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Camping at Headgate Farm on Exmoor

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Billy, Gossip and Murphy together with Sammy Pig

Dyliss looking for a cuddle, with brownie

Pathway between the farmhouse and the campsite room

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…)

Site type

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).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. 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 torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Non-electric grass tent pitch

5 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 9.0m width x 9.0m depth (29.5ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 81.0m² (871.9ft²)

5 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch

One Tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 9.0m width x 9.0m depth (29.5ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 81.0m² (871.9ft²)

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Suitable for

Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 1 max.
Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Firepit
Wifi at the unit/pitch

Other restrictions

Arrival days

No availability on our site

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. Sept 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

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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
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Charlotte B. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

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

Pop-up campground

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 Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport 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

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse 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 +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.05851°N
-3.74038°W

Nearest transport

Coach

8 km The Square

22.3 km Bus Station

Rail

17.9 km Kings Nympton Rail Station

18.3 km Umberleigh Rail Station

18.6 km Portsmouth Arms Rail Station

Ferry

25.5 km Minehead Harbour

31 km Instow Ferry Landing

31 km Ilfracombe Ferry Landing

Airport

43 km Exeter International Airport

47.1 km 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	2020	2019	2018	2017
Porlock Weir	19.5 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Lynmouth	20.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Minehead Terminus	25.3 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Dunster North West	26.5 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	Good
Combe Martin	26.6 km	Sea	Poor	Poor	Poor	Poor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 30.6 km

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 35.7 km

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 39.2 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 40.1 km

Castle Drogo 40.7 km

National Trust

Watersmeet 18.7 km

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 19.5 km

Holnicote Estate 20.5 km

Heddon Valley 21.9 km

Knightshayes Court 23.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Withypool - Tarr Steps - Knaplock 8.2 km

Simonsbath - Picked Stone - River Barle Valley - Simonsbath 9.2 km

CASTLE HILL 11 km

EXMOOR 11.2 km

KING'S NYMPTON PARK 15.9 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 4 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Pitches

Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 10:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m..

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Pitches

Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.

General

Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Arrivals and departures

Please pick any available pitch on arrival.

General

Public areas are non-smoking.
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the site is able to relet your unit/pitch.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Arrivals and departures

There is no reception at this site. Please check in at the farmhouse instead.

Reception

There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Dogs

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).

General

The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Arrivals and departures

The site will send you further check-in information 1 day(s) before your arrival.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Depart by: noon

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