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To Rest A While

Wells, Somerset, BA5 1QS

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A campsite near Wells

About To Rest A While

When daily life demands a pause, this adults-only sanctuary on a working dairy farm delivers exactly what its name promises. Just five minutes from Wells, To Rest A While welcomes guests to a single shepherd's hut overlooking the Somerset Levels, with the Mendip Hills rising beyond. Your arrival comes with proper West Country cream tea – a fitting introduction to the slower pace that defines a stay here.

The woodfired stove and fully equipped kitchen make the hut a cosy base whatever the weather, while the farm setting and quiet lanes invite gentle exploration. More ambitious souls can strike out on the Monarch's Way to Glastonbury Tor or tackle sections of the West Country Way by bike. Wells Cathedral and the caves at Wookey Hole add cultural diversion when the mood takes you.

With stellar reviews praising both the tranquil location and warm hospitality, this tiny site punches well above its weight – though the single pitch means booking well ahead is essential.

Good to know

Parking

  • ✓Free car park

Payment

  • ✓Credit cards
  • ✓Debit cards

Details via Google — worth confirming with the site before you travel.

Can I bring...?

⛺ Tent pitches
🚐 Caravans welcome
🚌 Motorhomes welcome
✨ Glamping available
🛖 Lodges & pods

Lodges & pods

  • Shepherd's hut

Facilities

🚿 Hot showers
📶 Free WiFi
🏊 Swimming pool
🛒 Onsite shop
🎠 Children's play area
🍖 BBQs allowed
🔥 Campfires allowed
🧺 Laundry
🎣 Fishing
🛁 Hot tub
♿ Accessible facilities
🅿️ Hardstanding pitches
🍽️ Bar/restaurant on site
🧒 Good for children
🚻 Toilets on site
Car parking by pitch/unit Free wifi Shower available Washing-up area Wifi Motorcycle friendly Adults only Commercial vehicles allowed No dogs allowed Budget/backpacker Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Charging facilities Recycling available

Takeaway & food delivery

Handy if you fancy a night off cooking — here's what delivers near this site.

Just Eat — 9 takeaways deliver to this postcode (BA5 1QS)

Subway - Shepton Mallet

5.0 · Sandwiches, Lunch

Indian Ocean

5.0 · Indian, Asian

Wells Kebab & Pizza House

5.0 · Kebab, Pizza

Mint Bay

5.0 · Indian, Curry

R & T Fish Bar

5.0 · Fish & Chips, Pies

Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on justeat.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.

Nearest supermarkets

Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.

  • Lidl, Crewkerne 2.5 miles
  • Tesco, Ilminster 4.6 miles
  • Sainsbury's, Chard 5.1 miles
  • Co-op, South Petherton 5.6 miles
  • Asda, Yeovil 9.3 miles
  • Morrisons, Yeovil 9.7 miles
  • Aldi, Yeovil 11 miles

Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What visitors say

Sarah Blake

A really wonderful camping experience in every way. The campsite is quiet and peaceful, and the pitches are a good size and laid out so that it never feels crowded. Each pitch has its own (very clean) compost loo. The washing up area and showers were kept very clean, and were well stocked with eco products. The honesty shop sells useful items and there are books to borrow and board games to play in the indoor communal seating area. There is a firepit and seating plus a table at each pitch. Elise, the owner, is very friendly and helpful. The road to the campsite is a bit bumpy, but nothing that should put anyone off from staying at this hidden gem of a campsite.

· via Google

Toby Westcott-White

This campsite is fantastic! We had a lovely pitch right by the stream and enjoyed the fire pit. The facilities were excellent with compost toilets at each pitch. Unfortunately, we missed out on the pizza, coffee shop and bar as they were closed during our visit outside of school holidays and during the working week. We highly recommend this site.

· via Google

Daniel Streat

Beautiful location and wonderful low-impact facilities. We loved the pizza, foraging for wild strawberries, paddling in the stream and lying in hammocks in the woods. One of the best campsites we’ve ever been to.

· via Google

Rachel Gildea

Spent a magical three days at Wytch Wood Camping on the SkyView Glamping pitch which made the camping experience with two small children very easy and enjoyable. Nestled in a peaceful and beautiful woodland with a stream running through it, the site is secluded and the pitches feel private and well spaced out. There’s also a wonderful communal space with games for kids and a bar, honesty shop and delicious pizzas available. It’s a 30 min drive to the Jurassic coastline too. We loved our stay, thank you to Elise and the team for making us feel so welcome. We can’t wait to come back next season!

· via Google

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