Barton Fields Campsite

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Spacious grassy pitches
Spacious grassy pitches
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  • Farm site 10 minutes' drive away from Tiverton, Devon
  • Knightshayes Court 20 minutes’ drive; Exeter 25 minutes
  • Direct access to the River Exe; a five-minute drive to the nearest pub
A sprawling expanse of grass stretching between the A396 and the River Exe is the setting for Barton Fields Campsite. Families (and their four-legged companions) are welcome at this peaceful spot on a farm near the market town of Tiverton (10 minutes’ drive), in the heart of Devon. Although this pop-up site has few amenities (for which read portable toilets), it has nice, level pitches and expansive views of tree-covered hills all around. Guests here also have direct access to the River Exe, which flows along the boundary of the farm. If you’re itching to lace up your hiking boots, you’re in the right place, with two national parks (Exmoor and Dartmoor) and two National Landscapes (Blackdown Hills and East Devon) within an hour’s drive. The nearest is Exmoor National Park (half an hour), with expansive moorland, woodland and a cliff-fringed coastline. If walking along the sea is your thing, plenty more waterfront trails await at the East Devon National Landscaepe (50 minutes), which includes stretches of the Jurassic Coast. At Seaton (one hour), the kids can explore rock pools and hunt for fossils while you relax on the beach; if you have your binoculars, it’s worth taking a detour to Seaton Wetlands, where you might see ducks and kingfishers. Back at the site, you can fire up the barbecue for dinner, or head to the pub for a traditional home-cooked meal; the nearest watering hole is just over a mile away, in Bickleigh (less than five minutes by car).

Campground type

Tent sites 50
Camper sites 3
RV sites 3
Open now
Opens July 18
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Jul 18 to

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 26 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

Great campsite! Spacious, peaceful, friendly hosts, clean facilities, and a beautiful riverside spot. Campfires allowed, starry nights. Minor notes on shower lights & entrance, but overall a gem! Highly recommend.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Camping as it should be. Can't wait to return next year.

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Matthew F.

Primitive grass and earth travel trailer campsite

Liked Huge open field close to the river. Easy access from main road.
Location ideal for exploring local area as well as Exeter and the coast.
The staff were exceptionally friendly and made several visits to the site each day.

Disliked Leaving!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Big open space,we were the only…

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Victoria D.

Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Big open space,we were the only ones there, clean facilities,would happily return with others. Had some toys for the kids to play with which was a great touch,believe the river nearby but we didn't get to explore will do that next time.

Disliked Wasn't sign posted very well could do with a new sign,other than that perfect, could hear traffic throughout night but can't be helped

Recommend to friends Visit again

beautiful surroundings, road noise much less…

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Nick T.

Primitive grass and earth travel trailer campsite

Liked beautiful surroundings, road noise much less than you expect. Friendly hosts and toys for kids. Facility are slightly rudimentary but very clean and all worked perfectly. Reflected in excellent value of stay.

Disliked nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location was great, Quiet surroundings, friendly…

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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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Andy W.

Primitive grass and earth travel trailer campsite

Liked Location was great, Quiet surroundings, friendly owner, dark skies.

Disliked Toilets were a bit basic and dark so take a torch

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely overnight stay simple and easy…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely overnight stay simple and easy going.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved it so much we extended…

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Michelle S.

Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Loved it so much we extended for an extra 2 nights. Great location! Everything you need is there.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Simple, lovely site.

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Noemie L.

Primitive grass and earth travel trailer campsite

Liked The simplicity of the site
The view
How quiet it is ( we were the only one there).
If you're looking for a place to sleep, where your children and/or dogs can run freely, look no further!
The facilities are very simple but extremely clean.
The location is good to visit Devon.

Disliked Nothing really. Maybe the shower room could benefit from better lighting.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lack of electricity compensated for by other benefits.

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7 out of 10
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Value for money
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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth travel trailer campsite

Liked Friendly host, night sky full of stars, abundant space, reasonable price, clean toilets, no time restrictions regarding when you can arrive by an when you have to leave by.

Disliked Slightly dark space to shower in - but the host said this would be improving imminently. Unfortunately, we only stayed the one night so we didn't get to see this happen.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wonderful place, farmer very friendly

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth travel trailer campsite

Liked Large open field, pop up campsite, we were only ones there with our friends and dogs, facilities basic but clean and plenty hot water.
No restrictions on when to arrive or depart.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peace and quiet, great local pub…

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Value for money
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Andy S.

Primitive grass and earth travel trailer campsite

Liked Peace and quiet, great local pub

Disliked N/a

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

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 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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery 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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Location

Barton Fields Campsite

Road A396

Bickleigh

Tiverton

Devon

England

EX16 8HD

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.86928°N
3.49595°W

Route directions

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Nearest transport

Bus
2.3 mi Bus Station
10 mi The Barn Owl
10 mi Bus Station
Rail
6.8 mi Tiverton Parkway Rail Station
7.5 mi Newton St Cyres Rail Station
8.9 mi Cranbrook Rail Station
Ferry
12.9 mi Topsham Ferry Landing
13 mi Topsham Lock Ferry Landing
13 mi Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
Airport
10.2 mi 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

The grounds of Tiverton’s medieval castle stretch all the way to the banks of the Exe and include orchards and woodlands. On the outskirts of the town, the Gothic Revival-style National Trust - Knightshayes Court (20 minutes) is an imposing red-brick mansion with formal and kitchen gardens. Let the kids have a go at driving tractors or operating diggers at Diggerland Devon (20 minutes). There are also rides, go-karts and a large indoor soft-play area, plus miniature train rides for younger children. A lively university city, Exeter (25 minutes) is home to the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery, with varied collections ranging from antiquities to textiles, and from decorative arts to natural sciences. Built between 1100 and 1400, Exeter Cathedral has a remarkable vaulted ceiling.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Sidmouth Jacobs Ladder 17.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sidmouth Town 17.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ladram Bay 17.4 mi Sea N/AGoodN/AGood
Exmouth 18.3 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Budleigh Salterton 18.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 5.6 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 10.2 mi

Crealy Great Adventure Park 11.7 mi

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 12.2 mi

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 16.9 mi

National Trust

Knightshayes Court 4 mi

Killerton 5.7 mi

Killerton: Budlake Old Post Office 6 mi

Killerton: Marker's Cottage 7.6 mi

Killerton: Clyston Mill 7.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

KNIGHTSHAYES COURT 3.9 mi

KILLERTON HOUSE 5.5 mi

Brampford Speke Circular 6.5 mi

BRIDWELL 7.3 mi

SHOBROOKE PARK 7.4 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 Barton Fields Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Barton Fields Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Barton Fields Campsite? The grounds of Tiverton’s medieval castle stretch all the way to the banks of the Exe and include orchards and woodlands. On the outskirts of the town, the Gothic Revival-style National Trust … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Barton Fields Campsite?
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Barton Fields Campsite? From $24.31 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.