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.