Swallow Barn Farm

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Uninterrupted views
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 pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 20
Open now
Opens 1 March
Please note
  • This site 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 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).
  • 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 hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 1 Mar to

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97% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

A lovely, peaceful spot with plenty of room. Basic but clean facilities suit short stays, and the price is right. Great for dogs and near country pubs. A few mention slopes and no showers, but most are happy and keen to come back.

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Great quiet site amazing views. Two minute walk to a lovely pub…

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Rachel B.

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch (sloping, maximum 6 metres)

Liked Great quiet site amazing views. Two minute walk to a lovely pub unfortunately didn’t have time to try this stay.

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Great for solo traveller and everyone else that enjoys a bit of peace.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch (sloping, maximum 6 metres)

Liked Big Big field with horses and a hundred mile view across the land on one side and sheep on thw hills the other.

Disliked Leaving.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for a wonderful review, we really appreciate it. So pleased you loved staying here and enjoyed the beautiful surroundings.

Beautiful setting, easy to get to and a lovely clean and simple camp.

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Karen G.

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch (sloping, maximum 6 metres)

Liked Scenery, location, simple charm.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review, we really appreciate you taking the time. So pleased you loved your stay with us.

The view is absolutely incredible! Lovely relaxed little campsite. We had a…

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Helen Sarah S.

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch (sloping, maximum 6 metres)

Liked The view is absolutely incredible!

Lovely relaxed little campsite. We had a great time.

As a single mother with a 4 year old it felt very safe.

Disliked The hose in the sink is quite long so it feels like it would be going in people's dirty washing up water. It would be good if it was shorter to be more hygienic.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for a wonderful review, so pleased you loved your stay here and felt safe. We will sort out the sink asap, thank you for pointing it out.

Beautiful views and quiet campsite!…

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Eloise g.

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch (sloping, maximum 6 metres)

Liked Beautiful views and quiet campsite!

Disliked Lack of showers, but still great for a short stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind review, we really appreciate the feedback. Showers is definitely something we are looking into providing next year.

Great, would stay again

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Antonia R.

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch (sloping, maximum 6 metres)

Liked Fabulous site - great views, great walking and great location (5 mins from a pub!)
Excellent dog walks in all directions for as far as you’d like to go.

Disliked N/A

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From the manager: Thank you so much for such a great review, we really appreciate it and so pleased you had a lovely stay.

The view from the campsite was spectacular!…

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Joshua B.

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Liked The view from the campsite was spectacular!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for a fantastic review, so glad you loved our amazing views.

Everything is fantastic, beautiful setting, well kept and very clean. Tracey and…

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Jon R.

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch (sloping, maximum 6 metres)

Liked Everything is fantastic, beautiful setting, well kept and very clean. Tracey and Neil are fantastic people. Couldn't wish for more. Was going to stay 2 nights. Ended up staying over a week. Will be back very soon.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for a fantastic review, it was a pleasure to have you here. So pleased you enjoyed your stay with us.

Friendly and easy going, simple and great landscape around.…

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Thomas C.

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch (sloping, maximum 6 metres)

Liked Friendly and easy going, simple and great landscape around.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for a lovely review, we really appreciate it. So pleased you enjoyed your stay.

Spacious site in beautiful location

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Chris J.

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch (sloping, maximum 6 metres)

Liked Spacious and quiet campsite in beautiful location.Only basic facilities but that’s what I like .

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for a wonderful review, so pleased you loved your stay with us.


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

D. of E. 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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse 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.

Nearest sites

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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?
    Camping and touring
    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 €18.49 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.