Milkmaid Meadow Campsite

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  • Peaceful six-acre wild camping site with woodlands and meadows
  • A 25-minute drive to Westward Ho!; 35 minutes to Exmoor National Park
  • Nature trail; fresh produce available; hire a barbecue or firepit
From drinks by the sea to coastal walks or wandering around historic port towns, Milkmaid Meadow Campsite will let you tear off whichever chunk of the Devon coast you please. A 15-minute drive from Bideford, 25 minutes from Westward Ho! and 35 minutes from Exmoor National Park, this is a break with plenty of things to do in the way of walking, cycling, gliding somehow out at sea or simply hanging out somewhere nice to eat. Nature’s the star on site, as there are 22 acres of woodlands and meadows – wildlife, streams and trees included. The site has a nature trail where the showstoppers are an insect hotel and a rather pretty pond at the border of the site. Fairly simple’s the spell here, as there are two showers with hot water, composting loos and sinks for washing up. The communal firepit is also at hand but those of you looking for a more private gathering can hire out individual firepits and barbecues (firewood is available to purchase on site). Conveniently, the site has two solar-powered phone charging points and parking next to your pitch. As for food, well, the site has a spread of local produce for sale, including essentials such as eggs, meat and bread, as well as some fresh seasonal produce grown from the fat of the land you're on. Eating out instead? You may do so alongside Westward Ho! beach or one of Bideford’s cafés or restaurants. Appledore (20 minutes’ drive) and Instow (15 minutes’ drive) are also good for a foodie dive.

Site type

Tent sites 30
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Please note
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

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88% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This site offers peaceful, semi-wild camping with clean, eco-friendly facilities. Enjoy pitch choice & a friendly owner. Some found long grass, little shelter, & noisy sheep impactful. The rural setting is a major plus.

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Perfect site for semi wild campers…

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Jackie F.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Perfect site for semi wild campers that like a toilet, kitchen and shower. Amazing having all that in the middle of nowhere. Water was lovely and hot!

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great, clean facilities. Best Basic camp site. Great value for money

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked What a cute campsite. Really enjoyed the simplicity. Loved the set up of the covered washing up stations, hot water, recycling and even washing up liquid and sponge if you needed.

The shower was brilliant, again hot & clean.

The toilet was really nice for a compost loo! There is a mirror and sink with soap, paper towels and lots of toilet roll. I love the idea of being up high. Best of all men and women have a toilet each rather then unisex.

Pick your own position, no allocation, much more freedom.

Disliked Quite open, not much natural shelter from a hedge, we pitched near the toilet entrance and just had a wire fence behind up.

Very rural, but that’s what we expected.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Basic facilities but so peaceful and…

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Carolyn M.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Basic facilities but so peaceful and lovely views. Friendly campsite owner... Nice base to go exploring 😊

Disliked Grass was quite long so probably wellies would be better for the wet times.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful camping experience

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Evie P.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Really lovely and quiet. True rustic camping experience. Owners are lovely and will help with anything you need.

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Friendly host, peaceful camping experience with clean facilities.

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Emily B.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Quiet & private location
Fire Pit
Clean / practical and eco friendly facilities
Friendly host
Close to Bideford & Barnstaple

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would highly recommend this campsite for a wild camping experience.

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Charlotte B.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Nice campsite with good views. Campsite was ran by a lovely lady. Toilet facilities clean and access to drinking water.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site with friendly welcome

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Melissa P.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Jakki was really lovely, friendly, welcoming & helpful.
Facilities were simple, well done & regularly cleaned.
Beautiful location.
Thanks so much for our stay

Disliked My only criticism is, I feel the grass really needed cutting for camping, but didn't fully effect our stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

It's Devon and a field... owner was friendly but illusive when needed

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Area and the owner

Disliked There were a few things i was but miffed about. The car got stuck several times as the field is on a slope and is marshy in places, you won't find a level pitching place (not THAT important I suppose), had to halve our stay due to the exposed nature and type of the field with the AMBER weather warning, informed owner but as of yet not heard from them also regarding my deposit.
I wanted to know if we could move dates we were the only people there. The track in when wet was 4 inch mud.

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Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 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

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

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

Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Milkmaid Meadow Campsite

Hill Farm

Huntshaw

Great Torrington

Devon

England

EX38 7HQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.99093°N
4.1171°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.9 km Bideford Quay
6.9 km Bideford Quay
8.1 km The Quay
Rail
7.1 km Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
9.4 km Umberleigh Rail Station
10 km Barnstaple Rail Station
Ferry
6.8 km Bideford Ferry Landing
8.1 km Instow Ferry Landing
8.7 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: - Bideford (historic port town with cafés, restaurants and independent shops): 15 minutes’ drive - The BIG Sheep (family-friendly theme park with animal shows): 20 minutes - Westward Ho! (scenic coastal village and former Victorian seaside resort with a beach and relaxing eateries): 25 minutes - Buck's Mills (ancient fishing hamlet with a pebble beach and surfing): half an hour - Clovelly (scenic ancient fishing village): 35 minutes - Exmoor National Park (wild moorlands with walking, cycling and pony trekking activities): 35 minutes - Hartland Abbey (12th-century abbey): 40 minutes - Saunton Sands (sandy beach with swimming and surfing): 40 minutes - Ilfracombe (beach and day trips to Lundy): 50 minutes - Croyde beach (sandy beach and dunes): 55 minutes - Woolacombe beach: 55 minutes - Dartmoor National Park (wild moorlands with walking, cycling and pony trekking activities): an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Westward Ho! 10.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Saunton Sands 15.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Croyde Bay 17.8 km Sea N/AGoodExcellentGood
Putsborough 18.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Woolacombe Village 21.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 5.5 km

Castle Drogo 39.2 km

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 19.6 km

Heddon Valley 28.3 km

Finch Foundry 32 km

Watersmeet 34 km

Lydford Gorge 38.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

GREAT TORRINGTON CEMETERY 4.9 km

TAPELEY PARK 6.7 km

ISLEY MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/04/1990) 9.7 km

Northam Burrows - Coast Path - Appledore - Diddywell - Northam Burrows 10.4 km

SAUNTON COURT 15.5 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 Milkmaid Meadow Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Milkmaid Meadow Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Milkmaid Meadow Campsite? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Bideford (historic port town with cafés, restaurants and independent shops): 15 minutes’ drive - The BIG Sheep (family-friendly theme park with animal shows): 20 minutes - … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Milkmaid Meadow Campsite?
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    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
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