Sydeham Farm Glamping

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Bell tent (added by manager 26 Jan 2023)

View east, past glamping pitches, across wooded valley.

Small-scale, sustainable farm site in a relaxed rural location
A mile from the A361 and a 10-minute drive from Tiverton
Views over open countryside; five minutes' drive from a gastropub

Looking for a site that'll allow you to tick off a few items on your bucket list? If skydiving, cycle trips around Exmoor National Park and learning to surf on the north Devon coast are in your top 10, then you'll want to take a closer look at Sydeham Farm Glamping, a sustainable farm site where all of these activities are reachable in under 45 minutes' drive. This well-located spot is just a mile off the A361, putting lots of attractive West Country scenery within reach. Not that you'll grow tired of the on-site outlook – classic country sights like Aberdeen Angus cattle, sheep, woodlands and open farmland are all visible from the main pitching field, which overlooks a peaceful valley. The local area is always full of wildlife, with common spots including red deer, foxes, badgers and majestic birds of prey. Sydeham Farm Glamping's eco-friendly ethos means that you'll come across recycling facilities, sustainably-sourced firewood and solar panels here. All guests have access to a good range of facilities, including well-kept toilets, gas-fired hot showers, picnic benches and shared outdoor kitchen facilities. The small village of Rackenford, where there's a highly-recommended gastropub, is a five-minute drive away, while the larger town of Tiverton (10 minutes) is on hand for supermarkets, cafés and outdoor adventure equipment.

Campground type

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
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).
Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
Bookings must not consist of more than 1 different households.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Unpowered grass tent site

5 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Site size: Min 5.0m width x 5.0m depth (16.4ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)

5 people maximum

One Tent allowed per site

Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Site size

Min 5.0m width x 5.0m depth (16.4ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Tent, (Camper trailer not allowed)

Features

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Firepit

Picnic table

Other restrictions

Gazebos not allowed

Extras

Greener Camping Club membership (compulsory)		GBP 12 (GBP 12) per stay
Already a Greener Camping Club member? (1 max)		-GBP 12 (-GBP 12) per stay
Dog (1 max)		GBP 10 (GBP 10) per stay

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

No availability on our site

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Number 3 bell tent inside set up for a family of 4

Tent number 3 with shower and kitchen hut

Awesome for families

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

James S. Sept 2024

Bell tent (no pets)

Liked: Privacy and space. Great facilities and amenities. Asked if we could put up a rope swing and no issue at all. More fun for the kids. They loved it here.

Disliked: Nil

Recommend to friends Visit again

The owners are extremely helpful and humble, and will go to any…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Sept 2024

Bell tent (no pets)

Liked: The owners are extremely helpful and humble, and will go to any length to ensure that you have a lovely stay on the farm. I was ready to give my feedback the first night. It comes as no surprise that Sydeham Farm Glamping offers some beautiful views. Book a stay here and you'll be able to observe nature while enjoying stunning views of the countryside. Once you've thoroughly explored, it's comforting to know that you can return to a hot shower. Of course, because you're camping out in the open, you might want to do your own cooking instead. In that case, bring along whatever bits you like and get the barbecue going (there's one provided for each unit )

Disliked: Using a low suspension car is not a good idea.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Definitely booking for next season!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Lizzie S. Sept 2024

Bell tent (no pets)

Liked: Such a well kept, clean space, (including all toilets and showers!) all equipment provided- even down to a tea towel! We ‘upgraded’ from our normal camping for the weekend and so so glad we did! The kids (10 & 14) loved it, especially the fire pits and log burner in the tent! There are 3 bell tents in the same area and we booked two of them for two families- was perfect - close but not too close.. 🤣 It’s literally a farm so nothing on the site but this makes it so calm a peaceful and you are a stones throw from Tiverton town so lots to do. The owners were lovely and so welcoming and super relaxed- the 14yr old loved chopping the wood once it was delivered!

Disliked: Don’t try taking your car down the lane if it’s a bit on the low side- it’s a working farm and so the tracks are quite deep! But we were fine (Ford Focus st)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely simple but very comfortable campsite. All the basics you need are…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Nesrine N. Aug 2024

Bell tent (no pets)

Liked: Lovely simple but very comfortable campsite. All the basics you need are provided and lovely hosts. -Loved the (free) top up of firewood each day -Loved how quiet and peaceful it was -The views of the stars and moon (when it wasn’t cloudy) were stunning

Recommend to friends Visit again

Idyllic family break in a beautiful setting.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Hester S. Aug 2024

Bell tent (no pets)

Liked: Absolutely idyllic, such a beautiful setting for a family holiday on a sloping pasture dotted with mature oak and beech trees. There are only three bell tents in the field so it never feels crowded. The owners are friendly and helpful without being at all overbearing. We were able to park in the field next to our tent but I think this may depend on how busy they are. The outdoor shower was brilliant and the toilet facilities clean and well kept and the little cooking cabin had everything we needed. There's a camping stove, barbecue and firepit at each tent so plenty of cooking options and we made full use of the fantastic little stove inside the tent too. We hunted for grasshoppers and beetles and watched buzzards soaring above the trees over the campsite. Everything you need for a relaxing family break.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great private facilities, everything we needed - hot shower, camp kitchen with…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous July 2024

Bell tent (no pets)

Liked: Great private facilities, everything we needed - hot shower, camp kitchen with stove, bbq, wood burner, toilet - all of which are in really good condition. Our bell tent number 2 is at the top end of the sloped glamping area, gave us wonderful views across the meadow. Kids were fascinated with the cows in the adjacent field.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good facilities and relaxed atmosphere. Plenty of space.…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous July 2024

Bell tent (no pets)

Liked: Good facilities and relaxed atmosphere. Plenty of space.

