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General
- Peaceful farm site 10 minutes' drive from North Molton
- Family-friendly and surfer beaches within a 45-minute drive
- On the edge of the Exmoor National Park for walks and activities
Birdsong in the morning, lambs bleating by day, starry skies of an evening… sometimes it’s a mighty fine idea to step away from the trappings of modern life and embrace life’s simpler pleasures.
These are among the rural treats served up during a stay at Headgate Farm, on a sheep farm in a secluded spot 10 minutes’ drive from the little village of North Molton. It’s a bijou little site so you’ll be among the few humans here, but there’s plenty of company to be had among the sheep, horses, donkeys and chickens, plus several working dogs, a cat and a friendly Kunekune pig called Sam.
Bring your boots along, for the farm is right on the edge of the Exmoor National Park, with trails galore and heaps of activities to seek out. You might also want to pack your beach kit (surfboard included if that’s your thing), as it’s only a 40-minute drive to the beaches of Devon’s north coast.
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
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).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
At least one of the party members must be aged 20 or over.
Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
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Max. persons: 6 x
One Trailer tent or Tent or Campervan or Motorhome or Touring caravan allowed per pitch
Pitch size: Max 9.0m width x 9.0m depth (29.5ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 81.0m² (871.9ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Bring a gazebo
Reviews
Stunning Rural Site & Wildlife Haven
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Well maintained pitch in a picturesque setting
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Thank you for your review Akash, very much appreciated. With kind regards Jude |
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Clean, well-run, rural site with all you could need & animals too!
From the manager...
Hi Nicola, Thank you so much for your lovely review and all your photos. With kind regards Jude |
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, very much appreciated. The donkeys will miss everyone at the end of the season. With kind regards Jude |
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From the manager...
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review, it is very much appreciated. I'm very pleased that you liked the location and the donkeys. There is no electricity on the actual camp site, so the possibility of having hot water connected to the open air sink is extremely slim. There is a camp site room with a washing up bowl and a kettle but the walk to it is a little further. With kind regards Jude |
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Definitely go here for peace and tranquility, excellent site!
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Thank you for your review, it is very much appreciated. With kind regards Jude |
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This was such a lovely campsite. Jude was so lovely …
From the manager...
Dear Imogen, Thank you for such a lovely review and so pleased you enjoyed staying here, it means a lot to us. With kind regards Jude |
Features
Coronavirus
Check-in: self check-in (unattended)
Extra toilet/shower facilities available
Hand sanitising stations
More frequent emptying of bins
Shared spaces: daily deep cleaning
Shared spaces: more frequent cleaning
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
Local produce
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
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Communal freezer
Communal fridge
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No hot water
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Farm
Small (11-25 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitches
Water hook-up points for tourers
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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The Square
— 4.9 miles
The Square — 4.9 miles
Bus Station — 13.7 miles
- Train stations
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Kings Nympton Rail Station
— 11.1 miles
Umberleigh Rail Station — 11.3 miles
Portsmouth Arms Rail Station — 11.5 miles
- Ferry ports
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Minehead Harbour
— 15.9 miles
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing — 19.1 miles
Instow Ferry Landing — 19.1 miles
- Airports
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Exeter International Airport
— 26.8 miles
Cardiff International Airport — 29.3 miles
The best route is via North Molton. At the bottom of the village after the bridge, take the second turning on the right and proceed for two miles. When you reach Sunnymead Bungalow on your right, you will see the campsite entrance opposite on the left. Access is through the double wooden gates and a gravel track.
Local attractions
Exmoor’s the place for some excellent walks so head further into the national park for all sorts of trails – long hikes, circular strolls, coastal rambles and a pleasing number of routes that pass by a pub. Those who hanker after a raised adrenaline level can also join mountain biking, climbing and coasteering excursions, while folks who prefer to move at a slower pace can potter around with paddleboards, canoes or kayaks.
There’s a super collection of beaches around here, too – head to Croyde to catch some waves (or learn the secrets of how to do so), take a bucket and spade to Minehead or head to Woolacombe to see what’s previously earned it a spot at the top of the UK’s best beaches list.
For a family day out you may also want to consider The Big Sheep, the Milky Way Adventure Park, Exmoor Zoo, Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park or a ride on the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway – all are within a 45-minute drive.
Must see
- RHS Garden Rosemoor (18.9 miles)
- The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens (22.3 miles)
- Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (24.5 miles)
National Trust
- Watersmeet (11.5 miles)
- Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum (12.0 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
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| Arrive: | 2 p.m. – | 9:30 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 11 a.m. | |
Please check the notice board near the fire pit on arrival for information on your unit/pitch.
Headgate Farm cancellation policy
No refunds within 4 days of arrival date.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
Bookings cannot be amended within 4 day(s) of arrival.
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. Headgate Farm will debit the balance from your card 10 days before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 10 days 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 Headgate Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Headgate Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Headgate Farm? Exmoor’s the place for some excellent walks so head further into the national park for all sorts of trails – long hikes, circular strolls, coastal rambles and a pleasing number of routes … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Headgate Farm?
Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Please check the notice board near the fire pit on arrival for information on your unit/pitch.
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Dear Sarah,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, all reviews are much appreciated.
I was concerned for you and pleased that you had highlighted what had happened.
With regard to support, you said what you planned to do and that was not to go walking but to spend the day at the coast with your feet in the sea water, of which I replied that maybe the cold sea water would probably be a very good remedy for your foot. Within half an hour you had left the site for the day and I was unable to see you in the evening as I was away from the farm from late afternoon and did not return home until after dark.
My comment relating to 'that these things happen' was after I had said that something similar happened to me in my vegetable garden a couple of months ago. I certainly wasn't making light of your situation.
I have documented the incident in our accident book and have also dealt with the area, so this wouldn’t be able to happen again.
The above said I hope you managed to get to Dartmoor for a few days after leaving here and all is well.
With kind regards
Jude