Northcombe Farm

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Northcombe farm
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1 bedroom shepherd's hut
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  • Shepherd’s hut with fishing lakes, half an hour’s drive from Dartmoor
  • A 15-minute drive to Roadford Lake and 35 minutes to Bude for beaches
  • Stabling and equestrian facilities available; pub five minutes’ drive
Whether you’re planning on darting down to Dartmoor National Park for hikes and the like or exploring sandy beaches and surf hotspots on the Devon coast, you’re going to need somewhere cosy to stay that’s within reach of it all. That’s exactly what you get with the shepherd’s hut at Northcombe Farm, just half an hour’s drive from Dartmoor National Park, 35 minutes from Bude and 40 minutes from Widemouth beach. That’s not all – the shepherd’s hut also has stabling facilities available for one horse on the junction of three bridleways, so there are plenty of options for outings. With two private fishing lakes, you’ll be free to spend the morning fishing for roach and tench if you wish. The river Wolf also runs through the site’s boundaries. It’s likely you’re already aware of the excellent beaches along the south Devon coast, but fab views can also be caught from the ferry or boat trips that operate around the coast. Soak up all that spectacular scenery from the South West Coast Path too, along with splendid seaside towns along the clifftop route. South Devon has three areas designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, as well as a World Heritage Site, a selection of national nature reserves, Sites of Special Scientific Interest, forests, woodlands and parks. They’re all mighty good places to appreciate nature at its finest. Beaworthy (10 minutes’ drive) first, perhaps, for granite tors, standing stones and ancient woodlands? Or Dartmoor’s ponies, stannary towns and peaceful villages? With a farm shop 20 minutes’ drive away and two local pubs between five and 10 minutes’ drive away, tasty food is also easy to track down.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 Picnic table 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain 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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Northcombe Farm

Germansweek

Beaworthy

Devon

England

EX21 5AJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.73999°N
-4.18583°W

Nearest transport

Coach
12.8 km Thomas Cook
21.5 km Bus Station
27.2 km The Strand
Rail
13.4 km Okehampton Rail Station
17 km Sampford Courtenay Rail Station
25 km Gunnislake Rail Station
Ferry
31 km Bideford Ferry Landing
34.6 km Instow Ferry Landing
34.9 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

At Roadford Lake (15 minutes’ drive), there are a fair few ways of getting out on the water. The activity centre lends out kayaks, paddleboards and rowing equipment, but the especially adventurous sorts can dabble in windsurfing. If that’s not quite enough activities on the water, Widemouth beach (40 minutes) is a hot favourite for bodyboarders and surfers (and rockpool rummagers for that matter when low tide reveals hundreds of the little things). The surfing beaches at Bude (35 minutes) might beckon you down with their regular surf too. Dartmoor National Park (half an hour) is a playground of sorts for outdoor activities like hiking, cycling and climbing. When you’re sketching out hiking plans, don’t leave out Lydford Gorge (25 minutes), a National Trust site with a deep gorge and a 30-metre waterfall. Perhaps a simpler day sampling sweet treats and browsing markets at the traditional market town of Okehampton (15 minutes) is up your street too. It has a medieval motte and bailey castle for good measure.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Widemouth Sand 26.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Summerleaze 27.7 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Crooklets 28 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Northcott Mouth 28.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A
Sandymouth 29.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 22.8 km

Castle Drogo 26.8 km

Dartmoor Zoological Park 39.1 km

Buckfast Abbey 39.9 km

Tintagel Castle 41.3 km

National Trust

Lydford Gorge 12.1 km

Lawrence House 16.9 km

Finch Foundry 18.3 km

Castle Drogo 26.8 km

Cotehele 27.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

HAYNE MANOR 9.8 km

Meldon Reservoir - Brat Tor - Meldon Reservoir 11 km

SYDENHAM HOUSE 12 km

SIMMONS PARK 13.2 km

WERRINGTON PARK 15.6 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.

Reviews

10

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Relaxing break away.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Carolyn S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

1 bedroom shepherd's hut

Liked: Loved the location. There's a lake and bridle path opposite the shepherds hut which takes you into a magical land full of wildlife and woods. Loved the decor and functionality of the shepherds hut, comfy bed, cooking facilities, shower, outdoor seating.
Loved everything about the stay.
Tony messaged us before the stay welcoming us, which I thought was a lovely touch.
Fantastic break away from it all and lovely hosts.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Northcombe Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Northcombe Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Northcombe Farm? At Roadford Lake (15 minutes’ drive), there are a fair few ways of getting out on the water. The activity centre lends out kayaks, paddleboards and rowing equipment, but the especially adventurous … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Northcombe Farm?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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