Anyone Know Of Any Working Farms We Could Camp In? (1 Viewer)

[Simon]

We've just got back from another jaunt to the New Forest and now fancy something kind of similar, but different. If you see what I mean. Somewhere along the south coast, preferably, maybe Dorset or Devon, with nice peaceful surroundings, interesting villages and towns, nice walks etc.

I've had a furkle about, looking at the campsites along the south coast and they all seem very family-oriented. While I pretend to like other people's children, and they seem to like me, I believe them to be, on the whole, horrific whingy things that I could well do without.

I think what I'm looking for is something like the farm my aunt used to own in North Devon. We often stayed there in a caravan in a field, surrounded by lovely Devon countryside, and I wondered if there were many CS-type places along those lines? A hook-up would be nice. Anything else would be a bonus.

 

[Deleted member 29692]

Don't know about working farms but if you search on UK Campsite one of the filters you can apply to the search is "adults only"

 

[Carol]

A couple of weeks ago there was a thread (Working Orchard in Kent). I don't know how to put a link but if you put that in the search could be of interest to you.

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[Wildbill]

there is always rogers place Wildman
bill

 

[Armytwowheels]

Sounds like you like a similar site to us. Try http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk
You can filter the search and it usually includes the CL and CS sites too.

Or if you are members of either CC or C&CC you cans ewe arch their respective websites. Personally I prefer UK Campsites as it brings in the non club sites.

 

[Wildman]

Mmm a working farm in North Devon, no kids where would one find a gem like that.

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[chaser]

Loads here
http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/results3.asp?search=Farm campsite&by=sitename

 

[vwalan]

Mmm a working farm in North Devon, no kids where would one find a gem like that.

there would be nothing to put on the bbq,.
could just limit it to one possibly two . depends how greedy you are.
we make them into pasties down here.
or moroccan tagines .

 

[Ockerron]

We stayed at Cripps Farm in Somerset a couple of weeks ago and that's a working farm. Lots of lovely walks. And only £18 a night for a fully serviced hard standing pitch, right on the river. We were there over a Bank Holiday and no kids in sight!

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[Deleted member 29692]

And only £18 a night for a fully serviced hard standing pitch

Tugger special then

 

[Ockerron]

Tugger special then

Maybe, but was all moHos on the 5 riverside fully serviced pitches!

 

[Deleted member 29692]

Maybe, but was all moHos on the 5 riverside fully serviced pitches!

Wasn't having a pop, just saying that fully serviced pitches are a tugger thing and aren't needed and IMO not worth paying for if you have a MH.

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[Ockerron]

No, that's ok. Different strokes for different folks!

 

[Gandhi]

I had a particularly relaxing stay at this working farm in Devon a few years back.

 

[Deleted member 29692]

I had a particularly relaxing stay at this working farm in Devon a few years back.
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Aren't they @old-mo 's gardeners?

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[Gandhi]

It was £120 a night with no EHU. Steep but I still coughed up.

 

[peterc10]

As others have suggested join one of the clubs - either CC or C&CC. They have lost of small member only sites on farms. CC call them certified locations (CL) and C&CC call them certified sits (CS).

 

[Wildman]

The Motor Caravanners Club (MCC) welcome non members on their CL's

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[TERRY&PAULINE]

Ask at any farm for an overnight stay! they can always say NO, you may be suprised

 

[cranky]

http://www.homefarmblueanchor.co.uk/ lovely couple. nice pub next door.

 

[Wildbill]

I have stayed on many farms over the years just ask farmers usually are ok with it I have had some grate experiences
bill

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[appydaze]

I had a particularly relaxing stay at this working farm in Devon a few years back.
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No good for me I've got high blood pressure, nice though

 

[cranky]

As you mentioned Dorset,I forgot to mention Norden Farm Touring Caravan & Camping Site near Corfe. Lovely site and a great farm shop on site. Venison sausages to die for. Nice walk through the woods to Corfe Castle.

 

[big map]

Never stayed but perhaps @old-mo might know what this place is like http://www.seabarnfarm.co.uk

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[old-mo]

"Sorry" .. only just seen this thread...

Not stayed a sea barn for some years, it was/is a nice site, but when we stayed we had an RV with a big trailer, which was a bit awkward cos the ground is mostly in tier`s....

Bit closer to the "Fleet Lagoon".... (Little Sea).. than Bagwell, with some lovely walks.... and a shop/cafe/bar ..

And a proper working farm..... but they do charge normal camp site fee`s...

 

[rangi]

http://www.homefarmblueanchor.co.uk/ lovely couple. nice pub next door.

Yes! stayed there a while ago, just across the road from the waterfront, Bus at the Gate, seem to remember passing a shower and toilet too on the way to the pub, small shop about 300mtrs up the road, Good place to go back to1

 

[big map]

@Simon we have been out for lunch and on the way back passed a campsite we haven't noticed before. I looked up the site when we got back and it turns out it is an alpaca farm, it is next door to monkey world. Details here
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[Simon]

Thanks for all the ideas, which have been carefully squizzeled away.

 

[MadMax4]

Hi Simon we are the orchard farm that Carol mentioned we are based near Rochester Kent, it is a family working orchard with a few sheep and lambs, lovely views, if you are interested please message or call us on 07957393066.