About Our Farm
Dipple Farm is a place full of charm, history, and character. Our farmhouse and West Barn date back to the 17th century, with the South Barn following a century later. Unique to the site is our 1,500-year-old external spiral staircase, a rare historical feature that adds to the farm’s rich heritage.
We are carefully restoring and preserving the traditional structures while working the land for agricultural and leisure use. Ever-changing livestock includes chickens, ducks, sheep, pigs, horses, and sometimes goats. The farm is also home to a scenic campsite, featuring up to 15 spacious pitches suitable for camping and camper vans (max of four at a time) and cottage.
About Our Nature
Surround yourself with nature as you explore our wild river meadows and tranquil woodland walks along the banks of our two rivers. Whether relaxing on the river beaches or spotting wildlife in the fields, hedgerows, and woodlands, you’ll find plenty to discover across our 27-acre smallholding.
Dipple Farm offers a front-row seat to nature’s changing seasons. From the fresh bloom of bluebells and the arrival of spring lambs to the vibrant explosion of summer wildflowers and the golden transformation of autumn landscapes, every visit brings a new experience of natural beauty.
About Our Campsite
Opened in Summer 2021, Dipple Farm Camping is an eco-conscious, nature-focused campsite, designed for guests who want to reconnect with the land while maintaining a minimal environmental footprint. Our site offers spacious and flat pitches for tents and camper vans, ensuring a comfortable and immersive experience for all visitors.
We are proud of our campsite and our membership of the Greener Camping Club (‘the Club’), helping us positively influence sustainability by preserving local wildlife, reducing waste, and encouraging responsible camping practices.
About Greener Camping Club
Established in 2015 by four friends, themselves experienced campsite owners, the Club has grown to over 160 sites (as of summer 2025).
Campsites are carefully chosen - and you can be sure that those of us that have made it through the rigorous application process offer high quality, environment-friendly camping in truly beautiful settings. More here.
🌿“Immerse yourself in Dipple Farm and experience the glorious beauty of North Devon’s countryside🌳. Calmly sitting on the valley-side of the River Torridge, our lovely farm 🌾 🐑 🏕️ offers breathtaking views even as far as Dartmoor - 30 miles to the south.”🌿✨
Dog Policy
Peak Season: 1st June - 31st August
No dogs allowed.
Off-Peak Season: 1st September - 31st May
One well-behaved dog allowed per pitch. If you have more than one dog, please contact the owner before booking. Additional dogs may be permitted at the owner’s discretion, depending on how many other dogs are booked at the same time.
Our Facilites
The on-field facilities include herb & veg pods around the sites, great hot showers, washing up points and convenient compost toilets. Each pitch is allowed its own campfire.
Our campers’ kitchen with ambient goods and fresh veg from the allotment, is situated in our small on-site shop, which offers a large instant hot water urn, toaster, microwave, air fryer and a large fridge and a freezer, plus tea and coffee station.
Outside the shop is seating area with picnic benches, plus a big communal fire pit, perfect for hanging a huge cooking pot off the tripod should you wish to cook something for your camping group or family.
We also have a big hand-built clay pizza oven, free to use. Just contact a member of the team at Dipple, who will provide you with the paddles for sliding those doughy, soon-to-be crispy pizza in and out of that hot even. Adult use only.
Campsite Shop
Our small on-site shop stocks a few ambient products for your convenience. When our hens are laying, you’ll find their eggs for sale here too.
You can start a tab and pay by bank transfer before you leave, or pop your coins into the tin provided.
We also sell logs, kindling and firelighters, along with blankets, socks, sunhats and a few bits and pieces for the kids.
We have maps on the wall, with some available to buy, together with fire safety instructions, a first aid box, our certificates and emergency contact numbers.
Wildlife and Walks
The wild river meadows provide enjoyable scenic walks along the ever-changing river banks, which are teeming with wildlife. Explore 27 acres of flora, fauna and pasture, with scores of bird species waiting to be discovered. Our land is a magnet for foragers, who are always showing us what they have found to eat.
If you’re quiet, you might be lucky enough to spot the deer that sit along the boundary at the top of the river meadow. Sometimes you’ll see hares pop their heads up to see who’s coming.
At dusk, we have badgers and hedgehogs on the lane, and if you’re lucky, you may catch a flash of vibrant colour from the kingfishers that frequent the rive banks. Tiny dormice, lots of bats and owls are also here, and if you’re very, very lucky, you might even spot otters.
Farm Animals
We have an ever-changing complement of livestock, giving you a chance to share the land with out poultry, small sheep, miniature goats and occasionally, pigs. You can also see cows, horses and more sheep next door.
Coast Access
We are well placed for easy access to the coast all the way from Tintagel in the west to Ilfracombe and beyond. Our favourites are Bude, Hartland Quay, Clovelly (after 6PM when it’s free), Bucks Mill, Peppercombe, Westward Ho, Appledoor & Instow all within 30 minutes.
Nearby Attractions
Nearby attractions include Barnstaple, Bideford, Bude, Burton Gallery at Bideford, Clovelly, Dartington Glass, The Farmers Arms, Woolsery, Hartland Abbey, Hartland Quay, The Hoops In, Lundy Island, Northam Burrows, Tapeley Park, Tarka Trail, Torrington, Victoria Park and Westward Ho!
Children’s Attraction
For the kids, major attractions include The Milky Way and The Big Sheep adventure parks and the North Devon Wave Project water sports centre. Both parks host themes activities for kids, as well as concerts and other entertainment, and they’re only 15 minutes away.
Have a Google to see what’s on during your stay.
Farm Experience
Join us at our family project to share and gain insight into our creative, rewarding and sustainable rural lifestyle. You won’t fail to relax and enjoy yourselves!
Worth Noting
Dipple Farm is situated in a secluded location, yet it’s only twenty minutes away from Bideford and even closer to the coast. It offers tranquillity, accompanied by magnificent sunrises, breathtaking sunsets, and, on clear nights, stunning star-filled skies.
Our small sheep and goats add to the farm experience, and our campsite shop offers useful essentials for your stay. Electric hook-up is available on selected pitches.
Contact us
We’d love to hear from you! Whether you have questions about our farm, camping facilities, or simply want to know more about the experience we offer, feel free to reach out. Fill in your details, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. We look forward to welcoming you to Dipple Farm!