Guyscliffe Farm

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Ariel view of Guyscliffe farm where you can see the sea from the picnic area
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Guyscliffe farm combe martin
Guyscliffe farm with the five acre woods

  • Devon site with views out over Exmoor’s hills and Combe Martin bay
  • A five-minute drive from Combe Martin beaches and 15 from Ilfracombe
  • Wildlife haven circled by woodland; shared barbecue and firepit area
Seeking somewhere secluded yet not too remote? Guyscliffe Farm is just the ticket for a top trip. Set high above Combe Martin, overlooking the hills of Exmoor National Park and Combe Martin bay, it’s close to the coast, countryside and a dreamy Devon village. The Combe Martin beaches are only five minutes' drive away. The site is known for its friendly vibe – mostly thanks to the hard work of semi-retired owners Caron and Tony, who have years of hospitality experience under their belts from running a B&B in Bristol. They’re on hand to help you organise your trip, whether you’re after a quiet beach break or adventure-filled forays around Exmoor (15 minutes’ drive). Surrounded by extensive land and woods, Guyscliffe Farm has direct access to several hikes. One of the best walks in the area – through the Valley of Rocks, a steep natural vale dotted with rock pinnacles carved out during the Ice Age – takes half an hour to reach, but the South West Coast Path is five minutes away for relaxed roams closer by. Wherever you choose to stretch your legs, gather around the logburner in the barbecue area back on base while surveying the spectacular sea view. Or expend even more energy by strolling around on site – there’s plenty of scope to watch the wildlife that often scampers across the vast grounds. Note that the driveway to the site is steep but worth the drive (they once had a double-decker bus drive up to the top, so they're sure you can make it.)

Campground type

Tent sites 8
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • 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 bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Facilities/activities including shower are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • The site does not provide toilet roll, hand soap or washing-up liquid, please bring your own.

Languages spoken

English

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9
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9
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9
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
6

89% would recommend this campground to a friend

84% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful campsite offers stunning views of Combe Martin and the sea. Guests praise the friendly, accommodating hosts, Caron and Tony. Pitches are well-equipped, with appreciated covered picnic areas & VW-themed parking. Facilities are clean, though some noted shower temperature issues & extra charges. Hilly access & wind are mentioned. A great base for exploring.

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Small friendly site, great hosts, clean…

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Dean G.

Power optional grass tent campsite (small)

Liked Small friendly site, great hosts, clean facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Breathtaking views-a wonderfully peaceful campsite with friendly staff

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Shelley A.

Power optional grass tent campsite (XL)

Liked The location was just beautiful! Lovely views right down the valley for miles around-we were so spoilt! ❤️ Very friendly staff who were happy to help and give assistance when we needed to borrow a pole for our tepee and an air pump for our blow up mattress. The camp site is small, which we loved, only eight spaces to pitch, i believe, which is perfect if you want some peace and quiet. There is plenty of space around pitches too so you arent tripping over other people's guidelines and listening to the whole campsites conversations late at night. Clean and well lit toilets and amenities just a stones throw away.

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From the manager: thanks for the lovely review shelley love to see you all again soon :)

Amazing views, cozy campsite, facilities are…

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Anonymous

Power optional grass tent campsite (medium)

Liked Amazing views, cozy campsite, facilities are very clean and stylish, owners are lovely and very helpful.

Disliked Accessibility is limited with its location being up a hill ruling out walking for some. Paying for showers should be more clearly advertised as does make camping there cost slightly more.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: thank you for your comment, :)
showers are mentioned in the write up :)

Great location

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Martin W.

Power optional grass tent campsite (XL)

Liked I loved how I could see the amazing view of Combe Martin. Very quiet site, great hosts. Easy access to the beach and coast. We will definitely stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: thanks martin for your comments, would love to have you back :)

Lovely site and run by a…

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Anonymous

Power optional grass tent campsite (XL)

Liked Lovely site and run by a lovely couple. The view is as boasted.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: thank you for comment :)

Had a lovely stay, really relaxing and a view like no other.

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Nada H.

Power optional grass tent campsite (medium)

Liked Everything, in particular, the spectacular view.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: love to see you again, glad you were able to meet up with your friend :)

Very clean

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Anonymous

Power optional grass tent campsite (small)

Liked Perfect place for camping. We loved this place.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: thank you for your comment :)

The view was great, and the…

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Anonymous

Power optional grass tent campsite (large)

Liked The view was great, and the wash facilities and WC was very clean. Highly recommend

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Not recommended

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Anonymous

Power optional grass tent campsite (XL)

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Disliked I do not recommend this campsite. We went with friends and booked two pitches with electricity. However, when we arrived, it turned out that even though we had already paid, we still had to pay extra for the electricity. Showers are also an additional charge (£2 per person per use), and they are locked with a key. Even toilet paper costs extra.

