Overview of Hoburne Blue Anchor
Hoburne Blue Anchor is a coastal holiday park overlooking Blue Anchor Bay in West Somerset. The beach and promenade are directly opposite this park, while the West Somerset Railway passes along its southern boundary and stops at Blue Anchor Station within the village.
Holiday accommodation includes two and three bedroom caravans sleeping four or six guests. The current range includes different accommodation grades, selected private hot tubs, dog friendly choices and wheelchair friendly layouts. Caravans have self catering kitchens, heating, double glazing, WiFi, bed linen and towels.
Touring caravans and motorhomes can use grass or hardstanding pitches with 10 amp electricity, fresh water and waste disposal facilities. Touring guests also have access to the park’s washrooms, indoor pool, children’s play area and food and drink venue.
The heated indoor swimming pool has a shallow entry area, while adult guests can use the fitness room, sauna and steam room. Families also have an adventure playground, nature trail and creative activities in the Activities Den on selected dates.
The Bay serves meals, light bites and drinks in a coastal setting. Guests can sit inside or on the outdoor deck while looking across Blue Anchor Bay.
Hoburne Blue Anchor is ideal for family caravan holidays, couples, dog owners and visitors bringing a touring caravan or motorhome. Dunster, Minehead, Watchet, Tropiquaria Zoo and Exmoor National Park are all within reach, discover all of our parks for caravan holidays near Minehead here.
Hoburne Blue Anchor at a Glance
| Park information | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Blue Anchor Bay near Minehead in West Somerset |
| Coastal setting | Beach and promenade directly opposite the park |
| Holiday accommodation | Two and three bedroom caravans |
| Capacity | Caravans sleeping four or six guests |
| Hot tubs | Available with selected caravans |
| Dogs | Up to two dogs welcome in selected accommodation |
| Accessible stay | Fully adapted caravan with ramped access |
| Touring | Grass and hardstanding pitches for caravans and motorhomes |
| Swimming | Heated indoor swimming pool |
| Wellness | Fitness room, sauna and steam room |
| Food and drink | The Bay |
| Family facilities | Adventure playground, nature trail and Activities Den |
| Practical facilities | WiFi, launderette and electric vehicle charging |
| Best for | Families, couples, touring holidays and coastal breaks |
Accommodation layouts, hot tubs, decking, pet acceptance and accessible features vary according to the caravan selected. Activity programmes and facility opening times also vary during the year.
Why is Hoburne Blue Anchor a Great Holiday Park?
• Beach and promenade directly opposite the park
• Two and three bedroom caravans sleeping up to six guests
• Private hot tubs available with selected accommodation
• Grass and hardstanding pitches for touring caravans and motorhomes
• Heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room and fitness room
• The Bay serving food and drinks with coastal views
• West Somerset Railway running beside the park
• Dunster, Minehead, Watchet and Exmoor within reach
FAQs About Hoburne Blue Anchor
What accommodation is available at Hoburne Blue Anchor?
Visitors can book two and three bedroom holiday caravans sleeping four or six guests. The range includes different accommodation grades, selected dog friendly caravans, private hot tub choices and a wheelchair friendly caravan.
Do the caravans at Hoburne Blue Anchor have hot tubs?
Selected caravans have a private hot tub on their decking. Hot tubs are not included with every caravan, so visitors should choose accommodation that specifically confirms one is provided.
Are dogs welcome at Hoburne Blue Anchor?
Up to two dogs are welcome in selected dog friendly caravans and on touring pitches. The park map also identifies a dog exercise area. Dogs must be included when booking and kept under control around the park.
Does Hoburne Blue Anchor have a swimming pool?
Yes. This park has a heated indoor swimming pool with a shallow entry area. A pool access ramp and hoist are also available for visitors with mobility requirements.
Does Hoburne Blue Anchor accept touring caravans and motorhomes?
Yes. Grass and hardstanding pitches are available for touring caravans and motorhomes. Current pitches include 10 amp electricity, fresh water and waste disposal facilities, with toilet and shower blocks serving the touring area.
Is accessible accommodation available at Hoburne Blue Anchor?
A fully adapted caravan is available in the Bay View area. It has ramped access and its own parking space. Visitors should contact Hoburne before booking to confirm the internal layout and that the accommodation meets their individual requirements.
Accommodation at Hoburne Blue Anchor
Hoburne Blue Anchor offers two and three bedroom holiday caravans sleeping either four or six guests. Visitors can choose between different accommodation grades, with dog friendly, hot tub and wheelchair friendly choices available within the range.
Two bedroom caravans generally have a main double bedroom and a twin bedroom. Three bedroom choices normally add a second twin room, with selected layouts also providing an ensuite toilet or shower room.
Every current caravan grade includes an open plan lounge, dining area and kitchen. Kitchen facilities include an oven, refrigerator, microwave, kettle, toaster, crockery and cooking equipment. Larger refrigerators, dishwashers and washing machines are included with selected higher grade accommodation.
Heating, double glazing and free WiFi are provided throughout the current caravan range. Bed linen and towels are included, and beds are prepared before guests arrive.
Selected caravans have private decking with outdoor furniture. Private hot tubs are available with specified accommodation and are positioned beside the caravan within the decked outdoor area.
Dog friendly caravans welcome up to two dogs. Visitors must choose accommodation specifically identified as dog friendly rather than assume that dogs are accepted throughout the caravan range.
A fully adapted caravan is positioned within the Bay View area. It has a wheelchair ramp and its own parking space, with adapted internal facilities. Visitors requiring accessible accommodation should confirm the bathroom, bedroom and kitchen arrangements directly with Hoburne before booking.
