Campsite · Cheddar · Somerset

Petruth Paddocks

Relaxed family-run campsite at the foot of the Mendips in Cheddar, with grass and hardstanding pitches, huts, a bell tent, a school bus and a submarine.

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Glamping

Petruth Paddocks is a big, easy-going campsite on the southern edge of Cheddar, under the Mendip Hills, run by the same family since 2003. It is split into six fields so the site can keep the peace: a family field, a chill-out field for larger groups, a barn field with a child-free quiet area, a stable field for couples and singles, a field for adult groups and a separate glamping field. Pitching is informal on the grass; there are also ten hardstandings with hook-up, water and grey-water disposal for caravans and motorhomes.

For something already set up there are three hand-built shepherd's huts, three gypsy bowtop wagons, a powered 6m bell tent, a full-size American school bus and a land-based Yellow Submarine, and a wood-fired hot tub can be added to a pitch. Facilities include 28 toilet cubicles, 18 showers, 10 washing-up bays, a recycling point, a play area and food on site such as coffee, pizza and breakfast rolls. Music has to stop by 10pm in the family field and 11pm in the chill-out field.

Six separate fields from family to adult groups
Ten hardstandings with hook-up, water and waste
Shepherd's huts, bowtops, a school bus and a submarine to stay in
Wood-fired hot tub you can add to any pitch
Food on site and a play area in the family field

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OpenAll year

Arrive / leaveFrom 14:00 / by 18:00

DogsIn some accommodation

Campfires

PoolNone

ElectricYes

Prices

Pitches are charged per person per night, not per pitch. Winter and summer rates apply; check the booking page for the exact dates. Power is £1 a night plus 37p per kWh. Payment in full at booking.

When is it cheapest?

One night for two adults in the grass pitch, every night of the next year. Tap a day to price it.

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October 2026 from £34

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November 2026 from £28

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December 2026 from £28

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January 2027 from £28

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February 2027 from £28

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March 2027 from £28

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April 2027 from £34

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May 2027 from £34

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June 2027 from £34

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July 2027 from £34

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August 2027 from £34

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September 2027 from £34

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The full price list we hold (2026)

Seasons

Winter rate: 1 November to 31 March
Summer rate: 1 April to 31 October

Rates

For	Season	Nights	Price
grass	winter	Any	£14 person_night
grass	summer	Any	£17 person_night
grass-power	winter	Any	£16 person_night
grass-power	summer	Any	£18.50 person_night
hardstanding-power	winter	Any	£18 person_night
hardstanding-power	summer	Any	£20 person_night
bell-tent	Any	Any	£100 unit_night, incl. 8 people
shepherds-hut	winter	Any	£220 unit_short_break
shepherds-hut	winter	Any	£110 unit_night
shepherds-hut	summer	Any	£330 unit_short_break
shepherds-hut	summer	Any	£150 unit_night
bowtop	winter	Any	£220 unit_short_break
bowtop	winter	Any	£110 unit_night
bowtop	summer	Any	£330 unit_short_break
bowtop	summer	Any	£150 unit_night
school-bus	Any	Any	£450 unit_short_break
school-bus	Any	Any	£200 unit_night
yellow-submarine	Any	Any	£343 unit_short_break
yellow-submarine	Any	Any	£159 unit_night

People

Child 4–15: £8 night
Infant–3: £0 night

Extras

Dog: £3 night (Not allowed in the bell tent)
Electric: £1 night (Plus 37p per kWh, typically about £4 a day)
Hot tub: £125 stay (Wood-fired tub for up to 6 people, 2pm to 10am. From £125; longer stays cost more)

Minimum stays

2 nights: Bell tent, huts, bowtops, bus and submarine

Deposit: Full payment at booking if more than 48 hours ahead

Source: petruthpaddocks.co.uk, checked 2026-10-20. Always confirm the price when you book.

Places to stay

Grass pitch

Pitch

Grass
No electric
For tent, trailer-tent, campervan, caravan, motorhome

Informal pitching on the grass, no hook-up. Priced per person, not per pitch.

