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Camping at Tucker’s is meant to be easy, so we’ve pulled together the questions we get asked most often.

If you’re still unsure, pop us a message in the chat box or get in touch. We’ll help if we can.

 

General Camping

Q: Can I just turn up and camp?
A: No, we ask everyone to book before arriving. It means we know who’s coming and, more importantly, whether we’ve actually got room for you.

 

Q: How do I check availability?
A: Use the availability link, choose your dates and number of nights. Green means yes. Red means someone beat you to it.

 

Q: What time is check-in?
A: Check-in is from 12 midday to 7pm. Civilised hours.

 

Q: What time is check-out?
A: Check-out is by 12 midday. On Sundays, grass-pitch campers are welcome to stay and enjoy the afternoon. If you’re on electric, please leave your pitch by midday and move your vehicle to the car park.

 

Q: Is the campsite next to the pub?
A: Yes. Dangerously close, some would say.

 

Q: Is Tucker’s a quiet countryside campsite?
A: Weekdays are generally our peaceful side. Weekends tend to liven up with live music and summer Bike Nights. Same campsite, different personality.

 

Q: Will I hear live music from the campsite?
A: Quite possibly, yes. Especially on nights when there’s live music – funny that.

 

Q: Is the campsite wheelchair accessible?
A: Not all of it. We’re a rural site with grass, gravel tracks, slopes and uneven ground. If accessibility is important, please contact us before booking so we can advise you.

 

Q: Why do you charge per person and not per pitch?
A: Because otherwise one pitch has a habit of turning into a small village. Charging per person keeps things fair and means a solo camper or couple isn’t paying the same as a big group.

 

Q: Do you have toilets and showers?
A: Yes. We’re rustic, not feral.

 

Q: Do you have Wi-Fi?
A: Yes. Connect to Fibreway, tick the box and off you go. Signal is usually best near the pub and slightly less enthusiastic the further you wander.

 

Q: Is there phone signal?
A: Usually, although the Somerset countryside does like to keep people humble.

 

Q: What don't you have?
A: We don’t have laundry facilities, a guest freezer or ice for sale. We’re a campsite behind a

200-year-old pub – we had to draw the line somewhere.

 

Booking & Groups

Q: How do I book more than one pitch?
A: Each tent, campervan or caravan needs its own booking, ideally made by the person staying in it. If you’re coming as a group, use the same group name on each booking so we know you belong together.

 

Q: Can one person make all the bookings for our group?
A: Please don’t. Each guest or family should make their own booking using their own details and vehicle registration. It makes check-in considerably less like detective work.

 

Q: Can we all book one pitch and camp together?
A: No. Each tent, campervan or caravan needs its own pitch. It works better for space, safety and everyone’s sanity.

 

Q: Do you allow group bookings?
A: Absolutely. Groups of 5 or more adults require a refundable Group Responsibility Bond.

 

Q: What is a Group Responsibility Bond?
A: A refundable bond for adult groups of 5 or more. Have fun, be considerate and follow the site rules and it comes back again. Simple really.

 

Q: Why is there a two-night minimum on some weekends?
A: Because one-night gaps on busy weekends are awkward little creatures and rarely rebook.

 

Q: Why is there a minimum stay for electric pitches?
A: Because we only have a limited number and they’re rather popular.

 

Q: How do I amend my booking?
A: Email info@tuckersgraveinn.co.uk with your booking details. A £5 amendment fee may apply.

 

Q: What is your cancellation policy?
A: The full cancellation policy is in our Terms & Conditions. Thrilling reading, but worth a look before booking.

 

Q: Can I cancel if it rains?
A: Afraid not. If we refunded every time it rained in Somerset, we wouldn’t have lasted 200 years.

 

Q: Can friends visit me while I'm camping?
A: Yes, by prior agreement. Day visitors are £7 per person, can visit between 12 midday and 9pm, and must check in when they arrive. Visitor vehicles stay in the car park.

