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Retro Caroline on-site touring caravan
From £104
2 people maximum 
No dogs allowed 
Wifi at the unit/pitch 1 room
Open space 1 x Double bed
No toilets in the unit: shared facilities available.
No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.
Features
Bed linen 1 included, 1 max. Car 1 included, 1 max. Duvets and pillows 1 included, 1 max. Fridge 1 included, 1 max. TV 1 included, 1 max. Barbecue Beds made up Cooker Cooking equipment Dining table and chairs Firepit Freeview Gas and electricity included Gas/electric fire in lounge Heating Kettle Kitchen corner or kitchenette Outdoor furniture Picnic table Toaster Towels Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud Wifi at the unit/pitch Other restrictions
No dogs allowed
Car parking by pitch not allowed
Extras
| Extra car (1 max) | £3 per night |
You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.
Availability
| Your booking From £104 | |
Based on 2 nights, 2 adults | |
| 2 adults |
Choose your dates and party size to see pricing and availability.
Bovey's Down Farm
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Reviews
88% would recommend this site to a friend
83% would stay here again
What customers say
This family-run farm campsite offers stunning countryside views and friendly, accommodating owners. Guests praise the clean facilities, the on-site cafe/restaurant serving delicious homemade food, and the relaxed atmosphere. While some pitches are on slopes and the site can be muddy in wet weather, improvements are ongoing, including new hardstanding pitches. Issues like road noise and occasional disruptions from fellow campers have been noted, but overall, visitors highly recommend the site for its value and welcoming feel.
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First time at this site. A perfect location for our Easter break.
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Electric grass pitch
Liked A great site with spacious pitches. Everyone was very welcoming and friendly. Swallows Rest food was outstanding. Thank you Pam.
Dog friendly site
Recommend to friends Visit again
Good site ,all the facilities were…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Good site ,all the facilities were very clean and tidy, WiFi was ok for basic scrolling but needed to switch to mobile data now and again to watch stuff. The ladies in the restaurant were fantastic and very helpful. Some pitches lower down the field are on a slight incline, luckily we were near the top and it was flat. Great views over the valley
Disliked Nothing, would stay again .
Recommend to friends Visit again
Excellent site. Well be visiting again.
Electric grass pitch
Liked Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We were pitched next to our friends as per our request and had plenty of room. Toilets and showers were basic - it’s not a concrete block like commercialised sites but they’re always exceptionally clean and the showers are hot which is all that matters.
Our friends ordered a fire pit which we enjoyed using and on a chilly evening it was perfect to allow us to stay outside.
We can thoroughly recommend the Sunday roasts in ‘The Swallows Rest’ onsite. Portion sizes were excellent and the food was hot, tasty and of excellent quality. Proper home cooked food.
Disliked It wasn’t a dislike, however, if you’re someone who’s particular about wanting to use the WiFi and you booked specifically with this in mind, it’s worth noting the WiFi doesn’t quite reach with enough signal in some spots which are on the perimeter. This wasn’t an issue for us at all but I can imagine some may be disgruntled if they’d booked it purposely.
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Friendly hosts, great location, good facilities.
Top view electric grass and gravel pitch
Liked Friendly, welcoming hosts; breakfast, lunch and dinner available on site; farm tours happily provided; plenty of water and electricity points; great location for exploring, with pubs and plenty of nature-based activities in the vicinity. The toilet and shower rooms all had sensor-lights which meant they came on when necessary but turned off to save electricity; and most of them also had automatic extraction fans, which is a great idea to deal with smells and damp! Freezer, microwave and clothes-washer on site.
Disliked Grass was rather long and tussocky, which would have been annoying if we were camping in a tent (lumpy), and meant that when it was wet, wellies were definitely required - but it *is* a farm, and we stayed early in the season so it may be that when the campsite is busier they cut the grass.
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Great location and great owners
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Great location and comfortable showers and toilet blocks
Disliked Slightly sloping ground for most of the site
Recommend to friends Visit again
The layout of the site and…
Top view electric grass and gravel pitch
Liked The layout of the site and the wonderful views
Disliked Nothing - it was lovely.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Absolutely beautiful scenery owners made…
Top view electric grass and gravel pitch
Liked Absolutely beautiful scenery owners made my stay welcoming, all the amenities are there including washing machine which was a god send, will be back there again soon.
Disliked Nothing
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Friendly welcome, lovely views, clean and…
Top view electric grass and gravel pitch
Liked Friendly welcome, lovely views, clean and tidy site
Recommend to friends Visit again
First time at this site and will definitely be back!
Retro Caroline on-site touring caravan
Liked Everything! The site was clean and obviously well looked after, the owners were really friendly, the food was lovely, and the caravan had everything I needed for an enjoyable stay, despite the torrential rain lol! Not rated wi-fi as I didn't use it.
Disliked Nothing.
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Level pitch not far from toilets/showers…
Janet's parking electric hardstanding motorhome pitch
Liked Level pitch not far from toilets/showers and bar restaurant area.
Welcoming and friendly owners nothing to much trouble for them.
Disliked Not a dislike, but others should remember that this is a working farm and comes with various farm and countryside noises. Don’t moan after you’ve been there if you don’t like farm noises.
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Features
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 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 Tents for hire 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
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
Bovey's Down Farm
Farway
Colyton
Honiton
Devon
England
EX24 6JD
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.74583°N
3.17982°W
Route directions
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beer | 5.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sidmouth Town | 5.5 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 | 7.4 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 12.5 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 6 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 3.5 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, 31 July 2026 – Friday, 31 July 2026)
Sidmouth, Devon 5.2 mi
- Beautiful Days (Friday, 21 August 2026 – Friday, 21 August 2026)
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Bovey's Down Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Bovey's Down Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Bovey's Down Farm? Once you’ve met the animals on site, get set to say hi to some more furry pals at The Donkey Sanctuary (10 minutes’ drive) before greeting some rather more exotic beasts at … Read more
- 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.