Few sites can better convey the draw of the
Somerset countryside than Pitchperfect Camping – a site whose origins spring from
evocative memories of the surrounding land. Yearning for a lifestyle back amongst the pastures, James and Emma gave up their jobs in bustling Brighton to
craft their perfect campsite. With nothing but a dreamy image of sunsets,
campfires and rolling hills, they bought an empty plot of land, rolled up their
sleeves and set about creating what is now one of Somerset’s most charming
sites; a slice of rural bliss in a prime location.
Set in a grassy meadow, surrounded by a
paddock where horses nose amongst the daisies, Pitchperfect has 42 tent-only pitches,
centered around a children's play area. There is ample space at each pitch and
the abundance of toys and ride-on tractors make this a paradise for kids. Sparkly
new facilities are kept immaculately clean and well maintained, while clever
touches like the hairdryers or fridge-freezers show that Emma and James have
really thought the place through.
Head to the onsite shop, well stocked with
a bounty of local produce, and have a browse through the handy “ideas board”
where previous guests have pinned their recommendations. The colourfully scrawled
tidbits will point you toward spots like Frome, with its yellow-stone cottages
and attractive centre, or Longleat, one of the UK's most magnificent stately
homes, joined improbably to a drive-through safari park. Further afield the
historical towns of Bath and Salisbury make for excellent day trips, with the latter
just a short distance from Stonehenge.
The owners enthusiasm is infectious
and with your plan made, the only challenge is dragging the kids away from the onsite fun and games. The free-roaming chickens, sociable ponies and evening marshmallow sessions around
the campfire make it an easy place to lose track of time. Not that it’s a bad
thing. There are few better places to kick back and enjoy being on holiday. Grab a local cider, fold out a chair and enjoy the tranquility of this bucolic little bolthole.