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General
- Peaceful site on a working farm 15 minutes' drive from Barnstaple
- Part of the 2,700-acre National Trust Arlington estate
- Exmoor National Park and Devon beaches within half an hour's drive
South Town Farm is a small and friendly north Devon site is on a 200-acre working farm, part of the spectacular 2,700-acre National Trust Arlington estate and its miles of footpaths through woods and farmland.
Pitches are spread across two roomy fields, with plenty of space for relaxation or running about. This is a site for families who want to play games, roam around nature spotting, build campfires and stargaze; it's all safe and secure too, as the pitches are kept car free; the only wheels allowed on this patch are attached to the wheelbarrows used for transporting your kit.
It’s highly likely that you’ll want to utilise some of this space for a cookout, and you’re most welcome to do so if you bring your own barbecue or firepit. The site also has a limited number of complimentary firepits you can borrow and logs can be purchased on site. As it's an off-grid site, you’ll want to bring a torch along too, to avoid late-night stumbles as you make your way to the compost toilets and warm showers.
As well as being a good spot for local wanders, South Town Farm’s handily placed for roaming the Exmoor National Park and the beaches of the Devon coast. Barnstaple, 15 minutes away, is the place for your town amenities, including supermarkets, restaurants and pubs serving food; even closer to home, a farm shop is within five minutes' drive.
Open from 28/04/2023 to 17/09/2023
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
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Max. persons: 6 x
One Tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size : unlimited
Ground type: Grass

Max. persons: 2 x
Dimensions: 2.2m width x 4.8m length (7.3ft width x 15.7ft length) Calculated area: 10.7m² (115.3ft²)

Reviews
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Most peaceful, friendly and clean site we have been to.
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Thank you so much for this review, you've summed up our site perfectly! We hope to see you again sometime in the future. |
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It was lovely to see you all again, thanks very much for this great review! We look forward to seeing you again. |
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Thank you so much for your review, it was lovely to see you again! |
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Thank you for the lovely review, I'm glad the fire went well! |
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Lovely, quiet wild site with clean facilities
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Thank you so much for taking the time and putting so much thought to this review. It was lovely to have you on site and we love the photos! |
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Great if you enjoy being in nature
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Beautiful site, clean facilities, peaceful with caring hosts
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From the manager...
Thank you for taking the time to post a review and for the lovely comments about our site, we're glad that you liked your stay at South Town. Murray and I have a bit of a passion for compost toilets and are always striving to prove that, looked after properly, they are the best - but we completely understand that not everyone agrees with us! I hope the rest of your trip went well. |
Features
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
Portaloo
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
No dogs allowed
Camping 2.0
Shepherd's huts
Themes
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
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
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Surf school nearby
Tennis nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Bus Station
— 4.8 miles
Garage — 6.4 miles
Garage — 6.4 miles
- Train stations
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Barnstaple Rail Station
— 5.3 miles
Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station — 8.0 miles
Umberleigh Rail Station — 9.1 miles
- Ferry ports
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Ilfracombe Ferry Landing
— 8.1 miles
Instow Ferry Landing — 10.3 miles
Appledore Ferry Landing — 10.6 miles
- Airports
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Swansea Airport
— 33.0 miles
Once in Loxhore, please don't listen to your sat nav as it may send you to the wrong place. Look for a sign to Loxhore Church, which is on the left if you are travelling uphill and on the right if you are travelling downhill. The site entrance is the first wooden gate on the left.
Local attractions
As you’re settled on the Arlington estate, you’ll want to explore your domain a little – as well as a lengthy network of footpaths and adventure play trails, there’s also a splendid stately home that houses the National Trust Carriage Museum. If that’s fired you up for more walks, Heddon Valley (20 minutes’ drive) is popular for its sea views, and there are routes galore around the Exmoor National Park (15 minutes). Horse riding, kayaking, coasteering and heaps more antics can be had around the park too.
Away from Exmoor, the traffic-free Tarka Trail, running from Barnstaple, is a good bet for a bike ride, or you could take your rods for a day of fishing at Wistland Pound Reservoir or Bratton Water (both about five minutes away by car). Surfers or surf wannabes can hit the beaches and surf schools of Saunton Sands and Woolacombe with a drive of half an hour or so.
After watching animal antics on the farm, take a look at the more exotic creatures over at Exmoor Zoo, 10 minutes away and home to all sorts of beasties from around the globe.
Must see
- RHS Garden Rosemoor (14.5 miles)
National Trust
- Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum (1.3 miles)
- Heddon Valley (6.5 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
Camping and touring | ||
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Arrive: | 9 a.m. – | 8 p.m. |
Depart by: | 12:30 p.m. | |
On-site accommodation | ||
Arrive: | 3:30 p.m. – | 8 p.m. |
Depart by: | 11 a.m. |
South Town is a working farm, so the owners may not be around when you arrive. Should that be the case, please make yourself at home and someone will find you later.
South Town Farm cancellation policy
No refunds within 3 weeks of arrival date.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. South Town Farm will debit the balance from your card 3 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 3 weeks then the balance will be taken immediately.
You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.
Payment methods accepted on the park
Bank transferCash
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does South Town Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is South Town Farm dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near South Town Farm? As you’re settled on the Arlington estate, you’ll want to explore your domain a little – as well as a lengthy network of footpaths and adventure play trails, there’s also a splendid … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of South Town Farm?
Camping and touring Arrive: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 12:30 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. South Town is a working farm, so the owners may not be around when you arrive. Should that be the case, please make yourself at home and someone will find you later.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at South Town Farm? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
Thank you for taking the time to post this great review, we hope to see you again sometime!