South Town Farm
From £20 For 1 night, 2 adults
- Peaceful site on a working farm 15 minutes' drive from Barnstaple
- Part of the 2,700-acre National Trust Arlington estate
- Exmoor National Park and Devon beaches within half an hour's drive
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 17 May to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum 
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £20 1 night, 2 adults
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The Hut shepherd's hut
2 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Dimensions: 2.2m width x 4.8m length (7.3ft width x 15.7ft length) Calculated area: 10.7m² (115.3ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £70 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 94% of visitors View breakdown
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The Hut shepherd's hut
Liked: Everything as usual.
Disliked: Nothing to dislike
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Excellent, friendly and rustic site
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Liked: Absolutely fantastic. Big spacious pitches with loads of space between them. Long grass with mown paths. Just the right side of wild. Really friendly place too, the owners and the other guests were all lovely!
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From the manager: Thank you so much for such a super review, we both feel you've summed us up perfectly! Great to hear you enjoyed South Town, it would be lovely to welcome you back.
Beautifully quiet campsite with basic facilities
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Liked: Beautiful setting, amazing sunsets, lovely mown paths & pitches. Our children had a ball crawling & running along the paths. Very well kept & the owners are super friendly without being intrusive. Such a picturesque place & great base to explore Exmoor & North Devon from. Would definitely recommend & return!
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Environmental friendly Clean Good facilities (great shower) Lovely host, with some nice touches to…
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Liked: Environmental friendly Clean Good facilities (great shower) Lovely host, with some nice touches to the site
Disliked: Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for this review, we appreciate it - it's nice to hear you liked our site!
Vriendelijk personeel
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Liked: Contact met de campingeigenaren. Mooi uitzicht, midden in de natuur. Veel ruimte op campeerplek.
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From the manager: Dankjewel!
Really nice area, peaceful.…
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Liked: Really nice area, peaceful.
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From the manager: Thank you!
We like just about everything about this site - its location, its…
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Liked: We like just about everything about this site - its location, its basic but well presented facilities and friendly, knowledgeable owners. Plus there is no wi-fi which is brilliant -get away from it all
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From the manager: We enjoyed chatting with you and are really pleased to hear that you liked our site! We hope that you enjoyed the rest of your trip and hope to see you again sometime. Many thanks for posting this great review.
Amazing view, wild, safe with clean facilities and lovely owners.
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Liked: We loved the people who owned it, the quietness, the view, the safeness as no cars allowed on field, the value for money! It was as close as you can get to wild camping, with compost toilets and a little shower that did the job. Only 15 mins from Barnstaple, and amazing walks and access to Linton and lynmouth easy too. We will definitely be back! The in-laws who are not campers stayed a night with us to test it out and they want to join us next time in the Shepard's hut! An absolute gem to find, don’t want to sing too loud as we have looked at dates to book again and hope it’s available! Thank you for such a lovely trip.
Disliked: Nothing to dislike!
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From the manager: Wow! Thank you so much for all of your wonderful comments, it was lovely to have you all on site and we really hope you'll visit us again soon.
Lovely site with lots of added bonuses.
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Liked: Had a lovely stay, the host was lovely and welcoming as well as informative. Pitches were well spaced out and facilities were well kept. Wheelbarrows and fire pits onsite worked perfectly. Wealth of information provided on local walks, tide times etc. Particularly enjoyed the onsite farm walk through the fields and woodlands, very enjoyable.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to post this great review, we hope to see you again sometime!
Most peaceful, friendly and clean site we have been to.
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Liked: The toilets and shower were spotless. The owners were kind, helpful and friendly. The pitches were set out with good distance so you didn’t have someone over looking you. The washing up facilities were spotless and the information board was fun to read. The views were incredible and the whole site was so peaceful. We enjoyed plenty of nights star gazing with the children and saw lots of shooting stars. The site was child friendly and fenced in but with plenty of areas to roam. The children particularly enjoyed watching the farm animals and blackberry picking. Parking area was a short walk from the tent and it was nice not to see cars about in the field. The wheelbarrows were fun for the children to help with too. Fire pit provided free of charge and logs for a small price. Campsite was well placed for visiting the local beaches and towns. Plenty to do in the area! But just far enough out to feel like you’re escaping. Unsure about Wi-Fi but the signal on the campsite was great. Overall this was the best campsite we have stayed on and we would love to return again one day! I would highly recommend this site for people and families of all ages and sizes.
Disliked: Absolutely nothing to dislike!
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From the manager: Thank you so much for this review, you've summed up our site perfectly! We hope to see you again sometime in the future.
Features
No dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
No dogs allowed
Themes
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Farm
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Surf school nearby
Tennis nearby
Location
South Town Farm
Loxhore
Barnstaple
Devon
England
EX31 4SS
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.12797°N
-3.97801°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Combe Martin | 6.1 mi | Sea | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Ilfracombe Hele | 7.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach | 8.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Lynmouth | 9.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Woolacombe Village | 10.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
RHS Garden Rosemoor 14.5 mi
National Trust
Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 1.3 mi
Heddon Valley 6.5 mi
Watersmeet 10.1 mi
Holnicote Estate 18.8 mi
Dunster Working Watermill 23.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
ARLINGTON COURT 1.1 mi
YOULSTON PARK 1.9 mi
Hunters Inn - Woody Bay - South West Coast Path - Hunters Inn 6.5 mi
Hunters Inn - SW Coast Path - Trentishoe - Hunters Inn 6.5 mi
CASTLE HILL 6.8 mi
Local events
- GoldCoast Oceanfest (Friday 21 June 2024 – Friday 21 June 2024)
Croyde, Devon 11.2 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Want to know more about camping in Devon?
- Does South Town Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is South Town Farm dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near South Town Farm? As you’re settled on the Arlington estate, you’ll want to explore your domain a little – as well as a lengthy network of footpaths and adventure play trails, there’s also a splendid … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of South Town Farm?
Camping and touring Arrive: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 12:30 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. South Town is a working farm, so the owners may not be around when you arrive. Should that be the case, please make yourself at home and someone will find you later.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at South Town Farm? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.