Barley Meadow Touring Park, Exeter, Devon

Enjoy an adult only stay at Barley Meadow Touring Park, located on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, within 20 minutes of Exeter and Okehampton. Tents and tourers are welcome across grass and hardstanding pitches, with backpacker, aire, electric and fully serviced options. Guests will have access to modern facilities, free WiFi, a handy shop, a dog exercise area and a communal bothy. Great for walkers, with the Two Moors Way a few minutes away!

Why choose Barley Meadow Touring Park

Adult only camping and touring site on the edge of Dartmoor with easy access to the A30

Onsite shop, free WiFi, a secure dog exercise area and communal bothy, next door to a farm shop

Ten minutes to Castle Drogo, and within a 20 minute drive of Okehampton, Haldon Forest and Exeter

About the site

An adult only (18+) campsite on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. With easy access to the A30, it is ideal for stopovers as well as a base for exploring the landscapes of Devon. Guests can enjoy countryside surroundings while still being within 20 minutes of Exeter and Okehampton. There are a range of grass pitches for campers and tourers. Backpackers arriving on foot or by bike can choose simple non electric grass pitches measuring 4m x 4m. Larger grass pitches measure 8m x 8m and are suitable for tents, campervans and caravans, with optional 16 amp electric hook ups available. Tourers can also choose from hardstanding pitches measuring 8m x 8m, again with optional electric. Fully serviced hardstanding pitches include 16 amp electric, fresh water and waste connections, whilst the hardstanding aire pitches measure 8m x 5m and with optional electric. Awnings, pup tents and cars are welcome on all pitches except the backpacker and aire pitches. There is free WiFi across the site, a licensed shop selling essentials and camping supplies, and a communal bothy with a pool table, seating, games, charging points, a fridge and freezer. A secure access system and CCTV also help guests feel safe throughout their stay. For walkers and outdoor lovers, the location is ideal. The famous Two Moors Way passes close by. It can be accessed either via a short walk along the road at the front of the park (there is no footpath/pavement) or via the footpath directly from the park, then along country lanes. Dogs are very welcome, with up to three allowed per pitch. There is even a secure dog exercise field on-site where four-legged friends can run freely off the lead. Raised BBQs are welcome for outdoor cooking, with a farm shop and butchers next door for local produce. Please note, open fires are not permitted.

The site opens on 20th March, grass pitches are available until 30th September, hardstanding pitches until 2nd November and then from 12th until 31st December. Pitches from £18/night for 2 people.

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What facilities are at Barley Meadow Touring Park?

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

(Included)

Adult only

Baby changing facilities

Dog exercise area

Electric hookups

EV charging

Freezer

Fridge

Gas exchange

Laundry

Peaceful

Wash up area

Water hookups

There are male and female toilet facilities, along with an accessible bathroom. The shower facilities are heated during the colder months, with access to shaver sockets in the men's and a hairdryer in the ladies'. Two washing-up areas are located on either side of the amenity block. Laundry facilities include a washing machine, tumble dryer and ironing facilities.

An onsite licensed shop is available for most essentials, including camping supplies. Free high-speed WiFi is available across the site. Guests can also make use of the Bothy, an information centre and camper room with a fridge, freezer, seating area, games, and charging points for devices. A 7kW EV charging point is also available onsite. Calor Gas and Campingaz sales are available.

The park features access control barriers to all pitches using ANPR technology, alongside CCTV coverage for additional safety and security. For guests travelling with pets, there is a secure dog exercise area where dogs can run freely. The area is equipped with poo bins and poo bags too.

Right next door is Oinkers Farm Shop offering local produce. For food and drink, The Old Thatch Inn and The Drewe Arms Community Pub are within a five minute drive. A local bus service stops directly outside the park entrance with services to Okehampton and Exeter.

There are 52 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

Backpacker pitches with neighbouring picnic benches

4 x Backpacker Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 2 people

Grass 4m x 4m pitches with no electric. For guests arriving by foot or bike with backpacker tents.

Grass camping and touring pitches (8m x 8m) with optional electric

Barley Meadow Touring Park grass pitches at sunset

Grass camping and touring pitches backed by shrubbery

23 x Grass Pitches (Optional Electric)

Max 4 people

Grass 8m x 8m pitches with optional 16 amp electric. Suitable for tents, roof tents, trailer tents, VW- type campervans, and caravans.

Hardstanding pitches with optional 16 amp hook ups

8 x Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric)

Max 4 people

Hardstanding 8m x 6m pitches with an optional 16 amp electric hook-up. Suitable for roof tents, campervans, caravans and motorhomes.

Aires fully serviced hardstanding pitches with optional electric

Aires overnight hardstanding pitches with optional electric

7 x Aires Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric)

Max 4 people

Aires 8m x 5m hardstanding roadside pitches, with optional 16 amp electric. Some include water and waste points. Suitable for roof tents, campervans and motorhomes.

Fully serviced hardstanding pitches (8m x 8m)

10 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches

Max 4 people

Hardstanding 8m x 6m pitches with 16 amp electric hook-up included and connections for fresh water and waste water, suitable for roof tents, campervans, caravans and motorhomes.

Things to do on site and in the Exeter area

Exeter is only 20 minutes from the site. Devon's county city is packed with things to see and do, including the Exeter Cathedral, historic underground passages and the lively quayside area with waterside eateries and walking routes. There are also plenty of independent shops, restaurants and museums.

Just ten minutes away, National Trust - Castle Drogo is a dramatic castle that sits high above the Teign Gorge and offers views across Dartmoor and the surrounding countryside. Visitors can explore the grand rooms, wander through the gardens and enjoy woodland walks along the river below.

For nature lovers, Canonteign Falls is around 25 minutes from the park. Home to one of England's highest waterfalls, this attraction has peaceful lakes, tropical-style planting and scenic walking trails.

The market town of Okehampton (20 minutes) is known as one of the gateways to Dartmoor National Park. It's a great place to stop for local shops, cafes and walks, with easy access to open moorland.

If you fancy a trip to the seaside, Teignmouth is around 35 minutes away. A classic Victorian pier sits beside a long sandy beach and offers traditional seaside fun, arcades and beautiful coastal views. The promenade is ideal for a relaxed stroll, especially on sunny evenings.

Other nearby attractions include: