Wild Camping at Emmetts on Exmoor
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- Off-grid wild camping at the highest farm on Exmoor
- A 20-minute drive to Exmoor Zoo; 25 minutes to the North Devon coast
- Free-range eggs and home-reared meat available to buy on site
Site type
Languages spoken
English
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Features
Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Disabled facilities Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Wild Camping at Emmetts on Exmoor
Emmetts Grange
Simonsbath
Somerset
England
TA24 7LD
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.11779°N
-3.78475°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Lynmouth | 13 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Porlock Weir | 15.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Combe Martin | 20.3 km | Sea | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
Ilfracombe Hele | 24.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Minehead Terminus | 24.3 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
RHS Garden Rosemoor 31.4 km
The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 42.9 km
Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 44.9 km
Castle Drogo 47 km
Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 47.4 km
National Trust
Watersmeet 11.7 km
Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 14.2 km
Heddon Valley 14.8 km
Holnicote Estate 18.3 km
Dunster Working Watermill 24.5 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Simonsbath - Picked Stone - River Barle Valley - Simonsbath 3.4 km
Withypool - Tarr Steps - Knaplock 9.5 km
EXMOOR 9.7 km
Hillsford Bridge - Watersmeet - Lynmouth - Hillsford Bridge 10.9 km
CASTLE HILL 11.3 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.
Reviews
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We were completely alone, and really felt like we were wild camping.…
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Liked: We were completely alone, and really felt like we were wild camping. However, we still had access to a toilet and shower which was great. Instructions were good, and you can rent a fire pit and buy some firewood to keep warm at night. On a clear night, we had amazing views of the stars.
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Liked: Peaceful and clean environment.
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Idyllic location but lacking in customer service.
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Liked: Amazing location with really nice views and walking routes, really quiet; exactly what we wanted. A town was 20 mins away which allowed us to stock up on food when needed.
Disliked: On arrival there was no one there, I walked around the farm and called the number on the conformation email 2/3 times to no avail. Luckily we saw a family just leaving who pointed us in the direction of the pitches but still unsure if we were in the right location. There was also no sign of the fresh eggs, sausages and bacon for sale as advertised and didn't know where the toilet/shower facilities were but we had our own provisions with us.
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From the manager: Dear Daniel, We send a very comprehensive email prior to your arrival which gives instructions and step by step photos on how to find the farm, where to park, how to get to your pitch, which pitch number you have been allocated and where to find the loo and the shower! The email explains that we operate the wild camping as a 'hands off' facility - with just four secluded pitches we obviously can't justify having a 'campsite manager' or similar, hence the information email. The email also tells you what to do if you would like to buy logs, sausages, eggs, etc - it's a self service system and stock of everything is kept in the wash room. Best wishes Shelley
Fantastic new facilities, great working farm estate setting
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Liked: Authentic Exmoor at its best - good communication from site and brand new bathroom facilities. Really enjoyed my stay and would definitely recommend to stay here!
Disliked: Nothing
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Tranquil and no people around…
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Liked: Tranquil and no people around
Disliked: Lack of facilities
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Liked: Nothing as site didn't look suitable to camp on. Pictures that were sent to us weren't the pitches we were offered on arrival.
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From the manager: We are very surprised to receive this review. These guests arrived, met us on arrival and we showed them to their pitch. This pitch is one of the photographs seen on our listing. We then received an email saying that they had left because of bricks and brambles. There are no bricks at the pitch location and no brambles. We are also surprised to see the individual ratings provided by this guest - the loo and shower facility is brand new and never used before so is immaculate!
Frequently asked questions
- Does Wild Camping at Emmetts on Exmoor have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Wild Camping at Emmetts on Exmoor dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Wild Camping at Emmetts on Exmoor? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Quince Honey Farm: 15 minutes' drive - Exmoor Zoo: 20 minutes - Lynton (for the cliff railway and coast path): 25 minutes - Combe Martin Wildlife … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Wild Camping at Emmetts on Exmoor?
Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: noon