The Travelista

  • Home
  • About
    • Collaborations
    • Press
    • FAQ
    • Contact
  • Travel
    • Destinations by World Map
    • Hotels
    • Airlines
    • Restaurants
    • Itineraries
  • Life
    • Yorkshire
    • Style
  • Motherhood
  • Inspire Me
    • Adventure
    • Beach
    • City
    • Culture
    • Mountain
    • Tropical
  • Shop
    • E-mail
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

Staying at Lower Campscott Farm in North Devon

25/10/20 ᛫ 5 Comments

We recently stayed at Lower Campscott Farm, which offers unique child friendly accommodation in Devon, near Woolacombe and Ilfracombe. The farm has eight 4* self catering cottages, each one different from the next. The whole place is geared towards families with young children, allowing them to experience a real ‘farm holiday’, whilst being by the sea. I actually stumbled across Lower Campscott Farm during a search on Google Maps. I took one look at the website and immediately I could see it was exactly what we were looking for.

We paid full price for our stay and the hosts had no idea I was a travel blogger. I’m just a satisfied customer sharing my positive experience. I hope this review comes in useful for anyone looking for child friendly accommodation in Devon.

Disclaimer: This holiday was taken in September 2020 and was in line with Covid guidelines 

Granary Cottage Lower Camp Scott Farm Child Friendly Accomodation in Devon
Woolacombe Beach

The Location

Lower Campscott Farm is located half way between Woolacombe and Ilfracombe and is in walking distance to the nearby Lee Bay. You can see the sea of Lee Bay in the distance, from the bedroom window of Granary Cottage (where we stayed). If you’re not familiar with the area, that basically means its in an excellent location.

It’s under 10 minutes drive from both Woolacombe and Ilfracombe. Woolacombe is one of the best Blue Flag beaches in the UK and Ilfracombe is a pretty harbour town with cobbled streets, tea rooms, boutique shops and is home to Damien Hirst’s famous Verity sculpture. The setting of Lower Camp Scott Farm itself is rural and located down a long private road, so having a car is essential when staying here.

The Experience

Lower Campscott farm is an entire ‘farm experience’ for little ones. Every morning they are invited to help feed the animals on the farm including goats, sheep, and shetland ponies. There is also a petting area where children can get up close and meet the rabbits and chickens. They can collect fresh eggs from the chicken pen and Farmer Tony’s tractor rides are a real highlight. All of these farm-based activities are free for guests and inclusive for the whole family (even grandparents!).

Theo absolutely loved feeding the goats and was completely mesmerised on the tractor ride. We got into a little morning routine of visiting all the animals, and I really liked that there were things to keep him entertained on-site. There is also an outdoor play area and an indoor games room, but unfortunately the indoor games room was closed due to Covid.

The Cottages

There are 8 cottages at Lower Campscott Farm, each catering for different family sizes. They range from 1 bed to 4 bed. We stayed in Granary Cottage which was a a three bedroom and two bathroom cottage with a separate living room and kitchen. It was very spacious and with 4 adults and one toddler, it did not feel at all cramped.

Like all good family-friendly accommodation, the cottages at Lower Campscott Farm come with everything you need for babies and toddlers. They supply all the essentials including a travel cot, high chair and a microwave. They can also supply thoughtful baby-proofing extras such as stair gates and plug socket covers, which I thought was amazing. We had stair gates at the top and the bottom of the stairs, so I had complete peace of mind during our stay.

Fabulous Home Cooked Meals

There is an on-site farm shop that sells a selection of fresh and local produce including sweet treats and Devonshire cider. The best thing about the farm shop is that it also sells home cooked meals which are absolutely delicious and definitely make your evenings a little easier (as well as catering for children, they’ve definitely considered tired parents who can’t be bothered to cook after a busy day out!)

The Grampus pub is also in walking distance from Lower Camp Scott Farm, which has a lovely beer garden in the summer months. We stopped here for my first Devonshire cider which I thoroughly enjoyed. However, my parents ate at The Grampus one night and said the food wasn’t anything special. Instead for food, I would recommend driving to The Jube in Woolacombe or The Thatched Inn in Ilfracombe for some excellent pub grub. We ate at both during our holiday.

A Family Run Business

Lower Camp Scott Farm is run by husband and wife Kathy and Tony, who live on site and are wonderful hosts. We felt incredibly welcome from the moment we arrived and nothing felt like too much trouble with them. It was lovely to stay somewhere that felt so friendly, well equipped and so perfectly geared towards our energetic toddler.

