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.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.5

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Peaceful

94% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful, well-maintained campsite is set in a beautiful orchard with lovely countryside views. Facilities, including individual toilet/shower rooms and a communal kitchen, are consistently praised for their cleanliness and excellent provision. Its location is ideal for walking the SW Coast Path and accessing local pubs and beaches. Some guests noted pitches can be narrow or stony, and advised bringing levellers.

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Small, quiet site amongst an apple orchard. Needing of a bit of TLC

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Anonymous

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

Liked Lovely small campsite with electric hookup included. Clean roomy individual showers with basin and toilet. Washing up area with free-to-use electric kettle and microwave. Washing machine (suggested £2 donation). Pitches are adequately sized for a campervan, ours (Katey) had a picnic table and was close to the shower block. All pitches are amongst the apple trees. There is a very handy small "honesty box" shop supplying essentials. The owner was very welcoming and helpful but we were left to our own devices with very few site rules.
You can walk from the site to the South West Coast Path but it starts with a steep climb up the road outside the site to reach the trail. There is a number 11 bus service at the top of this road which runs between Shaldon (Teignmouth) and Torquay.

Disliked Although the shower rooms were perfectly functional with plenty of hot water, it would have been nice to have tiled walls (or even paint) rather than bare plywood. The floor mats were tired and unnecessary.

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We will use this site again when visiting the area

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Jane H.

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

Liked Loved the site it was clean and very quiet. The facilities provided were excellent there was even a warm radiator in the shower room, we went back for a second night.
Owner is very welcoming.

Disliked Hard to find sat nav sent us up lots of lanes but once we knew to come in from either Torquay or Teinmouth it was by easy

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Campsite is in a lovely peaceful…

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Anonymous

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

Liked Campsite is in a lovely peaceful orchard. The toilets/showers/kitchen area are all kept very clean (even with the rain and mud!). A short walk to the SW Coast path and 2 pubs within easy walking distance for dinner.

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Super camping ⛺️ intime au milieu des vergers, paisible et nature!

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Milo M.

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

Liked Nous avons adoré l'ambiance verger pour notre nuit en van! Nous étions entouré de pommiers avec des pommes de toutes les couleurs c'était très immersif et très calme! Les salles de bain sont énormes et le coin "cuisine" bien agencé! Il y a aussi un petit shop dont quelques produits de leur production! Nous sommes reparti avec du miel et du jus de pommes! Merci beaucoup, nous y reviendrons!

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great facilities. Close to aminities lovely, friendly vibe.

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Jessica M.

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

Liked The amenities, shop, apple juice,Ted the dog, Jerry, fellow campers.

Disliked Our first time camping here and was unaware its preferable to have a tent that opens at the front as the pitches are quite narrow. And I kept tripping on my guy ropes

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Anonymous

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

Liked The area, hills view, very close to beach, coastal path.
Quite, clean toilet, kettle and washing up facilities .
very good pub closed by, able to go walking

Disliked The floor to pitch the tent is ground hard and very dirty,prefer grass.
The space for the tent is small, our door was lateral and we have a step up every time coming out of the tent , very difficult to move around
Carpet in the toilet is really unhygienic

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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.

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I liked the amenities and the…

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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.

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Unique pitches surrounded by apple tree…

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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

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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.

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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.