Pearchay Farm Camping

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 9.5 30 reviews
Aerial view of the camping field
Aerial view of the camping field
Pitched tent in camping field
Farm pond
Views of Exmoor National Park
Firepit, kitchen area equipped with gas stove, kettle, small pans, utensils
Camping field neighbours
Wind turbines at sunset
Beautiful sunset over the farm
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Pitched tent in camping field
Farm pond
Views of Exmoor National Park

  • Well-maintained dog-friendly farm site just outside South Molton
  • A 20-minute drive to Exmoor National Park; 30 minutes to Barnstaple
  • Firepit for hire and wood to purchase; barbecues permitted
Put your faith in the bridleway and follow it into Pearchay Farm Camping, where you can share the soil with gently grazing cows, sheep and horses. At the foot of several public footpaths and just outside of the market town of South Malton, pitch up this peaceful working farm retreat for a well-maintained base that will open up a web of rural rambles in the Devon countryside and nearby Exmoor National Park, 20 minutes’ drive away. Handily, you won’t need to wave goodbye to the sea either, as this natural haven is half an hour’s drive from Barnstaple and just under an hour’s drive from the sandy-stripped north Devon coast for surfing, paddleboarding and all manner of watersports. Hire a large firepit and purchase wood on site for a campfire or stack up the meat on the grill for an end-of-the day barbecue, as both are permitted on site. Just don't forget to put aside the grizzly bits for your dog if you have one, as they’re also welcome on the site on a lead. If you're still hungry, you can hunker down for local food and beers in several pubs and restaurants within 10 minutes’ drive and pick up extra rations in a couple of food shops within 10 minutes’ drive.

Site type

Tent sites 40
RV sites 3
Rent a tent 1
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Please note

Occupancy

  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Dogs

  • 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).

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.5

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

100% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful site offers stunning country views, highly recommended by guests. Reviewers love the super clean washrooms with great hot showers. Friendly, helpful hosts. Appreciated for quiet, spacious pitches and back-to-nature camping. Some noted no recycling or large water tap.

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The communication was fab, the area…

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Rachel D. 1 review

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked The communication was fab, the area was beautiful and the toilets and showers were spotless

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Exactly my type of campsite

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Clare G. 4 reviews

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Loved this campsite! Beautiful views Was lovely and peaceful. Really good phone reception. Toilet and shower block was lovely and clean with hot water and flushing toilets and washing up area. The host was superb, communication spot on. Definitely on our list to stay at again. Thank you 😄

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Great stay, amazing view!…

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lily F. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great stay, amazing view!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Definitely recommend,10/10,Wonderful and Clean.

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 Alana T. 2 reviews

Ready tent

Liked Myself,my partner and two children stayed at Pearchay Farm for a week and we cannot fault it.
We chose an already erected tent which is an absolute game changer for camping lovers with little patience to set up a big tent with all the tricky poles included.
We arrived after the owner gave us the exact location via the what3words app- genius! And we were ready to unpack and go!
We had all the basic needs, table and chairs,fire pit+fire wood (at an extra cost) crockery and cuttlery and a kettle and 2 pans.
The rooms were set up with a bed in each room.
All we needed was ourselves, food and pillows/blankets.
It was only us on the campsite, which while nice to have it to ourselves, we would of equally welcomed fellow campers to interact with, however the serenity and privacy of being just us was lovely- however our week was abit wet but thats just luck of the draw!
The toilet and shower facilities were spotlessly clean and the shower was powerful and hot which is always a bonus.
We thoroughly enjoyed the local walks from the campsite too.
The owner was extremely welcoming and helpful and we would love to come back should be holiday in Devon again!
Overall we really enjoyed our stay, it is what i call back to basics camping, no electric (however wifi was good) and there is no 'activities' for the kids, but i think it depends on what your looking for in a holiday- my kids (11 and 7) were more than happy with our nature walks, riding their bikes around the field, playing field games (frisbee, boules etc) and board games and painting stones we found on walks/at the beach! As well as a campfire on the evening to enjoy their marshmallows.

Disliked Nothing at all to dislike.

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Farm field campsite with the most…

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Sarah T. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Farm field campsite with the most amazing view and peaceful location.
Plenty of good level pitches, good toilet and shower unit with instant hot water and nice posh rainfall showers with additional normal shower head.
The proprietors are very welcoming and helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A remote beautiful field with a…

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Sharon F. 6 reviews

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked A remote beautiful field with a great view!

