Parkers Farm Holiday Park

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Non-electric grass pitches with views of Dartmoor
Non-electric grass pitches with views of dartmoor
View towards dartmoor
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Views from the dog walking fields
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Terraced touring pitches
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  • Six-acre farm site with spectacular views towards Dartmoor
  • Meet the farm animals and have a tractor trailer ride
  • Bar and restaurant, toddlers' play area and games room for older kids
Old MacDonald had a…Parkers Farm? Herd your fledglings here to meet Douglas and Jimmy the donkeys and the rest of the herd: ponies, lambs, guinea pigs, rabbits, pigs, ducks, chickens, sheep, goats, alpacas and cows all live on Parkers Farm Holiday Park, right in the middle of the south Devon countryside with quacking great views towards Dartmoor and a 12-mile drive from the coast. (Naturally, dogs are welcome too.) Farm fans can milk their holiday for all it’s worth with free tractor trailer rides around the site and farm walks to meet, greet and feed the menagerie (during English school holiday periods only); safe play areas and six acres of fields are available for the kids and dogs to go free range at too. Off site, the farm is near a flock of other Devon animal attractions: Pennywell Farm, Paignton Zoo and meeting the ponies of Dartmoor are within a quick drive. The Parker family have run the farm as a holiday park for over 60 years and know the ropes in keeping guests relaxed and a-moo-sed: Miss Piggy's bar and restaurant dishes up home-cooked and well-cooked meals as well as takeaway, and has evening entertainment during the six-week school summer holiday period. (Dogs are welcome too). In the bar and restaurant, there is a soft play area for toddlers to let loose in, while older kids can play in the games room with video games and pool tables. Guests also have access to the stacks of clean and up-to-date facilities: two tiled shower blocks with free hot showers, two big family rooms, well-equipped disabled facilities and a large area for washing up and prepping vegetables. Other amenities include a shop open from Whitsun to mid-September, launderette and free ironing facilities, an information area and an ice pack service.

Campground type

RV & Motorhome sites 40
Caravan sites 60
Tent sites 40
Caravans for hire 17
Open now
Opens 3 April

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
  • Evening entertainment in the bar/restaurant runs during the main season (mid-July to the end of August) only; the shop is open Whitsun to mid-September only. Farm walks and tractor trailer rides around the site run during the English school holidays only (Easter, May half term, six-week summer break and October half term).

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 3 Apr to

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Reviews

9.3

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96% would recommend this campground to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

Great campsite, loved by many for its clean facilities, roomy spots and stunning scenery. Kids adore the farm animals, tractor rides and playground. Food and drinks are top-notch too. Some minor road noise and a few hilly bits for accessibility, but all in all, a ripper!

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A lovely location, and beautiful farm setting.

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Victoria P.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked The farm walk, feeding the animals and the tractor/trailer ride.
The stunning views of Dartmoor.

Disliked The cleanliness of the toilets/showers. The location of toilets/showers. The discrimination against disabled users - charging for a key to the toilet.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review. We take cleanliness very seriously at our campsite and as soon as the faeces was reported, a member of our team went to clean this immediately. We want to assure you that we are committed to providing equal access for all our customers and do not discriminate against anyone. The £5 refundable deposit for the disabled toilet key is in place solely to ensure the facilities remain secure and available for those who need them. The deposit is fully refunded when the key is returned, and we are always happy to assist anyone who needs access.

Good campsite, good communication and overall…

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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked Good campsite, good communication and overall nice toilets and also drinking water which was great, only thing is it’s quite away from food places so can be quite a drive to towns but other then that a great campsite

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From the manager: Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and would visit us again.

A wonderful family place for all ages

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Shawney L.

Powered grass site

Liked Everything about this place. The huge pitch, the huge site, every single amenity you can think of. Showers are very clean and tidy as were the toilets. Loved the family shower room too - much better for my son and I to use together. The animals were lovely and well cared for and my son couldn’t believe our luck at being pitched right next to the alpacas. Staff were friendly and helpful, the overall vibe was lovely. And the views and sunsets were outstanding!

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From the manager: Thank you for your review. We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay with us and are looking forward to welcoming you back again.

Family and Dog Friendly

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Kimberley M.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Friendly owners. Clean and tidy site. Great facilities on site.
Kids loved seeing the animals.
Not far from Dartmoor National Park.
Dog friendly.

