South Ford Farm Camping offers a peaceful riverside getaway, just 15 minutes from Exmoor National Park. Non electric grass pitches welcome tents and tourers, whilst shepherd's huts cater for anyone who prefers glamping. Just a 30-35 drive to the glorious beaches of Instow and Westward Ho!, the site is ideally situated for exploring either the coast or the countryside. Enjoy evenings under the stars, relaxing around the firepit or BBQ!

Great for wildlife spotting with an onsite pond, 15 minutes from Exmoor National Park

Just 25 minutes from Barnstaple, 30-35 minutes from Instow and Westward Ho! Beach

Ten minute drive to South Molton, look around artisan food stalls at the Pannier Market

About South Ford Farm Camping

If you are searching for a restful getaway within easy reach of Exmoor and the coast, this small riverside site could be the ideal choice. Nestled on a farm in the North Devon countryside, guests can enjoy watching the grazing sheep, paddling in the river or spotting the visiting wildlife at the onsite pond. Tent and trailer tent campers are welcome across the 12 grass 6m x 6m pitches, whilst campervans have two 5.5m x 5.5m grass and gravel pitches. All of the pitches are non electric and allow up to eight guests. If glamping is more your style, the site also has two charming shepherd's huts. Willow sleeps up to two guests, and inside, you will find a king-size bed, TV, seating, a kitchen, fridge, and heating. Outside, there is a private back garden with outdoor furniture on a lovely raised decking area to relax, a fire pit, and a BBQ grill for al fresco cooking. Meanwhile, Olive can sleep up to three guests. Inside, you will find a double bed and one 6ft pull-out single bed, seating, a kitchen, fridge, and heating. Outside, there is a garden area with outdoor furniture and a BBQ grill for al fresco cooking. BBQs are also welcome onsite, with fire pits for hire and firewood available to buy. Spend evenings toasting marshmallows and looking up at the Milky Way on a clear night. Four-legged friends are also welcome, but the site ask if they can be on leads when there are sheep in the field next to the campsite, up to two allowed per pitch. Please note, the pitches by the river and the shepherd's huts are dog free.

Pitches are available from April to October, glamping from April to December.


Facilities and amenities

Site facilities include flushing loos, hot showers and a washing up station. BBQs, fire pits to hire and wood are also available. There is also a phone charging station.

For picking up the essentials, Southside Stores, Sainsbury's and other stores in South Molton are a five minute drive away. Here you will also find many pubs and eateries including The Coaching Inn and The South Street Kitchen.

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Adult only

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Allow pets on site

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Communal BBQ

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Electric hookups

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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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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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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

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WiFi


A note from the site themselves...

South Ford Farm Camping is a small, family-run site in north Devon, set peacefully alongside a river. Here you can get far, far away from the rat race to watch sheep grazing in the fields, paddle in the river and enjoy the sunset along with your evening barbecue. On clear nights, just lie back and watch the Milky Way twinkling far above.


Map and address

Park address

South Ford Farm Camping,

Exeter Road, Clapworthy, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4HX

Coordinates

51.0014, -3.8840 | SS 67 24

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South Ford Farm Camping is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet


There are 16 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

12 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches

Max 8 people

Grass 6.1m x 6.1m pitches without electric, suitable for tents and trailer tents.

2 x Non Electric Grass And Gravel Touring Pitches

Max 8 people

Grass and gravel 5.5m x 5.5m pitches without electric, suitable for campervans only.


South Ford Farm Camping reviews

100%

would recommend

Overall
4.9
Location
4.79
Value for money
5
Service
4.93
Facilities
4.79
Cleanliness
5

Great little site

Robert S

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Large Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesSep 2024

Stayed as a couple with a dog. It was a lovely well kept site, in a quiet setting surrounded by wildlife, with very welcoming owners who take pride in what they do.

Kid's first camping trip

Sophie S

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Large Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesAug 2024

We had a fantastic stay. Friendly cleaners and owner himself. We loved the dry tent and played dominoes, the slide and the space to run around our pitch playing tag.

Great camping

Christopher M

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VW-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass And Gravel Touring PitchesAug 2024

Great place for the family to relax.

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Offers and discounts

Valid From

24/12/2024

Until

31/12/2025

Details

Save 40% on stays of 7 or more nights in Willow Shepherd's Hut.

Terms

New bookings only. Subject to availability. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers or discounts.

Valid From

24/12/2024

Until

31/12/2025

Details

Save 25% on stays of 7 or more nights in Olive Shepherd's Hut.

Terms

New bookings only. Subject to availability. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers or discounts.

FAQ

Guests are welcome to check-in from 2pm until 8pm. Please advise the site if you are delayed. Check out is due before 12pm on your final day.

Yes, raised BBQs and campfires are permitted, perfect for al fresco dining in the evenings.

Yes, four-legged friends are welcome to join you on your stay with up to two allowed per pitch. Please note the pitches by the river and the shepherd's huts are dog free.

Yes, one of each may be brought with you. Please add these to your booking if required as there is a small extra fee for awnings and gazebos.


For a day of family fun, Quince Honey Farm is a ten minute drive away. Become a beekeeper for the day, enjoy a walk around the nectar gardens and let the kids burn off some energy in the play hive.

When the sun is shining, a day out at the seaside is also a must. Instow Beach is just 30 minutes away with sand dunes and glorious views over the estuary, and dogs welcome all year round. Westward Ho! beach (35 minutes) is also great for surfing and dog friendly.

If you are an animal lover, Exmoor Zoological and Conservation Centre is just 25 minutes away. The zoo not only hosts a huge conservation programme but allows visitors to see monkeys, pumas, capybaras and many more up close and personal!

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park (35 minutes)
  • National Trust - Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum (35 minutes)
  • Northam Burrows Country Park (40 minutes)
  • Valley of Rocks (45 minutes)
  • Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway (45 minutes)
The listing for South Ford Farm Camping was last updated on December 26th, 2024 at 10:19 AM

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