Bakesdown Farm is hidden in a little green pocket of North Cornwall, with plenty of space, privacy and wildlife. Though less than four miles from the coast, the farm provides a calm, peaceful rural hideaway. Choose from two private Exclusive Camping fields or the cosy Great Orchard Cabin. Less than 4 miles from Widemouth Bay and 5 miles from Bude.

Rural site providing beautiful, spacious pitches with fire pits

Managed for biodiversity with an abundance of wildlife

10-15 minute drive from Bude and Widemouth Bay

About Bakesdown Farm Camping

Bakesdown is a beautiful 30 acre farm of small fields, big hedges and wild spaces. Each holiday space is well spaced in a different, secluded field - choose from Exclusive Camping, Exclusive Too and the Great Orchard Cabin. Exclusive Camping is a two acre field with two large mown areas with fire pit sites, private shower and compost toilet huts and lots of space just for you! This area is great for camper vans and can accommodate up to eight people. Exclusive Too also offers two large mown areas with fire pit sites, private shower and compost toilet huts, but with the addition of a lovely, fully-equipped kitchen hut. All you need to stay here is your tent! Great Orchard Cabin is a hand-built wooden cabin with a large living area, wood burner, a double bedroom and a children's room with two single beds (a dividing curtain separates the two rooms). There is a covered porch along the front of the cabin with seating. Alongside you'll find a fully-equipped kitchen hut, shower and compost toilet huts and fire pit. The site has been managed for biodiversity since it opened, from low, hedges and over-grazed fields to the rambling green spaces that can be seen today. The meadows, mature trees and hedges here support a wide range of bugs, birds and small mammals. Listen out for the spectacular dawn and dusk chorus and look for the barn owl and bats hunting in the evenings. Each pitch has been carefully set within this nature space for a holiday that is comfortable, restorative and wild.

Open from 5 April to 26 September


Facilities and amenities

Site facilities in the farmyard include a toilet, shower, fridge, freezer and charging area for all to share. Purchase a 'fire box' containing logs, kindling and natural fire lighters for £10.

The village of Week St Mary is only 2 miles away and has a lovely community shop, stocking a range of local produce and essentials. Opening times are 8.30am -1pm then 3pm - 5.30pm. There is also a Spar, open 7am - 9pm, at Whitstone.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilets

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal


A note from the site themselves...

Bakesdown has been the home to our extended family since 2007 and we have spent these years learning about and nurturing the land.

We are so proud to watch our bird and insect life grow as the hedges widen and meadows diversify and it is a pleasure to share these beautiful wild spaces with our guests.

These are camping spaces created by campers, we understand that the perfect holiday space should allow you to live absolutely comfortably whilst feeling absolutely outdoors.


Map and address

Park address

Bakesdown Farm Camping,

Lower Bakesdown Farm, Marhamchurch, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 0HJ

Coordinates

50.7791, -4.4876 | SS 24 0

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Bakesdown Farm Camping is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 3 accommodation options on-site

Non Electric Exclusive Camping (Brimstone)

Max 8 people

Two large mown areas, with fire pit sites, to choose from, with a drinking water tap, sink unit and a fire pit. There's also hardstanding for parking. All yours, in a two acre field, no neighbours! No electric.

Non Electric Tent Only Exclusive Camping (Speckled Wood)

Max 8 people

One pitch in a large field that is just for you. All facilities are provided, including a fully-equipped kitchen hut, with undercover seating. A beautifully secluded spot, down near the little woodland. Car parking 150m away. Sorry, no pets or electric.



Interested in staying at Bakesdown Farm Camping?

Call 07840 396113 to book.

Unfortunately Bakesdown Farm Camping doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.


FAQ

The site does not accept dogs except for the exclusive pitch, by prior arrangement. Dogs must be well behaved and kept on the lead.

Check-in is available from 2pm until 9pm. If you expect to arrive after 6pm please let the site know in advance so they can provide instructions to self check-in. Departure is due before 10am on your last day.

BBQs are welcomed but they must be raised off the ground and open fires are only allowed in raised fire pits.

Vehicles must be parked in the designated area nearby and unfortunately not by your pitch.

Yes! One of each can be brought free of charge.


This is an easy base for a day trip to anywhere in Cornwall and Devon, and within a couple of hours you can reach Bodmin, Dartmoor and even Exmoor.

The coastal path is less than four miles away. This part of the North Cornish coast has the most splendid views and dramatic cliffs, try an easier coastal walk from Bude or a challenging one from Trebarwith!

There are many well-advertised attractions in the wider area, including the Eden Project, Milky way, Big Sheep and Lost Gardens of Heligan, but don't miss these great options nearby:

  • Monster slip and slide (5 minutes)
  • Bude Sea Pool (20 minutes)
  • Davidstow Airfield and Cornwall at War Museum (25 minutes)
  • Tintagel Castle (35 minutes)
  • Merlin's Cave (35 minutes)

Interested in staying at Bakesdown Farm Camping?

Call 07840 396113 to book.

Unfortunately Bakesdown Farm Camping doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.

The listing for Bakesdown Farm Camping was last updated on October 11th, 2024 at 12:09 PM

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