Swallow Barn Farm

View prices & book 9.4 173 reviews
Uninterrupted views
Uninterrupted views
Sunset
Looking towards wales
Spacious camping field
Morning views
Great space for kite flying
Lots of room
Plenty of space to pitch
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Sunset
Looking towards wales
Spacious camping field

  • Off-grid Somerset farm campsite with spectacular Bristol Channel views
  • A 10-minute drive to Cheddar Gorge; 25 minutes to Weston-super-Mare
  • Grass pitches with basic facilities; five minutes’ walk to the pub
A working Somerset farm. Bristol Channel views. Back-to-basics family camping. Sounds like what you’re looking for? Here at Swallow Barn Farm, there's also a traditional country pub (with plenty of outdoor seating for balmy days) a mere five minutes’ stroll away. Grass pitches here are spacious, on sloping land and have spectacular views over Somerset countryside to the sea. Basic facilities include a single portable toilet; there is no electricity, however, so remember the torches for late-night wanderings around the site. Barbecues are allowed by the pitches, and you can pick up bits and pieces from the local essentials shop (10 minutes’ walk). A more extensively stocked store and garage is five minutes’ drive away. The site is 10 minutes’ walk from Rowberrow Forest and 15 minutes’ drive from the Mendip Hills National Landscape for hikes and cycle rides. You are welcome to bring your dogs to join in all the walkies fun, but please keep them under control when on site as there is livestock in adjacent fields.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 20
Open now
Opens 27 March
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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 facilities are unisex.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 27 Mar to

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 173 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a peaceful, back-to-basics campsite with stunning countryside and sea views. Campers appreciate the spacious field, quiet atmosphere, and proximity to a local pub. Basic facilities include portaloos and a water tap. While some mention a sloping field and occasional road noise, most found it excellent value for money and ideal for a relaxing escape.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 09/06/2026

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A great basic camping site with…

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Dominic O. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch (maximum 6 metres, sloping)

Liked A great basic camping site with two clean portaloos and Belfast sink for water.
Easy access to a large field, tree and hedge lined to south and west with horse paddocks to the north.
Slightly sloping field.
We stayed one night camping in early June which was typically British: wet and windy.
Our hosts very kindly checked we were ok and staying dry. Top service!
Even with our weather the views are superb.
We didn't visit but there is a very popular foodie pub less than 5 minutes walk away.

Disliked If I was being really, really picky the sound of birdsong is occasionally drowned out by jet engines - Bristol airport is not far away.

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 Richard B. 4 reviews

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Liked The is basic site but everything you want . Plus a pub 5 minutes walk away very clean site and quiet n

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Perfect

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Anonymous

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Liked Lovely open space, nice and quiet. Perfect for peaceful relaxing time away

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The peacefulness of the site. Also,…

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JANE H. 2 reviews

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Liked The peacefulness of the site. Also, not too many there and great space between other campers.

Disliked Absolutely nothing

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From the manager: Thank you so much for a kind review, so pleased you loved the open space and quiet.

Clean, safe

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Phil S. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch (maximum 6 metres, sloping)

Liked GREAT!! Smashing site, quiet and big sky views. Grass well maintained,loos clean and well stocked with essentials.Walking on the doorstep and dog friendly. Three nights 4 days well spent...workers at farm friendly and pub very close if you're inclined 😉

Disliked Having to go home

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From the manager: Thank you so much for an amazing review and really helpful feedback. We constantly review how we run the site and these are all things that help us decide how to move forward. Glad you loved your stay.

lovely location and nice and simple.…

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Hannah F. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch (maximum 6 metres, sloping)

Liked lovely location and nice and simple. We knew when we booked it was a straight forward campsite with a toilet and pot washing facilities.
We had a nice meal at the pub around the corner and enjoyed sitting in the sun.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind comments and taking the time to leave a review. We really appreciate it.

Beautiful views, very peaceful, really relaxed…

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Lizzie S. 1 review

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Liked Beautiful views, very peaceful, really relaxed owners which was nice, nice feeling in nature, close to a great pub and very well priced

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From the manager: Thank you so much for such a kind review, we really appreciate it. Pleased you enjoyed your stay with us.

