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Bay View Meadows

9.5 4 reviews

The site's two kunekune pigs rosie and lilly

View from one of the walks around burgh island

Farmlands on the walking route to ayrmer cove

Ayrmer cove accessed by the coastal path or through ringmore

No-frills wild camping on a Devon smallholding a mile from the sea
Walking distance from two beaches and the South West Coast Path
Eco-friendly composting loos with a view; estuary walk close by

Bay View Meadow has no frills, just reels of wildlife and peace. At this site, you’ll be planting down in a wild meadow, part of a smallholding, that's 40 minutes’ walk from two beaches and within walking distance of the river Avon for water-filled scenery. You’ll be sharing your new abode with butterflies, abundant birdlife (including birds of prey overhead) and the occasional honey bee (who live in the hives far away from the pitches). Other welcome visitors include the stars at night (there are rather clear nights with the Milky Way sometimes visible), sublime sunsets and small bats that skim the hedgerows at dusk. In terms of facilities, you’ll have use of an eco-friendly composting toilet, made mostly from recycled materials and off-cuts. On a raised position, it really is a loo with a view – completely waterless too and friendly to the environment, as it turns waste into usable compost that the site will use to fertilise the flower beds and trees. The site also has access to drinking water and to a cold water washing-up point. On your way in, you may want to say hello to the site’s Kunekune pigs or to the assortment of chickens. However, you may also be in a rush to get to the beach too, as Challaborugh Bay beach is rather splendid, accessible by a narrow, sometimes busy road (driving is advised or there is a walking route through Bigbury that has minimal contact with roads), or Bigbury beach, accessible by a public footpath (some sections of the route are along the road).

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Pop-up campground

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 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

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 Wild camping 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

Type

Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Golf nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Bay View Meadows

Cott Lane

Bigbury

Devon

England

TQ7 4AP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.2957°N
-3.87355°W

Nearest transport

Coach

10.9 km Town Hall

10.9 km BP Garage

18.5 km Plymouth Road Superstore

Rail

11.1 km Ivybridge Rail Station

20.4 km Totnes Rail Station

21.3 km Plymouth Rail Station

Ferry

1.6 km Cockleridge Ham Ferry Landing

1.9 km Bantham Ferry Landing

7.2 km Kingsbridge Ferry Landing

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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Golf course: five minutes’ walk - Bigbury beach (boat trips to Burgh Island from this town): five minutes’ drive - Challaborugh Bay Beach: five minutes - South West Coast Path (walks between the beaches): five minutes - Avon estuary (nine-mile circular footpath with a short ferry ride and a very small section on the roadside through the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty): five minutes - Ayrmer Cove (remote National Trust beach with a car park): 10 minutes - Bantham beach: 20 minutes - Overbeck's (National Trust site and once the home of inventor Otto Overbeck): half an hour - Woodlands Family Theme Park: half an hour - Dartmoor National Park: half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Bantham	1.9 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Challaborough	1.9 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Bigbury-On-Sea North	2.2 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Bigbury-On-Sea South	2.2 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Thurlestone North	3.6 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Dartmoor Zoological Park 15.3 km

National Marine Aquarium 19.9 km

Buckfast Abbey 23 km

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 25.3 km

Living Coasts 30.7 km

National Trust

Overbeck's 10.3 km

Wembury 14.9 km

Salcombe: Thurlestone to Torcross 17.5 km

Saltram 17.5 km

Greenway 22.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ringmore Round 1.6 km

Ringmore - Kingston - Erme Estuary - Ayrmer Cove 1.7 km

Erme Estuary 5.9 km

Erme Ingot 6.1 km

FLETE 6.5 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.

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Beautiful views and nice facilities on a cosy homestead style farm. Would…

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

Daniel C. Jul 2023

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Beautiful views and nice facilities on a cosy homestead style farm. Would definitely camp here again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

I stayed here with my young 5 year old grandaughter as an…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Susan M. Aug 2022

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: I stayed here with my young 5 year old grandaughter as an adventure for 2 nights in a small tent. It was perfect for her to be able to run around and play. Great view of the sea , Toilet great. and cant forget to mention the piggies that loved a scratch.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful place to stay

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2022

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Nice view, compost loo was very clean, running water. Very much enjoyed our stay, and will definitely be returning. Just what is needed, when you’re needing a break from everyday life.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very quiet. Nice view. No shower so OK for a short stay.

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	6
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Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	6
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Deb B. Aug 2022

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Very quiet

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Frequently asked questions

Does Bay View Meadows have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Bay View Meadows dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Bay View Meadows? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Golf course: five minutes’ walk - Bigbury beach (boat trips to Burgh Island from this town): five minutes’ drive - Challaborugh Bay Beach: five minutes - … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Bay View Meadows?

Camping and caravan

Arrive: noon – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 1 p.m.

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