Milkmaid Meadow Campsite

Lovely remote location and facilities generally up-to-scratch. I stayed at this site last year and was keen to return.

Unlike my last visit to Milkmaid Meadow, the main field was unmown and occupied by a few dozen sheep and an alpaca. I assume the field wasn't kept short to feed the livestock but made for a slightly uncomfortable pitch. Trying to get a relatively early night after a long, hot day was difficult since the sheep were often at close quarters and consistently noisy. The same was true early in the morning; before the sun had risen there were sheep just outside the tent grazing and having a full-volume conversation. I understand there was a smaller empty field on offer but this would've had a negligible effect on the noise since it was so close to the main field, and made the walk to facilities even longer. The walks to and from the facilities resulted in our shoes decorated with sheep poo that was hidden in the long grass. Overall still okay value for money, but - considering this site was roughly in the middle tier of prices of otherwise similar sites I booked for this trip - I wouldn't expect to be kept awake by 50 sheep nor walk through their dinner/toilet.

Friendly helpful host. Peaceful location. Excellent showers and composting toilets. Longer grass aided a comfortable night’s sleep. Also there were sheep to count if you were finding sleep difficult. An enjoyable camping experience.

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Lovely views, simple but luxurious facilities, warm and friendly host

Nothing!

Peaceful

Toilets are filthy and up steps with a long drop to compost 😂 and the grass so long. Toads and sheep poo everywhere as there is a large pond near toilet. Lady let her dogs poo without picking it up. Showers were freezing as had no gas. One camper told them but still no hot water next day!

really peaceful site with only a few other tents, so plenty of space. The owner is really friendly and helpful with a farm shop close by. If you are looking for wild camping, this is perfect.

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Clean and well-kept campsite. Good size field, lovely fire pit, clever eco-toilet (clean and non-smelly thanks to the elevated toilet), very good organisation of the rubbish bins.
The owner is lovely, she came to say hello and to offer logs for the fire and to check our needs.
Self check-in and check-out (with no rush at all)

Families with kids can ask to see the farm animals (alpaca, pigs, turqueys, sheeps etc)

Positive and chilled vibes

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Peaceful area, clean facilities, great showers, abundance of wildlife

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Outstanding, tranquil and very friendly

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Hot shower

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Beautiful, quiet area, great set up of showers and composting toilet. Recycling also available. Easy contact with owner.

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