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From the manager: Thank you for your review. We are pleased you found our site clean and tidy. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

Absolutely loved our little stay there

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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked The site was very well maintained clean and very friendly. The kids absolutely loved it absolutely love views.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind review. We are pleased to hear you found our site clean and friendly.

Great place will be back 👌🏼

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Anelise P.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked So happy we found this gem, so much to do on site compared to others we have been, animals, games room, bingo, restaurant, friendly staff and other holiday goers. We will definitely be back thank you!

Disliked The fact we didnt stay longer as we haven’t heard the last of “when can we come back” from our little girl 🤣

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay and your little girl wants to come back!

Good site, Loved club house and food. Plenty of activities for kids.

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Andrew T.

Powered grass site

Liked View

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From the manager: Thank you for your review. We will certainly take your feedback about the food portions on board.

Fantastic family run site. Will definitely be back.

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Charlotte H.

Powered grass site

Liked Super friendly staff who are more than happy to help. Brilliant food with generous portions. Relaxed site but plenty to do. Love the fact it's family run, not corporate.

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind review. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back again soon.

Great campsite with beautiful views, friendly…

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Samantha G.

Powered grass site

Liked Great campsite with beautiful views, friendly and helpful staff. Bit pitches and good facilities. The children loved the space and the extra entertainment and of course seeing all the animals.

Disliked Not a dislike but a preference but would be great if the pub was open a little earlier.l

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review. We are pleased to see our staff were helpful and the children enjoyed everything we have to offer. We hope to welcome you back again soon

Fantastic site, clean facilities, staff are all lovely and welcoming.

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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked Had the most amazing stay, staff were all so lovely and welcoming, nothing was ever too much trouble. The kids loved feeding the animals and having a tractor ride around the farm. Will definitely be back again soon!

Disliked Absolutely nothing

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review. We are thrilled you enjoy staying with us and have already had a return visit.

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 Soft play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Drainage hook-up points for caravans Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Parkers Farm Holiday Park

Higher Mead Farm

Ashburton

Devon

England

TQ13 7LJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.5275°N
3.72406°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.8 km Rail Station
8.8 km Rail Station
9.4 km Shelter
Rail
8.9 km Newton Abbot Rail Station
10.5 km Totnes Rail Station
14 km Torre Rail Station
Ferry
11.5 km Totnes Ferry Landing
15.7 km Shaldon Teignmouth Ferry Landing
15.9 km Torquay - North Quay
Airport
31.4 km 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

You might be all of a dither trying to decide which Devon attraction to visit first, as coast, country, active options and peaceful pursuits are all near Parkers Farm, whether you prefer off the beaten track or more famed areas like Dartmoor National Park. Beaches first? Your pitch is a paltry 12 miles from the Devon coastline and the seaside towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham. If you’d like to cram as much activity as possible into one area, Dartmoor National Park's your spot: start off with horse riding or pony trekking from one of the several stables (the park has different areas marked off for different levels of rider). More urban(e)ly, Exeter, Newton Abbot and Ashburton are close to hand too if you fancy some shopping, a dip in Ashburton’s heated outdoor pool or a small flutter at Exeter Racecourse on the Haldon Hills.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Hollicombe 14.9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Paignton Preston Sands 15 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Maidencombe 15.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Torre Abbey 15.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Watcombe 15.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Buckfast Abbey 5.3 km

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 15.1 km

Living Coasts 16.1 km

Castle Drogo 19.7 km

Dartmoor Zoological Park 23.1 km

National Trust

The Church House 8.2 km

Compton Castle 10.8 km

Greenway 18.7 km

Castle Drogo 19.7 km

Coleton Fishacre 24 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ashburton - River and Woods 2.6 km

Ashburton - Goosepool Lane - River Dart - Ashburton 2.7 km

The Templar Way: Part 1 5.9 km

Hembury Woods and Hill-Fort 6 km

Haytor Ramble 6.1 km

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 Parkers Farm Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Parkers Farm Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Parkers Farm Holiday Park? You might be all of a dither trying to decide which Devon attraction to visit first, as coast, country, active options and peaceful pursuits are all near Parkers Farm, whether you prefer … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Parkers Farm Holiday Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Parkers Farm Holiday Park? From $41.91 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.