Gypsy caravan holiday breaks in rural Somerset

Accommodation and facilities

This is truly back to basics, no luxuries, just a few essentials

 and the privilege of sampling a lifestyle from a less hurried time.

You will sleep in a gypsy caravan (once used in the TV series of Enid Blyton’s  Famous Five) pulled on to an old cider apple orchard not far from the farmhouse. The bow top sleeps two in a cosy traditional extending double bed. You need to be reasonably agile to climb in!

Traditionally cooking and washing was done outside. There is an open fire for cooking but nearby there is an early ’70’s ‘flash trailer’, sometimes referred to as a showmans caravan, with fridge, gas cooker and comfortable seating for rainy days.

What do you get?

Bed linen is provided as are basic utensils, crockery and cutlery, nothing fancy though. Toilet facilities are catered for with an environmentally friendly compost loo, it sounds primitive but is, in fact, quite civilised. It saves water and avoids the pollution of chemical toilets and WCs. There is hot running water and a shower hidden in an old shepherds hut.

Half a dozen free range eggs, a pack of sausages from the nearby farm shop and a jug of local farmhouse cider will be provided to get you started, after that you will have to forage for yourselves. Some wood is supplied for an open fire, additional supplies can be purchased.

What’s down the road?

There is a farm shop in the village, about 15 minutes walk away. Nearest general shops are in the small towns of Somerton or Langport, both about three miles away and each with a small supermarket, butchers and other basics.

Ten minutes brisk walk will get you to the Halfway House, an unspoilt award winning freehouse selling an excellent range of real ales, local cider and home made food. No fruit machines, juke box or piped music, just good company in an old country inn untouched by the passing of time.

We do not guarantee the weather or supply sunshine on demand. Your stay may be sunny and warm or soggy and cold, either way we hope that all our visitors can leave refreshed, relaxed and revitalised.

How much is it?

For two people two nights stay is £150, three nights £210, four nights £240. For more than four nights add £60 for each additional night. Friday and Saturday nights carry a small premium, add £10 extra per night.

What our guests think

L & S, Wales – September 2011

What a unique experience….. we will come again.

E & D, Irvine, Scotland – April 2011

What a magical place. No words can describe our time here.

J & J, Wiltshire – April 2011

Just WOW!...we'll be back for more.

B & J, London – April 2011

A truly magical experience, full of secret and unexpected charms.... a complete oasis from the world. Thank you so much, we will be back!

C & J, Hemel Hempstead – May 2011

Such an amazing place... have told all our friends to come here and experience this journey through time.

H & M, Gosport – May 2011

Yet another three perfect days....want more of this!

D & C, London – May 2011

I never knew being a gypsy was so much fun. Swapping London smoke for camp fire smoke was a lovely break.

T & J, Cornwall – May 2011

The gypsy experience was everything and more that we hoped for. Meals cooked on the camp fire taste better! Many, many thanks.

L & R, Aylesbury – June 2011

This place is magical, beautiful, original and breathtaking, don't ever change it!! I felt my inner gypsy come out as I chopped wood for the fire.

A & K, Devon – July 2011

Perfect real world Hilton - en suite beauty all around. A memorable birthday with the sunsets, stars and dear donkeys for company.

E & N, South Wales – July 2011

It is hard to imagine anywhere more idyllic. What a wonderful experience. We have Martyn & Mary to thank for creating such harmony with nature and making it possible for others to share and have such pleasure from it.

K & R, London – August 2011

An absolutely gorgeous stay in glorious Somerset. we have had such a good time, dinner under the stars with amazing gypsy music and a wonderful sleep.

P & S, Monmouth – September 2011

We so enjoyed our stay in your little slice of heaven! Thank you so much for sharing your retreat with us - we will be back!

L & D, Portsmouth – September 2011

Best few days ever! We've had a wonderful time.

The bow top

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