Higher Murchington Farm

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 9.8 9 reviews
Fantastic views
Fantastic views
Tent pitch with fire pit
Bell tent pitch
Bell tent and kitchen
Bell tent
Compost toilet, washing up area
Compost toilet
Spacious grassy pitches
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Tent pitch with fire pit
Bell tent pitch
Bell tent and kitchen

  • Quiet and simple field site on a working farm on Dartmoor
  • A five-minute drive to Chagford for pubs and shops, walking trails
  • Fishing 10 mins; kayaking and climbing 25 mins; Haytor Rocks 30 mins
There are no apologies from the team of Higher Murchington Farm about sharing their views with you... views of Dartmoor, that is, stretching scenically all around. The owners here keep it simple – they’re busy running a farm, for a start – but they welcome visitors (and their well-behaved dogs) to come and share this slice of the wild Devon countryside. On the eight-acre field, you’ll have plenty of room on the spacious assigned pitches; campfires are fine here too. Amenities include eco composting toilets and shared washing-up areas… and apart from that, nothing between you, the skies and the vast moor below. It’s a five-minute drive or half an hour’s (very pleasant) stroll over to Chagford, for pubs with hot food, as well as shops for stocking up; head down to the Teign for a picnic or a riverside walk into open countryside. A 15-minute walk out of town (or a 10-minute drive from the site) is Chagford pool, an open-air river-fed watering spot where there are yet more spectacular views. This is an eco-friendly site, where the team tries its utmost to run the site on a low-impact eco basis with solar energy and water from the farm.

Site type

Tent sites 2
Rent a tent 1
Open now
Opens July 25
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Jul 25 to

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Reviews

9.8

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100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again
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We had such a lovely stay,…

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PETER A.

Bell tent (Private restroom amenities)

Liked We had such a lovely stay, thank you! The bell tent was spacious and comfortable. The owners were really helpful, checking in to make sure we had everything we needed. It's an ideal place to unwind and enjoy the scenery.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Views, location, friendly, helpful hosts, stars,…

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Jules W.

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Views, location, friendly, helpful hosts, stars, simplicity, space, clean

Disliked That it’s not open all year

Recommend to friends Visit again

What an amazing place so peaceful…

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Caroline C.

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked What an amazing place so peaceful our 2nd time here. Please don't change its so lovely just having 2 pitches there

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Peace and quiet, clean facilities. Helpful…

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Barbs J.

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Peace and quiet, clean facilities. Helpful owner who forwarded directions on a text message with what 3 words. I arrived on foot as was hiking the dartmoor way and didn't fancy walking extra miles to find the campsite.

Disliked Nothing

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Special site with amazing view…

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Andrew D.

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Special site with amazing view

Disliked Tricky to find if you are on foot / hiking. A "6 figure grid reference" or "just 3 words" would be helpful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities friendly staff and peaceful site

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Kayleigh D.

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Absolutely loved staying here. Had 3 teenagers and no moaning. Lovely location and so much space. Owners were so lovely and the log buckets were a bonus. Definitely recommend 👌

Disliked Absolutely nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Visited this pitch with my 7-year-old son, and we had a great time.

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Benjamin S.

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Fantastic views, very quiet but also close to Chagford for pubs and swimming, and showers. It was a nice stay with the feeling of being wild, but the reassurance of water and a loo. The lane was so quiet that we spent the evenings cycling up and down. The only disturbance was very welcome as the local sheep were herded along the lane.

Disliked no dislikes

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet place with amazing view.

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Jane O.

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked The peacefulness & the beautiful view.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A perfect site for peace and quiet.

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Jennifer W.

Bell tent (Private restroom amenities)

Liked A beautiful, peaceful site. Really lovely big bell tent, comfortable bed and great addition of the futons.
The camp kitchen is fab too.
Lovely hosts, thank you for checking in on us and making sure we had everything we need.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available 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 Tents for hire Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Higher Murchington Farm

Murchington

Chagford

Newton Abbot

Devon

England

TQ13 8HJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.68588°N
3.86018°W

Route directions

You will be sent detailed directions by email – these will prevent you being taken down extremely narrow country lanes (these can sometimes go to junk mail so please do check there if you don't see them).

Nearest transport

Coach
11.7 km Thomas Cook
24.1 km Bus Station
25.3 km Rail Station
Rail
10.9 km Okehampton Rail Station
11.3 km Sampford Courtenay Rail Station
13.8 km Yeoford Rail Station
Ferry
27.6 km Topsham Lock Ferry Landing
27.7 km Topsham Ferry Landing
27.9 km Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
Airport
31.7 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

It’s a walkers’ paradise round here, with Chagford a handy juncture to join in the mighty Two Moors Way, a coast-to-coast extravaganza of some 117 miles (you don’t have to do all of it in one day…). Okehampton (25 minutes’ drive) is a hub for many of the hiking and cycling routes circling the edge of the moor, and a good place to hire a bike if you haven't brought one along. Fisherfolk are well looked after in this part of Devon as well, with day permits available for fishing brown trout, sea trout and salmon on the Teign and in the peaceful surrounds of the Fernworthy reservoir. If it’s the patter of tiny hooves you’re hankering for, head to Dartmoor's Miniature Pony Centre (15 minutes) for opportunities to meet, greet, groom and ride the lovely little fellers. For those in search of bigger thrills, Adventure Okehampton (25 minutes) has surfing and canoeing on its private lake as well as abseiling and archery, climbing and various high jinks on the high ropes. For views, don’t miss Haytor Rocks and the paths around them (30 minutes) or the ancient peace of Buckfast Abbey (40 minutes), home to monks since the 11th century.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Shaldon 30 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Teignmouth Town 30.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dawlish Coryton Cove 30.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dawlish Town 30.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Ness Cove 30.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castle Drogo 3.5 km

Buckfast Abbey 22.3 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 23.6 km

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 30.6 km

Crealy Great Adventure Park 31.4 km

National Trust

Castle Drogo 3.5 km

Finch Foundry 6.8 km

The Church House 12.7 km

Lydford Gorge 18.2 km

Buckland Abbey 29.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Chagford - Castle Drogo - Fingle Bridge 2 km

CASTLE DROGO 4.1 km

Bennet's Cross - Huckney Tor - Vitifer Mine Complex - Bennet's Cross 7.5 km

WOOD HOUSE 7.5 km

Postbridge CP - Broad Down - Longaford Tor - Powder Mills 10.9 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 Higher Murchington Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Higher Murchington Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Higher Murchington Farm? It’s a walkers’ paradise round here, with Chagford a handy juncture to join in the mighty Two Moors Way, a coast-to-coast extravaganza of some 117 miles (you don’t have to do all … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Higher Murchington Farm?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Higher Murchington Farm? From $37.14 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.