Swallow Barn Farm

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Uninterrupted views
Sunset
Looking towards wales
Spacious camping field

  • Off-grid Somerset farm campsite with spectacular Bristol Channel views
  • A 10-minute drive to Cheddar Gorge; 25 minutes to Weston-super-Mare
  • Grass pitches with basic facilities; five minutes’ walk to the pub
A working Somerset farm. Bristol Channel views. Back-to-basics family camping. Sounds like what you’re looking for? Here at Swallow Barn Farm, there's also a traditional country pub (with plenty of outdoor seating for balmy days) a mere five minutes’ stroll away. Grass pitches are spacious, on sloping land and have spectacular views over Somerset countryside to the sea. Basic facilities include a single portable toilet; there is no electricity, however, so remember the torches for late-night wanderings around the site. Barbecues are allowed by the pitches, and you can pick up bits and pieces from the local essentials shop (10 minutes’ walk). A more extensively stocked store and garage is five minutes’ drive away. The site is 10 minutes’ walk from Rowberrow Forest and 15 minutes’ drive from the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for hikes and cycle rides. You are welcome to bring your dogs to join in all the walkies fun, but please keep them under control when on site as there is livestock in adjacent fields.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 20
Open now
Opens 1 March
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 1 Mar to

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Would like to stay again.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
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Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch (sloping, maximum 6 metres)

Liked: Views, dog-friendly, spacious, pegs went in ok, simple and informal. Good pub nearby. Ideal for walking Mendip Way.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for an amazing review, so pleased you had a good stay with us.

Lovely quiet site, back to basics with a portaloo, with amazing views…

Overall 10/10
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Value for money 10
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Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch (sloping, maximum 6 metres)

Liked: Lovely quiet site, back to basics with a portaloo, with amazing views

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind review, we appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed your evening.

Scenic and quiet spot, completely fuss free and a very short walk…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Polly G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch (sloping, maximum 6 metres)

Liked: Scenic and quiet spot, completely fuss free and a very short walk to the local pub

Disliked: Nothing, but I'm only giving the facilities and activities section 2 stars simply because there aren't any activities and the only facility was a porta loo. I didn't mind that but other people might

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind review, it helps us so much and also helps other campers. So pleased you enjoyed your stay.

Had a lovely stay here was very quiet during this time of…

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
Aimi D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch (sloping, maximum 6 metres)

Liked: Had a lovely stay here was very quiet during this time of year and the local pub is minutes walk away, only one toilet on site but was clean and tidy and had what you needed. Stayed only the 1 night waking up to the horses around you was very peaceful

Disliked: There wasn't anything we disliked during our stay

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind review, so pleased you had a nice stay :)

Beautiful site with stunning views. Only stayed the one night, great spot for…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Stacy H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch (sloping, maximum 6 metres)

Liked: Beautiful site with stunning views.
Only stayed the one night, great spot for exploring the Mendips.
Loved the back to basics feel, would recommend and stay here again.
On-site loo was clean and access to water and sink.
Lovely spacious field

Disliked: Nothing!

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From the manager: Thank you so much for an amazing review. So glad you enjoyed your stay with us and you got to see the hot air balloons!

The view was spectacular. The owners super helpful. We loved it.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Sabina L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch (sloping, maximum 6 metres)

Liked: The view was spectacular. The owners super helpful. We loved it.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for an amazing review, we are so grateful. So pleased you loved your stay with us.

Awesome site and had it all to ourselves. Pub 5 minutes walk…

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
Neil R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch (sloping, maximum 6 metres)

Liked: Awesome site and had it all to ourselves. Pub 5 minutes walk away too was an added bonus.

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From the manager: Thank you for an amazing review, so pleased you enjoyed your stay and the local pub!

Freedom of where to park & space Pub next door was lovely Great…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Katie O. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch (sloping, maximum 6 metres)

Liked: Freedom of where to park & space
Pub next door was lovely
Great stop off on the way down to Cornwall

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave a kind review, it is really appreciated. So pleased you enjoyed your stay.