Lower Camp Scott farm is a family-friendly hidden gem in North Devon and I would recommend it to anyone with young children. It’s the perfect base to explore the beautiful coastlines of North Devonshire.

Child friendly accomodation in Devon

Read Our Toddler Friendly Holiday in North Devon to find out about all the child friendly activities there are to do in the area. I’ve packed this post with helpful tips and advice!

What do you think of Lower Campscott Farm? Are you currently looking for child friendly accommodation in Devon? If you enjoyed this post or want to ask any questions about Lower Campscott Farm, please leave a comment in the box below. Jess x

 

5 Comments

Related Posts

  • premature birth storyMy Premature Birth Story
  • A Boutique Stay at Pousada de Lisboa
  • Review: The Jumeirah Grand Hotel Via Veneto, Rome
« A Toddler-Friendly Holiday in North Devon
5 of The Best North Yorkshire Staycations »

Comments

  1. Theera ulaa says

    8th July 2021 at 3:03 pm

    I envy this cute property. Looks compact overlooking the best view that one could have. I have a farm house as well which looks similar to this, brings back my memories.

    Reply
    • Jess Gibson says

      5th January 2022 at 3:56 pm

      It was a great find! Thanks for the comment.

      Reply
  2. Laura says

    7th November 2020 at 12:55 pm

    Looks like this had everything you needed! And in a great location!

    Reply
  3. Angie Silver says

    6th November 2020 at 1:16 pm

    Such cute cottages! Perfect for a family.

    Reply
    • Jess Gibson says

      11th May 2021 at 9:17 pm

      Thanks Angie! It was brilliant. I would definitely go back there. x

      Reply

Spark a conversation! Cancel reply

Jess is an an award-winning travel blogger based in Yorkshire, navigating the world as a new Mum to baby Theo. Blogging about adventures both local and global.

Read More

Booking.com

Subscribe

Never Miss a Post!

Latest Posts

An Indulgent Escape at Columbia Beach Resort, Cyprus

14 of the most Instagrammable places in Leeds

3 Day Itinerary: A Family Friendly Durham Mini Break

Follow on Instagram

Ad Formal night on board Enchanted Princess 💫 Ad Formal night on board Enchanted Princess 💫

It’s tradition that on every Princess cruise there is at least one formal night, where guests get to dress to impress. There are live bands, dancing, indulgent dinners and lots of fun people watching. I loved seeing how much effort everyone made, with their sparkles, sequins, tuxedos and bow ties. 

TIP: So if you’re heading on a cruise be sure to pack at least one fancy outfit to look the part! 

Did you know about this cruising tradition? It’s such a fun excuse to get dressed up. A nice change to my usual uniform of leggings and a jumper 🤣

@princesscruises 
@traverseevents 
#discoverwithprincess 
#enchantedprincess
Ad I’m not like a regular mom, I’m a cool mom Ad I’m not like a regular mom, I’m a cool mom ✌🏼

Yesterday we hopped off the ship at Rotterdam and spent the day in Amsterdam on a shore excursion with a river cruise and 3 hours free time. We also found the best kept secret in Amsterdam, especially for foodies. Head to my stories to see what we got up to ⚓️

If you’re curious about any aspect of cruising leave a question as a comment and i’ll let you know! 💓

@princesscruises 
@traverseevents 
#discoverwithprincess 
#enchantedprincess
Ad On board and ready to roll! I’m cruising on E Ad On board and ready to roll! I’m cruising on Enchanted Princess for the next 5 nights and will be exploring Bruges, Amsterdam and Guernsey. 

Follow my trip on stories and see what I’ve been up to so far. ☺️⚓️

@princesscruises 
@traverseevents 
#DiscoverWithPrincess 
#EnchantedPrincess
Hi guys 👋🏼 I’m so excited to share that th Hi guys 👋🏼 I’m so excited to share that this Sunday I’ll be setting sail with @princesscruises for my second ever cruise.

Some of you may remember I experienced a cruise for the first time back in 2018 with Princess Cruises, embarking on an epic 10 day adventure around Russia and Scandinavia (swipe right for throwback photos). 

