Kushti Vardos

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  • Gypsy heritage accommodation and rural camping near Exeter in Devon
  • A 10-minute drive from Exeter and Dartmoor; half an hour to the beach
  • Family-orientated site with spacious pitches; shops 10 minutes' drive
Deep in Devon hill country near Exeter, Kushti Vardos is a Gypsy heritage camping experience designed to preserve the traditional Roma way of life. You’ll soon be good and relaxed at this secluded site, on a field with countryside views and plenty of wildlife round and about. This is very much a family-orientated site, where numbers are limited and the pitches are spacious to boost peaceful vibes and to ensure your whole holiday is a relaxing one. Each pitch has its own kitchenette with gas cookers, hob or oven and twin USB phone-charging sockets. Firepits (off the ground) and barbecues are also available, along with private seating areas outside each unit so you can eat while enjoying the rural vistas. Assemble your alfresco bites from the farm shop at Ide (10 minutes’ drive). Other amenities include a car park, shower block and washing-up area, while 10 gallons of fresh drinking water are delivered to every pitch daily, and replaced when the drum is empty. On site, you can meet the horses and donkeys or wander around the genuine Gypsy bow-top wagons and other Romany artefacts on display. Each unit has an authentic Gypsy heritage; as they are so precious, you’ll need to take care when staying in the wagons – well-behaved kids and kind consideration is appreciated. For this reason, no dogs are permitted on site.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Caravans for hire 10
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups 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

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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 Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Kushti Vardos

2 Springdale Farm

Bondhouse Lane

Longdown

Exeter

Devon

England

EX6 7SD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.71754°N
3.60957°W

Route directions

From Tedburn Road, turn into Bondhouse Lane and drive through the tunnel under the A30. Take the uphill track through red gates, turn left at the Kushti Banner and follow the arrows to the car park.

Nearest transport

Coach
3.8 mi Bus Station
6.1 mi The Barn Owl
6.1 mi Honiton Road Park and Ride
Rail
3 mi Exeter St Davids Rail Station
3.1 mi Exeter St Thomas Rail Station
3.4 mi Exeter Central Rail Station
Ferry
6.6 mi Topsham Lock Ferry Landing
6.6 mi Topsham Ferry Landing
6.8 mi Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
Airport
8.5 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

Exeter (10 minutes’ drive) is a lovely historic city, sitting on the seafront and with free daily guided walks giving you an intro to its delights. The medieval cathedral has a spectacular Gothic facade, while mellow St Nicholas Priory was founded in 1087 and is open for tours of its undercroft and Tudor-era parlour. The Quayside is lined with lively pubs and restaurants for when you’ve had your fill of history. Rambling and cycling in Dartmoor National Park (20 minutes) is another big draw in these parts; head for Grey Wethers stone circle (40 minutes) or the dramatic cascade at Becky Falls Ancient Woodland Park (35 minutes). If you fancy sea views for a change, head to the South West Coast Path (half an hour) for challenging hiking along clifftops. Travelling with the kids? If they have behaved impeccably, reward them with a day on the thrill rides at Crealy Theme Park and Resort (20 minutes), or take toddlers to meet the animals at the Miniature Pony Centre (half an hour). For fun in the sea, there’s a quiet beach at Sandy Bay (40 minutes), or you can take long walks on the shingle at laid-back Budleigh Salterton (35 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Dawlish Warren 11.1 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dawlish Town 11.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Dawlish Coryton Cove 11.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Exmouth 11.7 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Teignmouth Holcombe 12.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 3.5 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 8.4 mi

Crealy Great Adventure Park 8.5 mi

Castle Drogo 9 mi

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 16.2 mi

National Trust

Killerton: Clyston Mill 7.8 mi

Killerton: Marker's Cottage 8.1 mi

Killerton: Budlake Old Post Office 8.5 mi

Killerton 8.5 mi

Castle Drogo 9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

ST BARTHOLOMEW'S CEMETERY, EXETER 3.2 mi

NORTHERNHAY AND ROUGEMENT GARDENS 3.5 mi

Brampford Speke Circular 5.5 mi

SHOBROOKE PARK 5.7 mi

EXE ESTUARY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 16/01/2003) 6.6 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.

Reviews

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Overall rating from 2 Pitchup.com customers

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Duckkering Tan 1 bedroom on-site touring caravan

Liked Sorry but nothing to like due to the company doubled booked the accommodation. Regardless already paid days before the arrival the accommodation was not able up on arrival and had to book another accommodation with short notice for premium price. Currently still awaiting for the refund.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: we are so very sorry! the site owner has been in hospital all week very unwell and rhe booking wasn't highlighted to people on site.
we would love to offer you a free stay, at your convenience as a huge apology to you all as we certainly didn't want to not host you. sincere apologies.
kushti vardos

Lovely place. Friendly people. Very quiet,…

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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Anonymous

Kushti Tan gypsy caravan

Liked Lovely place. Friendly people. Very quiet, relaxing, and enjoyed cooking and boiling the kettle on the fire pit outside. Travelers rest pub food at the bottom of the road. Amazing

Disliked Bed very hard

Recommend to friends Visit again

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Kushti Vardos have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Kushti Vardos dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Kushti Vardos? Exeter (10 minutes’ drive) is a lovely historic city, sitting on the seafront and with free daily guided walks giving you an intro to its delights. The medieval cathedral has a spectacular … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Kushti Vardos?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  9:30 a.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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