Rowden Farm

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Pitches shaded by trees (added by manager 15 Aug 2022)
Pitches shaded by trees
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Gate to the camping field
View from the farm
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  • Semi-wild farm camping in a hay meadow near Tiverton in Devon
  • A 25-minute drive to Exmoor National Park; 50 minutes to Lynmouth
  • Off-grid pitches for over-16s only; pub five minutes’ drive
Rowden Farm is a compact and pop-up campsite in a flat, maintained paddock near Tiverton in Devon, set in peaceful countryside, with only a cold drinking water tap and portable toilet available in the way of facilities. Time to treat yourselves to a semi-wild camping adventure with Exmoor National Park, north Devon beaches and great attractions all within easy driving distance. There are no roads within half a mile, and dogs on leads are very welcome. While you’re pottering around on the camping field, watch out for wildlife including red deer, hares, foxes and badgers. You are also welcome to explore the mown grass tracks through the farm’s hay meadows, which are full of wildflowers. Keep stocked up with camping essentials from the sleepy village of Witheridge (five minutes’ drive), where there’s also a general store, post office and pub that serves food all day. A fish and chip van visits the village on Friday evenings. Open fires and barbecues are not permitted on this site. Please note that guests must be aged over 16 to stay at Rowden Farm.

Site type

Tent pitches 3
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

Dogs 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 Watersports

Amenities 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 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Location

Rowden Farm

Witheridge

Tiverton

Devon

England

EX16 8QB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.93921°N
-3.70061°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8 mi The Square
8 mi The Square
9.7 mi Bus Station
Rail
7.4 mi Lapford Rail Station
8.1 mi Morchard Road Rail Station
8.4 mi Eggesford Rail Station
Ferry
20.4 mi Topsham Ferry Landing
20.4 mi Topsham Lock Ferry Landing
20.5 mi Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
Airport
19 mi Exeter International Airport

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

Local attractions and activities include: - Two Moors Way (Witheridge): five minutes’ drive - Tiverton Castle: 20 minutes - Quince Honey Farm (guided tours): 20 minutes - Exmoor National Park: 25 minutes - Exmoor Zoological and Conservation Centre: 40 minutes - Barnstaple (market): 40 minutes - Tarr Steps (clapper bridge and pub): 40 minutes - Wimbleball Lake Activity Centre: 40 minutes - Lynmouth (beach and shops): 50 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Porlock Weir 19.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Lynmouth 20.9 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Minehead Terminus 21.1 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Blue Anchor West 21.2 mi Sea N/A N/A N/A N/A
Dunster North West 21.4 mi Sea N/A N/A N/A Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 14.7 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 16.7 mi

Castle Drogo 17.5 mi

RHS Garden Rosemoor 19 mi

Crealy Great Adventure Park 20.3 mi

National Trust

Knightshayes Court 9.6 mi

Killerton 14.8 mi

Killerton: Budlake Old Post Office 15.2 mi

Killerton: Clyston Mill 16.4 mi

Killerton: Marker's Cottage 16.5 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Eggesford Station - Eggesford Barton - Nethercott - Eggesford Station 8.4 mi

KING'S NYMPTON PARK 8.6 mi

KNIGHTSHAYES COURT 9.6 mi

SHOBROOKE PARK 10.2 mi

CASTLE HILL 11.1 mi

Local events

  • Beautiful Days (Friday 16 August 2024 – Friday 16 August 2024)

    Ottery St Mary, Devon 20.7 mi

  • Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)

    Sidmouth, Devon 27.1 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.

Reviews

10

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Excellent site, level pitches and all you need for a peaceful break!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Super private and quiet site. Great for my nervous dog as there was lots of space between pitches. Highly reccomend if you're looking for a peaceful few nights in the countryside! The toilet was clean and the tap was close to the pitch as well which made washing up easy. The host was very welcoming and had a great local knowledge!

Disliked: Nothing, it was a perfect stay!

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Rowden Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Rowden Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Rowden Farm? Local attractions and activities include: - Two Moors Way (Witheridge): five minutes’ drive - Tiverton Castle: 20 minutes - Quince Honey Farm (guided tours): 20 minutes - Exmoor National Park: 25 minutes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Rowden Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
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