Barfield Cottage Campsite

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  • Small, friendly, family-run site in the grounds of a private house
  • Appledore, Bude and Westward Ho! beaches within a half-hour drive
  • Back-to-basics pitches with easy access to the A338
Barfield Cottage Campsite is a back to basics site within the grounds of a private house in north Devon, a mile and a half from the tiny village of Frithelstock and five miles from further amenities in Torrington. Being just off the A338, this is a mighty handy spot to settle in for explores of north Devon’s coast and countryside – Westward Ho!, Appledore and Bude are all within half an hour’s drive, and it’ll take you roughly the same amount of time to drive to the Dartmoor National (or 45 minutes to Exmoor). Not that you’ll have to go that far if you’re in search of a walk: there’s a public footpath just over the road that leads through the splendid farmland that surrounds the site. And if you can’t even face that far to go, you’ll no doubt be pleased to hear that there are fine rural views to be had right there on the pitches. Life on site is quite fancy-free here: you can pick your own pitch wherever you wish around the field (which is fenced and gated for extra security). Well-behaved dogs are most welcome but they must remain on leads so they don’t hassle the resident sheep. Facilities at Barfield Cottage Campsite include a shared firepit with log benches, an eco toilet, a washing-up area and a cold water tap. If you’re planning a barbecue, your best bet is to pick up bits at the farm shop six miles away (the nearest main supermarkets being 15 minutes’ drive away in Bideford). Alternatively, the local pub (five minutes’ drive) serves up good grub to eat in or take away.

Site type

Tent pitches 6

Languages spoken

English

Nearest sites

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No hot water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Surf school nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Barfield Cottage Campsite

Frithelstock

Devon

England

EX38 8LF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.92827°N
-4.22395°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.3 mi Bideford Quay
6.3 mi Bideford Quay
7.7 mi Nelson Road
Rail
10.6 mi Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
11.5 mi Umberleigh Rail Station
12.1 mi Portsmouth Arms Rail Station
Ferry
6.3 mi Bideford Ferry Landing
8.7 mi Instow Ferry Landing
8.8 mi Appledore Ferry Landing

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Nearby attractions and activities include: - Tarka Trail: 10 minutes' drive - Dartington Crystal: 10 minutes - RHS Garden Rosemoor: 15 minutes - Westward Ho! beach and surf school: 20 minutes - Instow beach: 20 minutes - The Big Sheep (adventure park): 20 minutes - Milky Way Adventure Park: 20 minutes - Ultimate Adventure Centre (coasteering, mountain boarding and other activities): 20 minutes - Northam Burrows Country Park: 25 minutes - Clovelly (fishing village): 25 minutes - Tintagel Castle: an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Westward Ho! 8 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Saunton Sands 13 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Croyde Bay 14.1 mi Sea N/A Good Excellent Good
Hartland Quay 14.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Putsborough 15 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 3.9 mi

Castle Drogo 24.1 mi

Tintagel Castle 29.5 mi

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 18.3 mi

Finch Foundry 18.9 mi

Lydford Gorge 20.4 mi

Lawrence House 21 mi

Heddon Valley 23.7 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

GREAT TORRINGTON CEMETERY 3.5 mi

TAPELEY PARK 8 mi

Northam Burrows - Coast Path - Appledore - Diddywell - Northam Burrows 8.6 mi

ISLEY MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/04/1990) 10.5 mi

Brownsham – Clovelly – Coast Path – Brownsham 11.1 mi

Local events

  • GoldCoast Oceanfest (Friday 21 June 2024 – Friday 21 June 2024)

    Croyde, Devon 14.2 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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  • Does Barfield Cottage Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Barfield Cottage Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Barfield Cottage Campsite? Nearby attractions and activities include: - Tarka Trail: 10 minutes' drive - Dartington Crystal: 10 minutes - RHS Garden Rosemoor: 15 minutes - Westward Ho! beach and surf school: 20 minutes - … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Barfield Cottage Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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