Barton Fields Campsite

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Spacious grassy pitches
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  • Farm site 10 minutes' drive away from Tiverton, Devon
  • Knightshayes Court 20 minutes’ drive; Exeter 25 minutes
  • Direct access to the River Exe; a five-minute drive to the nearest pub
A sprawling expanse of grass stretching between the A396 and the River Exe is the setting for Barton Fields Campsite. Families (and their four-legged companions) are welcome at this peaceful spot on a farm near the market town of Tiverton (10 minutes’ drive), in the heart of Devon. Although this pop-up site has few amenities (for which read portable toilets), it has nice, level pitches and expansive views of tree-covered hills all around. Guests here also have direct access to the River Exe, which flows along the boundary of the farm. If you’re itching to lace up your hiking boots, you’re in the right place, with two national parks (Exmoor and Dartmoor) and two National Landscapes (Blackdown Hills and East Devon) within an hour’s drive. The nearest is Exmoor National Park (half an hour), with expansive moorland, woodland and a cliff-fringed coastline. If walking along the sea is your thing, plenty more waterfront trails await at the East Devon National Landscaepe (50 minutes), which includes stretches of the Jurassic Coast. At Seaton (one hour), the kids can explore rock pools and hunt for fossils while you relax on the beach; if you have your binoculars, it’s worth taking a detour to Seaton Wetlands, where you might see ducks and kingfishers. Back at the site, you can fire up the barbecue for dinner, or head to the pub for a traditional home-cooked meal; the nearest watering hole is just over a mile away, in Bickleigh (less than five minutes by car).

Site type

Tent sites 50
Caravan sites 3
Motorhome sites 3
Open now
Opens 18 July
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 18 Jul to

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Reviews

9.7

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

Great spot for a chill break, loads of space and quiet. Hosts are super friendly, loos and showers are clean and hot, and you're right by the river. Campfires allowed, awesome starry nights. Basic but brilliant, lots want to come back. Minor bits like shower lights and gate could be better, but improvements likely soon.

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Big open space,we were the only…

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Victoria D.

Unpowered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site

Liked Big open space,we were the only ones there, clean facilities,would happily return with others. Had some toys for the kids to play with which was a great touch,believe the river nearby but we didn't get to explore will do that next time.

Disliked Wasn't sign posted very well could do with a new sign,other than that perfect, could hear traffic throughout night but can't be helped

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beautiful surroundings, road noise much less…

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Nick T.

Unpowered grass and earth caravan site

Liked beautiful surroundings, road noise much less than you expect. Friendly hosts and toys for kids. Facility are slightly rudimentary but very clean and all worked perfectly. Reflected in excellent value of stay.

Disliked nothing

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Location was great, Quiet surroundings, friendly…

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Andy W.

Unpowered grass and earth caravan site

Liked Location was great, Quiet surroundings, friendly owner, dark skies.

Disliked Toilets were a bit basic and dark so take a torch

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely overnight stay simple and easy…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass and earth caravan site

Liked Lovely overnight stay simple and easy going.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved it so much we extended…

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Michelle S.

Unpowered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site

Liked Loved it so much we extended for an extra 2 nights. Great location! Everything you need is there.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Simple, lovely site.

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Noemie L.

Unpowered grass and earth caravan site

Liked The simplicity of the site
The view
How quiet it is ( we were the only one there).
If you're looking for a place to sleep, where your children and/or dogs can run freely, look no further!
The facilities are very simple but extremely clean.
The location is good to visit Devon.

Disliked Nothing really. Maybe the shower room could benefit from better lighting.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lack of electricity compensated for by other benefits.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass and earth caravan site

Liked Friendly host, night sky full of stars, abundant space, reasonable price, clean toilets, no time restrictions regarding when you can arrive by an when you have to leave by.

Disliked Slightly dark space to shower in - but the host said this would be improving imminently. Unfortunately, we only stayed the one night so we didn't get to see this happen.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wonderful place, farmer very friendly

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass and earth caravan site

Liked Large open field, pop up campsite, we were only ones there with our friends and dogs, facilities basic but clean and plenty hot water.
No restrictions on when to arrive or depart.

Disliked Nothing

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Peace and quiet, great local pub…

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Andy S.

Unpowered grass and earth caravan site

Liked Peace and quiet, great local pub

Disliked N/a

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful stay!

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April H.

Unpowered grass and earth caravan site

Liked How clean and spacious the area was. Simplistic with nature!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Location

Barton Fields Campsite

Road A396

Bickleigh

Tiverton

Devon

England

EX16 8HD

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.86928°N
3.49595°W

Route directions

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Nearest transport

Coach
3.6 km Bus Station
16.1 km The Barn Owl
16.1 km Bus Station
Rail
11 km Tiverton Parkway Rail Station
12 km Newton St Cyres Rail Station
14.3 km Cranbrook Rail Station
Ferry
20.8 km Topsham Ferry Landing
20.9 km Topsham Lock Ferry Landing
21 km Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
Airport
16.4 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

The grounds of Tiverton’s medieval castle stretch all the way to the banks of the Exe and include orchards and woodlands. On the outskirts of the town, the Gothic Revival-style National Trust - Knightshayes Court (20 minutes) is an imposing red-brick mansion with formal and kitchen gardens. Let the kids have a go at driving tractors or operating diggers at Diggerland Devon (20 minutes). There are also rides, go-karts and a large indoor soft-play area, plus miniature train rides for younger children. A lively university city, Exeter (25 minutes) is home to the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery, with varied collections ranging from antiquities to textiles, and from decorative arts to natural sciences. Built between 1100 and 1400, Exeter Cathedral has a remarkable vaulted ceiling.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Sidmouth Jacobs Ladder 27.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sidmouth Town 27.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ladram Bay 27.9 km Sea N/AGoodN/AGood
Exmouth 29.5 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Budleigh Salterton 29.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 9.1 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 16.4 km

Crealy Great Adventure Park 18.9 km

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 19.7 km

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 27.2 km

National Trust

Knightshayes Court 6.4 km

Killerton 9.2 km

Killerton: Budlake Old Post Office 9.7 km

Killerton: Marker's Cottage 12.2 km

Killerton: Clyston Mill 12.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

KNIGHTSHAYES COURT 6.3 km

KILLERTON HOUSE 8.9 km

Brampford Speke Circular 10.5 km

BRIDWELL 11.7 km

SHOBROOKE PARK 11.9 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 Barton Fields Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Barton Fields Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Barton Fields Campsite? The grounds of Tiverton’s medieval castle stretch all the way to the banks of the Exe and include orchards and woodlands. On the outskirts of the town, the Gothic Revival-style National Trust … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Barton Fields Campsite?
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Barton Fields Campsite? From $41.49 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.