REVIEW: Yurt holiday in Somerset Yeabridge Farm Hideaway

This yurt holiday in Somerset, at Yeabridge Farm Hideaway was a gifted stay, but as always my honest opinion is given. First published in September 2022, updated in 2026.

Driving down the track to our holiday in a Somerset yurt hideaway on a late July afternoon, my mum and three kids packed into the car, I was thanking our lucky stars for the warm sunshine peeking out from behind the clouds.

We were just down the road from home to try out Yeabridge Farm Hideaway – a glamping site tucked away in woodland in the South Somerset countryside. Aptly named as it’s the kind of place you might drive straight past without knowing it was there. A quiet hamlet, neighboured only by a polo club, surrounded by its very own lake and green fields. Which is, of course, entirely the point.

Here’s everything you need to know before you book.

What Is Yeabridge Farm Hideaway?

Tucked away at the end of a hamlet, surrounded by lush greenery, grass fields, rolling hills, and trees in rural South Somerset, is Yeabridge Farm Hideaway. This beautifully-run glamping site has seven unique accommodation spaces: four yurts, a safari tent, a cosy shepherd’s hut and a converted Canadian bus. Each has their own outdoor space, picnic table, fire pit, charcoal BBQ, use of a laundry room and separate dedicated washroom with a hot shower, toilet, and fluffy towels. There is also an outdoor communal kitchen (under cover)complete with fridge, camping stoves, a shared range electric double oven with gas hobs, crockery, utensils and pans – it’s all there.

It’s owned and run by married couple Vicky and Joe, plus daughter Izzy, who have created something quietly special here.

Where Is It? Getting There & Location

Yeabridge Farm Hideaway is located near South Petherton in South Somerset – a beautiful part of the county. You’re within easy reach of Ham Hill, Burrow Hill Cider Farm, several National Trust properties, and the Jurassic Coast.

South Petherton is a few minutes’ drive, as is the nearest motorway junction of the A303/A358 interchange, making it easily accessible from London, Bristol, and Exeter.

Inside the Yurts – What to Expect

Sleeping Arrangements

Push open the door to Stag Yurt – my personal pick of the four, and I’ll tell you why shortly – and you step into a proper little haven. Wooden floors underfoot, a wood burner, solar lighting, and a circular skylight cut into the roof so you can watch the stars from your pillow.

There are no plugs inside the yurts (your charging box lives safely in the laundry room), which in practice mean evenings free from screen-scrolling.

Each yurt sleeps up to five people: one double bed and three singles (one is a futon), thick quilts, good pillows, and throws are already in place. A travel cot would fit if you need one for a small baby – on our trip, the toddler simply migrated into the double with me, and mum and the girls had the singles.

After parking up beside The Hideaway (this Somerset yurts site is car-free), the kids were immediately deployed to fetch giant wheelbarrows. These giant colourful wagons double as both luggage and children carts, and are a brilliant way of ferrying stuff (and offspring) around the site. Wheeling around the wooded pathways with delighted squealing children, rustling past tree branches, we eventually found our little house for the night – Stag Yurt (which I personally think is the nicest of the bunch).

Outdoor Space & Fire Pits

Each yurt has its own wooden decking, a picnic table, a fire pit, and a charcoal BBQ. The yurts are spaced generously apart to give privacy – and on our visit we had the place largely to ourselves, which meant the kids could career around the whole site without bothering anyone.

As daylight faded, I excelled in my BBQ efforts (a gourmet hot dog alongside a G&T – if I’d planned better I’d have brought a few more accompanying sides). Our fire lighting skills didn’t end there though, and as daylight started to fade into an unadulterated starlit sky, pudding came in the form of s’Mores toasted over the firepit.

The Communal Kitchen

One of Yeabridge’s greatest strengths is the communal kitchen – a covered outdoor space with a full-size fridge, camping stoves, a shared electric double oven with gas hobs, crockery, utensils, and pans. Everything you need to cook a proper meal.

It’s particularly brilliant for group stays.

Washrooms & Facilities

Each accommodation has its own dedicated washroom building with a hot shower, toilet, and decent towels. There’s also a laundry room with a secure charging station for phones and devices. Consistently clean and functional, which is all you need from glamping.

