Bakesdown Farm
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- Secluded and spacious site in a spectacular countryside setting
- Four miles from Widemouth Bay and 20 minutes’ drive from Bude beach
- Bodyboards and kids' toys available to borrow
Tucked away in the Cornish countryside four miles from Widemouth Bay, Bakesdown Farm is a peaceful place for stays of the old-school sort. There’s no noisy bar or evening entertainment here – it’s just the crackle of the firepit and sizzle of the barbecue right outside your temporary home.
That’s not to say this spacious and secluded site has no handy amenities, though: it has books and toys for the kids to borrow, and there's a charging point to keep your phone juiced up – you'll likely need that GPS when you’re out wandering in the splendid surrounds. A fridge-freezer is in the farmyard area as well, so food sourced from the supermarket in Bude (just over 15 minutes’ drive) will stay fresh for longer.
Once your mobile’s charged up, get your map app on the go and start saving some of the top things to do in the local area: there’s a beach at Bude for surfing lessons (with hire available if you’re already an expert at riding the waves) and strolls along the South West Coast Path are within 20 minutes’ drive.
Site type
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3Opens 10 April
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri 10 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
Brimstone non-electric grass and gravel campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch (private bathroom amenities, secluded)
8 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 15m width × 20m depth (300m²)
Arrival daysFrom £26
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Gatekeeper non-electric grass and gravel campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch (private bathroom amenities)
8 people maximum No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Min 15m width × 15m depth (225m²)
Arrival daysFrom £26
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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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)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 Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Bakesdown Farm
Marhamchurch
Bude
Cornwall
England
EX23 0HJ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
50.77915°N
4.48733°W
Nearest transport
Coach4.3 mi The Strand
20.7 mi Bideford Quay
20.7 mi Bideford Quay
Rail21.7 mi Gunnislake Rail Station
21.8 mi Okehampton Rail Station
23 mi Calstock Rail Station
Ferry20.7 mi Bideford Ferry Landing
23 mi Appledore Ferry Landing
23.1 mi Instow Ferry Landing
AirportPlease 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
Once you’ve maxed out all the coastal walks within a 20-minute drive of Bakesdown Farm, have a gentler lope along some of the local canals instead – Marhamchurch’s towpath is a 10-minute drive away, while the one at Bude (with cafés and bike hire nearby as well) is 15 minutes away.
If traipsing about the latter’s town centre whets your appetite for more urban experiences in Cornwall, head to the county’s former capital of Launceston, 25 minutes’ drive inland in the Tamar Valley. Wander up to the hilltop castle or make tracks towards the narrow-gauge steam railway; independent shops are also here if you fancy rifling the racks.
Alternatively, head back to Bude beach for walks along the golden sweep of sand or pull out your paddleboard and glide along the water at the lido-like sea pool scenically set among the rocks.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Widemouth Sand | 3.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Summerleaze | 4.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Crooklets | 4.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Northcott Mouth | 5.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
| Sandymouth | 6.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Tintagel Castle 14.2 mi
RHS Garden Rosemoor 19 mi
Rock Beach 24.9 mi
Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 27.8 mi
National Trust
Lawrence House 11.2 mi
Tintagel Old Post Office 14.1 mi
Lydford Gorge 19.1 mi
Cotehele 22.8 mi
Cotehele Mill 22.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Marhamchurch - Bude - Canal Heritage 2.7 mi
Marhamchurch - Widemouth Nature Ramble 2.7 mi
Poundstock, Dizzard and Millook 2.9 mi
Pondstock to Dizzard - Woods and Country 2.9 mi
Poundstock - Millook Coast and Country 2.9 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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- Does Bakesdown Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Bakesdown Farm dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Bakesdown Farm? Once you’ve maxed out all the coastal walks within a 20-minute drive of Bakesdown Farm, have a gentler lope along some of the local canals instead – Marhamchurch’s towpath is a 10-minute … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Bakesdown Farm?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 11 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Bakesdown Farm? From £26 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.