There are shower facilities on site as well as composting toilets and washing up stations. We have limited shelter for those rainy summer days so please check the weather forecast and pack appropriately. Due to the nature of this campsite we are not permitted to have campervans, caravans or motorhomes stay with us - it’s tents only I’m afraid, but you can park your car right next to your camp. 

Small fires are allowed at your camp but only if you are using a fire pit or similar (has to be off the ground) and are being sensible with it. We will try to keep a supply of fire wood on site for sale. 

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Non-Electric Grass Pitch

Gazebo

Awning

Pup Tent

Car Parking on Pitch

Loves Hill

 Luxury glamping POD's with Elite hot tub in your private garden
En-suite Shower room, Super King Size Bed, TV's, Central Heating
T + C, Private balcony, private garden with firepit, BBQ, hot tub, + table
Large Communal BBQ shelter, fridge/freezer + Sink
POD's fit 2 adults and up to 2 kids
6 miles from Bath and close to Bristol, Wells, Glastonbury, Cheddar, Wookey.
Located in Paulton close to  shops, pubs, restaurants, café, bus stop.

Dogs welcome
 
Our POD's are large, fresh, luxury and modern.
With only 3 POD's on site, the location is perfect for piece and tranquillity but close to the local amenities, including shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes.
You can hire all 3 POD's for exclusive use.

Our POD's have a super king size bed,  wooden floors, central heating, en-suite shower room with drench head shower and full length mirror. Included is Tea and coffee making facilities, with a table and chairs for 2, which will be moved outside to make room for children's beds. Children need to bring their own beds and bedding.
On your private balcony, views look over the beautiful Mendip hills, with wildlife to spot all around you.

Your private garden is a sun trap, with a firepit, barrel BBQ, table and chairs and a luxury hot tub

Please bring towels, toiletries, children's beds and bedding.

POD's are for 2 adults and up to 2 children only 

Glamping POD's

Perry’s Paddock

Batch Belles are our latest edition to our campsite. Sleeps up to six people. Bring your own bedding and clothes. We can supply the rest. 

Batch Belles

Firewood

Breakfast Hamper - Meaty Breakfast - 2 sausages 2 bacon rashers 2 eggs Tomato 

Breakfast Hamper

Fire Pack

BBQ Food Pack - Laurel Farm/ Hansford Butchers/ Winnies bakery  4 portions 
6 Sausages, 4 Beef/Ham/lamb burgers, PorkRibs ½ rack, 4 Chicken thighs, 6 Granary buns, Coleslaw, Cheddar Cheese.   


BBQ Food Pack

 Fishy BBQ -- Hansford Butchers / Laurel Farm  4 portions
Chew Valley Trout (approx 1kg), 6 granary rolls, Coleslaw 


Hot Fishy Breakfast  
Valley Smokehouse/ Batch Camp
 3 large breakfast/ 6 normal breakfasts 
6 eggs 3 Kippers Sourdough loaf, butter


Fruity Breakfast 
-Yeo Valley/Queenswood Foods/Doleberrow Honey    6-10 portions        
Strawberries, Yoghurt, Honey, Oats, Milk 



Meaty Lunch 
-- Somerset Charcuterie/ Lye farm/ Hansfords 4 portions
Winnies Buns Cold meats, Quiche, Cheddar and Draycott Blue cheese, Butter, Coleslaw, Bradleys Lemonade


Lunch Hamper

Veggie Lunch  
4 potions Hansfords Deli
Winnies Buns, Quiche, Chutney, Cheddar and Draycott Blue cheese, Butter, Coleslaw, ½ cucumber, tomatoes, Bradleys Lemonade


Fishy Lunch
 Valley Smokehouse/Hansfords Deli/Lye Farm 4 portions
Winnies Buns,150g Smoked Salmon,200g Smoked Blagdon Trout, Butter, Coleslaw, 100g Anchovies,  cucumber, Bradleys Lemonade


The site is in the Mendip Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Set in your own private  meadow surrounded on three sides by woodland, the yurt is an oasis for wild life. You may be lucky enough to get a visit from our local deer who often amble into your own meadow, normally in the morning. You will certainly be serenaded by the wild birds.