Lovely, basic campsite: a wonky field,…

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Ken P. 1 review

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Liked Lovely, basic campsite: a wonky field, with a portaloo and a tap but with the most beautiful views - and super friendly owners. A very short walk is a nice pub and, all around, lovely walks.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for a great review, so pleased you enjoyed your stay and the managed to see some of the amazing walks.

Absolute bliss

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 Louise M. 1 review

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Liked Back to basics, peaceful, stunning view, great location.

Disliked Nothing - everything it says on the tin

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From the manager: Thank you very much for a brilliant review, we really appreciate it.

Stunning location

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Chris J. 6 reviews

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch (maximum 6 metres, sloping)

Liked Most amazing sunset ever -basic campsite but has all you need but the location is stunning with such an amazing view over the surrounding countryside.quiet and peaceful-all you want and need for a perfect break

Disliked Nothing to dislike at all

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From the manager: Thank you so much for an amazing review, we’re very grateful for the feedback and so happy you had such a lovely time.

Features

Portable toilet

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 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

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Swallow Barn Farm

Rowberrow

Winscombe

Somerset

England

BS25 1QN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.31897°N
2.79111°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.8 mi Airport Terminal
6.2 mi Summer Lane
6.2 mi Summer Lane
Rail
5.2 mi Yatton Rail Station
5.8 mi Worle Rail Station
6.9 mi Weston Milton Rail Station
Ferry
8.8 mi Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour
9.2 mi Clevedon Pier
11.6 mi Nova Scotia Ferry Landing
Airport
5.8 mi Bristol International Airport
24.3 mi Cardiff 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

Spectacular landscapes are everywhere in this corner of Somerset, and you can admire the Mendip Hills National Landscape (15 minutes’ drive) on foot or by bike. Try the Blackdown Hills National Landscape (50 minutes) for hikes to the Norman-era Castle Neroche and nearby Iron Age remains (55 minutes), or go hiking, climbing and caving in dramatic Cheddar Gorge (10 minutes). For more subterranean explorations, take the kids on tours of the caverns at Wookey Hole Caves (25 minutes); once back above ground, follow the animatronic dinosaur trail. Need to keep everyone busy? Get out on the dry ski slope at Mendip Activity Centre (five minutes), or join in bouts of archery and games of frisbee golf – if you fancy a round of the real thing, head to the 18-hole course 15 minutes’ drive away. If the weather’s good, you might consider piling everyone in the car and heading to the popular beach at Weston-super-Mare (25 minutes) for a dip in the Bristol Channel, or Uphill Sands (half an hour) for kitesurfing and sand yachting. The family-friendly beach at Burnham-on-Sea (25 minutes) is the spot for building sandcastles and paddling in shallow waves.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay 8.2 mi Estuary N/AN/AGoodGood
Weston Main 8.4 mi Estuary PoorN/APoorN/A
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway 8.6 mi Estuary PoorPoorN/APoor
Clevedon Beach 8.8 mi Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Brean 9.5 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cheddar Caves & Gorge 2.8 mi

Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill 8.2 mi

Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve 8.9 mi

Wells Cathedral 9.8 mi

Brunel's ss Great Britain 11.9 mi

National Trust

King John's Hunting Lodge 2.5 mi

Clevedon Court 8.5 mi

Tyntesfield 9 mi

Westbury College Gatehouse 14.3 mi

West Pennard Court Barn 14.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Burrington Combe - Rowberrow - Dolebury 1.7 mi

Burrington Combe - Black Down - Rowberrow - Dolebury 1.7 mi

Winscombe 1.8 mi

Winscombe - Barton - Crook Peak - Wavering Down - Winscombe 1.9 mi

Cheddar Gorge - Black Down - Rowberrow 2.9 mi

Local events

  • Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, 7 August 2026 – Friday, 7 August 2026)

    Bristol, Greater Bristol 10.1 mi

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, 23 June 2027 – Wednesday, 23 June 2027)

    Glastonbury, Somerset 14.1 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Swallow Barn Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Swallow Barn Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Swallow Barn Farm? Spectacular landscapes are everywhere in this corner of Somerset, and you can admire the Mendip Hills National Landscape (15 minutes’ drive) on foot or by bike. Try the Blackdown Hills National Landscape … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Swallow Barn Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Swallow Barn Farm? From £16 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.