Girt Down Farm

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Visitor image of the field and sea views
Visitor image of the field and sea views
Visitor image of the view from the pitch. campervans and tents welcome!
Tent, sunset and a sea view
The view from our pitch
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View from the tent
Spacious pitches
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Visitor image of the view from the pitch. campervans and tents welcome!
Tent, sunset and a sea view
The view from our pitch

  • Farm site with spectacular views of the north Devon coast
  • A three-minute drive to Combe Martin beach; 15 minutes to Exmoor Zoo
  • Pizza nights and cooked breakfasts; a mile from the village centre
As you'll have seen from its pics, Girt Down Farm has a pretty dramatic setting. With Combe Martin village centre's pubs and cafés about a mile away, it's also a mightily convenient spot for family-oriented stays. This is a working farm that’s home to Exmoor sheep and cattle; you'll most likely spot the farmer going about his daily business on his quad bike with Willow, his trusty pup. Other than those two whizzing about there'll be little to disturb you here, so make sure to pack that book you've always wanted to finish or perhaps some paintbrushes if you're feeling creative… Girt Down Farm also has an old railway carriage that's been repurposed as a chillout area where you can sit back and bask in the Devon sun (even when it's not shining quite as brightly, there are still some great vistas to be had from this undercover area). Essentials (like loos and showers) are also on hand. Barbecues are allowed here (off the ground), so feel free to get grilling. Seasonal greens are available – you're free to pick a few salad leaves to go with anything you've rustled up, but please make sure there's some left for other guests. The site staff also do cook-up nights, putting their wood-fired pizza oven to excellent use. And breakfast? A full English can be ordered the night before and picked up at the farmhouse in the morning.

Campground type

Tent sites 25
RV sites 3
Open now
Opens July 25
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 17 or over.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Jul 25 to

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 134 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Spectacular scenery

99% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite boasts spectacular, unmatched bay views, often called the best ever. Reviewers rave about friendly owners, clean facilities, and peaceful vibes. Pizza nights and a communal fridge are pluses. It can be windy and pitches uneven, but the views win everyone over.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Easily a go-to campsite in this region. Don't miss it.

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10 out of 10
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Michael H.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Best view. Super clean. Perfect spot. Campsite owners are very friendly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The wonderful scenery what a backdrop! Was a truly beautiful campsite, no…

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The wonderful scenery what a backdrop! Was a truly beautiful campsite, no fuss, easy and above all else spotlessly clean. Shower and toilet block was superb.
Thank you for our stay we loved it and cannot wait to return

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely welcoming hosts and beautiful views. Peaceful and simple , just what…

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Julie W.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely welcoming hosts and beautiful views.
Peaceful and simple , just what we needed .

Recommend to friends Visit again

The friendliness of the owner and the great views of the bay…

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Richard H.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The friendliness of the owner and the great views of the bay in Combe Martin. Good toilet facilities make this a great place to stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

What a great spot! Perched on a hill with a fantastic view…

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Sian R.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked What a great spot! Perched on a hill with a fantastic view of the bay. Facilities basic but clean and in good condition (shower pressure very good). Proprietors were very helpful and busy around the place.

Disliked None about the campsite. Due to location it's a steep climb to the site and quite windy at times. Fine for us but worth noting!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fabulous view, facilities and staff.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Perfect View, great facilities (clean toilets, warm shower, fridge, freezer, washing up area). Very helpful and friendly staff. Would happily come back. A good amount of space for the number or people pitching up. Peaceful and can park car/van next to tent.

Disliked It was windy (but so worth it for the view).

Recommend to friends Visit again

Gorgeous view, v friendly site, would recommend!

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Sarah B.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The view was absolutely gorgeous! We loved the walk to the Hangman hills, which was very do-able from the site. Was close n easy to get to Combe Martin, Ilfracombe, etc, but felt quiet and peaceful. Just the sound of sheep on the hills, skylarks and kids playing! Facilities were clean n well tended, great to have a fridge/freezer to use. Friendly owners.

Disliked The site is very exposed in really windy weather - nothing blocking the beautiful view also meant nothing blocking the wind! So perhaps consider taking sturdy windbreaks if strong winds are forecast! All adds to the adventure!

Recommend to friends Visit again

The view…

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8 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Elizabeth S.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The view

Recommend to friends Visit again

Awesome

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10 out of 10
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Accommodation
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Aleksandra D.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The view is absolutely amazing. The best facilities I have seen as well. Shower, toilets and washing up area - spot on.

Disliked The pitch is a bit hilly and to get to the farm there is quite a hill to climb as well. Worth though for that view.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great views. Facilities very simple but had everything you needed. Not the…

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great views. Facilities very simple but had everything you needed. Not the best place to camp in bad weather!

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 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Girt Down Farm

Combe Martin

Devon

England

EX34 0PG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.20672°N
4.00632°W

Nearest transport

Bus
5.1 mi Methodist Church
9.1 mi Bus Station
9.6 mi Opposite George Hotel
Rail
9.5 mi Barnstaple Rail Station
13.2 mi Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
14.5 mi Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
4.6 mi Ilfracombe Ferry Landing
13.2 mi Instow Ferry Landing
13.3 mi Appledore Ferry Landing
Airport
27.5 mi Swansea 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

You could well find yourself shuttling your travel tribe back and forth between Girt Down Farm and Combe Martin beach (three minutes' drive), a family-friendly swimming spot with a range of cafés, bars and other eateries. Watersports fans can also get paddling here, while kayak hire is available for those who haven't brought their own. Pre-teen palaeontologists will be particularly easy to keep occupied here, as it's also home to Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park (five minutes). If non-extinct creatures are called for, it's a simple 15-minute trip to see Exmoor Zoo's vast array of cute critters. Tots still got energy to expend? Take them to The Milky Way Adventure Park (45 minutes) to let off any remaining steam. This part of Devon also has oodles of natural spots worthy of your attention: on the coast, Heddon Valley (15 minutes) and Woolacombe (20 minutes) are likely to win many hearts, while inland there's Tarr Steps (40 minutes) in gorgeous Exmoor National Park.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Combe Martin 1.4 mi Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Ilfracombe Hele 3.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach 5.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lynmouth 8.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Woolacombe Village 9.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 19.1 mi

National Waterfront Museum 28.4 mi

National Trust

Heddon Valley 3.4 mi

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 4.3 mi

Watersmeet 9 mi

Holnicote Estate 19.2 mi

Dunster Working Watermill 24.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Hunters Inn - SW Coast Path - Trentishoe - Hunters Inn 3.5 mi

Hunters Inn - Woody Bay - South West Coast Path - Hunters Inn 3.5 mi

Ilfracombe, Berrynarbor and the Coast 4.3 mi

ARLINGTON COURT 4.5 mi

Woody Bay and the Spectacular Coastline 4.8 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 Girt Down Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Girt Down Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Girt Down Farm? You could well find yourself shuttling your travel tribe back and forth between Girt Down Farm and Combe Martin beach (three minutes' drive), a family-friendly swimming spot with a range of cafés, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Girt Down Farm?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  8:30 a.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  12:30 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Girt Down Farm? From $31.95 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.