Gurt Yurt
Own meadow and wash house inc. hot shower etc
Min two nights £250 two nights for two people. Max 4 in Yurt


On Gurt Yurt Meadow (as extra tents)
£80 per night  for 4 people (max)  Includes tent, campbeds and chairs for 4 people and cooking utensils



**Facilities:** The yurt has a king sized brass bed and the bedding is Egyptian cotton. The skylight lets you stargaze all night. As well as a wood burning stove there is an electric blanket,hot water bottles, woollen blankets and an electric heater for extra comfort on chilly nights. The veranda is great for watching the sun sink at the end of the day. Hammocks, a picnic table and barbecue area with seating, swings and badminton are available outside. We have some impressive sunsets over the Severn Estuary from May through to August.

You have your own private hot shower and wash house next to the yurt, along with wash basin and eco toilet. Inside the yurt is a fridge, kettle, toaster and single hot plate, along with all the kitchenware you'll need, so you don’t have to brave the elements for a cuppa on chilly mornings.
Outside is a double sink with drinking water running hot and cold with sprays and soaps supplied.
 Down on the ground sheltered beside the verandah is the barbecue area with an unlimited supply of wood and a big steel firepit to cook up a storm or just slowly warm up a few of our marshmallows on our special forks.

**Local Area:** There are many well-regarded pubs within walking distance at either end of the Batch. The Crown and the Nelson at the bottom of the hill(10-15 mins walk), the Star and the Swan(15-20mins walk - you may want to book beforehand) in the opposite direction and Thatcher’s Railway Inn over in Sandford. Churchill village is 15minutes walk away on the western edge of the Mendip Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty, about 8 miles east of Weston-super-Mare, and about 15 miles south-west of Bristol.The village has a busy post office selling food and drink and dispensing cash as well as having a small cafe. There are many walks, cycle paths including the famous Strawberry line, and other outdoor activities nearby. Cheddar offers many beautiful walks, trails, cycle paths and lovely tea shops, and is also walkable from the yurt (about three hours!).

**Your neighbours:** You may find deer, foxes, squirrels, owls and the unseen badgers hanging out already. The rescue chickens will almost be certainly be round to check you out. The meadow has a variety of wild flowers including wild orchids. The wood behind the yurt is a mix of ash, oak, hazel and hawthorn hiding you from view for most of the year.

Gurt Yurt

This is simple camping! Every pitch has a firepit. You can bring your own wood or buy a bag or two from the onsite owner or forage in the nearby woods. Basic toilet facilities with soaps and gels and a library. Solar showers available.  Tap with drinking water, washing up bowls and a large sink. 

Shared fridge and freezer. We will recycle or dispose of all your waste. Parking is 50m from the campfield. You can use our wheelbarrows to transport your equipment to your pitch. Beautiful views and dark skies. Maps and walking guides available.
Orchard with seating, hammock and swings. Games area including badminton. Chickens roaming free.

Almost Wild Camping Pitch

Gurt Yurt  At Batch Campsite

One Motorhome or Campervan or Trailer tent or Tent allowed per pitch with optional electric hook-up for an additional fee. Well spaced out pitch, space for children to play, and enables pitches to be rotated, keeping the grass healthy and the pitches clean and green Worth Noting: We allow two dogs per pitch but please keep them on leads at all times as we have sheep and free range chickens.
Greener Camping Club membership is not refundable. 

Grass Pitch with optional Electric Hook-Up

Electric Hook Up

Greener Camping Club membership. Required to stay at a greener camping club site.

Greener Camping Club

One Motorhome or Campervan or Trailer tent or Tent allowed per pitch with. Well spaced out pitch, space for children to play, and enables pitches to be rotated, keeping the grass healthy and the pitches clean and green Worth Noting: We allow two dogs per pitch but please keep them on leads at all times as we have sheep and free range chickens.

Grass Pitch without Electric Hook-Up

Dowlais Farm Camping

With views over Somerset The Boreal Belle is colourful and cosy, with rugs, throws, cushions and a king-size bed with luxury bedding. There are drawers to store your clothes, a sofa to relax on and a table and chairs for indoor dining, all finished with those extra luxury touches and of course bunting and fairy lights.

The sofa can become a bed and bedding provided for separate sleeping arrangements or for an extra person when notified in advance.

