Ever wondered what happened to tartan-clad 70s pop sensations the Bay City Rollers? Rumour has it that this is where they hung up their skates to carve out a new career as agriculturalists... These days, the screams of adulation come when visitors realise it’s only a 50m stagger to the pub, a traditional inn which serves food, too.
The well-kept, level, grassy pitches at Bay View Farmers have great views of the coast and the pretty Devon scenery that surrounds this small, friendly site. Key amenities for ablutions are available, and, for the best of both worlds, guests also get to use the facilities at the larger Europa site next door: a swimming pool and sauna, bar, restaurant, games room and laundrette.
Nearby attractions and activities
The site enjoys direct access to the Tarka Trail, ideal for cyclists and walkers who want to explore the Devon countryside, with over a hundred miles of pathways covering diverse types of terrain.
It’s a two-minute drive to the sweeping sands of Woolacombe, where the park owners have struck a deal with a local adventure sports company to give visitors access to coasteering, climbing, abseiling, orienteering, high ropes, mountain biking and kayaking.
Woolacombe also has a number of restaurants (the Boardwalk and the Electric come recommended) and it’s not far to Ilfracombe, either. For a more lively night out, try the restaurants, pubs and clubs of Barnstaple: the owners will give you tips on the top places to try, and the cheapest taxis to get home.
The kids will go baa-my over the eccentric excitement of the Big Sheep, and the thrills of the Milky Way adventure park will send them into orbit. For more family fun, try Exmoor Zoo or Combe Martin Dinosaur Park, both a short distance from Woolacombe.
Attractions near Bay View Farmers
Must see
- RHS Garden Rosemoor (16.2 miles)
National Trust
- Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum (8.3 miles)
- Heddon Valley (10.7 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Activities near Bay View Farmers
Lee Bridge - Slade - Ilfracombe - Coast Path (0.6 miles) Walking
CHAPEL WOOD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 21/11/1950) (1.6 miles) Birdwatching
Mortehoe NT Coast (1.8 miles) Walking
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A good site with pub nearby Tanya S. (Family with older children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: The field layout and Maze maze Disliked: Showers not cleaned twice a day especially with the rainy weather more like a mud shower than a shower block.. A shame because the camp was ideally situated and a great pub in walking distance |
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Liked: ABSOLUTELY NOTHING Disliked: EVERYTHING |
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Liked: That the weekend we picked the campsite was almost empty, everyone was heading home to get the kids back to school for the week. Disliked: When we turned up our booking was not ready and the campsite didn't know anything about our booking it took three of them to find it on the computer. we where a bit worried at first that we had driven 3 hours and we had no where to stay, but they just sorted it out, Staff did not really know how to handle it, we where very patient with them and showed them all ... |
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Not much to talk about positively Catherine_B (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: The only positive thing was the local pub where we were made to feel very welcome by the owner on a very busy bank holiday weekend. Disliked: Its on a hill with no cover around so expect wind. The toilet facilities were covered in dirt with a load of cleaning products in the corner? Not sure if they expected us to clean them!? It's not clearly signed at all that you are expected to go to a completely different campsite called Europa (which was awful - I would've refused to stay there) to check in and get the code for bathroom ... |
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EXCELLENT dale-jaime_m (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: EVERYTHING Disliked: you can not review this site bad when weather conditions can not be helped by bay view farmers, we stayed for 5 nights with high winds and heavy rain, this is not the sites fault. the showers were clean considering the mud on site due to the rain. If you just need a basic site this is for you, ill will come back year after year! you can have a shower, go to the toilet ... |
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very disappointing Helen M. (Solo traveller-female, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: sadly very little. Disliked: Other campers were very noisy until at least 2:30am, with engines on, music loud and drunken antics. I had booked for 2 nights, but only stayed 1. A real shame, especially as there were kids on site. As there weren't wardens there was no control. |
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very basic denney123 (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: shower was hot Disliked: showers were very dirty, ok it was muddy and i know that cant be helped but there was tissue and old plasters in them. |
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Liked: Nothing Disliked: Everything - transferred to the other site Europa. |
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overall not bad shame about the weather! claire j. (Family with older children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Nice large pitches, hot showers, and you could see the sea (only from the shower block) Disliked: Pitch was quite far from the shower/toilet block so was a bit annoying in the wind the rain, and mud. |
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Liked: Hard to find what i liked, so sorry but cant find anything good to say. Oh yes, hot running water and free. Pitchup is a great site, not there fault. Disliked: Site was full of dog mess, other people had only paid for minimum occupants to get cheaper holiday,total dishonesty ie: said 2 adults 1 child, infact 4 adults 3 kids etc, i even paid £28 for 2 dogs, as i am honest. Unmanned site, shower floor permanantly wet/dirty, its true to say the weather was torrential rain and gale force winds, no protection from the elements whatsoever,every morning for a week min ... |
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Liked: Contrary to other reviews we found the campsite straight away. The pitches were flat and the toilets/showers as clean as could be next to a muddy field, although a bit more time could have been spent. Disliked: The checking in process was a pain as you have to go a mile down the road to "check in". |
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WOULDN'T STAY AGAIN charlene a. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: There was nothing really to like about this campsite, but the pub across the road from it was really nice. Disliked: This site is very very basic,it's just a field,with a shower and toilet block, the showers were often cold and dirty. |
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Liked: The field was good, and the utility block was clean and simple.......no airs and graces, just lovely. Disliked: could do with a couple more hooks for towels, clothes, washbag etc,. in the showers |
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Enjoyed stay and was good price would go there again. Karen P. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: The location and that you could use the facilities on the other site, although pool is small. It was a safe environment for the children, it was dog friendly and friendliness of other camp users. Although unmanned site there was still contact from site staff who was very pleasant and helpful. shower/toilet block was cleaned daily,but difficult to keep clean when there is a lot of rain. Would stay there again and would ... Disliked: Shower block can get mucky when you have a lot of rain would advise flip-flops to shower in. |