Touring guests can choose grass or hardstanding pitches for caravans and motorhomes. Each current pitch includes a 10 amp electric hook up, fresh water and waste disposal facilities.
Accommodation Choices at Hoburne Blue Anchor
| Accommodation type | Main features | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Two bedroom caravans | Double and twin bedrooms sleeping four | Couples and smaller families |
| Three bedroom caravans | Three bedrooms and space for six | Larger families |
| Hot tub caravans | Selected accommodation with decking and private hot tub | Coastal hot tub breaks |
| Dog friendly caravans | Selected caravans accepting up to two dogs | Visitors bringing pets |
| Accessible caravan | Ramped access, adapted interior and allocated parking | Guests with mobility requirements |
| Touring pitches | Grass or hardstanding with electricity, water and waste disposal | Caravans and motorhomes |
Every current holiday caravan includes a kitchen, WiFi, heating, double glazing, linen and towels. Decking, hot tubs, ensuite facilities, washing machines and dishwashers depend on the accommodation grade selected.
Parking arrangements vary between different areas of the park. Some caravans have parking beside the accommodation, while others have spaces close by. Visitors who need adjacent parking should confirm their requirements before booking.
Park Facilities at Hoburne Blue Anchor
The heated indoor swimming pool provides a place for family swimming throughout much of the holiday season. Its design includes a shallow entrance, while a ramp and pool hoist support visitors with mobility requirements.
The fitness room contains cardiovascular equipment and free weights. A sauna and steam room are also available, allowing adult guests to relax after swimming, walking or exploring the West Somerset coast.
The Bay is the park’s principal food and drink venue. It serves breakfast choices, meals, lighter food, cakes and drinks, with seating inside and on the outdoor deck overlooking Blue Anchor Bay.
Children can use the outdoor adventure playground, with climbing and play equipment positioned within the park. The nature trail provides another way to explore the grounds and look for wildlife.
Creative sessions take place in the Activities Den on selected dates. Further bookable activities can include pool parties and seasonal family sessions, with programmes changing according to the holiday period.
A dedicated dog exercise area is shown on the current park map. This gives visitors staying in dog friendly accommodation or on pet friendly touring pitches a designated place to exercise their dogs.
Touring guests have access to toilet and shower buildings, water points, chemical disposal and washing up facilities. A launderette is also available within the park.
An electric vehicle charging station, recycling points and a defibrillator are identified on the current park map.
Main Facilities at Hoburne Blue Anchor
| Facility | Information |
|---|---|
| Indoor swimming pool | Heated pool with shallow entry and accessible equipment |
| Fitness and wellness | Fitness room, sauna and steam room |
| The Bay | Meals, lighter food, drinks and coastal seating |
| Adventure playground | Outdoor climbing and play equipment |
| Activities | Nature trail and bookable creative or pool sessions |
| Dog exercise area | Designated exercise space within the park |
| Touring facilities | Showers, toilets, water, waste disposal and washing up |
| Practical facilities | Launderette, electric vehicle charging and recycling |
Facility opening times and activity schedules vary according to the season. Bookable activities may carry an additional charge.
Places to Visit Near Hoburne Blue Anchor
Blue Anchor Beach is directly opposite this park. The sand and shingle shoreline stretches along the bay and is popular for walks, family beach visits and views across the Bristol Channel. Guests cross Blue Anchor Bay Road to reach the promenade, with steps leading down to the beach.
Blue Anchor Station is within walking distance. Heritage steam and diesel trains travel along the West Somerset Railway between Minehead and Bishops Lydeard on selected dates, stopping at Dunster, Watchet and other West Somerset stations.
Dunster is approximately two miles away. Visitors can explore its medieval streets, independent shops and places to eat before visiting Dunster Castle and Watermill. Coastal walking routes also connect Blue Anchor with Dunster Beach.
Tropiquaria Zoo is approximately two and a half miles from the park. The attraction combines an aquarium, reptile house, nocturnal house, outdoor animal enclosures and indoor and outdoor play areas.
Watchet is approximately four miles away and has a working harbour, independent shops, galleries and several small museums. Visitors can explore the Boat Museum, Market House Museum and coastal paths around the town.
Minehead is approximately four miles west of Blue Anchor. The town has a beach, promenade, shops, places to eat and the starting point of the South West Coast Path.
Cleeve Abbey near Washford contains some of the most complete surviving medieval monastic cloister buildings in England. Visitors can explore the gatehouse, refectory and painted chamber.
Exmoor National Park provides walking, cycling, wildlife watching and scenic driving through moorland, woodland, valleys and traditional villages. Dunster has a National Park Centre where visitors can obtain maps and local information.
Nearby Beaches, Towns and Attractions
| Place to visit | Approximate journey | Why visit |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Anchor Beach | Directly opposite the park | Sand and shingle beach, promenade and coastal views |
| Blue Anchor Station | Within walking distance | Heritage railway journeys through West Somerset |
| Dunster and Dunster Castle | Approximately 5 to 10 minutes | Historic village, castle, gardens and watermill |
| Tropiquaria Zoo | Approximately 5 to 10 minutes | Animals, aquarium, reptiles and play areas |
| Watchet | Approximately 10 to 15 minutes | Harbour, museums, galleries and shops |
| Minehead | Approximately 10 to 15 minutes | Beach, promenade, shops and coast path |
| Cleeve Abbey | Approximately 10 to 15 minutes | Medieval monastic buildings and exhibitions |
| Exmoor National Park | Approximately 15 to 30 minutes | Walking, wildlife, villages and countryside |
Journey times are approximate and can increase during summer weekends and school holidays
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