The tents are equipped with Crockery, Cutlery, pans etc along with a large cool box to keep your Prosecco cold on the warm evenings. There is an ordnance survey map of the local area, information books and a pair of mini binoculars to help you enjoy your stay. Tea, coffee etc are provided in Cheats Kitchen where you will find the electric kettle, toaster, fridge freezer and extra charging points for phones etc.

Outdoor games are also available in case you would like to enjoy a game of croquet or maybe quoits?

Your first basket of logs/kindling/firelighters and a pack of charcoal are provided with extras available in the honesty shop. Complimentary water from Cheddar Springs and Honey from our bee hives at Owley can also be found here.

Equipped with almost everything you need, just bring clothes, towels, provisions and a torch for stress free camping!

Powered by Nature!

Our tents are off grid, so we provide a solar portable power pack with USB sockets for phone charging (just in case you want to stay in touch with the outside world!), and solar lights for those darker evenings.

Lotus Belle Tents really are the top of the range tents made from heavy duty weatherproof canvas. With plenty of room to move around and stand up, it really doesn’t feel like you’re camping! They have a roomy porch area which further extends the living area and is ideal for outdoor clothes, muddy boots etc, there is space for all your needs, and then topped with a leafy green cover to protect the bats and wildlife from any light spill.

Outside of your tent, you have a seating area with comfy chairs and table and wood fired stove to boil a kettle or cook breakfast on. To keep you warm and cosy on the cooler summer evening, each tent has a fire pit with additional available hanging grill if you really want to explore your culinary skills.

Our onsite facilities were brand new in 2021 and we love our heated wood clad amenity block which has two bathrooms with flushing toilets and hot showers with a separate undercover washing up sink.

We are open from March - October and have a two night minimum stay (you will wish you stayed longer!)

Owley Woods is a quiet site with a 'no noise' policy after 11pm to preserve the peace and tranquillity of the area

Group bookings by prior arrangement only

Sorry, but not suitable for stag or hen parties

The Boreal Belle 

With far reaching views over Somerset The Bubo Belle is colourful and cosy, with rugs, throws, cushions and a king-size bed with luxury bedding. There are drawers to store your clothes, rocking chairs to relax in and a table and chairs for indoor dining, all finished with those extra luxury touches and of course bunting and fairy lights.

The tents are equipped with Crockery, Cutlery, pans etc along with a large cool box to keep your Prosecco cold on the warm evenings. There is an ordnance survey map of the local area, information books and a pair of mini binoculars to help you enjoy your stay. Tea, coffee etc are provided in Cheats Kitchen where you will find the electric kettle, toaster, fridge freezer and extra charging points for phones etc.

Outdoor games are also available in case you would like to enjoy a game of croquet or maybe quoits?

Your first basket of logs/kindling/firelighters and a pack of charcoal are provided with extras available in the honesty shop. Complimentary water from Cheddar Springs and Honey from our bee hives at Owley can also be found here.

Equipped with almost everything you need, just bring clothes, towels, provisions and a torch for stress free glamping!

Powered by Nature!

Our tents are off grid, so we provide a solar portable power pack with USB sockets for phone charging (just in case you want to stay in touch with the outside world!), and solar lights for those darker evenings.

Lotus Belle Tents really are the top of the range tents made from heavy duty weatherproof canvas. With plenty of room to move around and stand up, it really doesn’t feel like you’re camping! They have a roomy porch area which further extends the living area and is ideal for outdoor clothes, muddy boots etc, there is space for all your needs, and then topped with a leafy green cover to protect the bats and wildlife from any light spill.

Outside of your tent, you have a seating area with comfy chairs and table and wood fired stove to boil a kettle or cook breakfast on. To keep you warm and cosy on the cooler summer evening, each tent has a fire pit with additional available hanging grill if you really want to explore your culinary skills.

Our onsite facilities were brand new in 2021 and we love our heated wood clad amenity block which has two bathrooms with flushing toilets and hot showers with a separate undercover washing up sink.

We are open from March - October and have a two night minimum stay (you will wish you stayed longer!)

