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Milkmaid Meadow Campsite

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· Barnstaple, England

3 acres hosted by Jakki M.

30 motorhome/tent pitches

Jakki is a Star Host

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An open, green, back-to-basics space with homely local produce for sale

Some people find Milkmaid Meadow a little too remote but those who will like it here most, will see the off-the-beaten-track location as one of its many charms. It’s not near a bustling beach or a theme park. It’s not within easy walking distance of a pub or shop. But what it is, is quiet, peaceful and laidback. It’s West Country camping at its best: it’s a field on a farm among acres of green with woodland, wildlife, streams and Devon-grown produce for sale.

There are 30 pitches at this laid-back place – which offers off-grid camping for tents and campervans with a pitch-where-you-please policy across its three-acre field. Facilities are low impact as suits the general ethos of the place. There are a couple of composting loos, a couple of hot water showers and an open-air washing-up sink with a line-up of recycling bins too. Although there’s no electric hook-up, the basics are covered in an environmentally-sound way with phone charging via solar panels. Campfires are allowed at the communal campfire pit or by hiring an off-ground fire pit for your pitch – owner Jakki will be round to see if you want firewood at some point every day. You can also buy her homegrown and home-reared produce from the farmshop outside her house, a half-mile up the road.

There’s a two-mile nature trail around Milkmiad Meadow and if you want to stretch your legs further, you could walk to Honey Wood Orchard to try the local cider. For North Devon’s bigger attractions, Exmoor and the coast, you’ll need to get in the car but neither are too far and driving through countryside to get there hardly seems a chore. Bideford is one of the closest towns, five miles away, beyond which it’s not too far to the harbour village of Appledore, or the expansive beach at Westward Ho! It’s 20 miles to the edge of Exmoor and to Woolacombe’s golden sands. In fact, all of Devon is within reach of a day trip but you wouldn’t know it when you’re back on site listening to the sounds of nature and watching the stars come out in the dark, dark skies above.

From drinks by the sea to coastal walks or wandering around historic port towns, Milkmaid Meadow Campsite will let you tear off whichever chunk of the Devon coast you please. A 15-minute drive from Bideford, 25 minutes from Westward Ho! and 35 minutes from Exmoor National Park, this is a break with plenty of things to do in the way of walking, cycling, gliding somehow out at sea or simply hanging out somewhere nice to eat. Nature’s the star on site, as there are 22 acres of woodlands and meadows – wildlife, streams and trees included. The site has a nature trail where the showstoppers are an insect hotel and a rather pretty pond at the border of the site. Fairly simple’s the spell here, as there are two showers with hot water, composting loos and sinks for washing up. The communal firepit is also at hand but those of you looking for a more private gathering can hire out individual firepits and barbecues (firewood is available to purchase on site). Conveniently, the site has two solar-powered phone charging points and parking next to your pitch. As for food, well, the site has a spread of local produce for sale, including essentials such as eggs, meat and bread, as well as some fresh seasonal produce grown from the fat of the land you're on. Eating out instead? You may do so alongside Westward Ho! beach or one of Bideford’s cafés or restaurants. Appledore (20 minutes’ drive) and Instow (15 minutes’ drive) are also good for a foodie dive.

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8 Ratings · 7 reviews

Sophie F.recommends

October 10, 2023

Milkmaid Meadow Campsite

Perfect Spot

We made a last minute booking to stay onsite and Jakki was more than accommodating, the toilets and showers were spotless and the site was just what we needed. Looking forward to staying again!!

Charlotte S.recommends

July 26, 2023

Milkmaid Meadow Campsite

We had a lovely nights stay. Great facilities and surrounded by nature in the meadow!

Isabella C.recommends

March 6, 2023

Milkmaid Meadow Campsite

Great spot, and Jakki was really friendly and helpful!

