Camping at Headgate Farm on Exmoor

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Billy, Gossip and Murphy together with Sammy Pig
One of the shower rooms
Campsite looking south
Dyliss looking for a cuddle, with brownie

  • Wild-style family camping on a small farm on the edge of Exmoor
  • A 40-minute drive to the north Devon coast; Tarr Steps 25 minutes
  • Kitchen facilities and lounge area for guests; animals to meet on site
Simple, but oh-so-lovely… a family-friendly stay at Camping at Headgate Farm on Exmoor, 15 minutes' drive from South Molton, takes you away from the online entertainments of the modern world and encourages you to enjoy things like sunset watching, barbecue cooking and hanging out with friendly farm animals. Among the gang you'll meet at this Devon pop-up site are horses, donkeys, sheep and chickens, along with star of the show Sammy, a pig who'll happily sit for treats. It's likely you'll see a fair amount of wildlife nearby too, as the farm setting is on the edge of Exmoor. That means plenty of scope for getting out for hikes, bike rides and other outdoor activities in the spectacular wild landscapes, and possibly the chance to see the sturdy Exmoor ponies that roam here. And don't forget that Exmoor runs right up to the coast, so you can add beach days, boat trips, watersports and coast walks to your itinerary too. Life on site is fairly simple, but there are some comforts provided for guests (off-site but within a short walk of the farmhouse) – including a comfy indoor space where you can use the kitchen facilities (including a fridge, freezer, microwave, toaster and kettle) and flop out in an armchair. Toilets, showers and a washing-up area are also provided (along with a wifi service for those of you who really can't keep away from the online world…)

Campground type

Tent sites 5
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).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Reviews

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

Primitive grass tent campsite

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Recommend to friends Visit again

Warm welcome, friendly host. Helped us with lots of suggestions of what to…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Charlotte B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Warm welcome, friendly host.
Helped us with lots of suggestions of what to do locally and gave us a map we could use for our stay of the local area and highlighted sights.

Recommend to friends Visit again


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 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

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

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge 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

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Camping at Headgate Farm on Exmoor

Headgate Cross

Twitchen

South Molton

Devon

England

EX36 3LR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.05851°N
-3.74038°W

Nearest transport

Bus
5 mi The Square
5 mi The Square
13.8 mi Bus Station
Rail
11.1 mi Kings Nympton Rail Station
11.4 mi Umberleigh Rail Station
11.5 mi Portsmouth Arms Rail Station
Ferry
15.8 mi Minehead Harbour
19.2 mi Instow Ferry Landing
19.3 mi Ilfracombe Ferry Landing
Airport
26.7 mi Exeter International Airport
29.2 mi 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Quince Honey Farm: 15 minutes’ drive - Rock and Rapid Adventures: 15 minutes - Tarr Steps: 25 minutes - The Exmoor Pony Centre: 25 minutes - Dunkery Beacon (Exmoor’s highest point): half an hour - Cobbaton Combat Collection: half an hour - Tarka Trail Cycle Hire: 35 minutes - Wimbleball Lake Activity Centre: 35 minutes - Lynton and Lynmouth (twin seaside villages): 40 minutes - Ilfracombe (for Tunnels beaches and Lundy island boat trips): 45 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Porlock Weir 12.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lynmouth 12.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Minehead Terminus 15.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Dunster North West 16.4 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Combe Martin 16.5 mi Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 19 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 22.2 mi

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 24.4 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 24.9 mi

Castle Drogo 25.3 mi

National Trust

Watersmeet 11.6 mi

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 12.1 mi

Holnicote Estate 12.7 mi

Heddon Valley 13.6 mi

Knightshayes Court 14.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Withypool - Tarr Steps - Knaplock 5.1 mi

Simonsbath - Picked Stone - River Barle Valley - Simonsbath 5.7 mi

CASTLE HILL 6.8 mi

EXMOOR 7 mi

KING'S NYMPTON PARK 9.9 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping at Headgate Farm on Exmoor have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping at Headgate Farm on Exmoor dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping at Headgate Farm on Exmoor? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Quince Honey Farm: 15 minutes’ drive - Rock and Rapid Adventures: 15 minutes - Tarr Steps: 25 minutes - The Exmoor Pony Centre: 25 minutes - … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping at Headgate Farm on Exmoor?
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    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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