Fishleigh Barton Camping

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Great view looking towards the Taw Valley
Great view looking towards the taw valley
Relax in the sun after a day of sightseeing
Looking down from taw view
Spacious pitches suitable for a range of motorhomes
Spacious touring pitches
At valley of rocks, lynton you might come across the free-roaming goats
A dramatic sunset at westward ho!
The view of taw valley from farm view
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Relax in the sun after a day of sightseeing
Looking down from taw view
Spacious pitches suitable for a range of motorhomes

  • On a working farm in the Taw Valley, six miles south of Barnstaple
  • Exmoor, Tarka Trail and Saunton Sands within a half-hour drive
  • Communal firepit and dog exercise area; lots of wildlife to spot
Fishleigh Barton Camping is a family-run farm with gorgeous views over the green Taw Valley in North Devon, and with easy access from the A377. The owners are experienced and enthusiastic motorhomers and like to think they’ve learnt a little about what makes an enjoyable stay. This site is situated near to lots of attractions but still far enough away to ensure you'll get some well-earned peace and quiet. If you don’t feel like venturing out, spend the day on the farm keeping an eye out for wildlife including deer and buzzards, or walk down the lane to the River Taw where you might see a kingfisher or heron. Facilities on site include mains water (two taps), two flushing toilets, a shower, a washing-up area and a chemical disposal point, plus a dog walking area and communal firepit (firewood sourced from the farm is available to buy on site). Please note that although barbecues are allowed they must be in the area designated for the campfire/firepit; don’t light fires in the camping field because there is a fire risk to the adjoining crops. The hot shower is an eco shower heated by solar thermal tubes (it's clever tech, and the team are happy to explain how it works if you’re interested…) This site is part of a busy working farm, so it’s a place that’s properly rural rather than neat and tidy all around (the owners suggest that if you like things highly manicured you’ll be better off elsewhere). Umberleigh (five minutes’ drive) and Barnstaple (15 minutes) are close by for handy amenities like shops and pubs.

Campground type

RV & Motorhome sites 4
Tent sites 10
Caravan sites 4
Opens 3 April 2026
Please note
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 3 Apr to

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Reviews

9.2

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Peaceful

94% would recommend this campground to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Great value, peaceful back-to-basics farm campsite with stunning rural views. Welcoming, helpful hosts and solar-heated showers/flush loos. Rustic but appreciated for its quiet, eco-friendly vibe. Potholes sorted!

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Great location and a quiet campsite

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Amanda W.

Taw View powered grass caravan site

Liked The location was great for access to the moor and close to Barnstaple and the surrounding area. Lovely and quiet site with basic but clean facilities. Price was very good too.

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Wonderful place!

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Becky B.

Taw View powered grass caravan site

Liked Really friendly people, made feel very welcome and at 'home'. Beautiful place, love the rustic-ness of the place and the solar showers. Walking to the shower/toilet/sink every day felt magical. Gorgeous views, so peaceful. Such a bargain and they even lent me a better electric hook up cable than my own - so accommodating. I didn't want to leave :)

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The view, the peace, the…

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Anonymous

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Liked The view, the peace, the relaxed feel of the place were all super.
It is exactly what I was looking for, back to basics, great value for money stop off with my dogs.
We had a lovely time.
I was shown around by (Garry?) Who was great! Really welcoming and helpful.

It's a working farm so don't expect a sterile environment.

I had great mobile signal.

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Great, would recommend!

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Martin W.

Powered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Great little campsite, would definitely like to stay again! Very friendly and excellent value!

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Friendly hosts, quiet spot, pretty views.

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Chelsea S.

Taw View powered grass caravan site

Liked Very friendly hosts, quiet location, everything you need when away in a campervan. I felt very safe as a single female traveller.

Disliked Nothing!

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Excellent

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Paul s.

Taw View powered grass caravan site

Liked Everything, owners are all about having a stress free holiday, and can’t help enough… fabulous place!

Disliked Nothing

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Harriet J.

Farm View unpowered grass caravan site

Liked Stopped for one night to head to the Saunton early in the morning. Great location just outside of Barnstaple.
Host was easily contactable.
This camping is on a working farm so no would say no frills but good value for money in the season and has everything you need.

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Absolute brilliant on every aspect

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Craiglee C.

Taw View powered grass caravan site

Liked Staff are very lovely people they greeted me on arrival to show me my pitch after realising my hook up was short I asked to move pitch this was accommodated and the staff even helped me level the van up

The facilities and grounds are lovely and the view is spectacular

I wil be returning

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Bijaya G.

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Anonymous

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Liked Easy to get to pitch plus perfect conditions to set up. Safe, people very friendly and helpful and great communication lovely place to watch the wildlife

Disliked Nothing

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Features

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

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

Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Fishleigh Barton Camping

Chapelton

Umberleigh

Devon

England

EX37 9DZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.00542°N
4.01785°W

Route directions

If using a satnav, the postcode EX37 9DX will bring you closer to the site. From the A377, turn into LJ Pantry/ Olde Pine and take the immediate right, which brings you to the car park with the warden's motorhome in front of you. The entrance tot he field is next to the motorhome. If you have booked the winter utility pitch, it is in the corner of the car park between the two trees.

Nearest transport

Coach
8.6 km Bus Station
9.2 km Garage
9.2 km Garage
Rail
1.3 km Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
2.6 km Umberleigh Rail Station
7.2 km Portsmouth Arms Rail Station
Ferry
12.6 km Instow Ferry Landing
13.2 km Bideford Ferry Landing
13.3 km Appledore Ferry Landing

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

For coastal days, the nearest beach is Instow, on the Torridge Taw estuary, 20 minutes’ drive away. Alternatively, set off to the north Devon coast for days at Saunton Sands or Westward Ho! (both half an hour’s drive), or Woolacombe (45 minutes). Offshore trips to Lundy Island run from Bideford (25 minutes). How about a hike instead? Both Exmoor (25 minutes) and Dartmoor (40 minutes) national parks are good places to get out for a proper walk. Cyclists may instead choose to take to the Tarka Trail from Barnstaple (15 minutes’ drive, or get there on the train from Umberleigh, a couple of miles away) Less energetic days out nearby might include a wander around Exeter (50 minutes’ drive, or take a train), pottering through the farmers’ market and shops in South Molton (15 minutes), or visits to RHS Garden Rosemoor and Dartington Crystal (both 15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Westward Ho! 15.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Saunton Sands 18.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Croyde Bay 20.8 km Sea N/AGoodExcellentGood
Putsborough 21.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Combe Martin 22.5 km Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 10.9 km

Castle Drogo 37.4 km

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 45.9 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 46.5 km

Crealy Great Adventure Park 53.7 km

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 15.8 km

Heddon Valley 24.2 km

Watersmeet 28.5 km

Finch Foundry 31.3 km

Castle Drogo 37.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

CASTLE HILL 9.6 km

KING'S NYMPTON PARK 10.1 km

GREAT TORRINGTON CEMETERY 11.2 km

TAPELEY PARK 11.5 km

ISLEY MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/04/1990) 12.3 km

Local events

  • Farnborough International Airshow (Monday 20 July 2026 – Monday 20 July 2026)

    Farnborough, England 228.8 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.

Want to know more about camping in Devon?

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Fishleigh Barton Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Fishleigh Barton Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Fishleigh Barton Camping? For coastal days, the nearest beach is Instow, on the Torridge Taw estuary, 20 minutes’ drive away. Alternatively, set off to the north Devon coast for days at Saunton Sands or Westward … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Fishleigh Barton Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Fishleigh Barton Camping? From $40.08 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.