Petruth Paddocks

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Overview

Petruth Paddocks is the perfect destination for families seeking a fun and relaxing holiday. With its laid-back and friendly atmosphere, visitors are guaranteed to have a great time. The vast open spaces and fresh air provide the ideal backdrop for a cosy campfire, and the facilities are both lovely and clean, ensuring a comfortable stay. Whether you choose to glamp in cute, hobbit-style shepherd’s huts or spacious bell tents, you’re sure to have a memorable experience.

Activities

Families with young ones will have a blast at Petruth Paddocks. The children are given the freedom to explore and run wild in the stunning surroundings, with the added bonus of adorable farm animals like friendly sheep that are happy to be fed. There’s even a free book library for those who want to escape for a while.

Petruth Paddocks is a haven where kids can be kids, and there are no pesky rules and regulations. You can let them run around, scream, climb trees, and make new friends. They believe in a live-and-let-live atmosphere, where campfires are encouraged, music and bad singing are welcome, and you can wander around without a care in the world. A definite must-try is to hire a fire-pit and grab marshmallows from the reception area for a cozy evening. You can also sign up at reception for a tour of the farm animals or take the footpath into Cheddar and see the famous Gorge. There is an activity area for kiddies in the centre of the family field, where your children are free to clamber on old cable reels, sleepers, tractor tyres and Mr Landy the abandoned Landrover, perfect for climbing and jumping around.

There is plenty of space to roam around, hide in the hedges, and even take a ride on the quad bike with Jules, the site is all about being free without PC rules. They have individual toilet cubicles, shower cubicles, and washing up bays available.

There are picnic benches near the play spaces, for parents to keep a watchful eye on their toddlers. You can grab the essentials, such as drinks, snacks, toiletries, and other bits and bobs, at the licensed shop in Reception. They also have a bean to cup coffee machine for when you just need a good cup of coffee and don’t want to wait in line at the shack.

Food

The site is well equipped for cooking with a campfire and campfire meals are highly recommended. Visitors can bring their own cooking equipment or enjoy a weekend meal at the food shack. From May to September, fresh tea and proper coffee are on sale at the pop-up café. There are also pubs and takeaways in nearby Cheddar – you can even get pizza delivered to you on-site.

They have a great food shack serving locally sourced burgers, Paninis, loaded chips, baked potatoes in the evening and breakfast rolls in the morning (Vegetarian, gluten free & dairy free options available). All washed down with great coffee, tea, iced milkshakes and hot chocolate!

Just a 10 minute walk from reception (or a few minute’s drive), is Sainsburys for the bigger shop.

Accommodation

Petruth is the perfect destination for families who want to experience the joy of camping. It’s a laid-back environment that promotes mutual respect and encourages guests to enjoy themselves to the fullest. You can bring your own tent, caravan, or tourer to sleep in and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. The best part is that campfires are allowed, so you can gather around the fire pit with your family and friends, toast marshmallows, and have fun. There are twelve hard-standing pitches available for caravans and camper vans, as well as a chill out field where you can relax and play games with your family.

The campsite has hot showers and washing up facilities, as well as drinking water points scattered throughout. The campsite promotes environmental sustainability and provides recycling bags for guests to use during their stay. There is also a chemical disposal point and fire points scattered around the field for safety.

Dogs are allowed on the campsite but must be kept on a lead and disposed of waste in the provided bins. Safety is a top priority, and guests are asked to ensure their accommodation is at least 6M away from anyone else’s, although their vehicle can be parked in that gap. Accommodation types can pitch together, and vehicles can park next to the accommodation.

If you dont fancy pitching up, then why not try one of their Shepherd’s Huts. All huts are kitted out with either two or four double mattresses, full bedding and electric points for the mod-cons – just make yourselves right at home! Made from natural and reclaimed timber and measuring 3.5m x 5.5m (11.5ft x 18.0ft). they’re insulated with sheep’s-wool to keep you warm and toasty and have electric points top and bottom. Inside you’ll find a kettle, fridge and heater. Outside there’s a table to all sit around and parking for 2 vehicles. All cooking is done outdoors so you’ll need to bring your own stove, pots/pans, plates, mugs & cutlery. The Peter Rabbit hut sleeps four people on two super king size mattresses. Jeremy Fisher and Jemimah Puddleduck sleeps eight on four 4’6 mattresses – two up, two down – you can slide them together or keep them apart – whatever works for you! Comfy mattress, protector, fitted sheet, quilt, cover pillows and cases provided!

If you’ve got all the stuff but would rather not bring the canvas then a powered bell-tent is the way to go! Just bring your bed and bedding. Each tent is 6M diameter and sleeps 8 people – sorry no hairy friends. Electric hook-up is provided for those essential items you cannot be without!

Always fancied the traveling life? How about snuggling down in your very own gypsy caravan for a few nights? The gypsy caravans are 15ft long and each interior is decorated differently. There’s storage situated on each side of the bow top Coat cupboard and a table that seats four. In the kitchen area you’ll find a small worktop, heater, kettle and shelving – sorry no cooking inside. There are power and USB charging points. Outside there’s a table to all sit around and parking for 2 vehicles. You’ll need to bring your own stove, pots/pans, plates, mugs & cutlery.

For that real unique stay book their American School Bus. The converted American bus offers wonderful glamping holidays with the perfect mix of exceptional comfort and iconic style, lots of fun, and of course they are a bit bonkers… It offers decent sized cozy accommodation with room to sleep, eat and relax inside. Theirs is full size – it had room for seventy school-kids, so it offers plenty of lovely accommodation space. The fabulous Bus appeals to children of all ages. Families will enjoy a fantastic and fun experience, memories will be made, pictures shared, friends told. Power points provide for all your devices and you’ll find a proper oven, grill, burners and a BBQ. You can scrub up in a proper shower with real hot water and the throne is simply majestic! In cooler months it’s warm as toast – the bus has underfloor heating and is fully-insulated with three bags full of real baa-baa’s wool, and you can even light the eco-log-burning stove to ramp up the cosy stakes when you want the added warmth and ambience of a real fire. The bowtops sleep four people on two double mattresses. Comfy mattress, protector, fitted sheet, quilt, cover pillows and cases provided!

Nearby

Well, there’s Cheddar village and Cheddar Caves! You need to walk through the village to get to the Gorge. The village takes about 15 minutes and the Gorge a further 5 minutes and is signposted from the village.

The Strawberry Line foot/cycle path leads from the gates directly to the village. There’s a children’s play-park on the way and the path then takes you over a river, which is lovely to walk beside or splash in!

Summary

Petruth is the perfect destination for families who want to experience the joys of camping in a fun, informal, and safe environment. Whether you bring your own tent, caravan, or tourer, you can be sure that you’ll have a fantastic time with your family and friends.

Location

Things to know

Address

Labourham Drove
Cheddar
BS27 3FS

Site Facilities

Accommodation Facilities

Top Tips

Bring your wellies – the kids may get a bit muddy
The onsite shop is stocked with basic food and drink, and also camping essentials
You can hire an oil drum bbq, so no need to bring your own

Why It's Family Friendly

So much safe space for the kids to explore and play with their new friends
There are 3 family friendly fields – a family field, a family group field and also a family quiet field
Let the kids be kids, they are free to roam and explore the site