Wolf Meadows Farm

9.1 9 reviews
Next to the river
Next to the river
Riverside camping
Picnic bench
Camp next to the river
Camping next to the river taw
Riverside view
Tent next to the river
Relax by the river
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  • Wild camping on a north Devon farm by the banks of the River Taw
  • A 40-minute drive to Dartmoor National Park and Saunton Sands surfing
  • Pick your own pitch among meadows and woods or by the river
Looking for a wildlife-rich base in north Devon? Wolf Meadows Farm is a family-run smallholding with a wild-camping vibe on the banks of the River Taw, and set in 30 acres of green meadows and woodland. The eco-aware site owners practise traditional, sustainable and green farming methods on their smallholding, which has flower-rich meadows bordered by dense berry- and flower-filled hedgerows and ancient woodland. As well as a herd of rare Highland cattle, the meadows are home to laying hens and their guardian cockerel, so free-range organic eggs may well be on your breakfast menu. At dusk, bats fly overhead and owls can be heard calling across the river. Try turning off your phone to savour the quiet, and see if you can spot flitting warblers or hear curlews in spring… There’s a choice of spacious pitches, so you’ll never feel crammed in among your fellow guests. Camp next to the river to listen to the trickling water and watch out for the occasional otter; pitch in the meadows, where wildlife includes pheasants and squirrels; or bed down in the woodlands where deer graze. Wherever you pick, you can wake up to the dawn chorus as the birds warm up for another day.

Site type

Motorhome sites 10
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Tent sites 60
Caravan sites 10
Opens

Languages spoken

English

German

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Features

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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby

Location

Wolf Meadows Farm

Umberleigh

Devon

England

EX37 9BG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.97372°N
3.95693°W

Route directions

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Nearest transport

Coach
9.9 km The Square
9.9 km The Square
13.6 km Bus Station
Rail
1.9 km Portsmouth Arms Rail Station
3.1 km Umberleigh Rail Station
5.5 km Kings Nympton Rail Station
Ferry
18 km Instow Ferry Landing
18.1 km Bideford Ferry Landing
18.7 km Appledore Ferry Landing
Airport
46.6 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

Surfing dudes, there are chances aplenty to get out on the waves here, as there’s a surfing school for all comers – novice or expert – at Saunton Sands (40 minutes’ drive). And if you’d rather your feet stayed firmly on the ground, then pack a picnic, put the hiking boots on and get out on the wild trails of Dartmoor National Park (40 minutes). Treat well-behaved kids to thrills, spills and adrenaline-filled rides on rollercoasters at Milky Way Adventure Park (40 minutes), or let them chase each other around treetop rope courses at Go Ape Haldon (an hour). On a gentler day out for animal-lovers of all ages, book keeper experiences for the chance to meet reindeer and kangaroos at Exmoor Zoo (35 minutes). If you’re after some well-deserved adults-only time, there are steep valley landscapes to wander at Marwood Hill Garden (half an hour), which is particularly lovely in early summer when the rhododendrons bloom, as well as rose gardens and arboretums at RHS Garden Rosemoor (20 minutes). Anyone interested in history should have a look at the Boer War and Home Guard military exhibits at Cobbaton Combat Collection (10 minutes) or wander the Norman-era ruins at Okehampton Castle (40 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Westward Ho! 21 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Saunton Sands 24.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Croyde Bay 26.4 km Sea N/AGoodExcellentGood
Putsborough 26.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Combe Martin 26.6 km Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 13.1 km

Castle Drogo 32.6 km

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 40.5 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 40.9 km

Crealy Great Adventure Park 48.2 km

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 19.2 km

Heddon Valley 27 km

Finch Foundry 27.2 km

Watersmeet 29.8 km

Castle Drogo 32.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

KING'S NYMPTON PARK 4.6 km

CASTLE HILL 8.9 km

Eggesford Station - Eggesford Barton - Nethercott - Eggesford Station 11.2 km

GREAT TORRINGTON CEMETERY 14 km

YOULSTON PARK 16.5 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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89% would recommend this site to a friend

89% would stay here again

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Nick W.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (riverside)

Liked Leaving

Disliked Paid for fire pit, logs etc never received them, no one on site had to ring a number kept going to answer phone, eventually got through but no one could be bothered to bring down the fire pit logs etc, eventually got a refund for the firepit. Logs etc. Plus the pictures on the Web page are of another site.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (riverside)

Liked This site was lovely, completely off grid with a field of cows one side and a river full of life the other.

Amazing location, friendly welcome. Facilities were spotless. We will be back.…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (riverside)

Liked Amazing location, friendly welcome. Facilities were spotless. We will be back.

Disliked Nothing we had a fab stay.

Gorgeous site for wild swimming and simple camping

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Jack T.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (riverside)

Liked Amazing location for camping at Wolf meadows! the river running alongside the pitches is truly stunning, not to mention great for swimming in and watching the wildlife.
The animals on the farm are also great; we spent ages watching the Highland calves jumping around their field, right next to the tents.
The eco camp setup is simple, but what more do you need for nights away in the tent! Toilets and showers were clean. Perfect site highly recommend.

Disliked The water was turned off overnight which would be better to leave on, but didn't trouble us too much.

Very friendly, nothing is to much trouble, lovely atmosphere, even tho We didn’t…

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Zoey L.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (riverside)

Liked Very friendly, nothing is to much trouble, lovely atmosphere, even tho
We didn’t have much sun we made many family memories. Would defo visit again but not in a trailer tent.

Disliked We stayed in our trailer tent and found it quite difficult to get around the sharp turns into the camp and out..

Relaxed atmosphere, scenery, very clean compost toilets, shower, off grid, pitch by…

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Sam A.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (riverside)

Liked Relaxed atmosphere, scenery, very clean compost toilets, shower, off grid, pitch by the river

Lovely little site, stayed right on the river, amazing wildlife and great…

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Karen W.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Lovely little site, stayed right on the river, amazing wildlife and great swimming. Lots of lovely walks just a short distance away. Dogs loved it! Would definitely return !
Just remember to take all provisions with you as it’s a bit of trek to a good shop if you forget something :)

Amazing location! Right on the river!…

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Freddy R.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (riverside)

Liked Amazing location! Right on the river!

Great side with spot on amenities

Overall 10/10

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Paul G.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (riverside)

Liked The space between campers. Nice and spread out so you aren't on top of each other.

Disliked Nothing really

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Wolf Meadows Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Wolf Meadows Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Wolf Meadows Farm? Surfing dudes, there are chances aplenty to get out on the waves here, as there’s a surfing school for all comers – novice or expert – at Saunton Sands (40 minutes’ drive). … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wolf Meadows Farm?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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