If you’re looking for a peaceful, small and simple site for a back-to-nature camping experience in North Devon, then Cranford Oak Farm may be the place for you. At 15 minutes’ drive from Barnstaple and 20 minutes by car from Instow Beach, the camping field has a south-facing position with stunning views towards Dartmoor; Exmoor is visible to the north-east. Facilities at this rural pop-up site are intentionally minimal (they do include modern composting toilets), allowing you to experience a no-frills camping holiday while still staying comfortable. Firepits and wood can be provided for a small additional fee, so you can cosy up around the fire for evenings under the stars on clear nights. The camping field is set on a working farm, so you’ll experience the sights and sounds of the countryside – including free-roaming chickens and cows grazing in neighbouring fields. Dogs are very welcome, but must be kept on leads at all times due to the livestock, and please note that the lane can occasionally be busy with farm machinery. There are several local pubs, restaurants and cafés within 10 minutes’ drive – feel free to ask the owners for recommendations on the best Sunday roasts, and other vital bits of info like local tide times and sunset spots.