Synderborough Farm

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Quiet Devon farm campsite with rural and sea views
A 15-minute drive from Sidmouth seafront; Exeter 35 minutes
Direct access to the quiet river Sid and local footpaths

Uninterrupted views over the hills and down to the sparkling Devon coast await at Synderborough Farm, a laidback site where getting the holiday started is as simple as pitching up, pouring yourself a drink and settling in to admire the scenery. Situated in the Sid Valley just a mile to the north of the pretty thatched village of Sidbury, Synderborough Farm is well maintained, peaceful and in an excellent location close to the Jurassic Coast. The seaside town of Sidmouth is a quarter of an hour away by road, while other popular coastal spots like Budleigh Salterton (25 minutes' drive) and Lyme Regis (30 minutes) are within similarly easy reach. Dogs are welcome to come along and join you at Synderborough Farm, and you won't struggle to find plenty of places to walk them in the surrounding East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a wildlife haven crisscrossed by well-signposted rights of way. And after all that exercise? You could head down to the coast for fish and chips on the beach, book yourself a table at the local pub in the village centre and settle down for a sit-down meal or head into Honiton (10 minutes), where there are pubs, shops and supermarkets to keep you suitably fed and watered.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

French

Spanish

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

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

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

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Synderborough Farm

Sidbury

Sidmouth

Devon

England

EX10 0QJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.72933°N
-3.21661°W

Route directions

Please do not use satnav after Honiton, as it will take you down a very narrow road that is not suitable for caravans or motorhomes. Continue on Long Down Hill and take the first right-hand turning by a large white house and the sign for Sid Valley Country Hotel. Then, immediately turn left opposite the drive to Synderborough House. The site is located to the right of an orchard and chicken run. Please go in through the open gateway. Follow the drive left through the yard.

Nearest transport

Coach

11.1 mi Honiton Road Park and Ride

11.1 mi The Barn Owl

12.4 mi Rail Station

Rail

4.8 mi Honiton Rail Station

5 mi Feniton Rail Station

6.6 mi Whimple Rail Station

Ferry

11.4 mi Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing

11.5 mi Topsham Ferry Landing

11.6 mi Topsham Lock Ferry Landing

Airport

8.8 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

There's direct access from the site to the river Sid and easy access to the 40-mile East Devon Way for overland explorers. Sidbury has a couple of pleasant circular routes, or you could head out to scenic spots further afield like RSPB Aylesbeare Common (15 minutes' drive), one of the few remaining southern lowland heathland habitats in England. For a day by the seaside, Sidmouth, the so-called jewel of the Jurassic Coast, is just a four-mile drive to the south. From shopping in its old streets to taking a peek to see what's on at Kennaway House, a Regency mansion that's used for all sorts of events, you're sure to find something to do. Two cliff-backed beaches are in the town for paddling, and there's access to the South West Coast Path for dramatic coastal hikes as well. Days out on the more urban side beckon too, as Exeter city centre (35 minutes) can be easily reached from the farm for visits to its spectacular cathedral, walks along the trendy riverfront area, shopping or crowd-pleasing indoor options like bowling, swimming pools and cinemas.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Sidmouth Town	3.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Sidmouth Jacobs Ladder	4 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Ladram Bay	5.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	N/A	Good
Beer	6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Seaton (Devon)	6.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 3.3 mi

Crealy Great Adventure Park 8.8 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 11.4 mi

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 13.1 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 13.7 mi

National Trust

Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 4.3 mi

Shute Barton 7.3 mi

Loughwood Meeting House 7.9 mi

Killerton: Marker's Cottage 10.1 mi

A la Ronde 10.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Weston - Coastal Path - Salcombe Regis 2.9 mi

COMBE HOUSE 3.1 mi

CADHAY 3.8 mi

CONNAUGHT GARDENS 3.9 mi

Branscombe – Street and the Coastal Path 5 mi

Local events

Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)
Sidmouth, Devon 3.5 mi
Beautiful Days (Friday 16 August 2024 – Friday 16 August 2024)
Ottery St Mary, Devon 4.9 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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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Beautiful location and we were left to ourselves which was great! Walks…

