Lower Birch Farmhouse

From £101.20 For 1 night, 2 adults
The hut (added by manager 15 Aug 2023)
The shepherd's hut (added by manager 15 aug 2023)
The bell tent pitch with a firepit and picnic bench (added by manager 15 aug 2023)
The bell tent interior (added by manager 19 jul 2023)

  • Adults-only self-catering glamping site in the north Devon countryside
  • A 10-minute drive from Exmoor and 35 minutes from Saunton Sands
  • Peaceful valley setting with great sunsets and stargazing
Lower Birch Farmhouse is set in 10 acres of pastureland and gardens in a peaceful North Devon valley. If sunsets and stargazing are your jam, you’re sure to like things here… and if you’re also pining for time on the wild coves of the north Devon coastline or in the wilds of Exmoor, that’ll be yet another two ticks in your boxes. Surfboards waxed and ready for action? Handily, the surfing beaches of Saunton Sands (35 minutes’ drive), Woolacombe beach (40 minutes) and Croyde beach (45 minutes) are easy enough to get to. If your hiking boots are the first thing you’re reaching for, then head to the Exmoor National Park, which begins around 10 minutes’ drive away from the farmhouse. Walks like the Tarr Steps, Dunkery Beacon and the famed Lorna Doone Valley might tempt you, or the route from Woody Bay to Heddon’s Mouth with a stunning pub, cliffs, waterfalls, woods and peacocks (watch out) to see on the route. Lower Birch Farmhouse is half an hour’s drive from Ilfracombe too, where there are Victorian tunnels, beaches, an aquarium, views towards the Great Hangman cliff and more than one opportunity to taste a Devon crab sandwich. On either side of the estuary, there are excellent pubs in Instow (half an hour) and Appledore (35 minutes) as well as walks along the South West Coast Path for a post-lunch stroll.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Rent a tent 1
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Please note
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. 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.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Jul 21 2023 to

Pitch types & availability

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Features

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

Disabled facilities

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

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No pets allowed

Themes

Hikers’ paradise

Luxury

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

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

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Golf nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Lower Birch Farmhouse

Stoke Rivers

Barnstaple

Devon

England

EX32 7LE

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.1069°N
-3.94024°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.7 km Bus Station
11.5 km Garage
11.5 km Garage
Rail
9.4 km Barnstaple Rail Station
11.7 km Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
12.6 km Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
16.6 km Ilfracombe Ferry Landing
18 km Instow Ferry Landing
18.5 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Exmoor Zoological and Conservation Centre: 10 minutes’ drive - Barle Valley (walk to Pinkworthy Pond): 15 minutes - Arlington Court (Woodland walks, walled Victorian garden, tea rooms and the National Carriage Museum): 20 minutes - Combe Martin (kayaking): 20 minutes - Marwood Hill Gardens (small, private garden open to the public with cream teas in the café): 25 minutes - Heddon's Mouth: 25 minutes - Lynton and Lynmouth (beach, Victorian funicular railway and coastal walks at The Valley of Walks; walk from Lynmouth to Watersmeet): half an hour - Woody Bay (wild beach): half an hour - Watermouth Bay: half an hour - Crow Point (viewpoint): 35 minutes - RHS Garden Rosemoor (public display garden and restaurant): 40 minutes - Clovelly (fishing village with a harbour and good pubs): 50 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Combe Martin 13.1 km Sea Poor Poor Poor Poor
Ilfracombe Hele 15.9 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
Lynmouth 16.1 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach 17.4 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Saunton Sands 19.7 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 22.8 km

Castle Drogo 46.6 km

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 5.3 km

Heddon Valley 12.2 km

Watersmeet 16.2 km

Holnicote Estate 28.5 km

Dunster Working Watermill 35.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

ARLINGTON COURT 5.2 km

YOULSTON PARK 5.6 km

CASTLE HILL 7.7 km

Hunters Inn - Woody Bay - South West Coast Path - Hunters Inn 12.1 km

Hunters Inn - SW Coast Path - Trentishoe - Hunters Inn 12.2 km

Local events

  • GoldCoast Oceanfest (Friday, June 21, 2024 – Friday, June 21, 2024)

    Croyde, England 20.8 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?

  • Does Lower Birch Farmhouse have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lower Birch Farmhouse dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Lower Birch Farmhouse? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Exmoor Zoological and Conservation Centre: 10 minutes’ drive - Barle Valley (walk to Pinkworthy Pond): 15 minutes - Arlington Court (Woodland walks, walled Victorian garden, tea … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lower Birch Farmhouse?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lower Birch Farmhouse? From $172.72 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.