everything you could possibly need to be warm and cosy and prepare easy food , especially with Tim’s own hens eggs, and breakfast and barbecue packs (much of which are from the organic farm just down the road) a lovely bonus . Super wood burner, a quilt which has had me looking online since we got back it’s so warm and comfortable and the setting is beautiful in its own paddock (which our dog loved!) with lovely views. The washing up, shower and compost loo facilities were so convenient on the decking next to the yurt, well lit at night by sensor lights, clean with all the all required products supplied, and eco friendly too. The lovely bottle of Prosecco and fresh apple juice were a really kind and very much appreciated gift. We would recommend anyone to stay here and we shall certainly be coming back. THANK YOU!!

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helen

April 2025

With pets

3 nights at Gurt Yurts

We absolutely loved our few days at Gurt Yurt and cannot recommend it highly enough. Our boys are aged 9 and 7, and this was a dream trip for them: beautiful views over the countryside, deer, buzzards, Tim’s hens and so much space to run around and play. They loved the tyre swings and hammock too. The beds were super cosy and the yurt is equipped with a wood burner, electric blanket and hot water bottles which kept us warm on the cool April nights. Tim is a lovely host - so accommodating, knowledgeable about the area, and goes above and beyond to ensure his guests have a great experience. We will treasure our camp fire memories and the time we spent here. Hope to return again soon.

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

In town you'll find all the amenities and essentials you need for a camping holiday – plus a busy, regular market – while, in the countryside beyond, there is a peppering of good campsites with the likes of Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole, Wells and Glastonbury nearby.