The Hen's Dens at Orchard Organic Farm

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  • Peaceful organic farm and apple orchard a mile from Stokeinteignhead
  • A mile from a sandy beach and the South West Coast Path
  • Firepit/barbecue area and kitchen facilities provided
A peaceful spot among the cobnut trees and looking out to an organic apple orchard… it’s quite possible you’ll want to nest at The Hen's Dens at Orchard Organic Farm for some time… Grab a perch at this family-friendly site in the south Devon countryside, 15 minutes from Newton Abbot, and you’ll be in for a real rural break, at a farm that produces organic apples and veggies and is home to a flock of happy hens that peck their way around the place. A few lungfuls of fresh air may well tempt you out into the open for meals, so it's handy that there are picnic benches, firepits and barbecues provided to keep you fed and toasty while you take in the rural views, the sunset or the starry skies. If the weather doesn’t approve of such antics, take refuge in the local pub, a mile away in pretty Stokeinteignhead, or head into a covered cooking area that's got a fridge, microwave, toaster and kettle. Guests also have access to an outside tap and wetsuit rinsing area, and there's plenty of space for kids to play among the trees. Free-range folks will find plenty of roaming to be done in the area: Maidencombe beach and the South West Coast Path are a mile away and Torquay’s a 15-minute drive. Exeter and Dartmoor National Park are both within 35 minutes.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Tent pitches 3
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. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.6

Overall rating based on 121 reviews View breakdown

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Beautiful setting in great location.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Jen N. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Gala fully-serviced grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked: Beautiful setting, really quiet and peaceful with great views. Lots of facilities all of which were clean and well maintained, including showers and kitchen appliances. Great location for local activities.

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For a pitch more or less luxury. Great showers, toilets and a…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Denise G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bramley fully-serviced grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked: For a pitch more or less luxury. Great showers, toilets and a kitchen for dish washing. Great offering for kids. Pub „Church House Inn“ is nearby and we also recommend it.

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Hens Dens was an excellent experience for our family, the site is…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Simon N. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Greensleeve fully-serviced grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked: Hens Dens was an excellent experience for our family, the site is small (<10 pitches) and quiet - exactly what we were looking for. The facilities were excellent. Shower rooms were clean, warm and with plenty of room. Kitchen facilities were to the same standard and even had a shared fridge and washing machine. Owners were very welcoming and helpful both before and during \the visit. Location is well positioned to visit locations from Dawlish through to Brixham within 30 minutes drive. We had an awesome stay. The site itself is quite unique having each pitch merging into the orchard, this detail along with the other site aspects just shows how well thought through the site facilities were. It even included a games room which our little man enjoyed. The extra bonus is the little shop where you can pick up milk, milkshake, ice cream , yoghurts, fresh apple juice and fresh eggs - a very handy addition Would visit again without hesitation.

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Lovely site with nice, clean facilities. Good location for exploring

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Tom W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Falstaff fully-serviced grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked: Nice, clean facilities, peaceful location among an orchard.

Disliked: Pitch was a little small; we have a large tent, which left little outside space around the tent.

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Gorgeous little site. So peaceful and away for the business of cars.…

Overall 10/10
Location No rating
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Jennie G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Gala fully-serviced grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked: Gorgeous little site. So peaceful and away for the business of cars. Great facilities, they have thought of everything! Close distance to drive to Torquay, Brixham and Paignton.

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From the manager: Hi Jennie Thank you for the super review, much appreciated. Hope to see you again Jerry The Hen's Dens at Orchard Organic Farm

We would stay again but fully booked for our dates next year.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Katy fully-serviced grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked: Very quiet lovely surroundings, small pitch if you have a larger tent, Facilities were clean and well maintained and close to the camping area. There was an indoor area for your use but the weather was good so didn't need it.

Disliked: Pitches are quiet stony so difficult to get tent pegs in.

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From the manager: Hi. Thanks for the review, really appreciated Hope to see you again Jerry The Hen's Dens at Orchard Organic Farm

Setting is beautiful. Generally quiet. That we could buy eggs and apple…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Falstaff fully-serviced grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked: Setting is beautiful. Generally quiet. That we could buy eggs and apple juice. The toilet and shower facilities.

