Swallow Barn Farm

View prices & book 9.5 166 reviews
Uninterrupted views
Uninterrupted views
Sunset
Looking towards wales
Spacious camping field
Morning views
Great space for kite flying
Sunset
View to the bristol channel
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Sunset
Looking towards wales
Spacious camping field

  • Off-grid Somerset farm campsite with spectacular Bristol Channel views
  • A 10-minute drive to Cheddar Gorge; 25 minutes to Weston-super-Mare
  • Grass pitches with basic facilities; five minutes’ walk to the pub
A working Somerset farm. Bristol Channel views. Back-to-basics family camping. Sounds like what you’re looking for? Here at Swallow Barn Farm, there's also a traditional country pub (with plenty of outdoor seating for balmy days) a mere five minutes’ stroll away. Grass pitches are spacious, on sloping land and have spectacular views over Somerset countryside to the sea. Basic facilities include a single portable toilet; there is no electricity, however, so remember the torches for late-night wanderings around the site. Barbecues are allowed by the pitches, and you can pick up bits and pieces from the local essentials shop (10 minutes’ walk). A more extensively stocked store and garage is five minutes’ drive away. The site is 10 minutes’ walk from Rowberrow Forest and 15 minutes’ drive from the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for hikes and cycle rides. You are welcome to bring your dogs to join in all the walkies fun, but please keep them under control when on site as there is livestock in adjacent fields.

Site type

Tent sites 20
RV sites 20
Open now
Opens March 1
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • 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).
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, Mar 1 to

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 166 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This basic campsite boasts spacious pitches in a lovely, quiet rural setting with stunning views. Facilities are simple: clean portaloos & water taps, adequate for most short stays, matching the reasonable price. Praised for its peaceful vibe, nearby country pubs, and great dog walking. Despite sloping fields & no showers, most reviews are positive, with many planning return trips.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth tent or RV campsite (sloping, maximum 6 metres)

Liked Only stayed one night, didn't even see the owners but a lovely site. The views are amazing and it was lovely and peaceful. Lots of horses right next the the pitch which was a huge bonus for our daughter. Facilities very basic but clean. Amazing woodland walks nearby. Will definitely return sometime.

Disliked Toilets, OK but never that keen on portaloos.

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Back to basics campsite. Nice and…

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Ryan B.

Primitive grass and earth tent or RV campsite (sloping, maximum 6 metres)

Liked Back to basics campsite. Nice and clean. Lots of space between so plenty of privacy. Nice sunset and surrounded by cows and horses.

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Lovely & spacious, toilet facilities clean.…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth tent or RV campsite (sloping, maximum 6 metres)

Liked Lovely & spacious, toilet facilities clean. Great location with great views!
Short drive down to cheddar gorge, and about 20mins drive down to Weston-super-mere

Recommend to friends Visit again

Super campsite for a short stay. Great views, pub nearby & walks.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth tent or RV campsite (sloping, maximum 6 metres)

Liked Excellent location. Stayed close to visit a friend and it was just perfect. Yes sloping filed but there are flat bits.

Disliked Nothing really

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for a great review, so pleased you loved the campsite. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave your feedback.

Very pleasant stay and a good…

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kelvyn w.

Primitive grass and earth tent or RV campsite (sloping, maximum 6 metres)

Liked Very pleasant stay and a good price

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Great site but only very basic facilities.

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Harriet W.

Primitive grass and earth tent or RV campsite (sloping, maximum 6 metres)

Liked Great field, fantastic veiws over the Mendips, the Bristol Channel and all the way to Wales. Great pub with excellent beer 2 minute walk.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you so much for an amazing review, we really appreciate it. So pleased you enjoyed your stay with us, and enjoyed the local pub!

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Will S.

Primitive grass and earth tent or RV campsite (sloping, maximum 6 metres)

Liked Would rate the location 50/10 if I could. View was also exceptional.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you so much for a wonderful review, it is so much appreciated. So pleased you enjoyed your stay here and experienced the beautiful sunset.

We loved it.

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Dóra K.

