Swallow Barn Farm

View prices & book 9.4 151 reviews
Uninterrupted views
Uninterrupted views
Sunset
Looking towards wales
Spacious camping field
Morning views
Great space for kite flying
Sunset
View to the bristol channel
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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 151 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a peaceful, back-to-basics campsite offering stunning views and ample space. Visitors appreciate the quiet atmosphere, proximity to a local pub, and dog-friendly nature. Basic facilities, primarily Portaloos and a cold water tap, are noted, with some feedback suggesting improvements. The site is well-managed and offers excellent value for money, making it popular for short stays and those seeking a rural escape.

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All in all a great site if you like it simple and quiet

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Paula A.

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

Liked Loads of room, huge field, really quiet, mains water at sink at top of field, really peaceful, great pub 2 mins walk away and the food was amazing, had a great few days away, will definitely use again

Disliked 1 portaloo, which we knew before arrival so not an issue for us but i felt it needed emptying as it was a bit grim on the day we were leaving,

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Another great stay here. Peaceful site.…

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Rachel G.

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

Liked Another great stay here. Peaceful site. It's always a fab spot for the sunset. Some lovely walks close by and the pub down the road is lovely.

Disliked 1 portaloo, where as there were 2 last year, not sure if this for any reason but the one was clean so not a dislike as such, just curious

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Beautiful views and perfect back to basic site

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Cathy C.

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

Liked Beautiful views, 5 min walk to a lovely local pub, clean toilet, plenty of space, bins, water and sink for washing up
Perfect back to basic campsite - our favourite type
Met the owner and his lovely dogs for a morning chat

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely peaceful camping spot with fantastic…

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Joe B.

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

Liked Lovely peaceful camping spot with fantastic views and a great pub on the doorstep

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A simple campsite with beautiful views,…

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Anonymous

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

Liked A simple campsite with beautiful views, no frills but had all your need to camp and clean and tidy.

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Excellent field with clean porter loo

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Melissa G.

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

Liked Spacious quiet field, we’re left alone completely. Would definitely recommend. We will be back

Disliked Nothing

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Clean easy to get to peaceful

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Tony H.

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

Liked Very quiet place was nice place to stop for night had a really good sleep

Disliked Could do with some facilitys showers and better toilets but we had all we need on board very cheap price dog loved the space

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From the manager: Thank you for leaving a review. Our information on PitchUp is very detailed and we state that we are a basic site with Portaloos and no showers. Seems a shame to base a review on something which is clearly stated. Thank you for your kind comments.

Simple, as described. Soil is abit…

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Anonymous

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Liked Simple, as described. Soil is abit rocky so was hard to put tent pegs in abit but overall great place. Lovely view. The path to the field is well labeled, though a bit puddlely when it rains, so low vehicles should be careful.

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A relaxed, quiet, and stripped-back site

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Aidan A.

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Liked A relaxed experience. Clean, spacious, and the site was easy to access.

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Simon H.

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Liked Lovely quiet place perfect for the back to basics camper, this was my third time. Definitely be back again.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you so much for a wonderful review, hope to see you again soon.

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.