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
25
10
10
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. XL Bully, 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 22 May to
Pitch types & availability
6 
Reviews
95% would recommend this site to a friend
91% would stay here again
What customers say
Rhea Farm and Fishery is highly recommended for its tranquil, nature-filled setting with friendly, helpful owners. Guests consistently praise the clean facilities, enjoyable fishing, and the unique animal feeding experiences for children. Amenities like fridges, freezers, and charging points are appreciated. While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, one guest reported a negative interaction with a staff member. There are occasional mentions of farm machinery noise and rules to be aware of.
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The Hosts were super friendly, loved…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked The Hosts were super friendly, loved chatting with them! Loved all the animals too. The games area was great fun and the lake was gorgeous. Had such a fab time that we will be back again.
Disliked That we couldn’t stay longer!
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A back to basic camp site with a lot to offer including fishing.
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked Very much liked our stay at Rhea Farm with extended family. The site was a lot bigger than I thought, the grass well kept and good pitches, some shady, some sunny, some pitches on the flat and some on slightly sloped ground. The site is off the grid although you can use solar panels and also they provide lockable baskets where you can charge your phones etc, take a small padlock. The toilets and showers were basic but clean and most people on the site appeared to be respect each others space, i.e. no late night music etc. The hosts offered a good nights entertainment on the Bank Holiday weekend, i.e. Saturday which included Pizza, crisps, home made wine which was very nice and a bit of music. This started at 4.30 and ended at 8.30 and was good fun. There are a number of animals kept and looked after on site and it took me back to the days when I use to go on on caravan holidays with my mum and dad on farm sites. The village of Killmington is a very short walk away and is worthy of a good look round and does include a pub, The New Inn. Enjoyable weekend and found the owners to be very friendly and helpful.
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Great wildlife, friendly owners, clean facilities. A brilliant stay!
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked We had a fantastic stay and would highly recommend this site to anyone looking for a relaxed, family‑friendly getaway. There’s an abundance of wildlife and farm animals on site, which the whole family absolutely loved. The owners are incredibly welcoming and friendly, and they were brilliant with the kids — they even did a little morning walk‑and‑talk so the children could meet and learn about the animals, which was a real highlight.
On the Saturday evening there was a great party from 4:30 to 8:30, with food and drink included free of charge, which created such a lovely atmosphere. Logs and fire starters were available to buy at a small cost, making it easy to enjoy a cosy fire.
The pitches are well spaced out, so it never felt cramped, and the facilities are very good for an off‑grid site — four toilets and four showers, all clean and in good condition. The location is also ideal for days out in the local area.
Overall, a brilliant experience for families and anyone who enjoys nature, friendly hosts, and a peaceful setting. We’ll definitely be returning.
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Absolutly amazing expierence, owners really welcoming…
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Liked Absolutly amazing expierence, owners really welcoming and friendly!
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Little gem
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked Relaxed, family friendly, always happy to help. Fishing was fun and £12 to rent a rod and bait. Party bus on Saturday was brilliant pizza drinks and snacks all provided
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Friendly site, kids loved feeding the…
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Liked Friendly site, kids loved feeding the animals.
Disliked It was a busy weekend and there were sometimes queues for the toilets and showers
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Great family camping , facilities and entretaiment .
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Anonymous Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Large camping area, good facilities, clean and kept, helpfull and kind owners.
We have really enjoyed our stay , the fishing lake and the farm animals are wonderfull.
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Pleasant surroundings close to the coast.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Friendliness of owner. The setting and the views. Cleanliness of loos. Lots of hot water. Kids got to feed the animals. The cooling pathway through the trees was very calming and cooling on an intensely hot day.
Disliked Old cars and rusty speedboat gives a tatty look. It makes what is rustic look run down.
The cockerel at dawn is one thing, but the peacock through the night is another.
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From the manager: Thank you for your constructive feedback
Glad to hear you enjoyed for the most part all your your stay here
Yes animals can be noisy and i agree do have a fair few projects to be going on with My wife will be totally with you on your views 🙈 although
none are on the campsite only in the private area
The campsite is always kept tidy and clean.
Best regards
Andy/Lisa
Wouldn't go back, the women was…
Anonymous Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Wouldn't go back, the women was so rude and made us feel not welcome.
Disliked Awful, the women was so rude and dis not make us feel welcome at all. There list of rules are ridiculous. Wouldn't recommend or go back.
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From the manager: Are you surprised?
You Left a right mess
extremely noisy
working with noisy hand tools to cut wood late at night
Burnt a large area of grass even though we gave you a off the ground fire pit
Loud music
Even put up a tent you didn’t pay for
Your children left to run wild and left damaged in the entertainment area the dart board now needs replacing because of your lack of supervision
You ruined other campers evening (we had complaints about your group the next day)
We are a quiet family orientated campsite obviously not suitable for yourselves
Rules are there to make sure everyone has a nice experience
You had no respect for others or our site
Great too here you don’t want to come back
Good riddance
We will be going again
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked Everything. A lovely little site. Showers are excellent. Toilets are good.
Charging of phones and powerbanks is easy too.
Animals are lovely and feeding time was a hit with our minions and they are 13, 16 & 21! The younger children on site loved it even more.
Didn't actually do any fishing, but it's a nice sheltered lake, with plenty of carp jumping around in it.
Disliked Haviing to come home
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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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Must see
Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 11.3 mi
Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 13.3 mi
Mapperton House & Gardens 14.1 mi
Crealy Great Adventure Park 17.6 mi
Montacute House 18.4 mi
National Trust
Shute Barton 1.5 mi
Loughwood Meeting House 1.7 mi
Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 7.4 mi
Barrington Court 14.8 mi
Killerton: Marker's Cottage 18.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Colyton - River Coly - Parehayne Hill 2.9 mi
ROUSDON 4.5 mi
Champernhayes - Monkton Wyld - Wootton Fitzpaine 4.8 mi
Seaton - Beer - Pratt's Hill - Holyford - Seaton 5.2 mi
Fishpond Bottom - Wootton Fitzpaine and River Char 5.9 mi
Local events
- Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, 31 July 2026 – Friday, 31 July 2026)
Sidmouth, Devon 11.2 mi
- Beautiful Days (Friday, 21 August 2026 – Friday, 21 August 2026)
Ottery St Mary, Devon 12.1 mi
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, 5 September 2026 – Saturday, 5 September 2026)
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.
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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 £70 (for 2 nights, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.