Great site with clean toilets

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Rebekka G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch (sloping, maximum 6 metres)

Liked: Beautiful campsite, very basic with toilet and water but perfect for me. Will return in the future

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From the manager: Thank you for such a kind review, your feedback is very much appreciated. Glad you enjoyed your stay with us.

Great views

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Phil S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch (sloping, maximum 6 metres)

Liked: Couldn't fault the site, very quiet, pleasant and peaceful ( i was the only one there). Great views out to the Bristol Channel. Very minimal facilities but then it's a very minimal cost. Top notch

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From the manager: Thank you for a lovely review, it’s so much appreciated and we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay.


Features

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 pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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 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 Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Swallow Barn Farm

Rowberrow

Winscombe

Somerset

England

BS25 1QN

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.31897°N
-2.79111°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9.4 km Airport Terminal
9.9 km Summer Lane
9.9 km Summer Lane
Rail
8.4 km Yatton Rail Station
9.3 km Worle Rail Station
11 km Weston Milton Rail Station
Ferry
14.2 km Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour
14.8 km Clevedon Pier
18.7 km Nova Scotia Ferry Landing
Airport
9.4 km Bristol International Airport
39.2 km Cardiff 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

Spectacular landscapes are everywhere in this corner of Somerset, and you can admire the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (15 minutes’ drive) on foot or by bike. Try the Blackdown Hills AONB (50 minutes) for hikes to the Norman-era Castle Neroche and nearby Iron Age remains (55 minutes), or go hiking, climbing and caving in dramatic Cheddar Gorge (10 minutes) For more subterranean explorations, take the kids on tours of the caverns at Wookey Hole Caves (25 minutes); once back above ground, follow the animatronic dinosaur trail. Need to keep everyone busy? Get out on the dry ski slope at Mendip Activity Centre (five minutes), or join in bouts of archery and games of frisbee golf – if you fancy a round of the real thing, there’s an 18-hole course within 15 minutes’ drive. If the weather’s good, you might consider piling everyone in the car and heading to the popular beach at Weston-super-Mare (25 minutes) for a dip in the Bristol Channel, or Uphill Sands (half an hour) for kitesurfing and sand yachting. The family-friendly beach at Burnham-on-Sea (25 minutes) is the spot for building sandcastles and paddling in shallow waves.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay 13.2 km Estuary N/AN/AGoodGood
Weston Main 13.6 km Estuary PoorN/APoorN/A
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway 13.9 km Estuary PoorPoorN/APoor
Clevedon Beach 14.2 km Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Brean 15.3 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cheddar Caves & Gorge 4.5 km

Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill 13.1 km

Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve 14.3 km

Wells Cathedral 15.7 km

Brunel's ss Great Britain 19.2 km

National Trust

King John's Hunting Lodge 4.1 km

Clevedon Court 13.7 km

Tyntesfield 14.5 km

Westbury College Gatehouse 22.9 km

West Pennard Court Barn 23.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Burrington Combe - Rowberrow - Dolebury 2.7 km

Burrington Combe - Black Down - Rowberrow - Dolebury 2.8 km

Winscombe 2.9 km

Winscombe - Barton - Crook Peak - Wavering Down - Winscombe 3 km

Cheddar Gorge - Black Down - Rowberrow 4.6 km

Local events

  • Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday 8 August 2025 – Friday 8 August 2025)

    Bristol, England 16.2 km

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday 25 June 2025 – Wednesday 25 June 2025)

    Glastonbury, England 22.8 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Swallow Barn Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Swallow Barn Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Swallow Barn Farm? Spectacular landscapes are everywhere in this corner of Somerset, and you can admire the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (15 minutes’ drive) on foot or by bike. Try the Blackdown … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Swallow Barn Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Swallow Barn Farm? From €18.69 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.