Disliked: Only minor. Could do with somewhere to refreeze any freezer blocks. Maybe more work surface in the kitchen area, perhaps a drop-leaf board.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Outstanding site, owners and views.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Nicola S. May 2024

Bell tent (no pets)

Liked: Absolutely everything..views were stunning, bell tent was so beautiful and the beds super comfy. Everything there you could possibly need, just bring towels. Shall be booking for May/25 as soon as dates available!

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful, clean site with great facilities.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Jasmine C. Sept 2023

Bell tent (no pets)

Liked: This site was a perfect set up for us. We wanted to go camping but didn’t want to buy all the gear so this was a great choice for us. Everything you needed was provided. Site set up was lovely and clean. We also received a top up of wood each day for the little Log fire which was great, we needed it as unfortunately we were not blessed was warm dry weather but it didn’t stop us enjoying it all. The field the tents are situated in are beautiful and peaceful. There is nothing around you but that is what we wanted 😊 the tents are lovely and clean and beds are made up ready for you. We were perfectly warm in them! We loved the private kitchen set up areas with shower, that was a real positive for us. We would definitely stay again.

Disliked: Nothing 😊

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, really good provision, friendly and helpful staff.

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Rebecca A. Aug 2023

Bell tent (no pets)

Liked: Real beds with bedding, wood provided and replenished for the wood burner which made the tent really cosy. Real crockery and glasses provided, a hot shower right next to the tent, fairy lights around the tent made a nice touch. Stunning views.

Disliked: Roads were rough on the car, no way to freeze ice blocks for cool box.

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

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

Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Sydeham Farm Glamping

Rackenford

Devon

England

EX16 8ER

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.96444°N
-3.60832°W

Nearest transport

Coach

11 km Bus Station

17 km The Square

Rail

18.2 km Tiverton Parkway Rail Station

18.6 km Lapford Rail Station

18.9 km Morchard Road Rail Station

Ferry

29.3 km Minehead Harbour

32.8 km Topsham Ferry Landing

32.9 km Topsham Lock Ferry Landing

Airport

29.3 km Exeter 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

Sydeham Farm Glamping is located between Tiverton and South Molton, a 20-minute drive from the southern edge of Exmoor National Park. In the surrounding area, you could go skydiving in Honiton (40 minutes), surfing or swimming on the sandy shores of Bideford (45 minutes), hike up to the top of Dunkery Beacon (40 minutes) or head for Go Ape Haldon (40 minutes) for an array of treetop challenges. If that all sounds rather over-energetic then quieter pursuits are also available, such as touring the foliage at Knightshayes Gardens (15 minutes), riding the funicular railway in Lynton and Lynmouth (45 minutes) or angling of an afternoon at Bellbrook Valley Trout Fishery (15 minutes). Assuming you can get the kids away from the cute farm animals back at base, it's also easy to find family-friendly attractions to keep your young ones happy. Top of the to-do list will be crowd-pleasers like Exmoor Zoo (30 minutes), The Big Sheep adventure farm (40 minutes) and Crealy Theme Park. Sweet-toothed toddlers, teens and other busy bees may also appreciate being so close to Quince Honey Farm (15 minutes), a hive of hands-on activities with lots of tasting opportunities.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Blue Anchor West	28.2 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Porlock Weir	28.3 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Minehead Terminus	28.8 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Dunster North West	28.9 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	Good
Lynmouth	33.3 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 22 km

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 27.3 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 27.4 km

Crealy Great Adventure Park 31.7 km

Castle Drogo 33.2 km

National Trust

Knightshayes Court 9.9 km

Killerton 22.1 km

Killerton: Budlake Old Post Office 22.7 km

Killerton: Clyston Mill 25.1 km

Killerton: Marker's Cottage 25.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

KNIGHTSHAYES COURT 9.9 km

Haddon Hill - Bury - Wimbleball Dam - Haddon Hill 13.2 km

Wimbleball Lake - Haddon Hill - Wimbleball lake 14.6 km

Withypool - Tarr Steps - Knaplock 16.1 km

SHOBROOKE PARK 18.4 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 30 day(s) of arrival.

General

Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.

Occupancy

Bookings must not consist of more than 1 different households.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).

Safety

Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.

Hired accommodation

Hired accommodation: GBP50.00 ($96.89) damage/cleanliness/bracelet deposit is required on arrival and will be refunded on departure after inspection of your unit should no damage/losses be found.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Pitches

Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Hired accommodation

No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Safety

Please do not touch or feed the animals.

General

Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the campground/park is able to relet your unit/site.

Dogs

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).

General

The campground/park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Hired accommodation

The damage/cleanliness/bracelet deposit required on arrival can only be paid for in cash.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Reception

There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Dogs

Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Payment terms

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Sydeham Farm Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Sydeham Farm Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Sydeham Farm Glamping? Sydeham Farm Glamping is located between Tiverton and South Molton, a 20-minute drive from the southern edge of Exmoor National Park. In the surrounding area, you could go skydiving in Honiton (40 … Read more