tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19753737482585443632024-03-08T00:29:16.236-08:00Moorhouse Campsite, the Quantock Hills, West SomersetA dog friendly campsite on the beautiful Quantock Hills, an area of outstanding natural beautypeartwatersheephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01285452955627230312noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1975373748258544363.post-18661367897511979182012-02-05T13:52:00.015-08:002013-07-31T08:39:38.456-07:00Moorhouse Campsite, camping and caravanning on the Quantock HillsMoorhouse is a small family run site at Holford, approximately 10 miles west of Bridgwater in Somerset, situated at the foot of the picturesque Quantock Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Moorhouse is an ideal site for those wishing to simply enjoy a quiet break in the countryside or explore the area. Dogs (with responsible owners) are welcome.<br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: x-large;">Location </span></em></strong><br />
Moorhouse Farm is situated just off the A39 between Bridgwater and Minehead, in a quiet but accessible location. There are pubs within walking distance at Holford and Kilve. Kilve also has a post office and store. More shops, pubs, restaurants and garages can be found a short drive away at Stogursey, Nether Stowey, Keenthorne and West Quantoxhead.<br />
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<em><strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">Facilities on Sit</span></strong></em><br />
Large, level well drained pitches, for both caravans and tents. Heated toilet and shower block. Laundry room. Picnic area with BBQ pavillion and fridge for your use. Dedicated camping field for tents with its own toilet block and washing up facilities. Some pitches with electric hook up. Bike wash for your use. <br />
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We welcome families, but please note we do not have any children's play apparatus on site, however, we do have a large open play area.<br />
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<em><strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">Holiday Pods </span></strong></em><br />
We now have two eco-friendly cabin Pods "Woodlands" and "Shervage." Both are lockable, with storage, sleeps 3/4, with lighting, microwave, kettle, heating etc. Sorry no Pets. Please ring or email for availability.<br />
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<em><strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">Beautiful Surroundings </span></strong></em><br />
The Quantock Hills are marvelous for walking, mountain biking and horse riding, with a huge network of footpaths, tracks and bridleways. You will see many species of animals, birds, flowers, herds of Quantock Ponies and the famous Quantock red deer. There are spectacular views over the Bristol Channel to Wales, Exmoor to the west and the Blackdown Hills and the Vale of Taunton to the south.<br />
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<em><strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">Where to Visit </span></strong></em><br />
There are local beaches a short distance from the site at Kilve, Lilstock and Dunster. Dunster Castle, Minehead, Exmoor, the West Somerset Steam Railway, Cheddar Gorge, the Mendip Hills and Weston-super-Mare are all within easy reach. The county town of Taunton is half an hour away.<br />
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<em><strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">Charges </span></strong></em><br />
All pitches are service pitches. Calor gas can be purchased on site. Full details can be found on Fees page.<br />
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<em><strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">Seasonal Pitches </span></strong></em><br />
Please ask for full details and availability. Contact Jane for current availability.<br />
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<em><strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">Storage </span></strong></em><br />
Insured, secure storage available for caravans and motorhomes, either short or long term. Details and fees can be found on Storage page.<br />
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<em><strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">Group Bookings </span></strong></em><br />
Duke of Edinburgh, Ramblers, Mountain bikers etc are welcome, please ask for details.<em><strong><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></strong></em><em><strong><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></strong></em><span style="font-size: large;"><em><strong> moorhousecampsite@yahoo.com </strong></em></span><br />
<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;"> Tel: 01278 741295 </span></em></strong><br />
<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.moorhousecampsite.co.uk/">www.moorhousecampsite.co.uk</a></span></em></strong>peartwatersheephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01285452955627230312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1975373748258544363.post-19661184935871312822012-02-05T09:11:00.000-08:002012-02-05T09:11:04.699-08:00Moorhouse Campsite 2012Moorhouse is a small family run site at Holford, approximately 10 miles west of Bridgwater in Somerset, situated at the foot of the picturesque Quantock Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Moorhouse is an ideal site for those wishing to simply enjoy a quiet break in the countryside or explore the area. Dogs (with responsible owners) are welcome.<br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: 180%;">Location </span></em></strong><br />
Moorhouse Farm is situated just off the A39 between Bridgwater and Minehead, in a quiet but accessible location. There are pubs within walking distance at Holford and Kilve. Kilve also has a post office and store. More shops, pubs, restaurants and garages can be found a short drive away at Stogursey, Nether Stowey, Keenthorne and West Quantoxhead.<br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: 180%;">Facilities on Site </span></em></strong><br />
Large, level well drained pitches, for both caravans and tents. Heated toilet and shower block. Laundry room. Picnic area. Dedicated camping field for tents with its own toilet block and washing up facilities. Some pitches with electric hook up. We welcome families, but please note we do not have any children's play apparatus on site, however we do have a large open play area.<br />
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<br />
<strong><em><span style="font-size: 180%;">Beautiful Surroundings </span></em></strong><br />
The Quantock Hills are marvellous for walking, mountain biking and horse riding, with a huge network of footpaths, tracks and bridleways. You will see many species of animals, birds, flowers, herds of Quantock Ponies and the famous Quantock red deer. There are spectacular views over the Bristol Channel to Wales, Exmoor to the west and the Blackdown Hills and the Vale of Taunton to the south.<br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: 180%;">Where to Visit </span></em></strong><br />
There are local beaches a short distance from the site at Kilve, Lilstock and Dunster. Dunster Castle, Minehead, Exmoor, the West Somerset Steam Railway, Cheddar Gorge, the Mendip Hills and Weston-super-Mare are all within easy reach. The county town of Taunton is half an hour away.<br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: 180%;">Charges </span></em></strong><br />
All pitches are service pitches. Calor gas can be purchased on site. Full details can be found on Fees page.<br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: 180%;">Seasonal Pitches </span></em></strong><br />
Please ask for full details and availability. Contact Jane for current availability.<br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: 180%;">Storage </span></em></strong><br />
