West Ilkerton Farm

Above Saddle Gate, looking down on West Ilkerton a couple of miles away - a lovely walk (added by manager 20 Mar 2021)

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Above saddle gate, looking down on west ilkerton a couple of miles away - a lovely walk (added by manager 20 mar 2021)
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  • Secluded site on an Exmoor farm 10 minutes' drive from the coast
  • A 10-minute drive from Lynton and half an hour from Woolacombe
  • Moorland views, tractor-drawn tours and barbecue nights on site
Families, stargazers, well-behaved dogs – all are welcomed at West Ilkerton Farm, a no-frills rural site in peaceful north Devon fields edging open moorland within the Exmoor National Park. And there are options for all too: while there are well-maintained toilet and shower facilities close to the pitches here, you can also get off grid completely for wild camping on the banks of the Barbrook river if you prefer. This is a place that should give you a proper taste of rural life: a good start is to book tractor and trailer tour to meet the farm animals, including traditional local breeds of Devon cattle, Exmoor Horn sheep and Exmoor ponies. Several walks start right from the farm, including day hikes along the coast path and exploring the national park trails. For water-based activity, the surfing beaches at Woolacombe, Croyde and Saunton Sands are all within a 45-minute drive. Save some energy for later though: you're welcome to bring along a barbecue or hire a firepit on arrival (either way, please keep them off the ground to avoid burning the grass). Home-made burgers and sausages from the farm's pedigree herds are available to buy for the grill, and there's a shop less than a mile away for any other bits you need. There are a couple of pubs within two miles if you'd rather eat out, plus restaurants and supermarkets in Lynton and Lynmouth, less than 10 minutes’ drive away on the north Devon coast. Because the national park is a Dark Skies Reserve there are great views after dark too – the Milky Way can be seen without binoculars or a telescope on cloudless nights.

Site type

Tent sites 15

Languages spoken

English

Swedish

Nearest sites

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Features

Pop-up campsite

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 site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundry

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Type

Farm

Medium (26-50 sites)

Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Surf school nearby

Location

West Ilkerton Farm

Lynton

Devon

England

EX35 6QA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.20606°N
-3.85221°W

Nearest transport

Coach
19 km Methodist Church
20.1 km Bus Station
21 km The Square
Rail
20.8 km Barnstaple Rail Station
24.3 km Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
25 km Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
18.1 km Ilfracombe Ferry Landing
26.5 km Minehead Harbour
28.8 km Instow Ferry Landing
Airport
41.7 km Cardiff International Airport
46.6 km Swansea 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

Getting to the coast is a priority for many guests here: Lynton, with its Victorian-era Cliff Railway, unusual shops and seafood restaurants, is less than 10 minutes away by car, and you can also try paddleboarding from Porlock (half an hour's drive) or kayaking from Combe Martin (20 minutes). Mix that up with a bit of the area's history by visiting nearby National Trust attractions like the Carriage Museum at 19th-century Arlington Court or the house and gardens at Watersmeet, where you can also wander through woods to a waterfall. Both are within 20 minutes’ drive of the site. Family outings might include rides on the Lynton and Barnstaple steam railway from Woody Bay station (10 minutes) or boat tours from Ilfracombe (half an hour) to rugged Lundy Island to spot seals and puffins. There are meerkats, wolves and model T-Rexs to meet at Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park and you can sign up for animal-feeding experiences at Exmoor Zoo (both 20 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Lynmouth 3.4 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Combe Martin 13 km Sea Poor Poor Poor Poor
Porlock Weir 15.8 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Ilfracombe Hele 17.1 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach 19.2 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 35.4 km

National Waterfront Museum 46 km

National Trust

Watersmeet 4.1 km

Heddon Valley 5.4 km

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 11.3 km

Holnicote Estate 20.1 km

Dunster Working Watermill 28.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Hillsford Bridge - Watersmeet - Lynmouth - Hillsford Bridge 3.5 km

Woody Bay and the Spectacular Coastline 3.6 km

Hunters Inn - Woody Bay - South West Coast Path - Hunters Inn 5.3 km

Hunters Inn - SW Coast Path - Trentishoe - Hunters Inn 5.3 km

Lorna Doone Country: Malmsmead - Badgeworthy Water - Malmsmead 8.5 km

Local events

  • GoldCoast Oceanfest (Friday, 21 June 2024 – Friday, 21 June 2024)

    Croyde, England 27.9 km

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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  • Does West Ilkerton Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is West Ilkerton Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near West Ilkerton Farm? Getting to the coast is a priority for many guests here: Lynton, with its Victorian-era Cliff Railway, unusual shops and seafood restaurants, is less than 10 minutes away by car, and you … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of West Ilkerton Farm?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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