Brightlycott Barton

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Panoramic view of the site
Panoramic view of the site
Looking over the site
Entrance lane
Lower tier pitch
Nearby woolacombe beach
Games room
Toilet blocks
View from our pitch - great holiday
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Looking over the site
Entrance lane
Lower tier pitch

  • Small family-run park on a regenerative farm near Barnstaple
  • Peaceful atmosphere with spectacular valley views
  • Table tennis room, dog walking lane and clean modern amenities
Fancy yourself as a bright holiday type? Want to keep well away from the madd(en)ing crowds? Make your way to Barnstaple’s Brightlycott Barton, a small family-run park and farm for canny holidaymakers who want the perks of peace and quiet. The farm focuses on regenerative farming, like sowing herbal leys and planting native tree species rather than agriculture. This is a spot to sit and watch the world go by in contented contemplation: with stunning views over the valley and spacious level pitches, all you have to do is pitch up and sit back. If the kids are harshing your valley vibe, pack them off to the table tennis room in the barn, let them reach for the skies on the swing frame, or gently suggest that they take the dog for a walk in the tree-lined lane next to the site. (The kids at least will probably come back covered in muck, but that shouldn’t stress you out either as there’s free use of the washing machine and tumble dryer on site: suggest that the offspring wash their own clothes if you want to max out your amusement factor.) The modern amenities here will keep you bright and smiling too: there’s a modern shower block with washing-up spot, plus a separate area with disabled facilities and a big fridge freezer for everyone’s use.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Touring caravan pitches 23
Motorhome pitches 23
Open now
Opens 3 April

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 3 Apr to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 104 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

99% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful, well-maintained campsite offers beautiful countryside views and a warm welcome from the owner, Charles. Facilities, including showers and toilets, are generally reported as clean with good hot water. Guests appreciate the quiet atmosphere, lack of light pollution, and the availability of useful amenities like a washing machine. Some mention pitches can be sloped, and the site is a short drive from shops. Overall, visitors found it a great base for exploring and many plan to return.

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Charlene H.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Quiet, friendly, peaceful

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Definitely recommend

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Beautiful views and clean and tidy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site with amazing views, quiet location & friendly hosts.

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Lez C.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Absolutely stunning views, lovely quiet pitch with lots of space for the children to run around.

Friendly host who was so welcoming and chatty.

We will definitely return in the future.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definitely recommend and return

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Ken W.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Great site with good facilities and host Charles gave everyone his personal attention including guiding people personally onto their pitches and facilities. Nice and close to town for shopping but far enough away to be quiet.

Disliked Very little apart from windy at times but that is what you have to expect up a hill

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Peaceful, tranquil site with excellent views…

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Mandy R.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Peaceful, tranquil site with excellent views of rolling hillside. Electric hookup, toilet and shower facilities. Free washing machine and tumble drier (£1 per 10 mins). Perfect simple quiet site. Owners friendly and available if needed.

Disliked Nothing suited us perfectly.

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Charlie was very accommodating and friendly.…

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Celeste L.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Charlie was very accommodating and friendly. He made sure we’re ok all the time. Shower room and kitchen clean and well taken care of. There’s washer and dryer and fridge free to use.

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Our car’s battery died on our…

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Our car’s battery died on our last day. Luckily, the owner was there and he’s very approachable and helpful. We were so grateful to have it sorted without any issues.

Recommend to friends Visit again

I stayed for 1 night and would be happy to return again.

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Kay C.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Good onsite facilities, showers and toilets clean with lots of hot water.

Great countryside views.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant site with good facilities,lovely bloke and good size pitches

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izzy f.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Charles was absolutely lovely and helpful during our stay, facilities were close by and clean. showers very warm and powerful! would 100% stay again! thanks again!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to stopover.

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Very peaceful & tranquil. No light pollution at all.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved everything. Very peaceful and owner…

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Alison W.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Loved everything. Very peaceful and owner very friendly and helpful

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs 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 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

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

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Tourer storage facilities

Location

Brightlycott Barton

Shirwell

Barnstaple

Devon

England

EX31 4JJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.1005°N
4.02944°W

Route directions

Satnav info: please do not turn right off the A39 at the North Devon District Hospital. This road leads to the site but is a very narrow steep lane and is not suitable for motorhomes or caravans. By train The nearest train station is about three miles away in Barnstaple. This has a regular service from Exeter. If cycling from the station, head for the North Devon District hospital. From here you can either carry on along the A39 or take the quieter lane (Roborough Road) behind the hospital which is a more direct route to the campsite (please note this lane is tarmac but is steep and unsuitable for caravans). By bus Stagecoach buses from Holsworthy, Bideford, Ilfracombe, South Molton, Torrington run to the North Devon District Hospital. From here, the campsite is one mile away up the leafy lane (Roborough Road) behind the hospital. First Devon and Cornwall run regular services to the hospital from Barnstaple bus station, via Service 2.

Nearest transport

Coach
1.9 mi Bus Station
3.4 mi Garage
3.4 mi Garage
Rail
2.3 mi Barnstaple Rail Station
5.8 mi Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
7.5 mi Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
7.5 mi Instow Ferry Landing
7.7 mi Appledore Ferry Landing
8.4 mi Ilfracombe Ferry Landing

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

Barnstaple has been the main market for north Devon since the Saxons were around, so follow in their Saxony footsteps with a trip to the historic Pannier Market along Butchers Row to bag local food, crafts, art and antiques. Culture vultures can stay on in the town into the evening for stage and film at Queen’s Theatre or catch a gig most nights of the week at the local pubs, while skater bois and girls can hurtle about Barnstaple’s Rock Park at the skate park or in the play area. Elsewhere around, make up for suggesting your small fry do their own laundry by giving them a sandtastic time at the local beaches of Woolacombe, Croyde and Saunton, taking them to explore Exmoor National Park, or having a roaringly top time at the Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park. This area of Devon is probably best known for the Tarka Trail, one of the longest traffic-free walking and cycling paths in the country: join it at Barnstaple for strolls and rides around river valleys, bays, moorland and coastal cliffs. For a more leisurely day out, bloom at National Trust’s Marwood Gardens with its camellias and magnolias, tee off at the golf course three miles from the site, or settle into some nearby fishing or horse riding. A fly fishing and trout lake is a mile away from Brightlycott.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Combe Martin 7.4 mi Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Ilfracombe Hele 8.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Saunton Sands 8.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach 8.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Putsborough 8.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 11.8 mi

Castle Drogo 29.5 mi

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 3.7 mi

Heddon Valley 9.1 mi

Watersmeet 13 mi

Holnicote Estate 21.5 mi

Dunster Working Watermill 25.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

YOULSTON PARK 1.2 mi

ARLINGTON COURT 3.4 mi

ISLEY MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/04/1990) 5.8 mi

CASTLE HILL 7 mi

CHAPEL WOOD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 21/11/1950) 7.1 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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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Brightlycott Barton have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Brightlycott Barton dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Brightlycott Barton? Barnstaple has been the main market for north Devon since the Saxons were around, so follow in their Saxony footsteps with a trip to the historic Pannier Market along Butchers Row to … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Brightlycott Barton?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Brightlycott Barton? From £15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.