Grass pitch with electric

Pitch

Grass
Electric
For tent, trailer-tent, campervan, caravan, motorhome

Set grass pitch with hook-up. One unit per booking. Power is £1 a night plus 37p per kWh, about £4 a day.

Hardstanding with electric, water and waste

Pitch · 10 of them

Hardstanding
Electric
Water
Waste drain
For caravan, motorhome, campervan

Room for an awning and a second vehicle. One unit per booking. Power is £1 a night plus 37p per kWh, about £4 a day.

Powered bell tent

Pre-pitched tent · sleeps 8

Bring your own bedding and something to sleep on
Bedding bring
No dogs

6m unfurnished tent with three-pin sockets and a picnic bench. No pets. Minimum 2 nights.

Shepherd's hut

Shepherd's hut · 3 of them · sleeps 8

Peter Rabbit: 2 super king mattresses (sleeps 4). Jeremy Fisher and Jemima Puddle-Duck: 4 mattresses (sleeps 8)
Bedding included
Camp kitchen
Dogs OK

Hand-built, 3.5m x 5.5m, with kettle, fridge, heater and a barbecue with utensils; cook outdoors on your own stove. Bedding provided. Parking for 2 vehicles. Minimum 2 nights.

Gypsy bowtop wagon

Vintage caravan · 4 of them · sleeps 4

2 double mattresses
Bedding included
Camp kitchen
Dogs OK

15ft wagons, each decorated differently, with kettle, heater, power and USB points. Cook outdoors on your own stove. Minimum 2 nights and a minimum charge of 4 people.

American school bus

Accommodation · 1 of them · sleeps 6

Bedding included
Kitchenette kitchen

Full-size converted bus. Minimum 2 nights.

Yellow Submarine

Accommodation · 1 of them · sleeps 4

Double bed, bunk and sofa bed
Bedding included
Kitchenette kitchen

Land-based submarine for 2 adults and 2 children, with a galley kitchen and barbecue outside. Linen and towels provided. Minimum 2 nights.

Rules

Dogs: In some accommodation · £3 night
Dogs welcome on pitches, in huts and bowtops. No pets in the bell tent.
Fires: Huts come with a barbecue; please do not bring a disposable one.
Pool: None
Groups: By arrangement
Adult groups complete an enquiry form and pay a refundable behaviour bond; 14 to 17 year olds need written parental permission.
Quiet hours: 22:00
Arrival: From 14:00 until 20:00
Music: Music off at 10pm in the family field and 11pm in the chill-out field
Cancellation: 80% refund more than 28 days before arrival, 50% from 14 to 28 days, nothing under 14 days; £10 admin fee deducted from refunds.
Also: Huts, bowtops and bell tents ready from 4pm and to be vacated by 12 noon

Facilities

Washing and toilets

Toilets
Washing-up area

Pitches and power

Electric hook-up
Hardstanding pitches
Drinking water
Grey waste

Food and drink

Takeaway

Things to do

Play area
Hot tub or spa

Around the site

Recycling

Only facilities we've confirmed are shown. Crossed out means confirmed not available.

Location

Petruth Paddocks, Cheddar, Cheddar, BS27 3XW

Nearest pubBath Arms Hotel15 min walk
Nearest stationPuxton Park7.7 miles

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Questions people ask

Are dogs allowed at Petruth Paddocks?

Dogs are allowed in some of the accommodation but not all. They cost £3 a night.

When is Petruth Paddocks open?

All year.

How much does it cost to stay at Petruth Paddocks?

From £28 a night for two adults, the lowest price we can find over the next year. Pitches are charged per person per night, not per pitch. Winter and summer rates apply; check the booking page for the exact dates. Power is £1 a night plus 37p per kWh. Payment in full at booking.

Does Petruth Paddocks have a swimming pool?

No.

Does Petruth Paddocks have electric hook-ups?

Yes.