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Owning a static caravan in Somerset: a guide

Somerset's holiday parks are mainly along the Bristol Channel coast, from the long beaches of Brean, Berrow and Burnham-on-Sea to Minehead and Blue Anchor at the edge of Exmoor, with countryside parks near the Quantock and Mendip Hills. The M5 runs through the county.

5 parks currently list 109 holiday homes for sale on My Holiday Caravan, most priced between £29,995 and £66,995. This guide covers when parks are open, the most viewed parks, things to do, the main areas and how to get there.

A long sandy beach and dunes on the Somerset coast, with static caravans on a holiday park behind
Illustrative image of Somerset
Parks with homes for sale
5
Holiday homes for sale
109
Most are priced
£30k–£67kfrom £14,995
Dog-friendly parks
3of 5 parks
Open all year
2parks with a 12-month season

Figures update from live listings. Guide last reviewed 2 October 2026.

The year in Somerset

How many parks in Somerset are open each month.

Parks open: the share of the 5 Somerset parks with holiday homes for sale that list an opening season, open on the 15th of each month.

Most viewed parks in Somerset

The five Somerset parks people have viewed most on My Holiday Caravan in 2026 so far.

  1. Doniford Bay Holiday Park

    Watchet

    • Dogs allowed
    • Letting allowed
    • Near the beach
    • Indoor pool
    Caravans & lodges for sale
    53
    From
    £14,995
    Season
    9 months
    4,143 views in 2026 so far
    View park and holiday homes
  2. Burnham-on-Sea Holiday Park

    Burnham-on-Sea

    • Letting allowed
    • Indoor pool
    • Entertainment
    Caravans & lodges for sale
    38
    From
    £18,686
    Season
    9 months
    4,072 views in 2026 so far
    View park
  3. Hoburne Blue Anchor

    Nr. Minehead

    • Dogs allowed
    • Letting allowed
    • Near the beach
    • Indoor pool
    Caravans & lodges for sale
    9
    From
    £23,500
    Season
    12 months
    1,535 views in 2026 so far
    View park
  4. Oxenleaze Farm Caravans

    Wiveliscombe

    • Indoor pool
    Caravans & lodges for sale
    4
    From
    £19,995
    Season
    10 months
    676 views in 2026 so far
    View park
  5. Cheddar Woods Resort & Spa

    Cheddar

    • Dogs allowed
    • Indoor pool
    • Spa
    Caravans & lodges for sale
    5
    From
    £99,995
    Season
    12 months
    542 views in 2026 so far
    View park

Ranked by page views from January to date in 2026. This is a measure of interest, not a rating, and advertising does not affect the order.

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Things to do in Somerset

Days out, walks and places to visit within reach of the holiday parks in Somerset.

A sandy cove with clear water between rocky clifftops

Beaches

Brean and Berrow

North Somerset coast

Several miles of sandy beach backed by dunes, with Brean Down at the northern end.

Burnham-on-Sea

Burnham-on-Sea

A sandy beach with a lighthouse on stilts. The tide goes out a long way and the mudflats can be dangerous.

Blue Anchor

West Somerset

A beach of sand and shingle with views across to Wales and Exmoor behind.

A coastal footpath through heather and gorse along a clifftop

Walks and outdoors

Exmoor

West Somerset and Devon

Moorland, wooded valleys and coast in a national park and International Dark Sky Reserve, with red deer and Exmoor ponies.

Quantock Hills

Near Bridgwater

The first area in England designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, now a National Landscape, with heath and woodland walks.

Brean Down

Brean

A National Trust headland with a Victorian fort at its tip and views over the Bristol Channel.

A gravel path through a garden of tree ferns, palms and flowering shrubs

Gardens and attractions

Cheddar Gorge

Mendip Hills

A limestone gorge with caves and clifftop walks, in the Mendip Hills National Landscape.

West Somerset Railway

Bishops Lydeard to Minehead

A heritage railway along the coast and Quantock foothills.

A ruined stone castle on a green hill with sheep grazing below

Heritage

Wells Cathedral

Wells

A medieval cathedral in a small city, with the Bishop's Palace beside it.

