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Camping in Nature at Vallis Veg

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· Frome, Somerset, England
18 acres hosted by Cordelia ?.
14 tent pitches
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Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
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Back-to-basics, natural camping with campfires encouraged and easy walks to the local attractions in Frome

Vallis Veg is like a camping version of The Good Life. Well, sort of. When you pitch your tent beneath the dappled shade of an ash tree, and explore the self-sufficient set up of this vegetable-growing, seed-sewing and life-bestowing campsite, you can’t help but envisage a haphazard Tom and Barbara strolling out to meet you. Thankfully, though, the farcical happenings of the classic sitcom are left to the realms of fiction. Life here may be good, but it’s also wonderfully easy.

Vallis Veg is a back-to-basics, tents-only campsite with rustic facilities. The individual woodland pitches are each surrounded by green and growing young trees and provide a sense of privacy. The leafy site sits on a slight slope but the camping spots have been carefully flattened out and have a light covering of woodchips to ensure some extra comfort.

The ethos of the place can’t help but suck you in. If you don’t like a little dirt beneath your fingernails, then it’s probably not the one for you, but even the most disinterested of gardeners can't help but look on the stripes of the campsite’s vegetable patch with envy. You can order a veg box ahead of time and owner Cordelia is a wellspring of knowledge on where to go locally to stock up on wholesome, tasty goods.

Frome, for starters, is a pleasant walk away and full of independent food shops. On Cheap Street in the centre of town, Frome Wholefoods and Sagebury Cheese, are excellent and The Old Bakehouse is perfect for breads and cakes. But, if you follow the East Mendip Way along the river in the opposite direction, the walk to Mells (7km round trip) is particularly beautiful and similarly rewarding. Along with taking in the most beautiful stretches of the waterside, the route passes the remains of an ironworks just outside the village, a traditional settlement that’s home to an excellent café, a gastro pub and The Walled Garden, serving superb stone-baked pizzas.

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136 Ratings · 119 reviews
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Lauren M.recommends
September 22, 2024
Pitch 6: 4m x 4m
Highly highly recommend!
I had a lovely stay at Vallis Veg. My campsite (pitch 6) felt very private and cosy, embedded in the woodland. The facilities are basic but provide everything needed, so it felt like a good compromise between wild camping and 'normal' cramped campsites. Everyone I met on site was friendly and helpful. The site is an accessible walk from Frome station, and there are plenty of walks nearby. I recommend exploring Vallis Vale, and the walk the Nunney to take a look at Nunney castle. I can't recommend Vallis Veg more highly!
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Mike R.recommends
August 20, 2024
Pitch 16 Hilltop groups
Camping at pitch 16
Great camp site. quiet, organised and well laid out. Pitch 16 was located on top of a little hill which made the area feel like you were completely alone out in the country side and the area was very clean. Lots of clear instructions left waiting for you at your pitch and the fire pit was an excellent addition to our great stay. Will definitely return, thanks for such a great stay at such a lovely camp site.
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Catherine H.recommends
August 12, 2024
Pitch 11: A frame & 2 tent pitches
Beautiful pitch secluded and quiet in lovely woodland spot. River nearby for kids to play in. Had the most wonderful weekend
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Elena N.recommends
August 2, 2024
Pitch 6: 4m x 4m
Best time ever!
We absolutely love Camping at Valis Veg, this is our 3rd year coming back. All of us, especially the kids count days till our trip every time. Can't thank you enough!!!
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Paul M.recommends
July 26, 2024
Pitch 11: A frame & 2 tent pitches
Excellent campsite
Excellent pitch. Second time we used it, and has been great. The frame protects from rain and you got 2 separate areas for the tents. It is clean, quiet, wild ish. Definitely we will return
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Loren F.recommends
July 14, 2024
Pitch 3: 7m x 2.5 - 3m
New favourite camping spot!!!
I found Vallis Veg by accident, when my other booking was cancelled at short notice. But I am really glad they cancelled. This is my new favourite camping spot. The first thing I noticed when I arrived was the "vibe." It was very chilled and felt like a little commune. The place is very eco friendly and educational in regards to community farming. It had the perfect balance between being "wild" and having the little luxeries, like being able to have a fire. The toilet block exceeded my expectations, brilliant idea having a (bucket) shower room too. We were in pitch 3, which was a semi wooded area and a separate area with a firepit Enough room for two small tents. It felt private enough and the other pitches are well spaced out. We looked at almost all of the other pitches when the guests had left and each pitch is completely different, each with its own plus points, depending on your specific needs. Location is perfect for a short walk into Frome, over the field and in 15 -20 minutes you"ll find a bakery, cafes, coop and pubs. In the opposite direction from the campsite is a privately run nature reserve which leads to a river walk. Plenty of opportunities to dip your feet in the water. Apparently you can walk to a few villages with pubs on this route, however we didn't get that far. The place feels very safe and I would definitely recommend it for solo campers. There is also a forest school area for children. I am already planning my next trip.
Location
Frome, Somerset, England, United KingdomTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Cordelia ?.

Joined in August 2015
From the host
At Vallis Veg we love natural camping spots and we love campfires. These are what we aim to offer our campers. Our site is not a conventional site with lots of tents squeezed together in a flat field. We are a small farm and the camping is little bit wilder – we have levelled spaces for tents among the shrubs and young trees and on our grassy slopes.
Nearby attractions
It's a short and pleasant walk to Frome (01373 465757), its compact size belying the range of activities on offer. There are two theatres, ample pubs and cafés, a cinema, several great music venues, a museum and more. Head to the library for tourist information. On the first Sunday of each month The Independent Market has become a bit of a draw – a colourful and eclectic range of stalls with a buzzing atmosphere. In the very centre of town, the innovative Share Shop sometimes runs free craft workshops (though it's worth a visit anyway). Elsewhere, walkers can head in the opposite direction treading the East Mendip Way to a beautiful bridge at Great Elm. From here you can either carry on to the village of Mells, or join the Macmillan Way south towards Whatley – and on to Nunney, with its own castle (03703 331181), a fab pub (01373 836458) and a small café.
Food and drink
There are lots of independent shops in Frome, including two butchers in Badcox. H.E. Williams (01373 462797), which is down a little side street and whose family has run the business for approaching 100 years, is a great option, while Cayfords (01373 462701), again a long term family-run affair, is another great choice. Both are about 20 minutes’ walk from the site and on the way into town. For pubs, The Griffin (01373 467766), on Milk Street, often has live music and games nights and hosts a microbrewery onsite. The Three Swans (01488 682721) is at the top of Cheap Street and is also very popular. The Lamb and Fountain (01373 463414) at the bottom end of Castle Street is a third pick, wonderfully unpretentious and a little more undiscovered. The River House cafe has delicious food and a very small outdoor area overlooking the river behind the main street. The Fat Radish restaurant serves excellent food at reasonable prices as does Bistro Lotte and the Rye bakery has two outlets - both unique and ethically run with pastries you really must taste! The best Indian takeaway I have ever tasted is cooked by Mahesh of Lungi Babas and delivered by electric bike.  
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