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Cleanliness	8
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Mary R. Jul 2023

La Roulotte shepherd's hut (ensuite)

Liked: Beautiful location and we were left to ourselves which was great! Walks from the campsite were stunning and you could spend all day looking at the view and watching the birds. Everything we needed in the little hut. The hut was very pretty and the next door bathroom was very clean. Close to Sidmouth and all the major coast towns and beaches are easily accessible. We were lucky as the one other shepherd's hut on site was empty so we were totally on our own

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Excellent shepherds hut.

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George A. Jun 2023

L'Hirondelle shepherd's hut (ensuite)

Liked: A beautifully equipped shepherds hut. Bathroom was great, lovely roomy shower which ran nice and hot. Surprisingly great space inside for two of us and a greyhound. Bed really comfy and spacious. Everything you would need to cook, eat and drink with. BBQ and fire pit with wood provided we’re a great touch. A really nice quiet spot in the Devon hills surrounded by nature. Nothing too much trouble for the owner. Would definitely return for a weekend away. Very reasonably priced too.

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Amazing views down the valley to village houses and the sea. Loved the…

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Susan G. Jun 2023

Electric grass touring caravan pitch (maximum 7 metres)

Liked: Amazing views down the valley to village houses and the sea. Loved the peace and quiet - could only hear the sheep in the fields across the valley Our second visit and we plan on returning

Disliked: Access is pretty tight

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Peaceful small site with lovely views in a great location.

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Hilary R. Jun 2023

Electric grass motorhome pitch (maximum 7 metres)

Liked: A wonderful small rural peaceful site. Great views and as I was travelling with a dog it was a delight to be able to let the dog out first thing in the morning and to wander around before breakfast. It is so easy to get to many other beautiful places from here. The weather was kind to us and both the dog and I had the best short break that we have had. It is the second time we have been to this site and I am definitely booking to go again. Loved it.

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Great pace to stay

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Wifi	4

paul allan b. May 2023

Electric grass touring caravan pitch (maximum 7 metres)

Liked: The views were great

Disliked: Sat nav instructions

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Excellent location for a quiet stay.

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Anastassia N. Sept 2022

La Roulotte shepherd's hut (ensuite)

Liked: Very tidy hut, perfect location for a quiet stay, beautiful views, dog friendly.

Disliked: -

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Will return next year. Exceeded my expectations.

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Anonymous Aug 2022

L'Hirondelle shepherd's hut (ensuite)

Liked: Lovely peaceful location with all the facilities necessary for a comfortable stay. It was my first time in a shepherd’s hut and it did not disappoint. The owner Monique was on hand to help if I had a problem.

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Highly delightful setting, very picturesque. Very quiet, just how we like it.…

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Anonymous Aug 2022

Electric grass touring caravan pitch (maximum 7 metres)

Liked: Highly delightful setting, very picturesque. Very quiet, just how we like it.

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Very helpful owner, immaculate field and views to die for

Overall	10/10
Location	10
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Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Suzanne D. Aug 2022

Electric grass touring caravan pitch (maximum 7 metres)

Liked: The view and peace is incredible

Disliked: Nothing

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Stunning tranquil location. Direct access to countryside and river.

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Hilary R. Aug 2022

Electric grass touring caravan pitch (maximum 7 metres)

Liked: I absolutely loved my stay here. I am a pensioner and was travelling on my own with my dog. I was able to let my dog straight out onto the field and know that he was safe. It could not have suited us better. Stunning views. Peaceful and tranquil. Access to the river at the bottom of the field. So many lovely places to walk and the coast at Sidmouth, just a very short drive away. It was perfect. The owner could not have been more friendly and helpful. I am definitely rebooking.

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Does Synderborough Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Synderborough Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Synderborough Farm? There's direct access from the site to the river Sid and easy access to the 40-mile East Devon Way for overland explorers. Sidbury has a couple of pleasant circular routes, or you … Read more