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I stayed 1 night here with…

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Chloe P. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked I stayed 1 night here with my Dad and brother and sister as a Father’s Day present and it was lovely. Such a good site with amazing views. We booked 2 pitches and as we were the only ones we could go wherever. We were offered logs and a fire pit for only £5 which was so good as we didn’t have enough wood. The toilets were clean but the showers were a bit dusty and cobwebs around. Unfortunately the electric was not working that evening but a quick message to the Facebook and Owen was down to fix it immediately so we had lights and warm water for the next morning. We would definitely be back as the peace and quiet with minimal but good amenities was perfect.

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Love it and will be back

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Anonymous

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked This type of site suits my family. We thoroughly enjoy the camping experience.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything was great, the showers and…

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Fiona K. 1 review

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Everything was great, the showers and toilets were clean and showers were hot.

Place to wash up.

The owners checked in and were helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pick your own spot. All…

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s r. 2 reviews

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Pick your own spot. All had good views.

Disliked Nothing

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 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

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Wild camping

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

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Pearchay Farm Camping

Rose Ash

Devon

England

EX36 4BU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.98377°N
3.73092°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.2 km The Square
8.2 km The Square
19.4 km Bus Station
Rail
13.4 km Kings Nympton Rail Station
14.7 km Eggesford Rail Station
15.2 km Lapford Rail Station
Ferry
31.3 km Minehead Harbour
32.5 km Instow Ferry Landing
33.2 km Appledore Ferry Landing
Airport
35.8 km Exeter International 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

Fresh pasties, collectibles and antiques… South Molton (15 minutes’ drive) is a historical market town with sweet treats and locally grown produce for perusal. A town-based home to one of the largest collections of honeybees in the UK, you’ll want to stop by Quince Honey Farm (15 minutes) and its soft play area, shop and restaurant for a stickily sweet time. At nearby Knightshayes National Trust (20 minutes), alternate between the Victorian house, formal gardens and the spacious outdoor space. Slightly further afield, Arlington Court (40 minutes) has more fanciful gardens, horse-drawn carriages and tea rooms. Handily, the north Devon coast is also within reach. Saunton Sands (50 minutes) has an impressive stretch of sand and waves fit for wakeboarding and paddleboarding. Stop by the curvaceous Baggy Point (an hour) as you rise over the cliffs and descend into its neighbouring Woolacombe beach (an hour), surfers’ favourite. Inland, at Exmoor National Park (20 minutes), walk among herds of ponies on the moors and pack a picnic for a scenic stop along the way. With wildlife spotting on the brain, you can find a greater portion of the animal world residing in Exmoor Zoo (half an hour) too.
(within 10 km)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 16.1 km)

Food and drink

  • The Old Snare and Gin Trap Pub 3.3 km
  • The Masons Arms Pub 4.4 km
  • The Mill Inn Pub 5.5 km
  • Jubilee Inn Pub 6.6 km
  • The London Inn Pub 6.8 km
  • Stag Inn Pub 7.5 km
  • The Mitre Inn Pub 7.6 km
  • Town Arms Hotel Pub 8.1 km
  • Riverside Country Club Pub 8.2 km
  • The Coaching Inn Restaurant 8.3 km

Groceries

  • Sainsbury's 7.8 km

Family days out

  • Castle Hill 13.2 km
  • Sham Castle 13.3 km

Public transport

  • South Molton Square (Eastbound) 8.2 km
  • South Molton Square (Westbound) 8.3 km
  • North Molton Bridge 9 km
  • Pathfields 9 km
  • North Molton Primary School 9.3 km
  • North Molton Square 9.3 km

Local services

  • Murco Fuel station 4.1 km
  • Southlea Service Station Fuel station 4.7 km
  • Witheridge Medical Centre Doctors 7.9 km
  • EV Chargers Charging station 8 km
  • Esso Fuel station 8 km
  • South Molton Medical Centre Clinic 8.1 km
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy 8.2 km
  • South Molton Hospital 8.4 km
  • JJ Garages Fuel station 9.3 km

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Must see

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 28.7 km

RHS Garden Rosemoor 28.8 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 32.2 km

Castle Drogo 32.6 km

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 36.1 km

National Trust

Knightshayes Court 18.6 km

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 25.2 km

Watersmeet 27 km

Holnicote Estate 27.3 km

Killerton 28.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

KING'S NYMPTON PARK 12.1 km

CASTLE HILL 13.3 km

Eggesford Station - Eggesford Barton - Nethercott - Eggesford Station 14.7 km

Withypool - Tarr Steps - Knaplock 14.8 km

Simonsbath - Picked Stone - River Barle Valley - Simonsbath 17.6 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Pearchay Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Pearchay Farm Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Pearchay Farm Camping? Fresh pasties, collectibles and antiques… South Molton (15 minutes’ drive) is a historical market town with sweet treats and locally grown produce for perusal. A town-based home to one of the largest … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Pearchay Farm Camping?
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    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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