Guyscliffe Farm

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Ariel view of Guyscliffe farm where you can see the sea from the picnic area
Ariel view of guyscliffe farm where you can see the sea from the picnic area
Campers staying
Guyscliffe farm combe martin
Guyscliffe farm with the five acre woods
Electric grass tent pitch
Combe martin village
Personal space for non electric small tent
Campers
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Campers staying
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.)

Site type

Tent pitches 8
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling 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 (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag 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

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Reviews

8.8

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Spectacular sceneryPeaceful

91% would recommend this site to a friend

86% would stay here again

What customers say

Lovely peaceful spot with stunning Combe Martin & sea views. Hosts Caron & Tony are super welcoming. Pitches well-equipped, some with covered picnic spots & cool VW parking. Toilets/showers clean but watch shower costs & water temp. Steep access, can be windy. Great for exploring!

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass tent pitch (large)

Liked Amazing view
Basic facilities but friendly manager
Worth it

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Overall good stay.

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass tent pitch (XL)

Liked Highly recommended for couple who loves nature with sunrise view. Facilities are in place.

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Peaceful, and friendly site with great views

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass tent pitch (medium)

Liked We really enjoyed our stay here as part of our wedding anniversary trip. The location is beautiful – peaceful countryside with lovely views across Exmoor, but still close to Combe Martin and the coast. The pitches were well kept and easy to access. Caron was very friendly and helpful, always quick to reply to messages, and made everything simple for us. The site felt safe, calm and perfect for couples

Disliked Showers are charged separately (£2 per person/day) which is good to know in advance, but they were clean and worked well.

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Small friendly site, great hosts, clean…

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Dean G.

Electric optional grass tent pitch (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.

Electric optional grass tent pitch (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

Electric optional grass tent pitch (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.

Electric optional grass tent pitch (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.

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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

Electric optional grass tent pitch (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.

Electric optional grass tent pitch (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

Electric optional grass tent pitch (small)

Liked Perfect place for camping. We loved this place.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: thank you for your comment :)

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

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

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathrooms

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse 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 tourers

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

Coach
7.4 km Methodist Church
12.8 km Bus Station
13.5 km Opposite George Hotel
Rail
13.4 km Barnstaple Rail Station
19.5 km Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
21.8 km Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
6.6 km Ilfracombe Ferry Landing
19.2 km Instow Ferry Landing
19.4 km Appledore Ferry Landing
Airport
45.9 km 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 2.1 km Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Ilfracombe Hele 5.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach 7.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Woolacombe Village 13.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Combesgate Beach, Woolacombe 13.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 28.8 km

National Waterfront Museum 47.6 km

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 5.7 km

Heddon Valley 7 km

Watersmeet 15.8 km

Holnicote Estate 32 km

Dunster Working Watermill 40 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

ARLINGTON COURT 5.9 km

Ilfracombe, Berrynarbor and the Coast 6.1 km

Hunters Inn - SW Coast Path - Trentishoe - Hunters Inn 7.2 km

Hunters Inn - Woody Bay - South West Coast Path - Hunters Inn 7.2 km

YOULSTON PARK 8.3 km

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?
    Camping and touring
    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 R476,81 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.