Pearchay Farm Camping

View prices & book 9.7 18 reviews
Aerial view of the camping field
Aerial view of the camping field
Pitched tent in camping field
Farm pond
Views of exmoor national park
Firepit, kitchen area equipped with gas stove, kettle, small pans, utensils
Camping field neighours
Wind turbines at sunset
Beautiful sunset over the farm
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Pitched tent in camping field
Farm pond
Views of exmoor national park

  • Well-maintained dog-friendly farm site just outside South Molton
  • A 20-minute drive to Exmoor National Park; 30 minutes to Barnstaple
  • Firepit for hire and wood to purchase; barbecues permitted
Put your faith in the bridleway and follow it into Pearchay Farm Camping, where you can share the soil with gently grazing cows, sheep and horses. At the foot of several public footpaths and just outside of the market town of South Malton, pitch up this peaceful working farm retreat for a well-maintained base that will open up a web of rural rambles in the Devon countryside and nearby Exmoor National Park, 20 minutes’ drive away. Handily, you won’t need to wave goodbye to the sea either, as this natural haven is half an hour’s drive from Barnstaple and just under an hour’s drive from the sandy-stripped north Devon coast for surfing, paddleboarding and all manner of watersports. Hire a large firepit and purchase wood on site for a campfire or stack up the meat on the grill for an end-of-the day barbecue, as both are permitted on site. Just don't forget to put aside the grizzly bits for your dog if you have one, as they’re also welcome on the site on a lead. If you're still hungry, you can hunker down for local food and beers in several pubs and restaurants within 10 minutes’ drive and pick up extra rations in a couple of food shops within 10 minutes’ drive.

Site type

Tent pitches 40
Motorhome pitches 3
Rent a tent 3
Opens 2 May
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.
  • Minimum spacing of 5 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.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.7

Overall rating based on 18 reviews View breakdown

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Will definitely be back, communication was excellent couldn’t complain

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked: We loved the location
Toilets and showers where spotless
We sat in paradise with a fire pit and a bag of logs. What’s not to love.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site for wild camping

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 motorhome pitch

Liked: Excellent Pitch with stunning views. Toilets and showers were very clean and field well kept. Only one other family camping there so it was very peaceful. would definatley stay again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Relaxed, friendly

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Carolyn K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Peaceful, views, relaxed, friendly, showers and toilets impeccable, hot water

Disliked: Amount of sheep poo in field.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent! Highly recommend

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

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Beautiful View! Lovely clean toilets and the best camping showers ever!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wonderful. Would come again!

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
Charlotte G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Lovely campsite. Beautiful view of the countryside, excellent facilities and very kind and helpful hosts.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommend.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Very friendly, efficient owners.

Disliked: The weather!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Incredible spot. So friendly

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Jodie M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: The destination, owners, views and cleanliness

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Real gem of a site, peaceful and relaxing with amazing views

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
derek r. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Absolutely stunning location, generous size self select pitches.
Spotlessly clean shower and toilet facilities.
Friendly helpful hosts, firepits to hire with along with the supply of logs.
Incredible views across the moors, peaceful location with nice walks direct from the site.
Dog friendly.
One of the best sites we have experienced and can't wait to return.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A wonderfully well maintained campsite.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Adam A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked: What a lovely field this is. The views are breathtaking. The owners and their family were so welcoming and kind - stopping to chat to us throughout our stay. Our daughter enjoyed having the field to run around on, as did our dog. Facilities were basic, but clean and well maintained.
Thank you for a wonderful stay (despite the rain!!)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ready set up tent

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Ready tent

Liked: Campsite has wonderful views.
Lovely toilet and shower facilities.
Hosts were very attentive.
All of the items needed were provided.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Pearchay Farm Camping

Rose Ash

Devon

England

EX36 4BU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.98377°N
-3.73092°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.1 mi The Square
5.1 mi The Square
12.1 mi Bus Station
Rail
8.3 mi Kings Nympton Rail Station
9.1 mi Eggesford Rail Station
9.4 mi Lapford Rail Station
Ferry
19.5 mi Minehead Harbour
20.2 mi Instow Ferry Landing
20.6 mi Appledore Ferry Landing
Airport
22.2 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

Fresh pasties, collectibles and antiques… South Molton (15 minutes’ drive) is a historical market town with sweet treats and locally grown produce for perusal. A town-based home to one of the largest collections of honeybees in the UK, you’ll want to stop by Quince Honey Farm (15 minutes) and its soft play area, shop and restaurant for a stickily sweet time. At nearby Knightshayes National Trust (20 minutes), alternate between the Victorian house, formal gardens and the spacious outdoor space. Slightly further afield, Arlington Court (40 minutes) has more fanciful gardens, horse-drawn carriages and tea rooms. Handily, the north Devon coast is also within reach. Saunton Sands (50 minutes) has an impressive stretch of sand and waves fit for wakeboarding and paddleboarding. Stop by the curvaceous Baggy Point (an hour) as you rise over the cliffs and descend into its neighbouring Woolacombe beach (an hour), surfers’ favourite. Inland, at Exmoor National Park (20 minutes), walk among herds of ponies on the moors and pack a picnic for a scenic stop along the way. With wildlife spotting on the brain, you can find a greater portion of the animal world residing in Exmoor Zoo (half an hour) too.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Porlock Weir 16.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lynmouth 17.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Minehead Terminus 19.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Dunster North West 19.7 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Blue Anchor West 19.8 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 17.9 mi

RHS Garden Rosemoor 17.9 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 20 mi

Castle Drogo 20.2 mi

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 22.4 mi

National Trust

Knightshayes Court 11.6 mi

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 15.7 mi

Watersmeet 16.8 mi

Holnicote Estate 17 mi

Killerton 18 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

KING'S NYMPTON PARK 7.5 mi

CASTLE HILL 8.3 mi

Eggesford Station - Eggesford Barton - Nethercott - Eggesford Station 9.1 mi

Withypool - Tarr Steps - Knaplock 9.2 mi

Simonsbath - Picked Stone - River Barle Valley - Simonsbath 10.9 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Pearchay Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Pearchay Farm Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Pearchay Farm Camping? Fresh pasties, collectibles and antiques… South Molton (15 minutes’ drive) is a historical market town with sweet treats and locally grown produce for perusal. A town-based home to one of the largest … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Pearchay Farm Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Pearchay Farm Camping? From £20 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.