Rhea Farm and Fishery
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- Friendly 16-acre site on a mixed farm two miles from Axminster
- A 15-minute drive from the coast at Lyme Regis and Seaton
- Access to fishing on the 1.5-acre lake, with kit hire available
Site type
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25
5
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Facilities/activities including Fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- Fishing is priced at £10/day per adult, £5/day day per child and rod hire is £10/day.
Languages spoken
British Sign Language (BSL)
English
Open from Fri, 28 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
7 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 6m depth
Calculated area: 24m²
Arrival daysFrom £27.50 1 night, 2 adults
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Non-electric grass touring pitch
7 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 6m depth
Calculated area: 24m²
Arrival daysFrom £27.50 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & book
Reviews
Voted 78% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Everything, toilets and showers simple, but fresh and clean, we did enjoyed…
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Liked: Everything, toilets and showers simple, but fresh and clean, we did enjoyed all our stay very very much. Animals, fishing, fun with other kids/families.
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Fantastic off grid family trip.
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Liked: We stayed for the May Bank Holiday weekend in 2025. Andy and Lisa were really welcoming hosts, it was a lovely relaxing stay. The site is low key, off grid, the exact opposite to what we dislike (‘factory’ style sites with lots of hardstandings and loads of caravans/motorhomes rammed in tight). Rhea Farm let you camp wherever you like within reason, it was a really nice break away from it all. The kids loved the whole menagerie of animals, Lisa was kind enough to show them around and tell them all about them.
Facilities were fine - clean and enough for the people present - although if you are expecting huge brick toilet/shower blocks this is possibly not for you.
There was plenty of green space for kids to run around and explore the site safely. We liked the rule of no unsupervised U12s around the lake from a safety perspective.
It’s a short 15 minute drive to Lyme Regis which has a lovely beach but parking can be tricky. There is a park and ride which we would use if going again.
Would we go back? Absolutely 100%, lovely place.
Disliked: Two things the site can’t do much about:
1) there were a lot of (non-biting) midge type flies about. I guess you get this near water. Slightly irritating but that’s the great outdoors for you!
2) the pub at Kilmington was unfortunately closed, it looks like it is seeking new tenants. Just something to check, if planning to go there, has it reopened?
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Lovely site, very relaxed, lovely setting, gorgeous lake and animals! Lisa and…
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Liked: Lovely site, very relaxed, lovely setting, gorgeous lake and animals!
Lisa and Andy so helpful and wonderful with the kids.
Great site - go back every year! Love it!
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Great place will be back!
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Liked: Loved the hospitality, Andy and his wife couldn't have been nicer.
Beautiful place amazing animals. Loved the relaxed vibe
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Another fantastic stay at Rheas - firm favourite camping site for us!!
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Liked: Warm welcome from all on site as always. Have camped in various spots now and we have been happy in every spot. Lots of space for ball games. Fishing is always a firm favourite. Can’t wait to get booking for the summer holidays!!
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Welcoming, beautiful site, great fishing lake, interesting animals, the outside pool table,…
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Liked: Welcoming, beautiful site, great fishing lake, interesting animals, the outside pool table, darts and games outside the party bus!
Disliked: Nothing.
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Good site with food facilities.
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Liked: Quiet location, smooth grass surfaces, good showers and nice restaurant very near by.
Disliked: Very over-priced for an empty site!
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From the manager: Hi Thank you for your feedback it always appreciated.
If you are a family with 2 children its works out exceptional value for money working out at around £10 per person peak season .
Facilities are as follows Showers,Toilets,Barbecues by the lake,A lake!Entertainment area with electronic games pool table darts,table football table tennis free pizzas and wine throughout the 6 week period this year on a Saturday evening all for free!Far from a empty site.
Sorry it wasn’t to you liking luckily most do enjoy there visit
Loved everything about it. Beautiful well kept place to chill if you…
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Liked: Loved everything about it. Beautiful well kept place to chill if you want with great entertainment on a Saturday night in the party bus, which is far enough away from the main pitches if you would rather have a quieter Saturday night. Great fishing lake and dog walk areas or a good base to go visiting other locations , ran by lovely helpful, friendly staff. Would definitely recommend
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A place you will want to keep coming back
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Liked: We loved the Saturday party bus with the community vibe!
Nice touch by hosts with pizza and wine! Yum!
Lovely and chatty hosts!
Fire pits in the evening!
Nice showers and toilets!
Disliked: Not catching the infamous cat fish :-)
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Great site and lovely hosts
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Liked: Kids loved all the animals activities they spent about 90 mins each morning helping feed the wide range animals. We are complete novice fishers and we caught a couple. The hosts were lovely and super helpful.. will definitely return.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Lake and/or mountain Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearbyLocation
Rhea Farm and Fishery
Whitford Road
Killmington
Axminster
Devon
England
EX13 7NT
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.77279°N
-3.02705°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Seaton (Devon) | 5.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Lyme Regis Front Beach | 5.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
| Beer | 5.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Charmouth West | 6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Seatown | 9.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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National Trust
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Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
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Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, Dorset 26.5 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Offers
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Rhea Farm and Fishery have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Rhea Farm and Fishery dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Rhea Farm and Fishery? A handful of zoo-inspired attractions are within an easy drive of this site if the critters on base have you wanting to amble with more animals. Visit Axe Valley Wildlife Park (15 … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Rhea Farm and Fishery?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Rhea Farm and Fishery? From £27.50 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.