Girt Down Farm

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Visitor image of the field and sea views
Visitor image of the field and sea views
Visitor image of the view from the pitch. campervans and tents welcome!
Tent, sunset and a sea view
The view from our pitch
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Visitor image of the view from the pitch. campervans and tents welcome!
Tent, sunset and a sea view
The view from our pitch

  • Farm site with spectacular views of the north Devon coast
  • A three-minute drive to Combe Martin beach; 15 minutes to Exmoor Zoo
  • Pizza nights and cooked breakfasts; a mile from the village centre
As you'll have seen from its pics, Girt Down Farm has a pretty dramatic setting. With Combe Martin village centre's pubs and cafés about a mile away, it's also a mightily convenient spot for family-oriented stays. This is a working farm that’s home to Exmoor sheep and cattle; you'll most likely spot the farmer going about his daily business on his quad bike with Willow, his trusty pup. Other than those two whizzing about there'll be little to disturb you here, so make sure to pack that book you've always wanted to finish or perhaps some paintbrushes if you're feeling creative… Girt Down Farm also has an old railway carriage that's been repurposed as a chillout area where you can sit back and bask in the Devon sun (even when it's not shining quite as brightly, there are still some great vistas to be had from this undercover area). Essentials (like loos and showers) are also on hand. Barbecues are allowed here (off the ground), so feel free to get grilling. Seasonal greens are available – you're free to pick a few salad leaves to go with anything you've rustled up, but please make sure there's some left for other guests. The site staff also do cook-up nights, putting their wood-fired pizza oven to excellent use. And breakfast? A full English can be ordered the night before and picked up at the farmhouse in the morning.

Campground type

Tent sites 25
RV & Motorhome sites 3
Open now
Opens 20 June
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 17 or over.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 20 June to

Open from Fri, 25 July to

Site types & availability

Accommodation

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Reviews

9.6

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Spectacular scenery

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

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Fabulous view, facilities and staff.

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked Perfect View, great facilities (clean toilets, warm shower, fridge, freezer, washing up area). Very helpful and friendly staff. Would happily come back. A good amount of space for the number or people pitching up. Peaceful and can park car/van next to tent.

Disliked It was windy (but so worth it for the view).

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Gorgeous view, v friendly site, would recommend!

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Sarah B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked The view was absolutely gorgeous! We loved the walk to the Hangman hills, which was very do-able from the site. Was close n easy to get to Combe Martin, Ilfracombe, etc, but felt quiet and peaceful. Just the sound of sheep on the hills, skylarks and kids playing! Facilities were clean n well tended, great to have a fridge/freezer to use. Friendly owners.

Disliked The site is very exposed in really windy weather - nothing blocking the beautiful view also meant nothing blocking the wind! So perhaps consider taking sturdy windbreaks if strong winds are forecast! All adds to the adventure!

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The view…

Overall 8/10

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Elizabeth S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked The view

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Awesome

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Aleksandra D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked The view is absolutely amazing. The best facilities I have seen as well. Shower, toilets and washing up area - spot on.

Disliked The pitch is a bit hilly and to get to the farm there is quite a hill to climb as well. Worth though for that view.

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Great views. Facilities very simple but had everything you needed. Not the…

Overall 8/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Great views. Facilities very simple but had everything you needed. Not the best place to camp in bad weather!

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Really pleasant stay, extremely clean facilities and a warm welcome from the…

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked Really pleasant stay, extremely clean facilities and a warm welcome from the hosts. Great location and the dog had the time of his life!

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Loved this site. Quiet with lots of space, amazing views, clean facilities,…

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Loved this site. Quiet with lots of space, amazing views, clean facilities, with friendly and helpful staff. We will definitely be back.

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked The view and the oweners

Disliked Nothing

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Overall was a very enjoyable and wholesome experience.

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Beautiful views, homemade pizza was a lovely touch, nice and quite- not over crowded, could choose where to pitch up, local shops and pubs near by, surrounded by nature.

Disliked Was quite windy due to being high up. One night the hot water wasn’t working so had a cold shower, was quite a walk up hill on the way back from the showers.

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review.
Fortunately we were able to sort the showers as soon as we heard there was a problem.

Definitely the best place to camp in good weather-

Overall 8/10

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John S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Fantastic views- the best in the area I’m sure- and so convenient for the South Coast path.
Close enough to Combe Martin to walk down in to town, although the walk back up is a killer.

Saturday night “Pizza Night” absolutely worth it- some of the best pizza you could wish for, and delivered to your tent.
Wonderful staff, immaculate cleanliness in shower/toilet block (and an adequate portaloo in the top of the field) as well as a small enclosed communal area for drying out/ fridge facilities.

Disliked So glad we chose Girt Farm rather than other nearby alternatives, although it is a very exposed site with a Westerly breeze.
If it was going to be bad weather we would choose a more secluded site.

Not easy to find a flat area, and when busy could probably benefit from another shower block.
Would be nice if the washing up area had a roof.

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Features

Pop-up campground

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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Girt Down Farm

Combe Martin

Devon

England

EX34 0PG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.20672°N
4.00632°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.2 km Methodist Church
14.7 km Bus Station
15.4 km Opposite George Hotel
Rail
15.3 km Barnstaple Rail Station
21.2 km Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
23.4 km Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
7.4 km Ilfracombe Ferry Landing
21.2 km Instow Ferry Landing
21.3 km Appledore Ferry Landing
Airport
44.3 km Swansea 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

You could well find yourself shuttling your travel tribe back and forth between Girt Down Farm and Combe Martin beach (three minutes' drive), a family-friendly swimming spot with a range of cafés, bars and other eateries. Watersports fans can also get paddling here, while kayak hire is available for those who haven't brought their own. Pre-teen palaeontologists will be particularly easy to keep occupied here, as it's also home to Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park (five minutes). If non-extinct creatures are called for, it's a simple 15-minute trip to see Exmoor Zoo's vast array of cute critters. Tots still got energy to expend? Take them to The Milky Way Adventure Park (45 minutes) to let off any remaining steam. This part of Devon also has oodles of natural spots worthy of your attention: on the coast, Heddon Valley (15 minutes) and Woolacombe (20 minutes) are likely to win many hearts, while inland there's Tarr Steps (40 minutes) in gorgeous Exmoor National Park.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Combe Martin 2.2 km Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Ilfracombe Hele 6.4 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach 8.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lynmouth 13 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Woolacombe Village 14.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 30.7 km

National Waterfront Museum 45.8 km

National Trust

Heddon Valley 5.5 km

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 6.9 km

Watersmeet 14.5 km

Holnicote Estate 30.9 km

Dunster Working Watermill 39 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Hunters Inn - SW Coast Path - Trentishoe - Hunters Inn 5.7 km

Hunters Inn - Woody Bay - South West Coast Path - Hunters Inn 5.7 km

Ilfracombe, Berrynarbor and the Coast 7 km

ARLINGTON COURT 7.2 km

Woody Bay and the Spectacular Coastline 7.8 km

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 site type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Girt Down Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Girt Down Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Girt Down Farm? You could well find yourself shuttling your travel tribe back and forth between Girt Down Farm and Combe Martin beach (three minutes' drive), a family-friendly swimming spot with a range of cafés, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Girt Down Farm?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  8:30 a.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  12:30 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Girt Down Farm? From $49.79 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.