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Tent Camping at Mumbleys

The campsite will re-open Easter 2012, but is currently closed for the winter.

We offer four tent pitches in our lovely, peaceful 1/2 acre wildflower meadow, beside our pond and well away from any roads. This is a quiet retreat for those who love nature, with the delights of our livestock around you - the chickens are in the orchard next door and our sheep and cattle are the other side of the stream. Enjoy waking to the trilling of the skylarks and the buzzing of the bees.

They are large flat pitches, with ample room for a two man tent. Two are 5m x 5m and two are 6m x 6m.

Comments from previous campers:

"We just wanted to say again how much we enjoyed our stay at Mumbleys - its a very special place and has given us a few more memories for the treasure box"

"A real haven of tranquillity - we are sorry to be leaving..."

Cost: £10 per pitch per night, maximum two people per pitch (maximum booking - three nights)- book here.

Arrival time: 4pm

Campfires: campfires are actively encouraged and each site has a stone ring for fires in front of it.

 

Facilities: We have a lovely, roomy 'Loo with a View' on site, which has a cold mains tap and there are a number of mains taps on site.

New for 2012 - the Washroom with sink, shaver point, hot water tap and somewhere to hang your towel.

Also new for 2012 the kitchen area with sink and drainer, fridge, kettle and electric socket and worktop for you to use. We also have freezers in which we are happy to put iceblocks to refreeze.

Bring a torch, as it is very dark at night!

Notices: No children or pets allowed, although you will have to put up with our two friendly dogs, cats and probably the ducks as well!.

Cars can be parked outside the barn on the edge of the meadow.

The bottom gate into the farm is locked at 10pm and there must be no noise after 11pm.

Extras: We have a range of special items which can be purchased from our "Campers' Pantry" or pre-ordered to make your stay even more pleasant:

• Welcome Hamper (£6 ): After a long journey, we can deliver a basket of tea things to help you unwind - 1/2 dozen freshly baked scones, a pot of clotted cream, homemade strawberry jam, a pint of organic milk and 1/2 dozen organic tea bags (and sugar if you need it!). Half portion available for one person.
• The Big Breakfast Basket (£11): 1/2 dozen of our own free range eggs, a pack of our lovely bacon, half a dozen fresh bread rolls and a block of local butter (all organic) can be delivered to your tent by 8am each morning. Half portion available for one person
• Fresh milk, eggs, butter, bread rolls, rice, couscous etc (all organic) - individually priced
• Log Hamper(£3): A bag of logs, kindling, two firelighters and a box of matches, to make your evening a romantic one
• Simple Suppers (£4 per portion): We have a range of home cooked easy meals for one, ready to reheat over the campfire:
  • Chickpea, Chorizo & Spinach Stew
  • Lamb & Couscous Tagine
  • Mushroom, Aubergine & Potato Curry
  • Chicken, Tomato & Herb Casserole

 

Alternatives:

Bed and breakfast accommodation is available locally at a number of our neighbours' farms and there are two farms offering camping for caravans etc.

The closest is probably Village Farm in Elberton. Details of them and other locations can be found here.