Fishleigh Barton Camping

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Great view looking towards the Taw Valley
Great view looking towards the taw valley
Open and spacious
Relax in the sun after a day of sightseeing
Amongst the barley harvest
Looking down from taw view
Spacious pitches suitable for a range of motorhomes
Spacious touring pitches
At valley of rocks, lynton you might come across the free-roaming goats
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Open and spacious
Relax in the sun after a day of sightseeing
Amongst the barley harvest

  • On a working farm in the Taw Valley, six miles south of Barnstaple
  • Exmoor, Tarka Trail and Saunton Sands within a half-hour drive
  • Dog exercise area on site; lots of wildlife to spot like buzzards
Fishleigh Barton Camping is a family-run farm with gorgeous views over the green Taw Valley in North Devon, and with easy access from the A377. The owners are experienced and enthusiastic motorhomers and like to think they’ve learnt a little about what makes an enjoyable stay. This site is situated near to lots of attractions but still far enough away to ensure you'll get some well-earned peace and quiet. If you don’t feel like venturing out, spend the day on the farm keeping an eye out for wildlife including deer and buzzards, or walk down the lane to the River Taw where you might see a kingfisher or heron. Facilities on site include mains water (two taps), two flushing toilets, a shower, a washing-up area and a chemical disposal point, plus a dog walking area. The hot shower is an eco shower heated by solar thermal tubes (it's clever tech, and the team are happy to explain how it works if you’re interested…) This site is part of a busy working farm, so it’s a place that’s properly rural rather than neat and tidy all around (the owners suggest that if you like things highly manicured you’ll be better off elsewhere). Umberleigh (five minutes’ drive) and Barnstaple (15 minutes) are close by for handy amenities like shops and pubs.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 4
Tent pitches 10
Touring caravan pitches 4
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed 1 Apr to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

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Child friendliness
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Peaceful

91% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a relaxed, friendly, and peaceful campsite with a laid-back atmosphere and beautiful rural views. Guests appreciated the helpful hosts, clean basic facilities, and the ability to choose their own pitches. While some noted the limited number of toilets/showers and sloping pitches, the manager has addressed this by adding extra facilities and providing levelling blocks. Road noise is minimal, and the site is well-located for exploring North Devon.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 07/07/2026

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Thomas L. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Clean facilities, well mown camping spot

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place

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John B. 1 review

Taw View electric grass touring pitch

Liked Really nice laid back campsite , helpful and thoughtful owner, stayed an extra night-good showers and toilet basic and clean.
Could choose own pitch, lovely Taw valley location beautiful views, peaceful just left to it , reasonable price with electric would highly recommend . JB

Disliked Nothing loved it

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If we are in North Devon again, we will stay here again.

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Andrew D. 3 reviews

Taw View electric grass touring pitch

Liked A lovely, quiet,clean and simple site.
We had help levelling the caravan up from Site Staff ,as there's a bit of a gradient.
My wife found the Lesser Horseshoe Bats fascinating, especially when one joined her in the Shower Room one evening.

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely quiet site. Amenities were all…

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Anonymous

Farm View non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely quiet site. Amenities were all clean.
Site close to Barnstaple
Dog friendly lots of space for walking the dogs

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely, friendly, genuine

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S J H. 7 reviews

Taw View electric grass touring pitch

Liked A lovely place to relax and enjoy the countryside hosted by nice people who don’t get in the way. Charmingly scruffy but it all works

Lots of space and open views. Worth having the levelling ramps for most pitches and the power is only 6A which was plenty.

The complete opposite of the regimented camp site.

We will return.

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The quiet solitude and the lovely…

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Teresa D. 2 reviews

Taw View electric grass touring pitch

Liked The quiet solitude and the lovely vista.

Disliked Closeness to the main road. Only one toilet.

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Small site with good sized plots.…

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John M. 9 reviews

Taw View electric grass touring pitch

Liked Small site with good sized plots. Easy to access. Good access to many good places to visit. Had everything we wanted for a short break. Facilities may not be as good as other sites but everything worked and we never had any issues. Greated by Emma who was very friendly and helpful

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Such a lovely friendly site, I…

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 Rachel C. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Such a lovely friendly site, I will be back

Recommend to friends Visit again

all facilities and quiet location

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karen M. 2 reviews

Farm View non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely people, they are very dog friendly, warm showers, washing up facilities and more. Even bumped into the resident hedgehog on the way to the shower facilities. Very clean.

Disliked nothing

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Would highly recommend

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 Lucas H. 1 review

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Liked Friendly caretakers

Disliked Shower could've been warmer

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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

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

Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Fishleigh Barton Camping

Chapelton

Umberleigh

Devon

England

EX37 9DZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.0062°N
4.0185°W

Route directions

If using a satnav, the postcode EX37 9DX will bring you closer to the site. From the A377, turn into LJ Pantry/ Olde Pine and take the immediate right, which brings you to the car park with the warden's motorhome in front of you. The entrance tot he field is next to the motorhome. If you have booked the winter utility pitch, it is in the corner of the car park between the two trees.

Nearest transport

Coach
5.3 mi Bus Station
5.7 mi Garage
5.7 mi Garage
Rail
0.8 mi Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
1.7 mi Umberleigh Rail Station
4.5 mi Portsmouth Arms Rail Station
Ferry
7.8 mi Instow Ferry Landing
8.1 mi Bideford Ferry Landing
8.2 mi Appledore Ferry Landing

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

For coastal days, the nearest beach is Instow, on the Torridge Taw estuary, 20 minutes’ drive away. Alternatively, set off to the north Devon coast for days at Saunton Sands or Westward Ho! (both half an hour’s drive), or Woolacombe (45 minutes). Offshore trips to Lundy Island run from Bideford (25 minutes). How about a hike instead? Both Exmoor (25 minutes) and Dartmoor (40 minutes) national parks are good places to get out for a proper walk. Cyclists may instead choose to take to the Tarka Trail from Barnstaple (15 minutes’ drive, or get there on the train from Umberleigh, a couple of miles away) Less energetic days out nearby might include a wander around Exeter (50 minutes’ drive, or take a train), pottering through the farmers’ market and shops in South Molton (15 minutes), or visits to RHS Garden Rosemoor and Dartington Crystal (both 15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Westward Ho! 9.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Saunton Sands 11.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Croyde Bay 12.9 mi Sea N/AGoodExcellentGood
Putsborough 13 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Combe Martin 13.9 mi Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 6.8 mi

Castle Drogo 23.3 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 28.6 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 28.9 mi

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 9.8 mi

Heddon Valley 15 mi

Watersmeet 17.7 mi

Finch Foundry 19.5 mi

Castle Drogo 23.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

CASTLE HILL 5.9 mi

KING'S NYMPTON PARK 6.3 mi

GREAT TORRINGTON CEMETERY 7 mi

TAPELEY PARK 7.1 mi

ISLEY MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/04/1990) 7.6 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Fishleigh Barton Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Fishleigh Barton Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Fishleigh Barton Camping? For coastal days, the nearest beach is Instow, on the Torridge Taw estuary, 20 minutes’ drive away. Alternatively, set off to the north Devon coast for days at Saunton Sands or Westward … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Fishleigh Barton Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Fishleigh Barton Camping? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.