Bovey's Down Farm
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- Quiet rural site on a working farm 10 minutes' drive from Honiton
- A 15-minute drive from Seaton, Sidmouth and the South West Coast Path
- Farm produce and tea room on site for homemade meals and takeaway food
Site type
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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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
- The tearoom is open 8.30am to 6pm Wednesday to Monday, and is closed on Tuesday. The restaurant/bar is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 7pm to 10pm. Farm cider sales are possible at any time.
Languages spoken
English
Polish
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass pitch
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7.6m width x 7.6m depth (25.0ft width x 25.0ft depth) Calculated area: 58.1m² (625.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £22 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric grass pitch
8 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7.6m width x 7.6m depth (25.0ft width x 25.0ft depth) Calculated area: 58.1m² (625.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £27 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 78% of visitors View breakdown
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Very friendly hosts. Restaurant on site.…
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Liked: Very friendly hosts. Restaurant on site.
Disliked: Boggy pitch due to heavy rain the day before. Toilet block
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From the manager: Good morning , thank you for taking the time to review. Very pleased you enjoyed the restaurant and company on your short visit here. Hmm, yes we did have rain but as its summer time I didn't realise the ground was 'boggy' Each pitch is approx 8m /25 ft in width and depth so hopefully 6 metre motor homes don't need to go back tight to the hedge. It looks to me as if the council 'ditch' outside is also blocked. We will attempt to sort that issue. Luckily this is a working farm so tractors always available if anyone gets 'stuck' on site, quick word down here and Farmer Gerald will happily assist. Toilet block , whats not to like ? I could do with further information please. I /we bleach / clean the 8 toilets, two urinals and 4 showers daily, they are equipped with everything, including auto lights , shaving points , one has baby changing station. FYI, if people leave the doors open the lights stay on and of course this attracts flies...sadly out of our control. Best wishes for future camping. Gerald and Pam.
Super site near the Devon coast.
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Liked: Friendly, helpful team. Good size pitches. Well kept site. Good facilities. Clean. 12pm checkout. Cafe on site.
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Alles zwar einfach, aber charmant, sehr nette Betreiber und Angestellte...…
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Liked: Alles zwar einfach, aber charmant, sehr nette Betreiber und Angestellte...
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Beautiful views. Big pitches.…
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Liked: Beautiful views. Big pitches.
Disliked: Near a busy road.
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Pretty site with friendly staff
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Liked: Friendly farmer owners and beautiful countryside.
Disliked: Some traffic noise.
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Very quiet location. Nice and peaceful. Only 15 mins from Seaton and…
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Liked: Very quiet location. Nice and peaceful. Only 15 mins from Seaton and Sidmouth. 20 mins from Lyme Regis and 10mins from Beer and the donkey sanctuary which was well worth the visit. Would highly recommend this camp site
Disliked: Kept loosing Wi-Fi signal
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How quiet it was, the campsite wasn’t very busy so very much…
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Liked: How quiet it was, the campsite wasn’t very busy so very much enjoyed the peace and quiet with a stunning view
Disliked: Very basic toilet blocks and there was a private function so there was no public access to the tea rooms.
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From the manager: Good morning, thank you for your review. We are pleased you enjoyed the piece and quiet plus the views as you say they are stunning and very relaxing. You do refer to the toilets as basic, I think you have to agree they have everything required and are kept very clean. Yes ,the private function was a surprise 80th birthday party for a local resident, who greatly enjoyed the very unexpected treat. You and the other campers were emailed the information earlier in the week with directions and pitch no's along with information we would close the tea room but takeaway orders for food and drinks would be available , which we happily delivered if required. Reopening for breakfast from 8.30am Sunday. We hope to see you back here again one day. It was great to have a phone chat. Best wishes, Pam.
Generally an excellent site, would stay again, great location
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Liked: The grass pitch, the view and the peaceful campsite
Disliked: The slope!!
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From the manager: Good morning. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are happy to see you enjoyed the site , maybe next time the tearoom also.. The views are beautiful and a reward for the slope back from the shower block . Kind regards, Pam & Gerald.
Not the right pitch up for us
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Liked: Nice views
Disliked: Very close to busy rd, woken early by heavy traffic. Facilities could do with cleaning. Very very basic.
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Lovely place, highly recommended
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Liked: Lovely and quiet with a beautiful view of the countryside as you drive though the gates. Charming restaurant and bar area and although we didn’t have a meal, we tried the local cider and homemade cake, both of which were delicious. We purchased wood from the site and had a firepit next to our tent after our dinner which was a lovely touch. The facilities were nice and clean and had everything we needed. The location is perfect for exploring Devon and Dorset and we’ll definitely be back at some point
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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
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Off licence Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Gastronomic delight Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pub campsiteAccessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilitiesLocation
Bovey's Down Farm
Farway
Colyton
Honiton
Devon
England
EX24 6JD
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.74602°N
-3.17955°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Beer | 5.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sidmouth Town | 5.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaton (Devon) | 5.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sidmouth Jacobs Ladder | 5.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ladram Bay | 7.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 5.1 mi
Crealy Great Adventure Park 10.6 mi
Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 12.1 mi
The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 12.6 mi
Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 15.4 mi
National Trust
Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 4.1 mi
Shute Barton 5.4 mi
Loughwood Meeting House 5.9 mi
Killerton: Marker's Cottage 11.5 mi
Killerton: Clyston Mill 11.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
COMBE HOUSE 2.5 mi
Weston - Coastal Path - Salcombe Regis 3.6 mi
Branscombe – Street and the Coastal Path 4.7 mi
Colyton - River Coly - Parehayne Hill 4.8 mi
CADHAY 4.9 mi
Local events
- Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)
Sidmouth, Devon 5.2 mi
- Beautiful Days (Friday 16 August 2024 – Friday 16 August 2024)
Ottery St Mary, Devon 5.8 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.
Nearest sites
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Want to know more about camping in Devon?
- Does Bovey's Down Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Bovey's Down Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
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- When can I check in and check out of Bovey's Down Farm?
Camping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. On arrival, please enter the Swallows Rest and ring the bell just inside on the left or by the swing doors on the left.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Bovey's Down Farm? From £22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.