The Heart of Exmoor
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- Wild pop-up site with spectacular views over Exmoor National Park
- A five-minute walk to open moorland; 25 minutes’ drive to Porlock
- Quiet, no-frills hilltop pitches in an International Dark Sky Reserve
Campground type
13
3
This park has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Please note that there is only spring water available and it has not tested as drinking water. Campfires are permitted but must be on a raised firepit and not dug into the ground.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Jul 18 to
Campsite types & availability
Primitive grass campervan campsite
6 people maximum 
9.7/10
15 reviews Ground type: Grass
Site size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
6 people maximum 9.9/10
15 reviews Ground type: Grass
Site size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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Reviews
97% would recommend this campground to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
Peaceful hilltop campsite with stunning views and a "nearly wild" feel. Praised for clean compost toilets, firewood, and Dark Sky stargazing. Great Exmoor access. Friendly owners offer local tips. Spacious, slightly sloped pitches offer an affordable, beautiful natural escape.
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Great site for a super quiet, peaceful stay.
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Fantastic location. Uninterrupted views from South East to South West. Makes for superb star gazing when the skies clear.
Composting toilet significantly more pleasant than a standard portaloo 😁
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From the manager: Thank you for your comments, it was lovely to hear about your time at the campsite via messages as well. So please you enjoyed it.
Excellent site
Primitive grass campervan campsite
Liked The place with an amazing view over the country
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for visiting our campsite and for taking the time to write a comment :)
Lovely quiet, small site, beautiful views.…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Lovely quiet, small site, beautiful views. Basic, but clean and tidy.
Disliked Only 1 loo, had to wait quite often. Also the light is reliant on solar power, not a problem if it’s run out as we all have torches, but the tap also relies on this, so sometimes you couldn’t wash your hands.
The track to the field is very rocky and uneven. Go very slowly
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A fantastic site with amazing Views and an easy walk into Exford!
Primitive grass campervan campsite
Liked Beautiful views and quiet location with plenty of space between each camper!
Disliked Nothing! Just what we wanted!
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From the manager: It was lovely to meet you and catch up during the evening. I'm so pleased it was everything that you wanted!
Beautiful remote location. Nice views over…
Primitive grass campervan campsite
Liked Beautiful remote location. Nice views over the North Devon hills. Quiet and peaceful. Great views of the night sky. Free firepit with wood available to purchase. Composting toilet was clean.
Just be wary of the midges in summer, as they were out in force and biting.
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From the manager: Perfect and simple overview of the campsite, exactly what we are trying to achieve and love the photos! Good bit of advice about the midges, we've only seen them for a few evenings this Summer - get a lovely fire lit as the sun is setting as they don't like smoke. No worries when the stars are out, as they will be gone!
Wow, stunning scenery and surroundings. Such…
Primitive grass campervan campsite
Liked Wow, stunning scenery and surroundings. Such a peaceful site.
Serena was a great host, always available to contact , came up to meet and greet all guests each evening which was a lovely personal touch.
It was all very clean/tidy.
We will definitely return.
Thank you Serena x
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for such a lovely review, I love catching up with everyone and it was great to meet you. So pleased you enjoyed everything about the site. I look forward to seeing you again one day maybe!
Amazing week away, thank you, I will be back!
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Really quiet place, beautiful views, owner was super helpful.
Disliked Drive down to the camp site was a bit rough, especially for my lowered car.
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From the manager: It was lovely to catch up with you everyday and see you glowing after a peaceful time away. The short track to the campsite is maintained every year, but not ideal for lowered vehicles. Thanks for your comments.
We loved the peaceful surroundings and…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked We loved the peaceful surroundings and friendliness of the owner (Serena), aswell as the other campers.
There were free firepits to use and logs weren't expensive to buy onsite either.
Loads of room and the eggs were amazing.
Disliked Although we managed to get down the lane in fairly low sports cars, it took a fair bit of navigating so as not to tear our undertrays off.
Im not marking the site down because of this though.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to write such a detail review. I will pass on the reviews about the eggs to my son - Harry! The short track down to the campsite is not ideal for lowered cars, so thank you for pointing this out. I hope you had a lovely time away with your children driving you around!
A fantastic peaceful site with gorgeous views and easy pitch up.
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Fantastic site, lovely an peaceful with lots of space. The toilet facilities where a plus along with options for a fire pit and wood. The views are stunning and if you get a clear sky during the night then it becomes even more spectacular with an amazing veiw of the stars. We where lucky enough to see two shooting stars and several star constellations.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely comments and taking the time to add photos. I'm so pleased you got enjoy being at the heart of a dark sky reserve. Have a fab Summer.
Brilliant communication from the owners. Text…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Brilliant communication from the owners. Text and email so the information wasn’t missed which was very helpful. Very friendly people.
Fantastic compost loo. Probably the best I’ve ever seen. Equipped with 2 seats (helpful when travelling with children) and very spacious so you’re not bumping into everything when you’re in there with your child. A box inside the loo for charging your phone and to provide light for the toilet. Smelled very fresh and was super clean. Plenty of spare toilet roll.
Great location. 5 minute walk and you’re on the moor!! Very close to Exford for pick your own organic blue berries and a great park for the children.
Loved the facilities for fires which is a priority for us when camping. Bricks and slabs available. Spare fire pits available to borrow and wood available to buy from an honestly box or BACs details.
We didn’t buy any eggs as we’d brought our own but that would have been great if we’d stayed longer.
Where we pitched up was very gently sloping so was fine for us and didn’t lead to any slipping sidewards in our tent.
Beautiful hilltop with a cracking view. Lovely stay. Will DEFINITELY stay again when there’s another meteor shower.
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From the manager: Wow! Thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed review!
It was lovely to have you and your enthusiastic children at the campsite, enjoying everything that The Heart of Exmoor campsite is about.
We look forward to seeing you 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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
The Heart of Exmoor
Coombe Farm
Exford
Somerset
England
TA24 7QQ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.15088°N
3.63629°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porlock Weir | 4.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Minehead Terminus | 8.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Dunster North West | 9.3 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Good |
| Lynmouth | 9.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Blue Anchor West | 10.4 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 24 mi
The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 26 mi
RHS Garden Rosemoor 26.1 mi
St Fagans: National History Museum 28 mi
Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 29.9 mi
National Trust
Holnicote Estate 4.9 mi
Dunster Working Watermill 8.4 mi
Dunster Castle 8.5 mi
Watersmeet 8.7 mi
Heddon Valley 13.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
EXMOOR 0.9 mi
Withypool - Tarr Steps - Knaplock 3.1 mi
Webbers Post - Brockwell - Dunkery Breacon - Stoke Pero 3.7 mi
Simonsbath - Picked Stone - River Barle Valley - Simonsbath 5.1 mi
Lorna Doone Country: Malmsmead - Badgeworthy Water - Malmsmead 6.1 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 The Heart of Exmoor have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Heart of Exmoor dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Heart of Exmoor? Exmoor is criss-crossed with hundreds of miles of bridleways for traffic-free walking and cycling. If you’re travelling with kids, try the family walk from the ancient clapper bridge at Tarr Steps (20 … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Heart of Exmoor?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at The Heart of Exmoor? From $27.01 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.