Farway Countryside Park

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Electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Play area
Cafe
Cafe seating area

  • Rural camping 15 minutes’ drive from the Jurassic Coast in Devon
  • A 15-minute drive from Beer and Seaton; 25 minutes from Lyme Regis
  • Family-run park with rare breeds and walking trails to explore
Out in search of a Devon getaway a short distance from a striking coastline? You’ll soon be raising a toast for a retreat just 15 minutes’ drive from the Jurassic Coast … Farway Countryside Park is the name and it’s a truly peaceful camping experience. The spacious pitches here are located in a large field, with plenty of peace and some truly lovely views across the Southleigh Valley. This is a family-run park with rare breed animals to meet and lots of walking trails to explore. The East Devon location is quite dreamy in terms of scenery, and there’s more of that a short drive away: the Jurassic Coast, famed for its dramatic limestone cliffs, curvaceous coves and fossils, is particularly talented in that respect. Amble over The Cobb in Lyme Regis, 25 minutes’ drive away, or beeline for Beer beach (15 minutes’ drive), which is surrounded by white cliffs. After being away from your base for a while, you might start missing all your mod cons. The facilities at this site include toilets, showers and a washing-up area. Campfires are also allowed. The final jigsaw piece – for those of you with canines anyway – will be that Farway Countryside Park is dog-friendly too. There are also shops five minutes’ drive away in Colyton for gathering supplies.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Tent pitches 40
Touring caravan pitches 40
Motorhome pitches 40
Rent a tent 8
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • 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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

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9
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9
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9
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9
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
6

94% would recommend this site to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

Reviewers praise the exceptionally large, flat pitches and the site's cleanliness. Families highlight the abundance of activities for children, including a play barn, farm animals, and ample open space. Many commend the well-maintained, clean toilet and shower facilities, with some noting separate changing rooms. The stunning views, peaceful atmosphere, and friendly staff also receive frequent positive mentions. Minor points include occasional noise from other campers and some wear and tear on play equipment.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Just back from a 2 night stay as a family of 4, we had a great time!

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked - Stunning views
- Kids entertainment
- Amenities
- Proximity to local attractions and services
- Great, spacious pitches
- Kind, friendly staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

Cafe - bacon rolls, iced…

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Cafe - bacon rolls, iced coffees
Trampoline
Surrounding walks
Tidy
Quiet
Live music Friday night plus bar, bouncy castle, bbq and big pan food (Mac n cheese and chilli nachos)
Animals
Play area
Rope swings
Self check in
Location - close to Beer, Sidmouth, Seaton, Branscombe and Lyme Regis

Disliked Playbarn needed a lot of work, lots to be fixed, cleaned and tidied up
Bins not emptied often enough
Gaps in toilet doors
Very small shower/toilet cubicles
Dog poo on our pitch when we arrived
No shop apart from a few bits in the cafe, which is only open first thing in the morning
Nothing within walking distance
Pub nearby but not walkable due to narrow lanes
No phone signal and no WiFi

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall, excellent campsite and would definitely visit again

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9 out of 10
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Gary S. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Great location for days out. We went to a different beach every day. The pitches are big and flat. Plenty of space between the next pitch. We had a tent, porch and event shelter. Great facilities for the kids with a play barn, multiple rope swings, play area, bouncy castle. Good cleanliness for the showers and toilets. Relaxed owners/managers.

Disliked Minor points, but the water points have hoses connected to them. The one closest to our pitch was touching the ground. They could be cut so they are off the ground. Very few items in the site shop. But not a problem as there are superstores a short drive away. Not a negative, but please remember to bring a 25m cable for electric hook up. It’s mentioned on the booking site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was great experience.Everything is good…

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Wifi
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Anonymous

Bell tent

Liked It was great experience.Everything is good 😊.I recommend everyone to visit the beautiful place.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The size of the pitch…

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Paul B. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked The size of the pitch

Disliked No where to freeze cool packs
( maybe a good idea to get a small freezer for everyone to freeze cool packs like other sites)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely big pitches, flat ground, lots…

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Zoe T. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely big pitches, flat ground, lots of toilets and showers available. The shower cubicles were small but usually clean. We went on a random weekend so it was nice and quiet, with lots of space for the kids to play.

