Furze Park Camping
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Add your business details- Back to basics pitches on a 130-acre farm on the edge of Exmoor
- A 10-minute drive from Combe Martin beach; 20 minutes from Woolacombe
- Barn with wood-fired pizzas and full breakfasts at weekends
Furze Park Camping has wild camping pitches on the edge of the Exmoor National Park, just outside Kentisbury Ford and around 20 minutesâ drive from Barnstaple.
This rural farm site is part of an organic livestock enterprise thatâs spread over 16 acres, so thereâs plenty of space to spread out. Youâll often spot wildlife around the place too, especially if you take a walk around the pond thatâs next to the pitching area. If youâd like to enlist a bit of local help to up your chances of spotting some of the bigger beasts, you can arrange guided walks from the site to search for red deer nearby.
Thereâs been a farm for several centuries (the place predates the Domesday Book) â and itâs as enticing a location as itâs ever been, in a secluded valley next to a 13th-century church and with a stream running alongside for paddles on hot days. As Exmoor is one of the UKâs Dark Sky Parks you can also expect some great stargazing by night.
Thatâs not to say that this rural spot is tricky to get to, however â the A39 is less than a mile away, so youâll be able to get out and about to explore Devon easily enough.
As this is wild camping, facilities on site are fairly simple, stretching just to basic toilet facilities, running water and picnic tables. Thereâs a communal firepit and barbecue area, and barbecues in general are fine as long as theyâre kept off the ground. At weekends, the 16th-century barn opens up to serve wood-fired pizzas and full English breakfasts (which youâll need to order in advance). Thereâs a local pub five minutesâ drive away for family meals and takeaways.
Site type
40
3
1Languages spoken
English
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Features
Portable toilet
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Hikersâ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campgroundAccessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilitiesLocation
Furze Park Camping
The Barton
Kentisbury
Devon
England
EX31 4NQ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
51.17701°N
-3.97077°W
Route directions
Don't follow your satnav as it will take you down a dead-end lane. Instead, head for St Thomas Church in Kentisbury and look out for the site entrance to the side of the church.
Nearest transport
Coach11.3 km Methodist Church
12.5 km Bus Station
14.5 km Garage
Rail13.2 km Barnstaple Rail Station
18.2 km Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
20.1 km Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry10.5 km Ilfracombe Ferry Landing
20.4 km Instow Ferry Landing
20.6 km Appledore Ferry Landing
Airport47.8 km Swansea 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
Attractions and activities nearby include:
- Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park: five minutesâ drive
- Combe Martin (beach, pubs, shops and canoe/kayak hire): 10 minutes
- Exmoor Zoo: 10 minutes
- Exmoor Steam Railway: 10 minutes
- Arlington Court & Carriage Museum: 10 minutes
- Watermouth Castle: 15 minutes
- Ilfracombe (beach and wildlife-spotting boat trips): 20 minutes
- Woolacombe beach: 20 minutes
- Lynton and Lynmouth (seaside villages): 20 minutes
- Saunton Sands: half an hour.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combe Martin | 5.8 km | Sea | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Ilfracombe Hele | 9.6 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach | 11.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Lynmouth | 11.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Woolacombe Village | 16.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
RHS Garden Rosemoor 28.5 km
National Trust
Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 3.6 km
Heddon Valley 5.2 km
Watersmeet 12.9 km
Holnicote Estate 28.6 km
Dunster Working Watermill 36.5 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
ARLINGTON COURT 4 km
Hunters Inn - Woody Bay - South West Coast Path - Hunters Inn 5.3 km
Hunters Inn - SW Coast Path - Trentishoe - Hunters Inn 5.3 km
Woody Bay and the Spectacular Coastline 7.2 km
YOULSTON PARK 7.5 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 Furze Park Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Furze Park Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Furze Park Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park: five minutesâ drive - Combe Martin (beach, pubs, shops and canoe/kayak hire): 10 minutes - Exmoor Zoo: 10 minutes - ⊠Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Furze Park Camping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m.