The morning mist rolls off the Somerset Levels and you're brewing up outside a timber pod, the stillness broken only by rooks calling from ancient oaks.
New Place offers something a bit different — camping pods for those who want a roof but not quite four walls, plus guest house rooms when the weather turns or you fancy a proper bed. It's the kind of spot that works for couples after a quiet escape, walkers tackling the Levels or the Mendips, and possibly dog owners (best to ask ahead). Somerset's gentle, watery landscape spreads out around you — cider orchards, rhyne-crossed flatlands, and market towns within easy reach.
The facilities aren't spelled out in detail, so arrive with an open mind and low expectations on the camping side. Campfires are a maybe — check when you turn up. Open all year, which makes it useful for off-season exploring when most sites have shuttered. The vibe feels low-key and unhurried, the sort of place where you unplug without trying.
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Try Pro free for 14 daysPubs, shops & services within 5 km
- DirectionsThe Home Cook CafeCafe 0.4 km~5 min walk
- DirectionsThe MandalaRestaurant 0.4 km~5 min walkpizza
- DirectionsRoyal OakPub 0.4 km~5 min walk
- DirectionsPiggy In The MiddleTakeaway 0.5 km~5 min walk
- DirectionsThe Olde ChapelRestaurant 0.5 km~5 min walk
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