The Heart of Exmoor
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- Wild pop-up site with spectacular views over Exmoor National Park
- A five-minute walk to open moorland; 25 minutes’ drive to Porlock
- Quiet, no-frills hilltop pitches in an International Dark Sky Reserve
Campground type
13
3
This park has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Please note that there is only spring water available and it has not tested as drinking water. Campfires are permitted but must be on a raised firepit and not dug into the ground.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Jul 18 to
Campsite types & availability
Reviews
100% would recommend this campground to a friend
96% would stay here again
What customers say
Peaceful hilltop campsite with stunning views and a "nearly wild" feel. Praised for clean compost toilets, firewood, and Dark Sky stargazing. Great Exmoor access. Friendly owners offer local tips. Spacious, slightly sloped pitches offer an affordable, beautiful natural escape.
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A fantastic peaceful site with gorgeous views and easy pitch up.
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Fantastic site, lovely an peaceful with lots of space. The toilet facilities where a plus along with options for a fire pit and wood. The views are stunning and if you get a clear sky during the night then it becomes even more spectacular with an amazing veiw of the stars. We where lucky enough to see two shooting stars and several star constellations.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely comments and taking the time to add photos. I'm so pleased you got enjoy being at the heart of a dark sky reserve. Have a fab Summer.
Brilliant communication from the owners. Text and email so the information wasn’t…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Brilliant communication from the owners. Text and email so the information wasn’t missed which was very helpful. Very friendly people.
Fantastic compost loo. Probably the best I’ve ever seen. Equipped with 2 seats (helpful when travelling with children) and very spacious so you’re not bumping into everything when you’re in there with your child. A box inside the loo for charging your phone and to provide light for the toilet. Smelled very fresh and was super clean. Plenty of spare toilet roll.
Great location. 5 minute walk and you’re on the moor!! Very close to Exford for pick your own organic blue berries and a great park for the children.
Loved the facilities for fires which is a priority for us when camping. Bricks and slabs available. Spare fire pits available to borrow and wood available to buy from an honestly box or BACs details.
We didn’t buy any eggs as we’d brought our own but that would have been great if we’d stayed longer.
Where we pitched up was very gently sloping so was fine for us and didn’t lead to any slipping sidewards in our tent.
Beautiful hilltop with a cracking view. Lovely stay. Will DEFINITELY stay again when there’s another meteor shower.
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From the manager: Wow! Thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed review!
It was lovely to have you and your enthusiastic children at the campsite, enjoying everything that The Heart of Exmoor campsite is about.
We look forward to seeing you again.
What A place!! Fantastic scenery, clean compost toilets, very peaceful and fantastic…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked What A place!!
Fantastic scenery, clean compost toilets, very peaceful and fantastic owners!! All this for a fantastic price!
I absolutely loved the stay here and would hesitate to book again if I was in the area!
We purchased some of Harry's eggs on the way out for dinner when we got home! Harry your eggs are delicious!
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From the manager: It was lovely to see you all sat around the beautiful fire you'd created. I will pass on the message to Harry about his eggs. Thank you for staying with us and enjoy your other camping adventures!
Gorgeous site, lovely owner who took the time to give us local…
Primitive grass campervan campsite
Liked Gorgeous site, lovely owner who took the time to give us local recommendations, incredibly clean compost toilets and a peaceful night. Thank you! We’ll be back :)
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From the manager: I'm so glad you appreciated the campsite, it was lovely to meet you - you had a pretty amazing set up - pizza oven to top it off!
Simple tranquil site in great position for exploring Exmoor
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Beautiful, simple campsite which, funnily enough, is in the heart of Exmoor. Firewood available and was given to us free two nights in a row. Probably the nicest compost toilet I've ever seen. We turned up on the first day of its availability and had the site. Semi-wild feel but at no point would you require 4WD.
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From the manager: Thank you for being my first campers of the season, it was lovely to meet you and your family. I'm so pleased you enjoyed your stay! Have a lovely Summer.
Beautiful campsite with breathtaking views.
Primitive grass campervan campsite
Liked This is the most fantastic campsite. Its nearly wild camping and yet everything you need is there and the views are amazing. If I lived closer I would be there every weekend!
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From the manager: I am so pleased that you enjoyed the campsite, we are regular nearly wild campers and it's exactly how we love to camp.
Quiet, clean and beautiful.
Primitive grass campervan campsite
Liked A beautiful site, so peaceful and stunning views. A huge amount of walks from the site perfect for our dog. The water and toilet was kept clean and worked well. Firewood availible for £5.
Disliked Nothing.
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From the manager: The you for your review, just the way we want campers to enjoy our site, we are so please you had a lovely time.
Really great location great access to good walks and pubs!…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Really great location great access to good walks and pubs!
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From the manager: So pleased you enjoyed our campsite and really got to enjoy everything on offer in walking distance during your stay. Thank you for your review.
Fantastic, relaxing haven!
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Absolutely awesome site! So peaceful! Lovely clean composting loo. Well off the beaten track - we were glad we were in a Land Rover! Walks from the site, far reaching views, dark starry skies…❤️
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From the manager: So pleased you got to enjoy everything at the site, most of our campers arrive by car or camper with no issues, but we have had a recent surge in land-rover users, which is great to see :) Thank you for your photos - I love seeing the highland cattle from the moor next to the campsite.
Nice basic campsite. Great scenery. The host was really friendly and helpful.…
Primitive grass campervan campsite
Liked Nice basic campsite. Great scenery. The host was really friendly and helpful. Nice start to our trip. Thank you
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From the manager: Thank you for your review, I'm so pleased you enjoyed the site and I hope the rest of your trip went well.
Features
Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
The Heart of Exmoor
Coombe Farm
Exford
Somerset
England
TA24 7QQ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.15088°N
3.63629°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porlock Weir | 4.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Minehead Terminus | 8.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Dunster North West | 9.3 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Good |
| Lynmouth | 9.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Blue Anchor West | 10.4 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 24 mi
The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 26 mi
RHS Garden Rosemoor 26.1 mi
St Fagans: National History Museum 28 mi
Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 29.9 mi
National Trust
Holnicote Estate 4.9 mi
Dunster Working Watermill 8.4 mi
Dunster Castle 8.5 mi
Watersmeet 8.7 mi
Heddon Valley 13.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
EXMOOR 0.9 mi
Withypool - Tarr Steps - Knaplock 3.1 mi
Webbers Post - Brockwell - Dunkery Breacon - Stoke Pero 3.7 mi
Simonsbath - Picked Stone - River Barle Valley - Simonsbath 5.1 mi
Lorna Doone Country: Malmsmead - Badgeworthy Water - Malmsmead 6.1 mi
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 campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does The Heart of Exmoor have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Heart of Exmoor dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Heart of Exmoor? Exmoor is criss-crossed with hundreds of miles of bridleways for traffic-free walking and cycling. If you’re travelling with kids, try the family walk from the ancient clapper bridge at Tarr Steps (20 … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Heart of Exmoor?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at The Heart of Exmoor? From $26.74 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.