About West Middlewick Farm
Campers and caravanners have been staying at West Middlewick since 1933. The main site is a 4 acre field situated at the end of a stone track with stunning views over Exmoor. Whether you are staying under canvas, in a caravan or motorhome, enjoy the farm and views over rural Devon from your window.
Many visitors take part in feeding the animals and enjoy farm life to truly make the most of a unique holiday experience. You can watch the cows being milked in the morning and evening and help feed them if you'd like to. There are usually calves to feed and occasionally tame lambs that need to be bottle fed! You can also join in the chicken feeding and egg collection with John or Jo at set times during the day. You can then buy the eggs you've collected if you fancy an eggy breakfast! Please note, any feeding of the animals should always be under the supervision of John or Jo.
We are very happy for you to enjoy walks over the farm and the site is ideal for families but we do ask that children are supervised when near the animals and that dogs are kept on a lead.
History of West Middlewick Farm
The Gibson family have been involved in farming and farm holidays since 1933 when the present owners' grandparents first formed a youth hostel. As youth hostelling dwindled so camping became more popular and along with a short 100 metre move along the road a 5 van cl was formed in 1965. This has been gradually added to as the site has become more popular.
As recently as 1905 a family lived down by the stream in the old mill - and you can still see the cobbles of their back path there. Down at the old mill you will see the 'browse linhay' which is made of faggots. This is a traditional method of tying bundles of sticks to form the sides of the browse linhay. This very old method is an ideal way in which to provide shelter and warmth through the winter for livestock. It offers good ventilation, warmth and is made of available natural resources.
Next to the old mill and 'browse linhay' be sure to walk along the fabulous leat which runs alongside the river.