Barrow Farm

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ONLY approach from the A36

Just home from this CL. A peaceful and tranquil site - once you gain access! (We never saw the owners.) The travel instructions should be rewritten to say “ONLY approach from the A36”! Coming in the opposite direction, from Rode, the site notice board is not visible and it’s a long way to a roundabout to get back. Approach from the A36 was ok but the entrance to the track is steep, with a broken concrete slab - we grounded our jockey wheel on entrance. Worse, when exiting - very slowly - the back quarter of the caravan grounded on the concrete, leaving a dent near the back of our side skirt. Only use this site if you have good ground clearance and your rig is not too wide - the track to the pitches is tight and requires care.

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djw

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Reviewed on 14/09/2023 19:40

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Very happy

We've just returned from a lovely week at Barrow Farm and booked another week in August before we left. Yes you have to take care past the sheds but just take it slowly. The site is lovely, we parked near apple blossom and silver birch with a huge plot of grass behind Views of fields all around. We did go past the entrance going down the hill, but although the CL sign is only visible coming up there is a large white sign saying Barrow Farm pick your own on the other side! We managed to turn quite easily in The Mill car park, a bit naughty but there was building work going on there. There was some music coming from the Mill on Saturday evening but only until 11 pm. Not sure if it was a function or the reopening. The weather was quite reasonable for us and as well as a granddaughters birthday party we visited Stourhead National Trust, also Bradford on Avon a few times. It was pleasant to sit in the sun on a few afternoons listening to the birds. The owners are lovely, leave you to your own devices but there if needed. Looking forward to our return visit

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Cwmbran Caravanners

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Reviewed on 05/05/2023 15:22

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Pleasant site

We have just arrived home after three days here!Another sign on gateway coming from opposite direction would be great! Lovely site,peaceful.Take a look inshedwhere fruit picking is done ,as book with local walks.Our dog loved the walk to the river,where he could swim.Shame the Mill was closed as a meal here would have been great! We walked up the road towards the village and caught a bus to Frome!lovely place ,and buses to other places. Locals were very friendly.We look forward to coming again . Many thanks

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ZoesMa

Campervanner from Devon

Reviewed on 14/08/2022 14:54

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Slightly disappointed

We were unfortunate to arrive in heavy rain and arrived in front of house not knowing quite where to go as there was no one about. We have a long wide van but not an 8 ft one fortunately . We had read that care was needed to negotiate the sheds but didn't realise just how bad it would be, fortunately we made it !! We were the 5th unit to pitch so only had hard standing pitch just inside gate to use. If you don't have a motor mover then you'll definitely need muscles to get unit onto this pitch. We were under trees so no view and no TV reception. Getting off was no easier as we had to move car out onto drive and use mover to hitch up, our worry was that we were blocking access to site by doing so. Even with mover, the hedges around gate entrance to pitching area were a bit overgrown and were touching side of van whilst hitching up. Same as hedges along route past notorious sheds . The hedges were quite leafy but you never know if there's a hefty branch just under the leaves. Access to the other pitches looked fine and grassed pitching area was well kept. With a smaller unit, would definitely visit again but think that anyone with a larger van should think very carefully about booking a pitch here .

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Pursuit14

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Reviewed on 01/10/2021 10:18

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Lovely CL

Just stayed here for 3 nights, and what an absolute gem! Had no problem with access, just take it slowly (as always). Because the weather was scorching, we pitched in a shady spot, but all the pitches look inviting. River walks and 2 pub/eateries within an easy walk from the site. The site is only 15 miles from home, so we will make this one of our regular sites. Thank you and we will see you again.

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Martinarmitage1

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Reviewed on 22/07/2021 13:27

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Picturesque and relaxing

We have just spent two nights here and wished we'd been able to stay longer. Spring has definitely sprung and we enjoyed listening to really beautiful birdsong and watching lambs in the adjacent field. This site is really pretty and whichever pitch you're on you're guaranteed nice surroundings to relax in and enjoy. There are a number of lovely walks nearby which are easily accessible. Our dog enjoyed the daily visit from a chicken and didn't mind sharing her water bowl😂. Our van is 7.5 and access is ok but needs care past the sheds. Very reasonably priced. This is our second visit and we'll definitely be back. Thank you for a great CL

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2spritelyislanders

Reviewed on 20/04/2021 10:57

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Never disappoints

Stayed here three times so far, this time we came with friends. It’s always a pleasure to see and talk to the Bensons. Access - the downhill turn into the CL from Rode Hill is straight forward enough but care is needed on the first right hand turn where you need to get as close to the edge of the little culvert bridge as possible to avoid snagging your off side rear corner. Pass across the front of the house (loo emptying point is to right of front door a few paces from the track) and bear right passed the information shed. Passing by another shed and through an open gateway leads to the pitching area. The turn by the sheds is “snug” but if you go slow and steady you won’t have any problems. Siting - directly through the gate to your left are three hard standing pitches, to your right in a cluster of shrubs and trees are recycling bins and water then beyond to your right is a grassed area lightly planted with silver birch trees. All pitches have access to an EHU. (Charges of £12 / night including electric is very reasonable) Neighbouring fields can have sheep, the CL has 3 very inquisitive chickens and squirrels live in the trees. From the CL you can walk down the the river to a beautiful packhorse bridge then back along the other side to the Mill at Rode restaurant. (We’ve not been). We recommend the Cross Keys pub within walking distance and trips out to Bath, Frome, Wells and NT Stourhead.

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tonytourer

Caravanner from Wiltshire

Reviewed on 31/08/2020 10:41

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Tranquil Retreat

Great location with freedom to choose your pitch, very peaceful with easy access to two restaurants/pubs. We stayed for six nights, access is not a problem but needs care especially if your unit is long. Our twin axle caravan towed by a VW van negotiated the road in and out without a hitch. Would happily return when exploring the local area.

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Wildhorses25

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Reviewed on 18/08/2020 20:30

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An absolute gem!

Have visited this site before and it doesn't disappoint. Peaceful, lovely surroundings, well kept but still informal with helpful and friendly owners. Stayed for 8 nights and Covid-19 precautions were in place but pitches were not designated or roped off, as on other sites, which made it feel like the world was normal - thank you Sarah and Mike! We love this site, would definately recommend and will definately be back! :)

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Rory2

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Reviewed on 13/08/2020 16:56

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Love this site

We have recently had another stay at Barrow Farm and really love it. It is well looked after without being too manicured that you are frightened to move. We love the 4 chickens roaming around and had to photograph them drinking out of our dogs bowl.You really feel you are in the country miles from anywhere. The village is really pretty with a couple of pubs and a really good community shop. There are lots of local walks to enjoy. Sarah does not bother you but is there if you need her. We thoroughly recommend this site and will definitely return again.

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levick

Motorhomer from Hampshire

Reviewed on 28/07/2020 15:32

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