Chitcombe Barns

The hay barn dorm through to the kitchen. (added by manager 16 Jul 2014)

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Chitcombe Camping Barns sometimes described as a bunkhouse or a stone tent, are the next step up from camping, Traditional old stone barns with bunks,WC and fitted kitchens, all you need to bring is bedding (sleeping bag and pillow) and food, Set in the heart of west somerset on the edge of Exmoor, idyllic and just off the beaten path down a steep bumpy lane. This is ideal for people who love the countryside, an ideal base for active people from cyclists to walkers to people who enjoy the outdoors.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 14

Languages spoken

English

Nearest sites

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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 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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Chitcombe Barns

Chitcombe farm

Huish Champflower

Taunton

Somerset

England

Ta4 2el

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.06953°N
-3.3992°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9.8 mi Post Office
9.8 mi Post Office
9.9 mi Butlins
Rail
9 mi Bishop's Lydeard
10.7 mi Tiverton Parkway Rail Station
13.3 mi Taunton Rail Station
Ferry
10.5 mi Minehead Harbour
18.4 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
23.4 mi Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal
Airport
22.9 mi Cardiff International Airport
23.4 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

Chitcombe barns are set on a small working family farm in the heart of west somerset, Exmoor is on you doorstep limitless activities from walking, cycling, sightseeing, to name just a few. Within ten minutes drive you can be at Wimbleball lake which hosts fishing, sailing, kayaking, rope climbing and more, it also hosts annually the 70.3IRONMAN triathlon. West Somerset railway is 25 minutes away, Half an hr you can be on the southwest coastal path. Endless picture postcard villages all over west somerset.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Blue Anchor West 7.8 mi Sea N/A N/A N/A N/A
Dunster North West 9.2 mi Sea N/A N/A N/A Good
Minehead Terminus 10 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Porlock Weir 14.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Lynmouth 21.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 12.9 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 19.4 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 24.6 mi

Crealy Great Adventure Park 25 mi

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 27.5 mi

National Trust

Dunster Castle 7.9 mi

Dunster Working Watermill 8 mi

Knightshayes Court 10.5 mi

Holnicote Estate 11.8 mi

Coleridge Cottage 11.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Wimbleball Lake - Haddon Hill - Wimbleball lake 3.5 mi

Haddon Hill - Bury - Wimbleball Dam - Haddon Hill 3.5 mi

NETTLECOMBE COURT 4.7 mi

DUNSTER CASTLE 7.5 mi

CROWCOMBE COURT 8.6 mi

Local events

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

    Ottery St Mary, Devon 20.8 mi

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

    Sidmouth, Devon 27.9 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.

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