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Swineham Farm

View from the campsite towards the nature reserve (added by manager 03 Mar 2021)

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Pop-up wild campsite on a working beef and sheep farm
A short walk to the Two Moors Way, just outside Exmoor National Park
Dog-friendly pitches with easy access to the A361

Relax and get back to nature on Swineham Farm, a family- and dog-friendly wild campsite set on two-and-a-half acres of green fields surrounded by beech hedges and trees, 10 minutes' drive from the village of Knowstone. As it's close to the A361 and about 20 minutes from the M5, this is a handy base for stopovers on westbound journeys as well as being a great base for exploring Exmoor and the north Devon coast. This rural spot is next to a nature reserve, so you may well spot red deer or a buzzard as well as the resident flock of sheep and herd of cattle out grazing. It's all very laidback on site, with plenty of space for kids to play and for guests to set up campfires. Dogs are welcome (with considerate owners), and there are lots of places to take them out for a walk nearby (the market town of Dulverton, on the banks of the River Barle 15 minutes' drive away, is particularly popular). For longer hikes, head out onto the Two Moors Way, which passes not far away. There's much to see and do locally, so the owners are happy to recommend places to eat and give suggestions for days out. Pitches here are fairly simple, but you'll have access to essential services including portable toilets, a cold water tap and waste collection bins.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Features

Portable toilet

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

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

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

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Swineham Farm

Knowstone

Devon

England

EX36 4SB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.98359°N
-3.62343°W

Nearest transport

Coach

8.2 mi Bus Station

9.5 mi The Square

Rail

12 mi Lapford Rail Station

12.4 mi Tiverton Parkway Rail Station

12.4 mi Morchard Road Rail Station

Ferry

17.2 mi Minehead Harbour

21.8 mi Topsham Ferry Landing

21.9 mi Topsham Lock Ferry Landing

Airport

19.7 mi Exeter International Airport

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

If it's fresh air and lovely scenery you're after, Exmoor National Park (10 minutes' drive away) is the place to head to. Bring bikes to mosey along quiet roads of the open moors, or set your sights on the challenges of some of the bigger hills. Walkers can likewise pick from serious hikes on remote moors or more sedate riverside strolls. For a pub lunch or afternoon tea, aim for the pretty village of Dulverton (15 minutes). Amble around its independent shops before heading to Tarr Steps, a landmark ancient clapper bridge with gentle riverside walks through ancient woodland. The National Trust's Knightshayes House, garden and parkland are just 15 minutes away with acres to explore; it's a similar distance to Quince Honey Farm, a great place for children to learn all about bees and nature and with a lovely restaurant (plus a handy soft play for wet days…) If it's the coast you're craving, it's an easy 40-minute drive to the lovely seaside fishing villages of Instow, Appledore and Westward Ho! or a further 10 minutes to the vast (and dog-friendly) golden beach of Saunton Sands.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Porlock Weir	16.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Blue Anchor West	16.8 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Minehead Terminus	16.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Dunster North West	17.1 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	Good
Lynmouth	19.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 15.1 mi

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 17.9 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 18.5 mi

Crealy Great Adventure Park 21.1 mi

Castle Drogo 21.5 mi

National Trust

Knightshayes Court 7.4 mi

Killerton 15.2 mi

Holnicote Estate 15.5 mi

Killerton: Budlake Old Post Office 15.6 mi

Dunster Working Watermill 15.6 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

KNIGHTSHAYES COURT 7.4 mi

Haddon Hill - Bury - Wimbleball Dam - Haddon Hill 7.9 mi

Wimbleball Lake - Haddon Hill - Wimbleball lake 8.5 mi

Withypool - Tarr Steps - Knaplock 8.6 mi

EXMOOR 11 mi

Local events

Beautiful Days (Friday 16 August 2024 – Friday 16 August 2024)
Ottery St Mary, Devon 20.1 mi
Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)
Sidmouth, Devon 27 mi
GoldCoast Oceanfest (Friday 21 June 2024 – Friday 21 June 2024)
Croyde, Devon 28.5 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.

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What attractions are near Swineham Farm? If it's fresh air and lovely scenery you're after, Exmoor National Park (10 minutes' drive away) is the place to head to. Bring bikes to mosey along quiet roads of the open … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Swineham Farm?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Depart by: 10:30 a.m.

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