The tent pitches themselves are very poor – uneven ground, full of holes, on a slope, with only a small patch of soil leveled for the tent. Absolutely no comfort.

We definitely do not recommend this place and will not be coming back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: so sad you didnt enjoy your holiday, as it states on website with pitchup we are such good value from our low low low price. We made a choice this year to charge for showers as last year not every camper wanted a shower yet we charged them up front in the cost of the booking. So we thought it was best to charge separately to keep the costs down. This year again we didn't include toilet paper and stated bring your own. or again we could charge £1 per roll. AS IN THE WRITE UP INFORMATION
Pitch up takes the money for the electric from the person who is infront of the computer making the booking (so maybe you missed the tick box) we wouldn't of charged you unless this was not paid for. If that was me I would of taken that up with pitch up or the owners of the campsite at the time. Which you did not. But mention it on a review.
About the uneven ground etc. It states in the title of our name "guyscliffe FARM" it describes the pitches and the sizes, also the wonderful views, we have also accomodated people that come without a pump for their blow up beds. (maybe invest in one of those for your next camping experience) :)

Good stay and very friendly site.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite (secluded)

Liked Location and pitch by the sheep. Covered area with picnic table was great. Charged out e-bike battery in the lodge. Very welcoming despite arriving very late. Relaxed about leaving times.

Disliked Water not hot in showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi sorry about the showers glad you mentioned it and I was able to sort that out.


Features

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 Picnic table 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Leave the car at home Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Level campground, no steep slopes Site close to accessible bathrooms

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Guyscliffe Farm

Rectory Road

Combe Martin

Devon

England

EX34 0NS

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.19157°N
4.02166°W

Nearest transport

Bus
4.6 mi Methodist Church
7.9 mi Bus Station
8.4 mi Opposite George Hotel
Rail
8.3 mi Barnstaple Rail Station
12.1 mi Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
13.6 mi Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
4.1 mi Ilfracombe Ferry Landing
12 mi Instow Ferry Landing
12 mi Appledore Ferry Landing
Airport
28.5 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

During days on site when the wind’s blowing in the right direction, it’s said you can hear the wolves and monkeys from the nearby Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park. Rather admire animals than listen to them? Then head five minutes’ drive down the road over to this zoo or drop by the aquarium in Ilfracombe’s harbour (15 minutes). Watermouth Castle (10 minutes) is right within striking distance, and a trip there can easily be combined with some surfing or watersports at Woolacombe beach (20 minutes), Croyde beach (half an hour) or Saunton Sands (half an hour). While at this seaside spot, you can’t miss the 63-foot-high Verity Statue towering over town. Snap a photo of the striking structure, then – if it’s high tide – take a dip in the natural Victorian bathing pools at its feet. Brimming with marine life and a touch warmer than the sea, they’re stellar for snorkelling. To set eyes on other coastal creatures, take a boat trip from Ilfracombe and see the seals basking on the mainland, or speed towards Lundy Island for a chance of sighting seabirds, porpoises and dolphins. Back on dry land, the twin villages of Lynton and Lynmouth (half an hour) – linked by a Victorian-era water-powered railway – are also well worth a look.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Combe Martin 1.3 mi Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Ilfracombe Hele 3.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach 4.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Woolacombe Village 8.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Combesgate Beach, Woolacombe 8.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 17.9 mi

National Waterfront Museum 29.5 mi

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 3.6 mi

Heddon Valley 4.4 mi

Watersmeet 9.8 mi

Holnicote Estate 19.9 mi

Dunster Working Watermill 24.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

ARLINGTON COURT 3.7 mi

Ilfracombe, Berrynarbor and the Coast 3.8 mi

Hunters Inn - SW Coast Path - Trentishoe - Hunters Inn 4.5 mi

Hunters Inn - Woody Bay - South West Coast Path - Hunters Inn 4.5 mi

YOULSTON PARK 5.2 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Guyscliffe Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Guyscliffe Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Guyscliffe Farm? During days on site when the wind’s blowing in the right direction, it’s said you can hear the wolves and monkeys from the nearby Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park. Rather admire … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Guyscliffe Farm?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Guyscliffe Farm? From $27.05 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.