Owley Woods is a quiet site with a 'no noise' policy after 11pm to preserve the peace and tranquillity of the area

Group bookings by prior arrangement only

Sorry, but not suitable for stag or hen parties

The Bubo Belle 

With views over the woodland The Tawny Belle is colourful and cosy, with rugs, throws, cushions and a king-size bed with luxury bedding. There are drawers to store your clothes, a sofa to relax on and a table and chairs for indoor dining, all finished with those extra luxury touches and of course bunting and fairy lights.

The sofa can become a bed and bedding provided for separate sleeping arrangements or for an extra person when notified in advance.

The tents are equipped with Crockery, Cutlery, pans etc along with a large cool box to keep your Prosecco cold on the warm evenings. There is an ordnance survey map of the local area, information books and a pair of mini binoculars to help you enjoy your stay. Tea, coffee etc are provided in Cheats Kitchen where you will find the electric kettle, toaster, fridge freezer and extra charging points for phones etc.

Outdoor games are also available in case you would like to enjoy a game of croquet or maybe quoits?

Your first basket of logs/kindling/firelighters and a pack of charcoal are provided with extras available in the honesty shop. Complimentary water from Cheddar Springs and Honey from our bee hives at Owley can also be found here.

Equipped with almost everything you need, just bring clothes, towels, provisions and a torch for stress free glamping!

Powered by Nature!

Our tents are off grid, so we provide a solar portable power pack with USB sockets for phone charging (just in case you want to stay in touch with the outside world!), and solar lights for those darker evenings.

Lotus Belle Tents really are the top of the range tents made from heavy duty weatherproof canvas. With plenty of room to move around and stand up, it really doesn’t feel like you’re camping! They have a roomy porch area which further extends the living area and is ideal for outdoor clothes, muddy boots etc, there is space for all your needs, and then topped with a leafy green cover to protect the bats and wildlife from any light spill.

Outside of your tent, you have a seating area with comfy chairs and table and wood fired stove to boil a kettle or cook breakfast on. To keep you warm and cosy on the cooler summer evening, each tent has a fire pit with additional available hanging grill if you really want to explore your culinary skills.

Our onsite facilities were brand new in 2021 and we love our heated wood clad amenity block which has two bathrooms with flushing toilets and hot showers with a separate undercover washing up sink.

We are open from March - October and have a two night minimum stay (you will wish you stayed longer!)

Owley Woods is a quiet site with a 'no noise' policy after 11pm to preserve the peace and tranquillity of the area

Group bookings by prior arrangement only

Sorry, but not suitable for stag or hen parties

The Tawny Belle

With woodland views The Pygmy Belle is colourful and cosy, with rugs, throws, cushions and a king-size bed with luxury bedding. There are drawers to store your clothes, rocking chairs to relax in and a table and chairs for indoor dining, all finished with those extra luxury touches and of course bunting and fairy lights.

The tents are equipped with Crockery, Cutlery, pans etc along with a large cool box to keep your Prosecco cold on the warm evenings. There is an ordnance survey map of the local area, information books and a pair of mini binoculars to help you enjoy your stay. Tea, coffee etc are provided in Cheats Kitchen where you will find the electric kettle, toaster, fridge freezer and extra charging points for phones etc.

Outdoor games are also available in case you would like to enjoy a game of croquet or maybe quoits?

Your first basket of logs/kindling/firelighters and a pack of charcoal are provided with extras available in the honesty shop. Complimentary water from Cheddar Springs and Honey from our bee hives at Owley can also be found here.

Equipped with almost everything you need, just bring clothes, towels, provisions and a torch for stress free glamping!

Powered by Nature!

Our tents are off grid, so we provide a solar portable power pack with USB sockets for phone charging (just in case you want to stay in touch with the outside world!), and solar lights for those darker evenings.

Lotus Belle Tents really are the top of the range tents made from heavy duty weatherproof canvas. With plenty of room to move around and stand up, it really doesn’t feel like you’re camping! They have a roomy porch area which further extends the living area and is ideal for outdoor clothes, muddy boots etc, there is space for all your needs, and then topped with a leafy green cover to protect the bats and wildlife from any light spill.

Outside of your tent, you have a seating area with comfy chairs and table and wood fired stove to boil a kettle or cook breakfast on. To keep you warm and cosy on the cooler summer evening, each tent has a fire pit with additional available hanging grill if you really want to explore your culinary skills.

