Beautiful Somerset Camping & Glamping site

Beautiful Somerset Camping & Glamping site

Key info:

• 3-4hrs per day, 2 days off per week
• Meals provided
• Property maintenace, gardening, aniaml care and house-sitting
• Somerset, england

Accomodation:

Get close to nature in a beautiful environment. Situated up a private track the 4 acre campsite is sandwiched between woodland and a sweeping valley, with far reaching views to the Severn Estuary and Wales. Peace, quiet, superb sunsets and dark nights. Campers can have hot showers whilst also cooking on an open fire. Our 200 year old house sits in the middle but away from it all. There are long walks over the rolling Mendips or short strolls to a number of proper Somerset pubs.

What we need help with:

We usually require help from March til October. Camping and Glamping is open from April to October.

• campsites need checking for litter and firepits cleaning -paddocks, fields and paths need mowing. -veg patches, flower beds and orchard can always do with some attention -the Yurt needs cleaning after each booking has left -we need help with apple picking, juicing and cider making in late September to November.
• we plan to paint the house and garage block this spring/summer -we also plan to develop a small vineyard(50 vines) this year -chickens need a bit of care and attention too.
• house/pet sitting sometimes required You can usually choose what you want to do according to the time of the year.

What we are looking for:

Mostly its about a "can do" attitude and willingness to get things done whatever the weather or the happiness of the campers. Using a wheel barrow and a shovel are great skills but we can provide instruction with both. Gardening and camping skills are much appreciated but not essential. Laughing and getting dirty is essential

Your schedule:

Flexible hours, around 3-4 hours a day, 5 days a week Free time to explore the local area

Extra perks

Hammocks, outdoor badminton court, deer watching from the balcony.

Climbing knowledge, maps and equipment

Local area

Transport - hourly bus/coach service to Bristol(45 min ride) and Exeter and SW from the bottom of the hill (10mins walk). Yatton train station(90 min to London) is 15 min drive as is Bristol Airport(to the rest of the world) 10 min walk to nearest shop. Lots of farms selling produce via honesty box. Also Touts supermarket selling lots of local foods (ATM)

Three pubs in easy walking distance - the Crown(5mins) the Star (15 mins) the Swan(20mins) all serving food.

Mendip Activity Centre is 15 min walk with cafe, ski slope, climbing, axe throwing(endless list....)

Market Cafe open all day 15 min walk

The Mendip Hills stretch from Frome in the east to Weston Super Mare and the seaside in the west. They are an Area of Outstanding Landscapes with Cheddar Gorge in the middle, Brean Down and the sandy beaches to the west, Wells Cathedral to the East. The Hills have the highest number of caves in the UK. The show caves are often spectacular but expensive, but there are many you can just walk into if you search(just be careful).

Interested?

Send us a message and tell us:

A little about yourself

• Why you'd love to join us and help us out with our various projects
• Any experience you have with the project help that we’ve listed above
• We’re looking forward to meeting like-minded people who are interested in staying with us.