Frequently Asked Questions
If you have a query that isn’t answered below – get in touch and we’d be happy to help.
Yes, we are on spring water, and the water is ice cold and delicious!
- Hooting … likely owls.
- Bellowing … likely cows, maybe stags in rut.
- Roaring … possibly Exmoor Beast?
Yes — there are wood burners in each cottage.
There should be a complimentary basket of firewood in the cottage on arrival.
If you need more firewood it is for sale from Westermill Farm at £5 a bag.
Always exercise caution around open flame.
Only if you are staying in New Holly (Holly, On the SITE MAP), in which case you may park right beside.
For other cottage visitors… you may “temporarily” park in the Gorse Cottage “pull in” to unload but then should move your vehicle up to the Cottage Parking area.
There are several beaches nearby, all following the South West Costal Path, including Minehead, Porlock Weir, Lee Bay, Lynmouth and Woolacombe.
The nearest two pubs are located in Exford, either The White Horse or The Crown Hotel.
Wheddon Cross about 7.2miles away.
Locally: Exmoor Stored in Exford has all the basics, there is also the Spar or One Stop in Porlock located 7.8miles away.
For larger supermarkets: Tescos, Morrisons or Lidls these are all located in the nearest town of Minehead around 15miles away.
Towards the end of the camping season in 2022 — and for the first time in more than 50 years — West Somerset County Council (WSCC) declined to remove rubbish collected from our campsite. This despite the fact that we pay Business Rates to WSCC.
Last year, and since — we were and have been unable to identify a single commercial removal service willing to take on Westermill Camping as a client to remove either rubbish or recycling – the search continues…
Preferably before 8 PM – even if you are familiar with our campsite arrivals after dark tend to be disconcerting for other campers.
Please text 07970594808 if you are going to be late on arrival due to traffic congestion etc.
- Start in Exford.
- Leave Exford heading west with the village green or your left, after 1/4 mile the road has a “Y” fork… bear left… you are now on a single track road.
- Continue along this lane for about 2 miles then bear left at the large “Westermill Farm Campsite” sign on a tree and onto our farm lane, a couple of hundred yards thereafter arrive at the farmhouse.
- AVOID the Muddicombe Lane and Silly Bridge route — often recommended by GPS navigation as being “shorter” — Muddicombe Lane is steep, deep, twisty, narrow and “meeting” oncoming traffic can be “no fun” at all, add to that… at the bottom of the lane, Silly Bridge is only 6’6″ wide at its widest.
- If you are coming down Wellshead Hill — you will have to negotiate a very sharp right-hand hairpin turn onto our farm lane at the bottom of the hill, where the large Westermill sign on the tree is.
Here at Westermill Farm, we do not have set pitches, however, arriving together or arranging for a friend to save pitches close by is fine. Arriving early will also help.
No, however, we do sell our own “100% grass fed” beef for sale in a number of different cuts, please ask at reception for options and prices.
Yes, charging is available at a multi point plug in reception, however, we cannot be responsible for devices left to be re-charged.
In some areas and for some networks – yes.
But there is not full complete coverage – use the quietness of the valley to switch off and disconnect.
Free wifi is available around the area of the farmhouse only.
- There are four marked walks around the farm – brochures for these can be found in the farmhouse reception.
- You are welcome to walk any area of the farm, but please do not enter any of the farm buildings unless accompanied by farm staff, or a member of the Edwards family.
- Please ensure all gates are left exactly as you found them – shut if they were shut, open if they were open.
No, there are no electric hook ups.
For Camping: There is no need to pre-book, however, please note that paying on arrival is either via BACS or cash only.
For Self-Catering Cottages: We strongly advise you book in advance as this is subject to availability. Check our availability calendar and give us a ring.
Tel: 01643 831 238
Mob: 07970 594808
For camping: Of course, please contact us on: info@westermill.com in order to do this.
For Self Catering Cottages: Please contact us as this is subject to availability.
- A group of families travelling together are requested to make a separate booking for each family.
- A group or groups of friends travelling together are requested to make a separate booking for each vehicle and indicate its passengers.
- Each booking must have one adult
No, you pick your “pitch” on arrival.
