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Primitive grass campsite

From £18 (£18) 1 night, 2 adults

6 people maximum 9.6/10 24 reviews
One Travel trailer or Class B motorhome or Motorhome or Tent allowed per pitch

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

Pitch size

Max 9m width × 9m depth (81m²)

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Travel trailer, Class B motorhome, Motorhome, Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a shelter tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed 0 included, 2 max.
Car parking by site/unit

Other restrictions

Extras

Dog (2 max) £3 (£3) per night

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

Availability
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2 adults

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Brightlycott Barton

View prices & book 9.5 139 reviews
Panoramic view of the site
Panoramic view of the site
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Entrance lane
Lower tier pitch
Nearby woolacombe beach
Games room
Toilet blocks
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Looking over the site
Entrance lane
Lower tier pitch

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 139 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

99% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful, tidy site boasts roomy pitches & great views. Reviews highlight the friendly owner, Charles, and clean, warm showers. Facilities are older but adequate. Perfect for North Devon exploration, though a bit remote with few nearby shops. Some pitches are sloped.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Loved everything. Very peaceful and owner…

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Alison W.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Loved everything. Very peaceful and owner very friendly and helpful

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

If I were to be camping in the area agian I would choose this site.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite (no pets, sloping, two person)

Liked A very Warm welcome from Charles who know my name when opening the reception door. He showed where to pitch and the facilites. The washrooms were clean and there was hot water in the taps and showers which were press button type. the shower heads were not too big but a reasonable power and the jets were just right. no limits on shower time. the cubicles were big with plenty of space to dry and dress and the shower curtains stayed inside the tray ensuring a dry floor. really good so as for once not ending up with wet trouser legs / socks and shoes. I camped at the tip of the field which had a good view of the countryside, part of Barnstaple and some sea in the distance. Good recycling of trash at the site. not that I needed it but there was a climbing frame and swings for children. Also a few picnic tables dotted about.

Disliked Nothing really other than and this is no fault of the site....its a fair way from shops / pubs / bus stops. so either a long walk for a bus on the Hospital site or you need to drive.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A very pleasant overnight stay!

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Warm welcome by Charles, the owner. Level pitch, well-maintained, hot showers, clean toilets. Great signal for TV and phones. Good views over the town.

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommendable!

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Cynthia M.

Primitive grass tent campsite (no pets, sloping, two person)

Liked Charles was extremely flexible with our requests making us feel very comfortable and at home. The showers had lovely hot water and were clean; and the kitchen area excellent.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice views, good clean shower and…

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Andy A.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Nice views, good clean shower and toilet block, Friendly welcome.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very quite site Free washing machine…

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Paula C.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Very quite site
Free washing machine
Clean facilities

Disliked Nothing

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We had a wonderful stay at…

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Michael G.

Powered grass campsite

Liked We had a wonderful stay at this peaceful campsite. Charles, the owner, gave us a warm welcome on arrival and was full of knowledge about the local area. The views from the site are lovely, and it was incredibly quiet, perfect for a relaxing break.

The facilities were good, with clean toilets and showers that were reliably hot, and also included a fridge freezer plus a washing machine and dryer. Shops are just a short drive away in Barnstaple, so everything you need is close by.

One of the highlights was chatting with Charles about the farm’s history, including the brilliant story of when he and one of his cows met Robbie Williams on a beach!

Devon itself is such a beautiful place, and we’re already planning a return trip to see even more of what we missed this time. Highly recommended.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very quite site although it was…

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Very quite site although it was a long walk to the showers and toilets they were clean with hot water

Disliked Quite a slopping pitch

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful atmosphere and the stillness compared…

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John M.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Peaceful atmosphere and the stillness compared to other campsites makes all the difference. Charles was an excellent host and remembered our names where that personal touch does not happen elsewhere.

The views over the countryside watching the cows in the distance and the stars at night made it the most relaxing week of the year.

The site is within easy reach of local amenities, places to eat and the coast. We did not have enough time to visit all we wanted so worth a return trip in the future.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little campsite, amazing views and…

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Johnny E.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Great little campsite, amazing views and clean facilities.

Disliked Nowt!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities

Location

Brightlycott Barton

Shirwell

Barnstaple

Devon

England

EX31 4JJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.1005°N
4.02944°W

Route directions

Satnav info: please do not turn right off the A39 at the North Devon District Hospital. This road leads to the site but is a very narrow steep lane and is not suitable for motorhomes or caravans. By train The nearest train station is about three miles away in Barnstaple. This has a regular service from Exeter. If cycling from the station, head for the North Devon District hospital. From here you can either carry on along the A39 or take the quieter lane (Roborough Road) behind the hospital which is a more direct route to the campsite (please note this lane is tarmac but is steep and unsuitable for caravans). By bus Stagecoach buses from Holsworthy, Bideford, Ilfracombe, South Molton, Torrington run to the North Devon District Hospital. From here, the campsite is one mile away up the leafy lane (Roborough Road) behind the hospital. First Devon and Cornwall run regular services to the hospital from Barnstaple bus station, via Service 2.

Nearest transport

Coach
3.1 km Bus Station
5.5 km Garage
5.5 km Garage
Rail
3.8 km Barnstaple Rail Station
9.3 km Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
12 km Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
12 km Instow Ferry Landing
12.4 km Appledore Ferry Landing
13.5 km Ilfracombe 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

Barnstaple has been the main market for north Devon since the Saxons were around, so follow in their Saxony footsteps with a trip to the historic Pannier Market along Butchers Row to bag local food, crafts, art and antiques. Culture vultures can stay on in the town into the evening for stage and film at Queen’s Theatre or catch a gig most nights of the week at the local pubs, while skater bois and girls can hurtle about Barnstaple’s Rock Park at the skate park or in the play area. Elsewhere around, make up for suggesting your small fry do their own laundry by giving them a sandtastic time at the local beaches of Woolacombe, Croyde and Saunton, taking them to explore Exmoor National Park, or having a roaringly top time at the Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park. This area of Devon is probably best known for the Tarka Trail, one of the longest traffic-free walking and cycling paths in the country: join it at Barnstaple for strolls and rides around river valleys, bays, moorland and coastal cliffs. For a more leisurely day out, bloom at National Trust’s Marwood Gardens with its camellias and magnolias, tee off at the golf course three miles from the site, or settle into some nearby fishing or horse riding. A fly fishing and trout lake is a mile away from Brightlycott.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Combe Martin 11.9 km Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Ilfracombe Hele 13.2 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Saunton Sands 13.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach 14 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Putsborough 14.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 19.1 km

Castle Drogo 47.5 km

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 6 km

Heddon Valley 14.7 km

Watersmeet 21 km

Holnicote Estate 34.6 km

Dunster Working Watermill 41.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

YOULSTON PARK 2 km

ARLINGTON COURT 5.5 km

ISLEY MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/04/1990) 9.3 km

CASTLE HILL 11.3 km

CHAPEL WOOD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 21/11/1950) 11.4 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Brightlycott Barton have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Brightlycott Barton dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Brightlycott Barton? Barnstaple has been the main market for north Devon since the Saxons were around, so follow in their Saxony footsteps with a trip to the historic Pannier Market along Butchers Row to … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Brightlycott Barton?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Brightlycott Barton? From $27.86 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.