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The review title says it all. Simply, just what a CL ought to be. No fuss, no glitzz, just a beautiful setting, level field with hard-standings, a tap and a bin (+ hook-ups for those who want them), and delightful people (honest traditional working farmers) in charge of the whole thing. I wish I hadn't said all that - if it gets too popular I won't be able to get a pitch next time!
Excellent location
Just stayed for the one night fabulous location with good views, the host Ross very welcoming and easy to talk too. The site is level and very tidy and well kept. A nice stroll to the local Public House for an excellent pint and a great choice of local flavoured ciders!.
All in all a very pleasant stay and one to repeat in the future. Would recommend to all and for the sporty the Tarka Trail is nearby.
Its all been said!
Thank you Ross, Nicky and family. Just what we look for in a CL without the additional expensive trimmings.
Even the pub was to our liking with its new 'local' landlord.
We will return!
Great Tarka Trail location
Idyllic site,not a bad word to say about it !
We stayed on this site to cycle the trail and it was fantastic,18 miles from Broughton in one direction and 15 miles from Meeth in the other.A great pub to have a pint and dinner in after a days cycling.
Lovely location.
A Great CL Site
Ross and his family continue to set the standard by which we judge all other CLs. We recieved a friendly welcome as always and you get the feeling that nothing is too much trouble. The site is situated in the beautiful Torridge valley and close to the Tarka Trail. It is a real joy to see the cows being brought down the hill for milking twice a day. We are already planning our next visit.
Great relaxing week.
Spent a week here which was very convenient for the Tarka Trail. Welcome was very friendly and the cows and hens were a good company!
A Hidden Gem
This site is located on a working farm and 'Farmer Ross' was extremely warm and welcoming. We even received a card welcoming us to site! This all worked together to make us feel at home straight away. The site is surrounded by ponies, chickens and goats in the foreground and beautiful hills in the background. The farm is a dairy farm and 'Farmer Ross' is very happy to take you around the farm showing you the new born calves - some only 24 hours old - to the milking herd. All very interesting. It's ideally sited to sightsee the north Devon coast through to Exmoor, and is in the middle of the Tarka Trail: a 35 mile ex railway line which has been given a hard surface that can be used to cycle or walk, which takes you through beautiful scenery and being all on the flat, ideal! (bike hire is available locally). All in all a site I would throughly recommend and will return to. And all for a very reasonable rate of £12.50 a night, which stays the same throughout the year. A bargain! Wishing Ross and his family continued success with this 'Hidden Gem'.
sollyshell
Reviewed on 09/08/2016 09:56
Peaceful Farm Site
The approach road is a typical narrow Devon lane with a blind bend under a bridge. We managed to negotiate it with our Bailey Pegasus 524 with no problems. The locals will reverse/ or pull in when you meet them. ( its worth giving a hoot at the bridge)
The site is a well drained reasonably level field with good hard standings. The views of the surrounding hills are very pleasing. The owner is very helpful and friendly.
Access to the Tarka Trail cycle and walk way is very close to the site. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and 50 miles of cycling.
lil64
Reviewed on 28/07/2016 10:47
Fabulous spot. Great holiday!
Lovely CL, really well run. Would highly recommend. Friendly yet peaceful, great walks, lots of local attractions.
forest5
Reviewed on 21/07/2016 10:48
Great
Best CL we have stayed at. Lovely friendly family run dairy farm in a great location. Ross couldn't be more helpful when we had problems with our car, he arranged for a local garage to effect the repairs. We stayed on the site for 3-1/2 weeks, walked the Tarka trail to Bideford and to Torrington. Visted Instow and Bude. We will definitely be visiting again next time we return to Devon.
loncant
Reviewed on 21/06/2016 10:19