Primitive grass and earth tent or RV campsite (sloping, maximum 6 metres)

Liked This is a huge peace of land where the closest campers are at least 20 m apart. Loved the landscape, and the peaceful atmosphere with the farm animals around.

Disliked I would prefer compost toilet against chemical. And a simple shower would be nice.

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review, we really appreciate the feedback.

Lovely clean pitch. Friendly owners . Fantastic…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth tent or RV campsite (sloping, maximum 6 metres)

Liked Lovely clean pitch.
Friendly owners .
Fantastic views
Very peaceful
Definitely be coming back

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From the manager: Thank you for your amazing review, so pleased you enjoyed your stay here. Please do come again.

Beautiful farm field, well maintained. Easy booking, felt very safe.

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Rose S.

Primitive grass and earth tent or RV campsite (sloping, maximum 6 metres)

Liked The tranquility, the views (lucky to witness a gorgeous sunset and clear starry night + shouting stars) , the vaste open space, the well maintained field and portaloos.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for a wonderful review, we really appreciate it. So pleased you loved the amazing sunsets and incredible views. Hope to see you again.

Features

Portable toilet

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 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 Scouts welcome 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 Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Swallow Barn Farm

Rowberrow

Winscombe

Somerset

England

BS25 1QN

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.31897°N
2.79111°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9.4 km Airport Terminal
9.9 km Summer Lane
9.9 km Summer Lane
Rail
8.4 km Yatton Rail Station
9.3 km Worle Rail Station
11 km Weston Milton Rail Station
Ferry
14.2 km Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour
14.8 km Clevedon Pier
18.7 km Nova Scotia Ferry Landing
Airport
9.4 km Bristol International Airport
39.2 km Cardiff 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

Spectacular landscapes are everywhere in this corner of Somerset, and you can admire the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (15 minutes’ drive) on foot or by bike. Try the Blackdown Hills AONB (50 minutes) for hikes to the Norman-era Castle Neroche and nearby Iron Age remains (55 minutes), or go hiking, climbing and caving in dramatic Cheddar Gorge (10 minutes) For more subterranean explorations, take the kids on tours of the caverns at Wookey Hole Caves (25 minutes); once back above ground, follow the animatronic dinosaur trail. Need to keep everyone busy? Get out on the dry ski slope at Mendip Activity Centre (five minutes), or join in bouts of archery and games of frisbee golf – if you fancy a round of the real thing, there’s an 18-hole course within 15 minutes’ drive. If the weather’s good, you might consider piling everyone in the car and heading to the popular beach at Weston-super-Mare (25 minutes) for a dip in the Bristol Channel, or Uphill Sands (half an hour) for kitesurfing and sand yachting. The family-friendly beach at Burnham-on-Sea (25 minutes) is the spot for building sandcastles and paddling in shallow waves.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay 13.2 km Estuary N/AN/AGoodGood
Weston Main 13.6 km Estuary PoorN/APoorN/A
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway 13.9 km Estuary PoorPoorN/APoor
Clevedon Beach 14.2 km Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Brean 15.3 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cheddar Caves & Gorge 4.5 km

Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill 13.1 km

Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve 14.3 km

Wells Cathedral 15.7 km

Brunel's ss Great Britain 19.2 km

National Trust

King John's Hunting Lodge 4.1 km

Clevedon Court 13.7 km

Tyntesfield 14.5 km

Westbury College Gatehouse 22.9 km

West Pennard Court Barn 23.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Burrington Combe - Rowberrow - Dolebury 2.7 km

Burrington Combe - Black Down - Rowberrow - Dolebury 2.8 km

Winscombe 2.9 km

Winscombe - Barton - Crook Peak - Wavering Down - Winscombe 3 km

Cheddar Gorge - Black Down - Rowberrow 4.6 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 Swallow Barn Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Swallow Barn Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Swallow Barn Farm? Spectacular landscapes are everywhere in this corner of Somerset, and you can admire the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (15 minutes’ drive) on foot or by bike. Try the Blackdown … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Swallow Barn Farm?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Swallow Barn Farm? From $29.94 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.