Lower Birch Farmhouse
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- Adults-only self-catering glamping site in the north Devon countryside
- A 10-minute drive from Exmoor and 35 minutes from Saunton Sands
- Peaceful valley setting with great sunsets and stargazing
Lower Birch Farmhouse is set in 10 acres of pastureland and gardens in a peaceful North Devon valley. If sunsets and stargazing are your jam, you’re sure to like things here… and if you’re also pining for time on the wild coves of the north Devon coastline or in the wilds of Exmoor, that’ll be yet another two ticks in your boxes.
Surfboards waxed and ready for action? Handily, the surfing beaches of Saunton Sands (35 minutes’ drive), Woolacombe beach (40 minutes) and Croyde beach (45 minutes) are easy enough to get to.
If your hiking boots are the first thing you’re reaching for, then head to the Exmoor National Park, which begins around 10 minutes’ drive away from the farmhouse. Walks like the Tarr Steps, Dunkery Beacon and the famed Lorna Doone Valley might tempt you, or the route from Woody Bay to Heddon’s Mouth with a stunning pub, cliffs, waterfalls, woods and peacocks (watch out) to see on the route.
Lower Birch Farmhouse is half an hour’s drive from Ilfracombe too, where there are Victorian tunnels, beaches, an aquarium, views towards the Great Hangman cliff and more than one opportunity to taste a Devon crab sandwich.
On either side of the estuary, there are excellent pubs in Instow (half an hour) and Appledore (35 minutes) as well as walks along the South West Coast Path for a post-lunch stroll.
Site type
1
1 Open now
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 21 Jul 2023 to
Pitch types & availability
No dogs allowed
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Features
Adults only
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 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Lower Birch Farmhouse
Stoke Rivers
Barnstaple
Devon
England
EX32 7LE
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.1069°N
-3.94024°W
Nearest transport
Coach
5.4 mi Bus Station
7.1 mi Garage
7.1 mi Garage
Rail
5.8 mi Barnstaple Rail Station
7.2 mi Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
7.8 mi Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
10.3 mi Ilfracombe Ferry Landing
11.2 mi Instow Ferry Landing
11.5 mi Appledore 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
Attractions and activities nearby include:
- Exmoor Zoological and Conservation Centre: 10 minutes’ drive
- Barle Valley (walk to Pinkworthy Pond): 15 minutes
- Arlington Court (Woodland walks, walled Victorian garden, tea rooms and the National Carriage Museum): 20 minutes
- Combe Martin (kayaking): 20 minutes
- Marwood Hill Gardens (small, private garden open to the public with cream teas in the café): 25 minutes
- Heddon's Mouth: 25 minutes
- Lynton and Lynmouth (beach, Victorian funicular railway and coastal walks at The Valley of Walks; walk from Lynmouth to Watersmeet): half an hour
- Woody Bay (wild beach): half an hour
- Watermouth Bay: half an hour
- Crow Point (viewpoint): 35 minutes
- RHS Garden Rosemoor (public display garden and restaurant): 40 minutes
- Clovelly (fishing village with a harbour and good pubs): 50 minutes.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combe Martin | 8.1 mi | Sea | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Ilfracombe Hele | 9.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Lynmouth | 10 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach | 10.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Saunton Sands | 12.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
RHS Garden Rosemoor 14.2 mi
Castle Drogo 29 mi
National Trust
Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 3.3 mi
Heddon Valley 7.6 mi
Watersmeet 10 mi
Holnicote Estate 17.7 mi
Dunster Working Watermill 21.9 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
ARLINGTON COURT 3.2 mi
YOULSTON PARK 3.5 mi
CASTLE HILL 4.8 mi
Hunters Inn - Woody Bay - South West Coast Path - Hunters Inn 7.5 mi
Hunters Inn - SW Coast Path - Trentishoe - Hunters Inn 7.6 mi
Local events
- GoldCoast Oceanfest (Friday 21 June 2024 – Friday 21 June 2024)
Croyde, Devon 12.9 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 Lower Birch Farmhouse have a swimming pool? No View all features
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- What attractions are near Lower Birch Farmhouse? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Exmoor Zoological and Conservation Centre: 10 minutes’ drive - Barle Valley (walk to Pinkworthy Pond): 15 minutes - Arlington Court (Woodland walks, walled Victorian garden, tea … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Lower Birch Farmhouse?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Lower Birch Farmhouse? From £101.20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.