Barn Owl Campsite

This is a fantastic 'back to basics' site laid out to offer privacy, tranquility and the sense of being 'in' nature. The closest you'll come to wild camping whilst still having access to a loo, shower, washing up point, rubbish, recycling and chemical loo disposal point. These are located at the top of the main field and are, well, basic, not what you'd expect to find on a commercial site catering for hundreds of regimented 'campers'. If you are looking for on site entertainment in the way of bars, shops, bingo halls, football pitches, immaculate toilet and shower blocks, etc. this is not the site for you. If you are looking for on site entertainment by way of exploring the wooded fringes of the site, slinging a hammock for some chill time, watching buzzards circling (and gliders from the nearby club) owls quartering the meadow and hooting in the surrounding trees, roe deer barking, star gazing in an increasingly rare dark environment or sitting round an actively encouraged camp fire contemplating the universe over a beer or three it certainly is.

Space between the pitches in the meadow is amazing, a minimum of 100 ft, and the layout is such that you can only really see one other from wherever you are. I think there were only 5 or six in total. With young kids there are a couple of pitches that offer proximity to the loo and a fully fenced main field for them to run around in, but I suspect most will head through the top gate to the 'wilderness' meadow.

The owners, Laura and Jason, were friendly, welcoming and helpful without being at all intrusive.

I remember being forced to read Hardy's Far From The Madding Crowd as a kid. I don't remember the story at all, but I'm going to pinch his title for the summary of this review! Very highly recommend!

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Wonderful large private pitch with great tarpaulin cover for shelter and a hammock to chill on. Laura was extremely helpful with her recommendations for places to visit locally. We just loved the privacy and sitting by the fire listening to the owl at night was heaven for us. Our hound loved it too as nice walk to the pub across the fields. Back to basics site which was exactly we wanted so can’t wait to return!

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Great campsite, with all the facilities required. Meadow pitches are secluded and private, lovely. Have done the grass pitches before and they are also very good. Helped us out with matches and firestarter as it was a bit colder than expected, a nice touch!

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Whole field to ourselves - lovely spot, peaceful and tranquil. Our dog loved charging around in the reeds and grasses.

Toilet and shower pretty rudimentary. And please fix the lock on the toilet door!

Easy to book, clean, sensible Covid precautions

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Great campsite with the choice of grass field pitches or the meadow (we chose the meadow). Ample space for the number of bookings. Pitches in the meadow are very secluded and private. Owners regularly cleaned the shared facilities. They were very friendly and welcoming. Toilet and shower facilities fairly basic but absolutely fine for camping needs. Great value overall and would return.

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Peaceful open space with amenities close

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The shower was amazing! Well maintained field.. the hut was cosy and very clean. The campsite owner was very friendly and helpful and was able to recommend good locations nearby to keep the kids entertained

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A peaceful site, with tent pitches amongst wildflower meadows. Plenty of space for kids to explore. Well maintained, simple facilities: Laura was very welcoming and happy to chat.

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