Arrival & Departure

 

Q: What happens if I’m going to arrive after 7pm?
A: Please let us know. Late check-in may be possible through the pub, but we'd rather know you're coming than wonder where you've got to.

 

Q: Where do I check in?
A: At the check-in shed. If it’s closed, pop into the pub and we’ll point you towards the right human.

 

Q: Can I arrive before midday?
A: No. There won’t be anyone available to check you in before then, however persuasive you are.

 

Q: Can I extend my stay once I’m there?
A: If we have space, absolutely. Ask us and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Q: Can I arrive very late at night?
A: Possibly, but please arrange it with us beforehand. Turning up unannounced at midnight is rarely anyone’s favourite moment.

Pitches & Vehicles

 

Q: What types of pitches do you have?
A: We have grass pitches and 10 electric hook-up pitches, suitable for tents, campervans, motorhomes and caravans. Hardstanding is also available when needed, subject to availability, but cannot be reserved in advance.

 

Q: What electric hook-up do you provide?
A: Our hook-ups are 6 amp (230v). They're suitable for normal camping use such as lighting, charging and lower-powered appliances. Higher-powered items can trip the supply, particularly if you try running half the contents of your kitchen at once.

 

Q: How big are your electric pitches?
A: The hardstanding area is approximately 9m x 6m, with an additional grass area of around 9m x 5m. Not Wembley, but perfectly respectable.

 

Q: Do electric pitches have water?
A: Yes. We felt that was only fair.

 

Q: What's the maximum vehicle length?
A: Around 7 metres. The narrow country lanes and our entrance weren't designed with optimism in mind.

 

Q: Do you allow campervans, motorhomes and caravans?
A: Yes.

 

Q: Can I bring a gazebo or awning?
A: Yes, but please add it to your booking so we know what’s rolling in.

 

Q: Can I park next to my pitch?
A: Yes, one vehicle per pitch.

 

Q: Can I choose my pitch?
A: You choose your pitch when you arrive, subject to availability. We don't reserve individual pitches or hardstanding in advance. First come, first pitched.

 

Q: Can I save a pitch for friends arriving later?
A: No. If another guest arrives first, we can't deny them an available pitch. We have to keep it fair for everyone.

Facilities

 

Q: Are the showers free?
A: Yes. No coins, no drama.

 

Q: Do you have a washing-up area?
A: Yes. Your frying pan need not suffer alone.

 

Q: Is there drinking water?
A: Yes. There are fresh-water taps around the campsite.

 

Q: Do you have chemical waste disposal?
A: Yes. Happily, there is a proper place for that.

 

Q: Do you recycle?
A: Yes. Recycling bins are provided around the site, because even camping has standards.

Dogs & Families

 

Q: Are dogs welcome?
A: Very. Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome on the campsite and in the pub, Parlour, Skittle Alley, Cocktail Bus and Barn.

 

Q: Are dogs allowed in the Barn during live music?
A: Yes, but it can be loud, so please use your judgement. Your dog may not be quite as keen on the band as you are.

 

Q: Is Tucker’s suitable for families?
A: Yes. Families are very welcome.

 

Q: Are children allowed in the Barn?
A: Yes, with an adult.

 

Q: Is the campsite suitable for solo campers?
A: Absolutely. No entourage required.Fires, BBQs & Safety

 

Q: Are campfires allowed?
A: Yes, in a fire pit raised off the ground. We prefer our grass without scorch marks.

 

Q: Do you hire fire pits?
A: Yes.

 

Q: Do you sell firewood?
A: Yes.

 

Q: Are disposable BBQs allowed?
A: Yes, but they must be raised off the ground and used sensibly. “I thought it would be fine” remains a poor fire-safety policy.

 

Q: Are generators allowed?
A: Not unless agreed with us in advance. The rest of the campsite thanks you.