This time our 5 day cruise will be departing from Southampton and calling at Rotterdam, Bruges and Guernsey. 3 new entirely destinations for me to explore and share. I’m especially excited to see Rotterdam as it’s my Grandma’s home town and the place of my Dutch roots. 🇳🇱 

We also get a “sea day” which gives us time to enjoy all the luxurious facilities on board our ship, #EnchantedPrincess.

I’ll be travelling with some fabulous fellow content creators including @kirstyleannetravels @charliepauly @laurenacliffe @bonnierakhit @joshuanueva. Be sure to give them all a follow to see the same trip from different perspectives. 

Have you ever thought of doing a cruise or are you already a cruise covert? Hope you can all follow along 🚢 💫

(1st photo from my recent Abu Dhabi trip, taken at @beirutsurmer) 

This upcoming trip is a paid campaign so all posts / stories during the trip will be marked as ad. This post is not part of the campaign.
(Ad - press invite) Me and my boy 💓 I hope ever (Ad - press invite) Me and my boy 💓 I hope everyone had a lovely early May bank holiday. Ours has included an incredible meal at @billsrestaurant in York to try out their brand new menu. Swipe for some serious #foodporn 👉🏼

I took Theo and my parents so we were able to sample lots of different dishes (as well as the kids menu) and we were all so impressed with both the quality of the food and also the service. 

The menu is a very international so you can pretty much eat your eat around the world in three courses (or stick to one type of cuisine). But either way there’s definitely something to appeal to everyone around the table

Here are my recommendations from Bill’s new menu;

Starters
✔️ Cheese and truffle fondue with sour dough bread - hands down the best of the 3! Ridiculously good
✔️ Burrata and chargrilled red peppers - insane creaminess in the Burrata, my Dad loved it
✔️ Crispy calamari with roast garlic and basil aioli - a staple starter for me! You cannot go wrong 
✔️ Bill’s sticky duck salad - so light, fresh and flavoursome 

Mains 
✔️ Bill’s sea bass thali - What I ordered. An Indian feast on one plate with so many elements. Loved it!
✔️ Halloumi shawarma - a strong choice from my Mum, I kept stealing her halloumi 
✔️ Miso salmon and aubergine - My Dad raved about this. I was also tempted to order it

Dessert 
✔️ Chocolate and salted caramel tart 
✔️ Eton colada 

The kids menu was also great at £5.95 for two courses and a side, and lots of great / tasty / healthy options beyond the classic kids menu dishes.

Thanks to the team at York Bill’s for such a great experience ✨

Which of the above dishes sound like a bit of you? 🤤🍽
(Ad - press trip) If you’re in search of a luxur (Ad - press trip) If you’re in search of a luxurious family-friendly hotel / holiday this summer, I have a great recommendation for you.

New on the blog is my review of @columbia_beach_resort, which I visited with my family in March with @jet2pics. Find my full review via the link in my bio. 👆🏼#Jet2Cyprus 

Whilst this was a press trip, I researched and selected the hotel myself, and it didn’t disappoint. A few reasons why I chose Columbia Beach Resort:

🍋 It’s part of @smallluxuryhotels 
🍋 Spectacular beach front location
🍋 Beautiful aesthetics whilst also child-friendly
🍋 30 minute transfer from Paphos airport
🍋 Excellent Trip Advisor reviews on food and service
🍋 Kids clubs for babies to age 3 and ages 4-12 (free for 4-12)
🍋 Small play area and shallow children’s pool 

This holiday was part of an Indulgent Escapes package with Jet2Holidays, which come with lots of additional benefits such as:

🌥25kg baggage allowance per person
🌥 Private transfers to and from your hotel
🌥 Priority lane passes through security
🌥 A round of complimentary drinks on board your Jet2 flight (including beer and wine)
🌥 A luxurious gift on arrival at the airport (ours was a beautiful leather travel wallet)

All of these little extras really added up to make our journey so much easier and more enjoyable, especially the priority lane pass at @leeds_bradford_airport and the private transfers on arrival. The driver even had a toddler car seat so we didn’t need to worry about bringing one along with us. I was so impressed.

Hope this review comes in handy for some of you! Check out the blog post and feel free to ask any further questions about this hotel in the comments ☀️

Subscribe

Never miss a post! Subscribe for Travelista updates and newsletters

Latest Video

  • 3847likes
  • 19680followers
  • 10040followers
  • 2030subscribers

Copyright © 2022 · Design by Gatto

Copyright © 2022 · The Travelista on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

  • Privacy Policy
  • FAQ
  • Contact