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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.
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Sites key:
- Postcode:
- EX39 4QP
- GPS:
- Lat 50.979657 / Lon -4.183266
- OS field ref:
- SS467222
- OS map ref:
- 180
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- Daily public transport within 1 mile
- Nearest port: Plymouth (50 miles)
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Peaceful, with beautiful scenery
The Barton
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 enhanced the whole experience. The cattle are milked twice daily but this doesn’t interfere with the peacefulness of the site. The scenery around is lovely. There is a local pub in the village within walking distance, which we were told is excellent but only opens late afternoon. Would highly recommend a stay on the site. We will definitely return.
Fabulous
The Barton
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 are early risers so not a problem for us. The cows also attract lots of flies, so make sure you have your fly nets down. They weren't too much of a problem for us, we still ate outside and enjoyed the lovely views of the surroundings. The local pub is only half a mile or so away, very welcoming and we had a lovely roast there on the Sunday. The farm is part of an old Manor estate, the Manor House and church are adjacent to the site. Lots of history to discover. We used the Tarka Trail many times, flat or only gentle inclines. We do not have e-bikes and managed to put the miles in, riding as far as Yeardle and, the other way, to Fremington Quay. There are plenty of coffee and cake stops along the trail so you can take your time. Bideford is only 3 miles away.
We had a lovely week there and would definitely return.
What a Gem !!
The Barton
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 require anything, we felt the site owner would have been happy to help. The pitches are level, the water taps are nearby and all have EHU. The grass was nicely mowed and everywhere was tidy, and very good value for money.
Overall an excellent site and would thoroughly recommend.
We'll be Back
The Barton
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 caused in his wet grass and laughed as he did it. 'You're not the first and you won't be the last', he observed. It is a working farm and all the more enjoyable for that.
Peaceful, sheltered well kept site in rural North Devon
The Barton
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 at his dogs) at 5.45am we heard nothing other than bird song.
There is an information board with the pub menu and bus times.
It would have been useful to have directions on how to access the tarka trail on foot which I found but was a bit of a mission!
Left out of the site, along the road, over the bridge at Annery Kiln and there are some steep steps on the left immediately after you walk under a bridge. I turned left on the trail and walked to the bridge over the river with a great view of the Aquaduct and back (5.5 miles). Along that stretch of the tarka trail they are restoring the Rolle Canal and there are various information boards explaining the history.
The site owners are obviously busy farmers and we didn't meet them but paid by bank transfer.
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