Food & Drink at Yeabridge Farm

There is a very well-stocked village Co-op (7am-10pm) in South Petherton, the nearest village. It also has a butchers, bakers, grocers and wine shop.

Tesco superstores are also happy to deliver to the site.

Self-Catering & the Honesty Shop

The site has a well-stocked honesty shop for basics: sausages, bacon, eggs, firelighters, marshmallows, biscuits, charcoal, extra logs, drinks and more. You chalk up what you take and it’s added to your bill at the end.

We were initially concerned that an unsavoury someone had been in and ransacked the place for a couple of bars of chocolate – what kind of guest would help themselves to items in an honesty shop, nibble halfway through them and leave the place in a mess?! A pesky squirrel, that’s who! If you see him, tell him his running tab now stands at £37.50!

Eating Out Nearby

If you don’t fancy cooking every night, it’s just a short stroll to The Royal Oak, a country pub in Over Stratton.

Another personal favourite nearby is Pip’s Railway Carriage – a quirky spot where you can brunch on a bus, inside an actual railway carriage, or outside overlooking rolling Somerset hills. Discover more cafes for brunch nearby.

For fine dining, head to Holm in South Petherton, headed up by Chef Nicholas Balfe.

Is Yeabridge Hideaway Good for Groups?

Short answer: yes!

Long answer: if you’re planning a hen weekend that’s more countryside ramble than nightclub, a milestone birthday, a multi-generational family summer trip, or any kind of gathering that needs proper space and a bit of countryside magic, you can book the entire site exclusively for your group.

That means all four yurts, the shepherd’s hut, and the safari tent all for your party. The communal outdoor kitchen becomes your shared hub, the large grassy area with festoon lights becomes your evening venue, and the whole thing takes on the feel of a private retreat rather than a campsite.

Perfect also for team building, group stays or retreats.

Things to Do Near Yeabridge Farm

While a yurt holiday is very much about pressing pause on the outside world, if you’re feeling adventurous, there is tons to do in the South Somerset area and wider county. If you’re holidaying with your buddies, group outdoor activities like archery, battle archery and axe throwing can all be arranged by your hosts, through Adventure Bound.

It’s worth noting as well, that if you are planning a big glamping get-together with friends, you can book the entire place out for just you and your pals.

Ideas for things to do during your yurt glamping Somerset holiday

• Visit a National Trust Property – nearby Barrington Court, Montacute House and Lytes Cary are beautiful mansion houses with stunning grounds to explore.
• Entertain little ones with this list of unmissable things to do in South Somerset with kids.
• Flower enthusiast? These gorgeous Somerset gardens will have you clamouring to ogle their beautiful blooms, brush up on your horticultural skills….or just take a bunch of pretty pictures.
• For the latest events taking place in the area – take a look at my what’s on page.

What to Pack

Everything except food and drink is provided – bedding, towels, kitchen kit, firewood and fire-lighting supplies are all there. What to actually bring:

• Food and drink (plan for at least one self-cooked dinner and breakfast – it’s half the fun)
• A head torch for navigating the site after dark
• Wellies or sturdy shoes
• Layers for the evenings, even in summer, Somerset nights can be cooler than you expect
• Marshmallows. Non-negotiable.
• A good book
• Board games

The honesty shop stocks basics if you forget anything, so don’t panic.

Final thoughts on our holiday in a yurt

If you’re looking for a group glamping getaway or family holiday in a yurt, the hideaway at Yeabridge Farm is a perfect spot. Peaceful (save for the bleating of a sheep or occasional passing helicopter) and picturesque, with great communal facilities and surrounded by rolling countryside, it’s a slice of rural Somerset with oodles of charm.

Who is it best for? Families with children, groups of friends who want something a cut above a standard camping trip, and multi-generational parties looking for a comfortable outdoor stay.

Would I go back? Without hesitation.

More Places to Stay in Somerset

Loved the sound of Yeabridge Hideaway? Here are a few more ideas for your next Somerset trip:

• 6 Places to go family glamping in Somerset: my round-up of the best glamping for families across the county
• 50 Best Things to Do in Somerset: A Local’s Guide
• Best Somerset gastropubs