Insured, secure storage available for caravans and motorhomes, either short or long term. Details can be found on Storage page.<br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: 180%;">Group Bookings </span></em></strong><br />
Duke of Edinburgh, Ramblers, Mountain bikers etc are welcome, please ask for details.<br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: 130%;">The site is open from March to November </span></em></strong>peartwatersheephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01285452955627230312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1975373748258544363.post-71829103843529009442008-05-20T06:28:00.000-07:002012-02-05T08:38:58.456-08:00Welcome to Moorhouse Campsite<p align="left" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="style94"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#333333;">Moorhouse is a small family run site at Holford, approximately 10 miles west of Bridgwater in Somerset, situated at the foot of the picturesque Quantock Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. </span></span><span class="style94"><span style="font-family:arial;">Moorhouse is an ideal site for those wishing to simply enjoy a quiet break in the countryside or explore the area. Dogs (with responsible owners) are welcome.</span> </span></p><br /><br /><br /><p align="left" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="style94" style="font-family:arial;font-size:180%;"><em><strong>Location </strong></em></span><br /><span class="style94" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="style190" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="style52">Moorhouse Farm is situated just off the A39 between Bridgwater and Minehead, in a quiet but accessible location. There are pubs within walking distance at Holford and Kilve. Kilve also has a post office and store. More shops, pubs, restaurants and garages can be found a short drive away at Stogursey, Nether Stowey, Keenthorne and West Quantoxhead.</span></span></span></p><br /><br /><br /><p align="left" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="style94" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="style190" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="style52" style="font-size:180%;"><strong><em>Facilities on Site</em></strong></span></span> </span><span class="style94" style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span class="style190"><span class="style52" style="font-family:arial;">Large, level well drained pitches, for both caravans and tents. Heated toilet and shower block. Laundry room. Picnic area. </span></span><span class="style190"><span class="style52" style="font-family:arial;">Dedicated camping field for tents with its own toilet block and washing up facilities. Some pitches with electric hook up.</span></span><br />We welcome families, but please note we do not have any children's play apparatus on site, however we do have a large open play area. </span></p><span class="style94" style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /><br /><p align="left" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="style190"><span class="style52"><span class="style94"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><strong><em>Beautiful Surroundings</em></strong></span></span></span></span></span><span class="style190" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="style52"><span class="style94"><br />The Quantock Hills are marvellous for walking, mountain biking and horse riding, with a huge network of footpaths, tracks and bridleways. You will see many species of animals, birds, flowers, herds of Quantock Ponies and the famous Quantock red deer. There are spectacular views over the Bristol Channel to Wales, Exmoor to the west <span class="style86" style="font-family:arial;">and the Blackdown Hills and the Vale of Taunton to the south. </span></span></span></span></p><span class="style190" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="style52"><span class="style94"><span class="style86" style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /><br /><p align="left" style="font-family:arial;"></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:180%;"><strong><em>Where</em></strong></span><span class="style49" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="style94"><strong><em><span style="font-size:180%;"> to Visit</span></em></strong> </span></span><span class="style49" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="style94"><br />There are local beaches a short distance from the site at Kilve, Lilstock and Dunster. Dunster Castle, Minehead, Exmoor, the West Somerset Steam Railway, Cheddar Gorge, the Mendip Hills and Weston-sup<span class="style49" style="font-family:arial;">er-Mare are all within easy reach. The county town of </span><span class="style77" style="font-family:arial;">Taunton is half an hour away.</span></span></span></p><br /><br /><br /><p align="left" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="style49" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="style94"><span class="style77" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Charges</span> </span></span></span></span><span class="style49" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="style94"><span class="style77" style="font-family:arial;"><br />All pitches are service pitches. Calor gas can be purchased on site. Full details can be found on Fees page. </p><br /><br /><br /><p align="left" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="style77" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><strong><em>Seasonal Pitches</em></strong></span> </span><span class="style77" style="font-family:arial;"><br />Please ask for full details and availability.<br />Contact Jane for current availability.</span></p><br /><br /><br /><p align="left" face="arial"><span class="style77" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><em>Storage</em></span> </span></span><br /><span class="style77" style="font-family:arial;">Insured, secure storage available for caravans and<br />motorhomes, either short or long term. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="style94" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="style190" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="style52"><span class="style94"><span class="style49" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="style94"><span class="style77" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="style77" style="font-family:arial;">Details can be found on Storage page.</span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><br /><br /><br /><p style="FONT-FAMILY: arial" align="left"><span class="style94" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="style190" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="style52"><span class="style94"><span class="style49" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="style94"><span class="style77" style="font-family:arial;font-size:180%;"><em><strong>Group Bookings </strong></em></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="style94" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="style190" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="style52"><span class="style94"><span class="style49" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="style94"><span class="style77" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="style77" style="font-family:arial;">Duke of Edinburgh, Ramblers, Mountain bikers etc are welcome, please ask for details.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:arial;" class="style77" ><em>The site is open from March to November</em></span> </span></p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>peartwatersheephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01285452955627230312noreply@blogger.com