Disliked: Large dog walking around (very friendly)but which kept coming up to our very nervous little dog which made her upset and took a long time to settle her again.

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From the manager: Hi Thank you for the review, and apologies for our collie wandering up to see you, he does like to think everyone is his friend. Hope to see you again Jerry The Hen's Dens at Orchard Organic Farm

A lovely pitch at the bottom of a hill with an orchard.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Gala fully-serviced grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked: A lovely pitch at the bottom of a hill with an orchard. It's a beautiful spot. The owner is lovely and the facilities were very clean.

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From the manager: Hi Thanks for the review, much appreciated Hope to see you again Jerry The Hen's Dens at Orchard Organic Farm

Very good fercilities, simply pitch up becide the small apple trees. Staff…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Mark R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Falstaff fully-serviced grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked: Very good fercilities, simply pitch up becide the small apple trees. Staff very friendly.

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From the manager: Hi mark Super review, thank you. Hope to see you again Jerry The Hen's Dens at Orchard Organic Farm

Lovely site in beautiful surroundings

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Michelle O. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Russet fully-serviced grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked: Shower & toilet facilities were good and kept clean, quiet, relaxing, very pretty surroundings, the honesty shop, 20 minute walk to village with lovely pub and community shop, similar distance to beach.

Disliked: Nothing

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From the manager: Hi Michelle Thank you for the super review. Hope to see you again Jerry The Hen's Dens at Orchard Organic Farm

Features

Dogs 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 Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce 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 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 Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Hen's Dens at Orchard Organic Farm

Gabwell Hill

Stokeinteignhead

Newton Abbot

Devon

England

TQ12 4QP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.51356°N
-3.52161°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.8 mi Dawlish Road
2.8 mi Coach Station
3.2 mi Shelter
Rail
2.7 mi Teignmouth Rail Station
3 mi Torre Rail Station
3.6 mi Newton Abbot Rail Station
Ferry
2 mi Shaldon Teignmouth Ferry Landing
2.2 mi Teignmouth Ferry Landing
3.7 mi Torquay - North Quay
Airport
15.7 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

Being a mere mile from the south Devon coast, you’ll no doubt be wanting to get down there, whatever flavour of seaside sojourn you favour. Get your boots to stride along the scenic South West Coast Path, or totter along to quiet Maidencombe beach, a mile away, for sandcastles and sea paddling. No need to restrict yourselves to one beach though – there are plenty of gorgeous specimens along this stretch of coastline. Try Ness Cove (five minutes away by car) for fishing and rockpooling or Teignmouth (10 minutes) for traditional amusements along the pier and prom. Babbacombe Model Village and Paignton Zoo Environmental Park are both within a 20-minute drive if you need a break from the beaches. Active types may like to head north to Dartmoor National Park (35 minutes) for all sorts of walks and bike rides, plus horse riding, climbing, canoeing and wild swimming. Folks with more of an eye for history and culture will want to wend their way towards Exeter (half an hour) instead to take in the cathedral, museums and 600-year-old Powderham Castle.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Maidencombe 0.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Watcombe 1.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Ness Cove 1.9 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Shaldon 2 mi Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Oddicombe 2.2 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Living Coasts 3.8 mi

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 6.6 mi

Buckfast Abbey 11.3 mi

Crealy Great Adventure Park 14.2 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 14.5 mi

National Trust

Compton Castle 4.4 mi

Greenway 9.4 mi

A la Ronde 10.3 mi

Coleton Fishacre 11.5 mi

The Church House 13.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

WATCOMBE PARK AND BRUNEL MANOR 1 mi

BARTON ROAD CEMETERY, TORQUAY 2.3 mi

Teignmouth - Smugglers Coast 2.5 mi

Church Rocks 2.9 mi

Anstey's Cove - Coastal Walk 3.3 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

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Hen's Dens at Orchard Organic Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Hen's Dens at Orchard Organic Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Hen's Dens at Orchard Organic Farm? Being a mere mile from the south Devon coast, you’ll no doubt be wanting to get down there, whatever flavour of seaside sojourn you favour. Get your boots to stride along the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Hen's Dens at Orchard Organic Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Hen's Dens at Orchard Organic Farm? From £30 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.