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General
- Quiet and simple field site on a working farm on Dartmoor
- A five-minute drive to Chagford for pubs and shops, walking trails
- Fishing 10 mins; kayaking and climbing 25 mins; Haytor Rocks 30 mins
There are no apologies from the team of Higher Murchington Farm about sharing their views with you... views of Dartmoor, that is, stretching scenically all around.
The owners here keep it simple: they’re busy running a farm for a start, but they welcome visitors (and their well-behaved dogs) to come and share this slice of the wild Devon countryside. On the eight-acre field you’ll have plenty of room and you can pick your own pitch; campfires are fine here too. Amenities include eco toilets, a hot shower and a washing-up area.... and apart from that, nothing between you, the skies and the vast moor below.
It’s a five-minute drive or half an hour’s (very pleasant) stroll over to Chagford, for pubs with hot food, as well as shops for stocking up; head down to the Teign for a picnic or a riverside walk into open countryside. A 15-minute walk out of town (or a 10-minute drive from the site), is Chagford pool, an open-air river fed watering spot where there are yet more spectacular views.
This is an eco-friendly site, where the team tries its utmost to run the site on a low impact, eco basis with solar energy and water from the farm.
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
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Reviews
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From the manager...
Thanks! It was lovely to see you all again this year, we look forward tow welcoming you back in 2020! |
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Fav campsite!!!
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Basic but just enough if you want that wild experience. ...
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Excellent site. Good facilties. Very friendly and helpful.
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A wild experience with stunning views
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Thanks for taking the time to review us, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. |
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From the manager...
We don’t have favourites but if we did you and your boys would be top of the list! We look forward to seeing you again next year! |
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
Take away
Tennis
TV room
Watersports
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Amenities on site
Bath available
Disabled facilities
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Rules
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Camping 2.0
Bell tents
Pre-erected tents
Type
Farm
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Themes
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Okehampton: West Street Coach Stop
— 7.4 miles
Ashburton: Bull Ring Bus Stop — 12.4 miles
Buckfastleigh: Station Approach Bus Stop — 14.3 miles
- Train stations
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Okehampton Rail Station
— 6.9 miles
Sampford Courtenay Rail Station — 7.2 miles
Yeoford Rail Station — 8.9 miles
- Ferry ports
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Topsham Lock Ferry Landing
— 17.2 miles
Topsham Ferry Landing — 17.3 miles
Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing — 17.4 miles
- Airports
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Exeter International Airport
— 19.8 miles
Local attractions
It’s a walkers’ paradise round here, with Chagford a handy juncture to join in the mighty Two Moors Way, a coast-to-coast extravaganza of some 117 miles (you don’t have to do all of it in one day...). Okehampton (25 minutes’ drive) is a hub for many of the hiking and cycling routes circling the edge of the moor, and a good place to hire a bike if you haven't brought one along.
Fisherfolk are well looked after in this part of Devon as well, with day permits available for fishing brown trout, sea trout and salmon on the Teign and in the peaceful surrounds of the Fernworthy reservoir. If it’s the patter of tiny hooves you’re hankering for, head to Dartmoor's Miniature Pony Centre (15 minutes) for opportunities to meet, greet, groom and ride the lovely little fellers. For those in search of bigger thrills, Adventure Okehampton (25 minutes) has surfing and canoeing on its private lake as well as abseiling and archery, climbing and various high jinks on the high ropes.
For views, don’t miss Haytor Rocks and the paths around them (30 minutes) or the ancient peace of Buckfast Abbey (40 minutes), home to monks since the 11th century.
Must see
- Castle Drogo (2.4 miles)
- Buckfast Abbey (13.5 miles)
- Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter (14.8 miles)
National Trust
- Castle Drogo (2.4 miles)
- Finch Foundry (4.4 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
- Does Higher Murchington Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Higher Murchington Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Higher Murchington Farm? It’s a walkers’ paradise round here, with Chagford a handy juncture to join in the mighty Two Moors Way, a coast-to-coast extravaganza of some 117 miles (you don’t have to do all ... Read more
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When can I check in and check out of Higher Murchington Farm?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m.
Thanks for taking the time to review us.
We are sorry you didn't enjoy your stay, we do try and make it very clear in our photos and description that we operate a really simple pop up site and we send an additional email to all everyone who books listing what facilitates (i.e shower, toilet and washing up area) are available so that all campers know whats on offer.
The reason we charge £15 per pitch is because we only ever have 6 pitches, which ensure that our campers enjoy the views and the quiet - which we are very pleased to read that you did enjoy.