South Ford Farm Camping
South Ford Farm Camping
4.87 /5
South Ford Farm Camping offers a peaceful riverside getaway, just 15 minutes from Exmoor National Park. Non electric grass pitches welcome tents and tourers, whilst shepherd's huts cater for anyone who prefers glamping. Just a 30-35 drive to the glorious beaches of Instow and Westward Ho!, the site is ideally situated for exploring either the coast or the countryside. Enjoy evenings under the stars, relaxing around the firepit or BBQ!
Great for wildlife spotting with an onsite pond, 15 minutes from Exmoor National Park
Just 25 minutes from Barnstaple, 30-35 minutes from Instow and Westward Ho! Beach
Ten minute drive to South Molton, look around artisan food stalls at the Pannier Market
About South Ford Farm Camping
If you are searching for a restful getaway within easy reach of Exmoor and the coast, this small riverside site could be the ideal choice. Nestled on a farm in the North Devon countryside, guests can enjoy watching the grazing sheep, paddling in the river or spotting the visiting wildlife at the onsite pond. Tent and trailer tent campers are welcome across the 12 grass 6m x 6m pitches, whilst campervans have two 5.5m x 5.5m grass and gravel pitches. All of the pitches are non electric and allow up to eight guests. If glamping is more your style, the site also has two charming shepherd's huts. Willow sleeps up to two guests, and inside, you will find a king-size bed, TV, seating, a kitchen, fridge, and heating. Outside, there is a private back garden with outdoor furniture on a lovely raised decking area to relax, a fire pit, and a BBQ grill for al fresco cooking. Meanwhile, Olive can sleep up to three guests. Inside, you will find a double bed and one 6ft pull-out single bed, seating, a kitchen, fridge, and heating. Outside, there is a garden area with outdoor furniture and a BBQ grill for al fresco cooking. BBQs are also welcome onsite, with fire pits for hire and firewood available to buy. Spend evenings toasting marshmallows and looking up at the Milky Way on a clear night. Four-legged friends are also welcome, but the site ask if they can be on leads when there are sheep in the field next to the campsite, up to two allowed per pitch. Please note, the pitches by the river and the shepherd's huts are dog free.
Camping is available from 28th March until 20th October, the Shepherd's Huts are available from 15th March until 18th October.
Site facilities include flushing loos, hot showers and a washing up station. BBQs, fire pits to hire and wood are also available. There is also a phone charging station.
For picking up the essentials, Southside Stores, Sainsbury's and other stores in South Molton are a five minute drive away. Here you will also find many pubs and eateries including The Coaching Inn and The South Street Kitchen.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 16 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
12 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Max 8 people
Grass 6.1m x 6.1m pitches without electric, suitable for tents and trailer tents.
2 x Non Electric Grass And Gravel Touring Pitches
Max 8 people
Grass and gravel 5.5m x 5.5m pitches without electric, suitable for campervans only.
4.87 /5
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Very friendly site
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Peter G
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It's a beautiful site, right by a river in a pretty valley. The owner has built all new facilities which are very clean and nice to use. They gave us a very friendly welcome and service was well above and beyond what's expected. We will be very happy to return and really recommend the campsite.
Fantastic
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Alex S
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A lovely little campsite, spotlessly clean and beautifully set out. As close to wild camping as you could get, but with the comforts of a campsite. The owners were very friendly and helpful.
Glampalicious
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Martin H
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Late holiday at this wonderful campsite. We stayed in the Willow shepherd's hut for two nights. Everything was beautifully crafted and a joy to stay in. There was only one other lot of guests so very quiet and peaceful.
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Things to do on site and in the South Molton area
For a day of family fun, Quince Honey Farm is a ten minute drive away. Become a beekeeper for the day, enjoy a walk around the nectar gardens and let the kids burn off some energy in the play hive.
When the sun is shining, a day out at the seaside is also a must. Instow Beach is just 30 minutes away with sand dunes and glorious views over the estuary, and dogs welcome all year round. Westward Ho! beach (35 minutes) is also great for surfing and dog friendly.
If you are an animal lover, Exmoor Zoological and Conservation Centre is just 25 minutes away. The zoo not only hosts a huge conservation programme but allows visitors to see monkeys, pumas, capybaras and many more up close and personal!
Other nearby attractions include:
- Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park (35 minutes)
- National Trust - Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum (35 minutes)
- Northam Burrows Country Park (40 minutes)
- Valley of Rocks (45 minutes)
- Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway (45 minutes)
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