Dunster Castle

Dunster

A castle above a medieval village at the edge of Exmoor, managed by the National Trust.

Glastonbury Tor

Glastonbury

A hill with a ruined church tower, with views across the Somerset Levels.

Fish and chips and a pot of crab on a harbour wall, with boats behind

Food and drink

Cheddar cheese and cider

Across the county

Cheddar cheese takes its name from the village, and Somerset has a long tradition of cider making.

A harbour seen through a rain-covered cafe window, with a cup of coffee on the sill

Rainy days

Wookey Hole Caves

Near Wells

Show caves with guided tours, alongside other indoor attractions.

Fleet Air Arm Museum

Yeovilton

A museum of naval aviation with a large collection of aircraft.

Where to look in Somerset

The main areas, and how they differ for owners.

A long sandy beach with a lighthouse standing on wooden legs

Brean, Berrow and Burnham-on-Sea

Brean, Berrow, Burnham-on-Sea

Long beaches and a large number of parks close to the M5.

Wooded hills and a medieval village with a castle above, near the coast

West Somerset and Exmoor

Minehead, Blue Anchor, Watchet, Dunster

Coast and moorland, quieter and further from the motorway.

A hill with a ruined church tower rising above flat green wetlands

The Quantocks, Mendips and Levels

Bridgwater, Cheddar, Wells, Glastonbury

Hills, gorges and wetlands, with countryside parks.

Getting to Somerset

Typical journey times. They vary with traffic and where in the county you are going.
FromBy roadBy rail
BristolAround 45 min to 1 hour to Brean, via the M5. Around 1 hr 30 min to MineheadTrains to Weston-super-Mare and Highbridge, around 30 to 45 min
BirminghamAround 2 to 2 hr 30 min, via the M5Direct trains to Taunton and Bridgwater, around 2 hours
LondonAround 3 hours, via the M4 and M5Direct trains from London Paddington to Taunton, around 1 hr 45 min

Junctions 21 to 24 of the M5 serve the coast, and the A39 leads west to Minehead. Summer weekends can be busy on the M5.

Questions about owning a caravan in Somerset

How much does a static caravan cost in Somerset?

There are 109 holiday homes for sale at 5 parks in Somerset on My Holiday Caravan. Most are priced between £29,995 and £66,995, and the lowest start from £14,995. Prices depend on age, size and specification, and on the park and pitch.

Are there 12-month holiday parks in Somerset?

2 of the 5 parks with holiday homes for sale in Somerset list a 12-month season. Most others open from around March to October or November. A 12-month park is still a holiday park, so the caravan cannot be your main home.

Are there dog-friendly caravan parks in Somerset?

3 of the 5 parks with holiday homes for sale in Somerset say they accept dogs. Rules on how many, which breeds and where dogs can go vary, so check with the park.

When is the best time to visit Somerset?

July and August are the busiest months, with the school holidays and the warmest weather. May, June and September usually have long days and fewer visitors. Most parks are open from spring to autumn, and the year chart on this page shows how many are open each month.

How long does it take to drive to the Somerset coast from Bristol?

Usually around 45 minutes to an hour to Brean and Burnham-on-Sea via the M5, and around an hour and a half to Minehead.

Which part of Somerset should I look at?

Brean and Burnham have long beaches and many parks near the M5, West Somerset sits at the edge of Exmoor, and inland parks are near the Quantocks, Mendips and Levels.

Can I let my static caravan in Somerset?

Some parks run letting schemes, some allow private letting with conditions, and some do not allow letting. It depends on the park, so check the park rules and pitch licence before you buy.

How much are site fees in Somerset?

Site fees vary between parks with location, facilities, season length and pitch. Each park can give you a written breakdown of its current fees and what they include.

Further reading

Holiday homes for sale in Somerset

Compare 109 caravans and lodges at 5 parks, with prices and opening seasons.

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This guide is for information only and is not financial or investment advice. Static caravans depreciate over time and should not be bought expecting capital growth or a financial return.