Giddy Farm

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Bell tents
Sea views from the comfort of your spacious bell tent
Camping field
Grass pitches

  • Relaxed dog-friendly bell tent camping near to the North Devon coast
  • SW Coast Path, Tarka Trail, pubs and beaches within 10 minutes’ drive
  • Quiet dark-skies site in the countryside with gorgeous views
How about a relaxed bell tent camping experience combined with spectacular North Devon views? Get off grid and enjoy really dark skies for awesome star-gazing and gorgeous sunsets. Giddy Farm is a small, peaceful rural site set in the North Devon countryside but still has easy access to all the essentials. The site is a fantastic departure point for visiting the spectacular North Devon coast. Go kayaking or paddleboarding at Combe Martin (10 minutes’ drive); surf at Woolacombe (20 minutes), Croyde (25 minutes) or Saunton (25 minutes); or simply make the most of the sandy beaches, some of which are dog-friendly all year round. Adventure to Broadsands beach (10 minutes) if you are brave enough to take on the steps or go coasteering at Watermouth Harbour (10 minutes), then have a cup of tea in the boat-based café by the harbour. Giddy Farm is also great for holidays with the kids, with theme parks and animal encounters and a large range of outdoor activities all within easy reach. Ilfracombe (15 minutes) has a mix of land and water-based activities, from shopping and golf to beach days and Lundy boat trips. The spacious bell tents come equipped with mats, rugs and futon beds, and extra air beds can be added for kids (you’ll need to bring your own bedding though). Thoughtful extras include a barbecue and firepit (buy firewood on site), plus somewhere to sit outside, and a shared compost loo, hot shower and a washing-up station. Other communal facilities include a woodfired pizza oven and a spacious shelter to share with other guests. Your dogs get to come away with you too, but they must be kept under control as there is livestock in the surrounding fields. Loud music is not permitted.

Site type

Rent a tent 4
Opens 25 July
Please note
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 25 Jul to

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Lovely spot, tents are fantastic and comfortable, easy access to all the…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent (five person)

Liked: Lovely spot, tents are fantastic and comfortable, easy access to all the local beauty spots, Gina is very friendly and helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks so much x Im really happy you enjoyed your stay please come and see us again x

Excellent, friendly site, highly recommended. Fantastic value!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Nicola H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent (three person)

Liked: What an amazing gem of a campsite to have found! Gina and Joe were so welcoming and helpful with anything you needed. The views were amazing, the hot power shower lovely and there was even a pizza oven! We had a fantastic few days thank you and will be back! Highly recommend Giddy Farm!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks so much x It was lovely having you guys to stay please come and see us again sx

Lovely weekend at Giddy Farm! Gina and Joe were both very friendly…

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

Bell tent (three person)

Liked: Lovely weekend at Giddy Farm! Gina and Joe were both very friendly and welcoming!
Pizza oven and fire pit were a big hit with our teenage and son.
Lots to do in the area.
Can highly recommend and will be visiting again!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks so much. Its brilliant you enjoyed your stay and the pizza oven was a success. We really hope you guys will come and see us again x

Excellent

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

Bell tent (five person)

Liked: The warm welcome 🙏 ☺ and how clean and family friendly the whole experience was! Will definitely be returning in the summer 😌 😎

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you guys we loved having you to stay. Be lovely to see you again next year. G x


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Giddy Farm

The Linhay

Bodstone Barton Farm

Combe Martin

Devon

England

EX34 0NT

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.18517°N
-4.04288°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.3 km Methodist Church
11.9 km Bus Station
11.9 km Opposite George Hotel
Rail
12.5 km Barnstaple Rail Station
18.8 km Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
21.4 km Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
5.6 km Ilfracombe Ferry Landing
17.8 km Instow Ferry Landing
17.9 km Appledore Ferry Landing
Airport
46.5 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

At Giddy Farm, it’s not just about the coast. The Tarka Trail (10 minutes’ drive) will take you through Exmoor and North Devon landscapes or you could take yourself on a mini historical tour of the National Trust’s Arlington Court (15 minutes) and the Marwood Hill Gardens (15 minutes). For kids, the Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park (10 minutes), Watermouth Castle and theme park (10 minutes) and animal encounters at Exmoor Zoo (15 minutes) are all in easy reach. They can get stuck into outdoor activities too, with horse-riding, clay pigeon shooting, off-road adventures, foot golf and slip and slide all being based nearby. Track down watersports, beach strolls or longer rambles over the South West Coast Path (10 minutes) too.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Combe Martin 2.5 km Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Ilfracombe Hele 4.8 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach 6.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Woolacombe Village 11.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Combesgate Beach, Woolacombe 11.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 27.7 km

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 6 km

Heddon Valley 8.7 km

Watersmeet 17.4 km

Holnicote Estate 33.5 km

Dunster Working Watermill 41.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ilfracombe, Berrynarbor and the Coast 5 km

ARLINGTON COURT 6.1 km

YOULSTON PARK 7.8 km

Lee Bridge - Slade - Ilfracombe - Coast Path 8 km

Hunters Inn - SW Coast Path - Trentishoe - Hunters Inn 8.8 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Giddy Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Giddy Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Giddy Farm? At Giddy Farm, it’s not just about the coast. The Tarka Trail (10 minutes’ drive) will take you through Exmoor and North Devon landscapes or you could take yourself on a mini … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Giddy Farm?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Giddy Farm? From €164.83 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.