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
Open now
Opens 22 October 2024
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).
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 22 Oct 2024 to

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 41 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This quiet, eco-friendly farm stay offers great value and friendly hosts. Guests loved the peaceful vibe, clean basic facilities with solar showers, and rural views. Good spot for exploring the coast. Rustic charm noted, but overall a relaxing, enjoyable trip.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Quirky stopover which was good value

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Taw View powered grass caravan site

Liked Really good value as a single travel
Quirky little stopover with eco friendly facilities.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

all good, peace and quiet

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8 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 9
Accommodation
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Customer service
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wendy h.

Taw View powered grass caravan site

Liked the quietness, the simplicity, the massive sky at night

Recommend to friends Visit again

I will not trust Pitch ups ratings going forward.

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3 out of 10
Location
 5
Value for money
 7
Accommodation
 5
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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 1
Wifi
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Kevin F.

Taw View powered grass caravan site

Liked There was hardly anyone there.

Disliked We underestimated just how basic this was but this was due to the very high rating given by pitch-up. I’m sure this is other peoples idea of rustic but it was beyond basic, scruffy and a maximum of 1 star for the facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely loved this site. Just as they all should be!…

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10 out of 10
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Simon E.

Taw View powered grass caravan site

Liked Absolutely loved this site.
Just as they all should be!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definitely visit again.

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Mike S.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked A no nonsense site with all the facilities you need. There were small solo tents to huge caravans all fitting in nicely.

Price was great and Emma a gracious hostess.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Totally great place to stay, try it.

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10 out of 10
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Phil K.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Everything, no frills camping, no rules, the hostess, the well mowed pitches, the readily available wooden ramps to level the camper. The view easy on the eye, the proximity to towns with all the stuff you want. Convenience store in walking distance.

Disliked Absolutely nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet site with basic but all necessary facilities. Solar heated showers and…

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10 out of 10
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Wifi
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Steven H.

Taw View powered grass caravan site

Liked Quiet site with basic but all necessary facilities.
Solar heated showers and basins, Flush wc's, Pot wash, Chemical disposal point and grey water point. Accessible taps and EHU's
Owners friendly. Dogs welcome. All GREAT!

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great locations, very quiet.

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8 out of 10
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Accommodation
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Lee W.

Farm View unpowered grass caravan site

Liked COST!!

I was meeting family and just needed somewhere cheap to get my head down. I had seen a local car park in Appledore for £15 which i had planned to visit. This site only cost me £10 and I had the added bonus of a shower and no distractions.

I was a little late getting to the pitch due to travel, the owner had text me earlier in the day, I let her know I would be later then what the rules were (21.00 hours) and it caused no problems.

I was allowed to just drive up and pitch where ever. On this occasion, there was only 2 others on site, so I remained as quiet as I could to be respectful as they were so accommodating.

there is a shower and toilets. Shower was not the warmest, but from a sign on the wall, I believe it is solar heated, so it was warm enough for me to get clean.

Disliked Nothing worth me turning.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Down to earth friendly people, had four excited Labs with me but…

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Powered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Down to earth friendly people, had four excited Labs with me but Anna said it wasn’t a problem bless her, very relaxing few days wish I lived closer because I would go there every weekend. Will definitely return

Disliked There was nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

This site is perfect. Very slight noise from the road, but nothing…

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Jodie S.

Powered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked This site is perfect.
Very slight noise from the road, but nothing to disturb your sleep or peaceful morning.

From the top of the field you’ll get a glorious sunrise. A wander in the dog field, you’ll also catch the tip of the sunset.

The toilet and shower facilities are lovely. Solar showers providing an actual hot steamy water, which is very welcome after a day at the beach.

You can walk down the very muddy track on the opposite side of the road to the river for a dip.
It’s close to a local garage if you’ve forgotten any essentials. And a great location to get to many beaches within 30ish minutes.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 +0100 (GMT+01:00)

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

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

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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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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 $41.28 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.