Disliked The sinks for washing up were quite impractical - no where to put the stuff once you'd washed it. The play equipment was tired and could do with renewing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little stay.

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10 out of 10
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Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Self check in
Clean showers and toilets
Separate changing rooms
Site very well kept

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing lots to do.

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Electric grass pitch

Liked We have had a fabulous half term. The kids have had so much to do. Rope swing, play barn swings trampoline and farm animals. They have had massive open spaces to run and meet new friends. Beautiful long walk through the sheep’s field with beautiful views. Facilities clean. Lovely hot showers. Owner happy to put up with 100 questions from my youngest. Best campsite we have been to. Music was played by others but all respectful and off by 10pm

Disliked There are gaps olin the shower room doors but I just hung up a towel

Recommend to friends Visit again

We will be coming for a third visit

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9 out of 10
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Electric grass pitch

Liked Large allocated pitches. Clean and well set out. Our children loved visiting the animals on the farm each day. Lovely scenery. All flat pitches.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely, relaxed and non commercial site in beautiful Devon.

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Clean showers. Relaxed atmosphere. Self check in and out. Really large pitches. Kids felt free enough to go to the park and trampoline alone.

Disliked Toilets got blocked quickly. Could have benefited from a small shop for basics like milk but we survived.

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities

Location

Farway Countryside Park

Southleigh

Colyton

Devon

England

EX24 6JL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.73974°N
3.15296°W

Nearest transport

Coach
14 mi Honiton Road Park and Ride
14 mi The Barn Owl
15.1 mi Rail Station
Rail
4.2 mi Honiton Rail Station
6.6 mi Feniton Rail Station
7 mi Axminster Rail Station
Ferry
14.3 mi Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
14.4 mi Topsham Ferry Landing
14.5 mi Topsham Lock Ferry Landing
Airport
11.6 mi Exeter International Airport

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.

Local attractions

Kids are in for a ride (as are the adults for that matter) on the 60 different attractions at Crealy Theme Park and Resort (half an hour’s drive). The Seaton Tramway’s (five minutes) heritage rides up the Axe Valley are likely to be a little less bumpy than the rollercoasters. Wildwood Escot (20 minutes) has softer attractions too, like slides, play areas and animal activities for younger kids. Beach day? There’s a beach in Seaton (15 minutes) and in Axmouth (20 minutes) too. If the sand and sea just isn’t cutting it one day, you may want to schedule in some time in the 18th-century Bicton Park Botanical Gardens (25 minutes) or Pecorama (15 minutes), which has model railways and a light railway above Beer. The south-coast attractions aren’t all about the cliffs, coves and coastal paths. Animals share the limelight too, especially at The Donkey Sanctuary (10 minutes) and the World of Country Life (40 minutes), which has vintage vehicles and chances to feed lambs and chicks.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Beer 4.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaton (Devon) 4.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sidmouth Town 5.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sidmouth Jacobs Ladder 6.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ladram Bay 7.9 mi Sea N/AGoodN/AGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 5.5 mi

Crealy Great Adventure Park 11.7 mi

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 12.7 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 13.8 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 16.5 mi

National Trust

Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 3.3 mi

Shute Barton 4.5 mi

Loughwood Meeting House 5.2 mi

Killerton: Marker's Cottage 12.7 mi

Killerton: Clyston Mill 12.9 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Weston - Coastal Path - Salcombe Regis 3.4 mi

Colyton - River Coly - Parehayne Hill 3.6 mi

COMBE HOUSE 3.7 mi

Branscombe – Street and the Coastal Path 3.8 mi

Seaton - Beer - Pratt's Hill - Holyford - Seaton 4.4 mi

Local events

  • Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, 31 July 2026 – Friday, 31 July 2026)

    Sidmouth, Devon 5.5 mi

  • Beautiful Days (Friday, 21 August 2026 – Friday, 21 August 2026)

    Ottery St Mary, Devon 7 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 Farway Countryside Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Farway Countryside Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Farway Countryside Park? Kids are in for a ride (as are the adults for that matter) on the 60 different attractions at Crealy Theme Park and Resort (half an hour’s drive). The Seaton Tramway’s (five … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Farway Countryside Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Farway Countryside Park? From £170 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.