Amy P.recommends

August 10, 2022

Milkmaid Meadow Campsite

Jakki was a wonderfully welcoming host, we had a great stay. Her farm shop with fresh veg, eggs and delicious homemade pasty’s were an extra bonus. Will definitely stay again when back in the area.

Rachael P.recommends

August 7, 2022

Milkmaid Meadow Campsite

Beautiful Devonshire Campsite!!

Loved staying at Milkmaid Meadow! Lovely big field with lots of level space to camp. The facilities - showers, loos and wash up area are all newly built I think and rustic in the best kind of way. Sits perfectly in the environment. The showers are fantastic - good water pressure and hot plus they are really spacious with hooks for hanging everything and a chair to pop your toiletries. Jakki is lovely too. Fab spot, great location for exploring Devon, would absolutely recommend!

Becky M.recommends

July 18, 2022

Milkmaid Meadow Campsite

Relaxed, quiet, rustic, dog friendl

Spacious open camping, fabulous hot clean and roomy showers, well equipped composting toilets - perfect rustic charm. Beautiful quiet setting yet close drive to towns/pubs/beaches. Jakki was an amazing host, met us on arrival and again if we needed anything. We felt very welcome and at home, our doggies loved it! A favourite camp find and we will be back to do the nature trail and nearby walks. Jakki stocks lots of home grown goodies at her Farm Shop and the potable water available at sink station was much appreciated. We packed in and packed out but it's set up to recycle all waste, even USB chargers available. Loved it.

Location

Barnstaple, England, United KingdomTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Jakki M.Joined in February 2022

From the host

From drinks by the sea, to coastal walks, or wandering around historic port towns, Milkmaid Meadow Campsite will let you tear off whichever chunk of the Devon coast you please. A 15-minute drive from Bideford, 25 minutes from Westward Ho! and 35 minutes from Exmoor National Park, this is a break with plenty of things to do in the way of walking, cycling, gliding somehow out at sea or simply hanging out somewhere nice to eat. Nature’s the star on site, as there are 22 acres of woodlands and meadows – wildlife, streams and trees included. The site has a nature trail where the showstoppers are an insect hotel and a rather pretty pond at the border of the site. Fairly simple’s the spell here, as there are two showers with hot water, composting loos and sinks for washing up. The communal fire pit is also at hand but those of you looking for a more private gathering can hire out individual fire pits and barbecues (firewood is available to purchase on site). Conveniently, the site has two solar-powered phone charging points and parking next to your pitch. As for food, well, the site has a spread of local produce for sale, including essentials such as eggs, meat and bread, as well as some fresh seasonal produce grown from the fat of the land you're on. Eating out instead? You may do so alongside Westward Ho! beach or one of Bideford’s cafés or restaurants. Appledore (20 minutes’ drive) and Instow (15 minutes’ drive) are also good for a foodie dive.

Nearby attractions

The closest attractions are a small cider mill, Honey Wood Orchard, two miles from Milkmaid Meadow Campsite, Tarka Fishery, three miles from site, and the beautiful garden, RHS Rosemoor, about five miles away. Beaches on the North Devon Coast are a little further. For big sandy expanses with lots of facilities there’s Westward Ho! (nine miles) and Woolacombe (20 miles). But there are plenty of cliff tops and coves in between too. The South West Coast Path offers a way to walk between them and there are cute harbour villages like Appledore all along the way. There’s great walking and outdoor adventure in Exmoor National Park too – which is around 20 miles from Milkmaid Meadow. A longer drive across Exmoor will take you to the popular little towns of Lynton and Lynmouth.

Food and drink

Home grown, farm-fresh meat, eggs and seasonal vegetables are sold at host Jakki’s farm shop along with a few other local goodies including honey from next door – which is handy because the nearest shops are a 10-minute drive away in Torrington. There’s a wider choice of shops and supermarkets as well as places to eat out in Bideford, five miles from site. The closest pub is The Hunter’s Inn in Newton Tracey, about three miles away.

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