There’s something special about the way the grass grows at this off-the-beaten track glamping site. Pimpled with yellow buttercups and fringed by wild cow parsley, its lush, colourful layers are symptomatic of the surrounding countryside, where the Mendip Hills spread north into the distance. Mown pathways and open clearings have been carefully mown into, like the streams that mow through the hills around, and there’s plenty of space for campers to run wild. It all fits subtly within the scenery. Just as any good campsite should.
Rightly, however, Moor View don’t refer to themselves as camping. Oh no. This is ‘luxury canvas camping’ where the focus is not just on the Somerset surroundings but also on ensuring guests have a thoroughly comfortable stay. Inside their pair of furnished bell tents and luxury tipis, guests will find proper double beds with sprung mattresses, a wood burner with logs to keep it fuelled and an extra large hammock outside for lazing in the sun. There’s also an excellent little outdoor kitchen with everything you need, including a cool box for food storage with ice packs you can replenish in the campsite freezer.
The atmosphere is what really stands out. The small-scale of the site makes it ideal for couples and families who simply want to laze around and enjoy the peace and quiet. There’s a fourth mini bell tent with games and toys for little ones, while a communal fire-pit is ideal for that authentic camping touch and also provides a nice social element. The owners, too, contribute a personal touch, on hand with any local recommendations when you need. They can even arrange a hamper of local produce from the nearby farm shop in Priddy, so that you have food when you arrive.
If you fancy walking to the village yourself, it’s only a short stroll away and rewards you with a picturesque village pub and quintessentially English summer events on the village green, such as the Priddy Folk Festival. It’s also the starting place for some good local walks. For the best of the scenery, though, it’s worth venturing down the road to famous Wokey Hole and touring east through dramatic Cheddar Gorge. As you head beyond the campsite you’ll also find stunning views across the Somerset levels to Glastonbury Tor in the distance. Private though the site may be there really does seem to be something to see in every direction.
It's a five-minute walk to the village of Priddy, home to one of the largest underground caves and potholing networks in the country. Here you can go on dramatic underground walks and tours. Famous Wookey Hole (01749 672243) and Cheddar Gorge (01934 742343) caves are also both just a few miles from the campsite and will offer a full day of family entertainment. Wells, England's smallest city is a five-minute drive from the site and contains the magnificent Wells cathedral and Bishops Palace (01749 988111). Another five minutes’ drive and you are in Glastonbury where you can explore the characterful town centre and of the course the famous Glastonbury Tor and abbey (01458 832267). For bird watchers and nature lovers the Somerset Levels have several reserves and hides.
The Priddy Good Farm shop (01749 870171) has a wide selection of locally produced food and drink and by prior arrangement the campsite is happy to put together food boxes for guests. Five minutes from the campsite is the Queen Victoria Pub (01749 676385) offers good quality pub grub for both lunch and evening meals, while the City of Wells has several fine bars and restaurants including The Sub-house (01749 670800), Magpies (01749 938090) and The Good Earth (01749 678600) – excellent vegetarian and vegan food.