Our onsite facilities were brand new in 2021 and we love our heated wood clad amenity block which has two bathrooms with flushing toilets and hot showers with a separate undercover washing up sink.

We are open from March - October and have a two night minimum stay (you will wish you stayed longer!)

Owley Woods is a quiet site with a 'no noise' policy after 11pm to preserve the peace and tranquillity of the area

Group bookings by prior arrangement only

Sorry, but not suitable for stag or hen parties

The Pygmy Belle

With views over the woodland The Screech Belle is colourful and cosy, with rugs, throws, cushions and a king-size bed with luxury bedding. There are drawers to store your clothes, a sofa to relax on and a table and chairs for indoor dining, all finished with those extra luxury touches and of course bunting and fairy lights.

The sofa can become a bed and bedding provided for separate sleeping arrangements or for an extra person when notified in advance.

The tents are equipped with Crockery, Cutlery, pans etc along with a large cool box to keep your Prosecco cold on the warm evenings. There is an ordnance survey map of the local area, information books and a pair of mini binoculars to help you enjoy your stay. Tea, coffee etc are provided in Cheats Kitchen where you will find the electric kettle, toaster, fridge freezer and extra charging points for phones etc.

Outdoor games are also available in case you would like to enjoy a game of croquet or maybe quoits?

Your first basket of logs/kindling/firelighters and a pack of charcoal are provided with extras available in the honesty shop. Complimentary water from Cheddar Springs and Honey from our bee hives at Owley can also be found here.

Equipped with almost everything you need, just bring clothes, towels, provisions and a torch for stress free glamping!

Powered by Nature!

Our tents are off grid, so we provide a solar portable power pack with USB sockets for phone charging (just in case you want to stay in touch with the outside world!), and solar lights for those darker evenings.

Lotus Belle Tents really are the top of the range tents made from heavy duty weatherproof canvas. With plenty of room to move around and stand up, it really doesn’t feel like you’re camping! They have a roomy porch area which further extends the living area and is ideal for outdoor clothes, muddy boots etc, there is space for all your needs, and then topped with a leafy green cover to protect the bats and wildlife from any light spill.

Outside of your tent, you have a seating area with comfy chairs and table and wood fired stove to boil a kettle or cook breakfast on. To keep you warm and cosy on the cooler summer evening, each tent has a fire pit with additional available hanging grill if you really want to explore your culinary skills.

Our onsite facilities were brand new in 2021 and we love our heated wood clad amenity block which has two bathrooms with flushing toilets and hot showers with a separate undercover washing up sink.

We are open from March - October and have a two night minimum stay (you will wish you stayed longer!)

Owley Woods is a quiet site with a 'no noise' policy after 11pm to preserve the peace and tranquillity of the area

Group bookings by prior arrangement only

Sorry, but not suitable for stag or hen parties

The Screech Belle 

Owley Woods

The Matthew is located in the heart of Bristol’s city centre, moored in the historic Floating Harbour, next to the M Shed museum. She is a much-loved part of Bristol’s maritime heritage with a busy schedule of public boat trips, film and festival work, corporate and celebratory events. 

Our public trips include:
Harbour Trips: Sail around Bristol's historic Floating Harbour and experience the city from the water.
Fish & Chips Trips: Enjoy a relaxing cruise with fish and chips on board The Matthew as she sails around Bristol’s historic Floating Harbour.
Avon Gorge Cruises: A three to four hour trip down the River Avon, under the Clifton Suspension Bridge and along the Avon Gorge.

You can book tickets for one of our public trips or hire us for your special event via our website. If you're wandering around the harbourside, visit us and explore the ship for free! You can come aboard, look around, climb the steps to the upper decks, and have a chat with our knowledgeable guides - check our website for opening hours.

We also have gift vouchers available – treat that special someone to a trip aboard The Matthew!

The Matthew of Bristol

Wapping Road, Bristol, Bristol City BS1 4RN, England

About This Activity

What can I do nearby?

M Shed

Bristol and Bath Railway Path

Pirate Petes Walking Tour

Curious About Bristol

Bristol Ferry Boat Co

Accommodations nearby

Loves Hill

Perry’s Paddock

Gurt Yurt At Batch Campsite

Dowlais Farm Camping

Owley Woods

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The Matthew of Bristol

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