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We were disappointed with the site. Toilets and showers were filthy. ceri f. (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: the flat fields for camping. Disliked: The toilets and showers - they were covered in mud so much so that I actually felt dirtier coming out the showers than I did going in. Not a cm of the floor was clean, they were the dirtiest showers and toilets I have ever come across. |
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Fantastic! Georgina M. (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Amazing site excellent value for money the fields are flat the toilets and showers are clean, tidy and hot water perfect for anyone! Disliked: There is nothing to dislike here |
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overall good andrea b. (Family with older children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: in a good spot 2min walk from lovely pub/restaurant that shows sky sports very close to woolacombe and ilfracombe good base showers/toilets clean nice staff and great that you can use facilitys at the europa down the road Disliked: someone else took our allocated pitch but someone was on hand to help and was sorted quickly and helpfully |
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very clean toilets and showers, VERY noisy neighbours! Jessica C. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: shower block being cleaned 3 times a day, nice pitch, easy access to surrounding area. Disliked: the holiday clubs next doors ALL NIGHT party. didn't stop till 7am! won't be returning for that reason only. |
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bayview farmers campsite is a really great campsite tracy louise t. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: the price of staying on the site,also clean showers and toilets.the staff at europa were very pleasant. we would book again and reccomend to our friends. Disliked: the toilet block was quite a distance,as there was closer pitches that wasnt used.i think with more care,the vacant pitches closer to the toilet block. could have been allocated to us, as they were'nt ,the time we were there. |
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a basic camp site with few facilities - pay little, expect little, get little. wadlow (Mature couple, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: last week in july and first week in aug and we practically had the whole field to ourselves ! a good base for walking in all directions. a good level site with electric hook-ups. quiet at night. Disliked: no ice pack freezers. outside uncovered single washing up sink. toilet/shower block not regularly cleaned until site got busy. difficult to locate. |
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Clean & tidy site - good location clare (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: We had a very nice stay at Bay View Farmers, despite dismantling our tent in the rain. Good location just outside Woolacombe, short drive to Ilfracombe. Clean hot showers. Basic small site, but facilities at Europa F.O.C. ie pool & entertainment, so could'nt complain, would use again and will recomend. Quick easy check in at Europa. Disliked: Not a very clear sign for the site from the road and so we drove through Mortehoe village & out on to the small costal road through Woolacombe and back out before spotting the site, the site is actually on the same road which leads down to Woolacome Bay, so if you don't turn off to Mortehoe but stay on this road the site is on the right hand side of a bend as you ... |
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Liked: the well kept level pitches Disliked: toilet facilities were a bit far from our pitch |
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Liked: the quietness and the clean site Disliked: nothing really |
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Liked: Nice size pitches, nice level surface clean and tidy. Disliked: We were too close to a busy road which kept us awake most of the night and the toilets were a bit far from our pitch. |
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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
Disabled facilities
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Touring and motorhomes
Electrical hook-up points for tourers
Rules
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Surf school nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Ordnance Survey maps (GB and Northern Ireland only) are available at lower levels via the drop-down menu.
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Ilfracombe Bus Station — 3.2mi
Braunton (Devon): George Hotel Coach Stop — 4.8mi
Chivenor (Devon): Camp Gates Coach Stop — 5.9mi
- Train stations
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Barnstaple Rail Station — 8.4mi
Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station — 12.7mi
Umberleigh Rail Station — 14.8mi
- Ferry ports
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Ilfracombe Ferry Landing — 3.4mi
Appledore Ferry Landing — 8.5mi
Instow Ferry Landing — 8.7mi
- Airports
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Swansea Airport — 29.8mi
Directions
Directions from M5 J27 - POSTCODE EX34 7HG
At junction 27, take the A361 exit to Tiverton/Barnstaple
At the roundabout, take the A361 heading to Barnstaple
Roundabout, take the 4th exit onto A399
Turn left at A3123
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto B3343
After 1.6 Miles turn right into Bay view Farmers
You have reached your destination!
Public Transport: Devon and Cornwall First Bus Service: 303
Barnstaple Train Station is a 20 minute drive away
Permitted arrival time
12pm - 5pm
Cancellation policy
Cancellations must be made in writing not less than 7 days before your arrival date – the amount due back to you is the balance only (not the deposit). Within 7 days of the arrival, no refund will be made.
Please note that your deposit paid to Pitchup.com is non-refundable.
Payment of balance
Payment of the full balance is due no less than 28 days before arrival date, or as soon as possible for bookings arriving within 28 days.
Please contact us to make your payment using the telephone number in your Pitchup.com booking confirmation.
Cards accepted on the park
Visa, Mastercard, Maestro
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditionsPlease note
Two children are included in the price. Additional children can be added in the extras.
Bay View Farmers campsite is a quieter campsite encouraging families and couples only. Groups will not be accepted.
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Level, well tended grass pitches, enjoying lovely coastal views and surrounding countryside. Pitch size at least 30ft x 30ft. Two children are included in the pitch price*: if you have children, search for the party excluding the first two children only and add the extra for extra child on the ...
Max. persons: unlimited
Level grass pitch with 10-amp electric (some 16-amp, first come first served on arrival), enjoying lovely coastal views and surrounding countryside. Pitch size at least 30ft x 30ft. All pitches are close to the toilet and shower facilities. Two children are included in the pitch price*: if you have children, ...
Max. persons: unlimited
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