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 6
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

9.5

Overall rating from 93 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Peaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful, small campsite is set within a beautiful apple orchard, offering unique, private pitches and stunning countryside views. Visitors praise the excellent, immaculately clean facilities, including private shower rooms and a communal kitchen area with useful appliances. The location is ideal for exploring local beaches and coastal paths. While the site is highly recommended for its tranquil atmosphere and friendly owners, some mention that pitches can be small, uneven, or stony, and a few experienced issues with mud during wetter periods.

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Small peaceful site. Easy access…

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Anonymous

Gala fully-serviced grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Small peaceful site. Easy access

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely little camp site

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Gordon c.

Greensleeve fully-serviced grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked We love this little campsite and have returned many times.
It’s close to the coast footpath. We walk to Torquay with the dog and bus back.
2 pubs close by.
The little cafe above the beach at nearby Maidencombe is a must.

Recommend to friends Visit again

I liked the amenities and the peaceful surroundings.…

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laura c.

Greensleeve fully-serviced grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked I liked the amenities and the peaceful surroundings.

Disliked The pitch we had was dry and hard to secure the tent. Although we managed to do it in the end.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Unique pitches surrounded by apple tree orchard. Very pretty and quiet. …

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Anonymous

Katy fully-serviced grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Unique pitches surrounded by apple tree orchard. Very pretty and quiet. Cost is a bargain including electric hookup. Use of microwave, kettle and toaster is excellent.

Disliked Thought someone had left their towel in the toilet/shower room but they are dark grey hand towels for customers to use. I’m sure they are washed and clean put out regularly but I don’t think sharing towels is hygienic. I would prefer no hand drying facilities rather than a used towel.
Pitches are very close together.

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I would definitely recommend

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laura c.

Greensleeve fully-serviced grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Peaceful and beautiful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful and private with stunning scenery. Great location for a walk…

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Alex S.

Katy fully-serviced grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Peaceful and private with stunning scenery. Great location for a walk to Maidencombe beach and the local pubs. Great facilities and everything you could need for your stay. Lovely and quiet in the evenings which is great when travelling with young kids.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We had a wonderful overnight stay here whilst coast steering with Rock…

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Anonymous

Russet fully-serviced grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked We had a wonderful overnight stay here whilst coast steering with Rock solid coast steering just down the road. The facilities are first class & the pitches feel nice and private. Would definitely stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Small fab site and peaceful

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Chris W.

Gala fully-serviced grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Small quiet site , with everything you need , fab location with access to shops, pubs,beach within easy reach what’s not to like, will be visiting again.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely, well cared for site in good location.

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j e.

Bramley fully-serviced grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely small site with pitches set in marked bays in orchard. Clean and well-maintained toilets and showers. Great touches such as kettle, toaster, washing machine and rotary drier for communal use. Games room.
Good value for EHU though we prefer the option to not have it.
Lovely walks around and close to site - short walk to coastal path.

Disliked Found our pitch(Bramley) a bit small - no room for our awning.
Like the environmental ethos of the site but not keen on shared towels.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great value for money and an overall pleasant stay.

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Stuart H.

Katy fully-serviced grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely location with pitches nestled amongst orchard trees which offer a little privacy from the neighbours. Great walking advice from the owner.

Disliked Toilets and showers are a little rustic and rudimentary. Not cleaned until late afternoon which didn't seem to tie in with the 3pm arrival request. We assumed the late arrival time was to allow for house keeping which wasn't the case. Our neighbours from hell (not the fault of the hosts) had left their detritus on the pitch and the new arrivals had to move it all before they could get their van onto the pitch. So nobody had inspected the pitch in between their departure and a new arrival. Also need to be aware that a mother and toddler group appear to have the use of the facilities on certain mornings. Not that they bothered us, but you should be aware of the dual use of the site, which results in quite a bit of vehicular traffic that you wouldn't expect for a 6 pitch site.

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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 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)

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 2020201920182017
Maidencombe 0.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Watcombe 1.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ness Cove 1.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Shaldon 2 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Oddicombe 2.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

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

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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 £20 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.