 

Q: Are fireworks allowed?
A: No. We like excitement, just not that sort.

 

Q: Are drones allowed?
A: Not without permission. Not everyone wants to star in your aerial masterpiece.

 

Q: Why do you sometimes have security on site?
A: On busy weekends we may have security around to help keep things running smoothly. Nothing dramatic – we'd quite like to keep it that way.

Pub, Music & Food

 

Q: Do you serve food?
A: Yes. During the week we keep things simple with pasties, filled rolls and cheese boards. Hot food is served Friday and Saturday evenings, with breakfast Saturday and Sunday mornings in the Parlour

 

Q: What happens when you're really busy?
A: Food is cooked fresh, so at busy times there may be a wait. You're in a pub in Somerset – there are worse places to be stuck for a while.

 

Q: Do you cater for gluten-free diets?
A: Yes. We have a range of gluten-free options.

Chips are gluten-free, our beef burgers are gluten-free with gluten-free rolls available, and we offer gluten-free pizza bases. Most breakfast items are gluten-free apart from our sausages, and gluten-free bread is available.

Please tell us about any allergies or dietary requirements when ordering. All food is prepared in a kitchen that handles gluten and other allergens.

 

Q: Can campers come to the live music?
A: Of course. Saturday night bands are usually in the Barn, with Sunday Sessions in the Parlour Café or garden.

 

Q: Do I have to pay to see the bands?
A: Most live music is free entry, except special ticketed events such as New Year’s Eve.

 

Q: What time does live music finish?
A: Most live music finishes around 10:50pm. Near enough to sensible.

 

Q: What kind of music do you have?
A: Mostly lively covers – rock, indie, Britpop, pop, soul, funk, disco, ska and the sort of songs that mysteriously sound better with a drink in your hand.

 

Q: Do you serve breakfast?
A: Yes, Saturday and Sunday mornings from 8:15am–11:30am, for those rebuilding gently.

 

Q: Can campers eat and drink at the pub?
A: Absolutely. It saves on washing up too.

 

Q: Can I bring my own food and drink?
A: Absolutely – at your pitch. Please don't bring your own food or drink into our licensed areas, including the pub, Parlour, Barn, Skittle Alley, Cocktail Bus and licensed gardens. Bringing your own pint into a pub has never really caught on.

 

Q: When is quiet time?
A: From midnight–7am. By midnight, most stories have improved enough already.

 

Q: Can we play music at our pitch?
A: No amplified music or speakers anywhere on the campsite. Your playlist can have the night off.

 

Q: Can we have a party at our pitch?
A: No. Tucker’s is relaxed and sociable, but the campsite isn't a free-for-all.

 

Q: Are visitors allowed?
A: Yes, by prior agreement and subject to our visitor rules. Surprise extras have a habit of complicating things.

 

Q: Why do you use Tucker’s reusable cups?
A: To help keep broken glass away from the campsite and event areas. Bare feet remain strangely unenthusiastic about shards.

Local Area

 

Q: Are there footpaths nearby?
A: Yes. There are walks straight from the campsite, so you can head off nobly and return muddy.

 

Q: How far are you from Bath?
A: Around a 25-minute drive, traffic and tractors permitting.

 

Q: Are there shops nearby?
A: Yes. There are shops and supermarkets a short drive away for anything you've forgotten.

 

Q: Is there public transport?
A: There are local bus routes from the next village, although “frequent” would be overselling it.

 

Q: Are taxis available?
A: Yes, but book ahead unless you enjoy uncertainty.

Help & Contact

 

Q: Who do I contact if there's a problem out of hours?
A: Campsite Manager: 07849 691082
Brian: 07834 974498

 

Q: Who do I contact to change my booking?
A: Email info@tuckersgraveinn.co.uk.

 

Q: How do I make a complaint?
A: Email info@tuckersgraveinn.co.uk and we'll do our best to sort it quickly, without making it more dramatic than it needs to be.

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