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Why stay here ...
Ross and Nicky Hedden, along with our 3 children Sophie (18), Oliver (15) and Charlie (7), will be delighted to offer you a warm welcome to The Barton Farm CL site. We are located in the quiet village of Weare Giffard and set in the beautiful Torridge Valley in the rolling Devon hillside. Our working diary farm gives the visitors a chance to come see the baby calves and the milking operation (by prior arrangement). We have ponies and Pygmy goats in the paddock next to the site which gives visitors hours of viewing entertainment.
The site itself is just under an acre with large pitches and hard standing. Lawned grass pitches are also available in the summer months for those who prefer these. We have a large 15 foot gateway to make access possible and easier for vehicles all year round; we have electric hook ups for all pitches and room for awnings. The Chemical Waste Point is just on the edge of the CL point. New toilet block installed on site 2018. Wifi available, £1 per night for first stay, free for returning customers.
We welcome children and dogs, we have excellent access to local walks including one just off the site itself which takes in the stunning views of the Torridge Valley and with the Tarka Trail only half a mile from the site cyclists of all abilities can cycle on traffic free paths while admiring the beauty and tranquility of the North Devon countryside.
There are plenty of activities to do in the local area for all ages and we have two sandy beaches less than 5 miles away. The RHS Rosemoor Gardens are approximately 3 miles away and the towns of Bideford and Great Torrington are also 3 miles away with a regular bus service (Stagecoach 75a) passing by the CL site. Big sheep is a family attraction and is located 3 miles away from the CL site. There is an award winning village pub within walking distance, the village park and lots more.
We look forward to welcoming you to our site.
Prices
| Date | Pitch + 2 Adults |
|---|---|
| 01/01/2023 - | £20.00 |
Pitches
Types of pitch: hardstanding, grass
Electric hook up available
Useful Info
Latest arrival time: 9:00 PM
Latest departure time: 11:00 AM
0.75 acres
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Sites key:
- Postcode:
- EX39 4QP
- GPS:
- Lat 50.979657 / Lon -4.183266
- OS field ref:
- SS467222
- OS map ref:
- 180
Transport links
- Daily public transport within 1 mile
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Reviews
Ian Fletcher
Reviewed: 07/04/2025 09:05
Peaceful CL
Nicely laid out CL with 5 level hard standing pitches on a large working dairy farm. The Tarka Trail passes nearby and the local pub, The Cyder Press, is about 15 mins walk down the lane through the village. The 317 bus runs past the site so you can get... Show more
Steve O'Connor
Reviewed: 24/02/2025 12:08
Excellent CL
Lovely site, highly recommended. Ross was very friendly and welcoming. I would recommend best access for caravans is from the north. Come through Bideford and then stay on the A386 until turning left towards Weare Gifford (over halfpenny bridge). Excellent pub 15min walk from the site which does very... Show more
Lizzpearson
Reviewed: 18/08/2023 20:25
Peaceful, with beautiful scenery
This was our first visit to a CL and we were not disappointed. We stayed 5 nights on a hard standing. Each pitch has EHU and a picnic bench. There is a toilet and a chemical waste point. The CL site is on a working dairy farm but this just... Show more
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Reviewed: 04/07/2023 09:15
Fabulous
This site is fabulous. Ross makes you feel very welcome and is full of information about the area, always happy to talk about his farm. The site is on A WORKING DAIRY FARM, so you have to accept there will be moo-ing and noise quite early in the morning. We... Show more
AlanandTania
Reviewed: 10/02/2023 23:43
What a Gem !!
The Barton is situated in a quiet and pretty setting. The village of Weare Gifford has a regular bus, which stops outside the site. Local attractions of the Dartington Glass Works and the RHS Gardens Rosemoor are both only a few miles away. Our welcome was friendly and although we didn’t... Show more
wolsty
Reviewed: 07/03/2022 09:48
We'll be Back
My wife and I had a most enjoyable three nights at The Barton. We endorse everything that's been written about the good facilities, setting, tranquillity etc. Ross is a star. He interrupted his work at milking time to pull our motorhome out of the rut that I'd... Show more
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Reviewed: 29/01/2022 14:54
Peaceful, sheltered well kept site in rural North Devon
5 level hard standing pitches arranged in a curve around a central grass area over looking a horse paddock next to the farm. Picnic bench and EHU for each pitch and a couple of water points. It's a working farm so expected some noise but other than the farmer whistling (presumably... Show more
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Reviewed: 15/11/2021 20:32
A peaceful friendly gem of a site
It really is a farm site so, if you don’t like cows, then this is not for you. Beautiful surroundings and very close to the Tarka Trail for cycling and walks. The family are very friendly and laid back but still obviously hard working farmers. The facilities are clean... Show more
nelliethehooker
Reviewed: 24/09/2021 20:53
Lovely peaceful site
I cannot really say much more than that posted by Wherenext below. Although both of the sites were nearly fully occupied the whole time we were there there was no excessive noise, it is a very peaceful quiet site. Ross the owner was very friendly and extremely helpful when we... Show more
beanster
Reviewed: 23/09/2021 09:13
Disappointed
I always book CL sites as I like peace and quiet and not too many people. When I arrived at the Barton there were 11 vans in total. I know 5 were separated from the other 6 by a bit of stock fencing, and that technically it’s allowed, but I... Show more
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Ian Fletcher
Reviewed: 07/04/2025 09:05
Peaceful CL
Nicely laid out CL with 5 level hard standing pitches on a large working dairy farm. The Tarka Trail passes nearby and the local pub, The Cyder Press, is about 15 mins walk down the lane through the village. The 317 bus runs past the site so you can...
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