Bovey's Down Farm

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Pitch overlooking the valley! Idyllic
Pitch overlooking the valley! idyllic
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Enjoy our picturesque views of the farway valley.
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  • Quiet rural site on a working farm 10 minutes' drive from Honiton
  • A 15-minute drive from Seaton, Sidmouth and the South West Coast Path
  • Farm shop and tea room on site for homemade meals and takeaway food
Foodies who fancy a farm break, step this way… Bovey's Down Farm is a place where it’s possible to eat very well indeed. This rural site on a working beef farm in the East Devon National Landscape, 10 minutes’ drive from Honiton. And with that setting comes some splendid feasting material: pick up home-cooked cakes, pies, traditional pasties and homemade burgers from the farmhouse kitchen to eat at the picnic area, or settle in for drinks, lunches, cream teas and evening meals in the tea room or beer garden. You can also acquire bread, ribeye steaks and gluten-free sausages from the site for an evening barbecue or campfire brekkie. Once suitably fed and watered, there’s plenty to do nearby: you can get down to the Devon coast (and the resorts of Sidmouth and Seaton) in about 15 minutes’ drive, get out and about for walks/bike rides on the many country lanes and bridleways in the area or play a round of golf a couple of miles away. Getting a taste of farm life is pretty straightforward too: guests can join owner Gerald for a walking tour to meet the Aberdeen Angus cattle, ducks and hens and pick up tips on the wildlife that can be spotted around the place (lots of birdlife and the occasional fox or badger…) Facilities on site include toilets, showers, a washing-up area and a wifi connection to help you plan all those days out.

Campground type

Caravans for hire 2
Tent sites 25
RV & Motorhome sites 24
Caravan sites 25
Rent a tent 3
Open all year
Opens
Please note

Pitches

  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • The restaurant is open between 04/01 and 22/12.

Dogs

  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The tearoom and shop are open daily from 9am to 6pm and the restaurant/bar is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7pm to 10pm. The tearoom and bar/restaurant are closed from 23 December to 03 January, the shop is open during this period from 3pm to 5pm, except on 25 and 26 December. Farm cider sales are possible at any time.

Languages spoken

English

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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

8.6

Overall rating from 339 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

88% would recommend this campground to a friend

84% would stay here again

What customers say

A lovely, friendly, family-run campsite with stunning country views. Guests rave about the welcoming hosts, spotless facilities and great on-site cafe/eatery. While some spots are a bit sloped, it’s a relaxed, good-value spot, handy for exploring the coast and local sights.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 11/08/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Will definitely be back

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10 out of 10
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Amanda K. 4 reviews

Powered grass site

Liked Lovely location
Cafe on site - we had breakfast it was excellent!

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little campsite!

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Tom B. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass site

Liked Location. Atmosphere. Onsite bar and facilities. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Disliked Ground very stoney (Take hard ground pegs!) Werent allowed fire (by order of fire service not campsites fault) but we had planned to cook dinner on a fire.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely little campsite for a short break.

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8 out of 10
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Value for money
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Amber T. 1 review

Woodland wedding yard unpowered forest floor site

Liked The facilities - toilets and washing up were clean and spacious. The onsite cafe looked well stocked and the cakes were delicious. The views were great, and the night sky was really dark. Location was good for visiting local places easily.
It's a shame the rope swing had to be taken down (due to insurance)

Disliked Ground was stony, and coupled with the drought made it very hard to get the pegs in securely.
In the woodland glen it's marked as 3 pitches but it wasn't obvious how you should angle your tent and your vehicle. When other people joined, they were also unsure and blocked our views - because there was nowhere else to fit.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place beautiful surroundings close to many places of interest

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site

Liked Friendly welcome and good clean facilities with fridge and freezer space available.
spacious pitches
On site food was a bonus

Disliked Could be abit of a trek to the toilet and showers etc

Recommend to friends Visit again

Tolle Lage und sehr netter Gastgeber…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site

Liked Tolle Lage und sehr netter Gastgeber

Recommend to friends Visit again

The farm shop and Swallows rest…

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 Michelle K. 2 reviews

Woodland wedding yard unpowered forest floor site

Liked The farm shop and Swallows rest tea room, the views, the friendly staff and the camping options. Also liked that they are open all year - so we'll be back!

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good value

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 chris c. 1 review

Top view powered grass and gravel site

Liked Pitch. Friendly staff

Disliked All ok

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely campsite. Would recommend to everyone.…

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked Lovely campsite. Would recommend to everyone.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The perfect campsite for families in a great location.

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10 out of 10
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 Laura M. 1 review

Unpowered grass site

Liked Staff were very welcoming and friendly throughout our stay.

Great facilities, delicious ice cream and cakes available! We didn't try the restaurant menu however it sounded delicious!

The location is perfect, and not far from main connections.

Disliked Nothing! Everything was perfect for us and our stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Restaurant lovely feel and good options…

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked Restaurant lovely feel and good options for food. Staff really friendly and helpful.

Disliked Shower /toilet block could be better and have more of them.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce Off licence Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Gastronomic delight Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge 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

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pub campground

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 85 cm) Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Bovey's Down Farm

Farway

Colyton

Honiton

Devon

England

EX24 6JD

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.74583°N
3.17982°W

Route directions

Please use the postcode EX24 6JD to find the site rather than trying to follow the locator on Google Maps.

Nearest transport

Coach
20.6 km The Barn Owl
20.7 km Honiton Road Park and Ride
23.1 km Rail Station
Rail
5.7 km Honiton Rail Station
8.7 km Feniton Rail Station
12.6 km Whimple Rail Station
Ferry
21.4 km Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
21.5 km Topsham Ferry Landing
21.7 km Topsham Lock Ferry Landing
Airport
16.8 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

Once you’ve met the animals on site, get set to say hi to some more furry pals at The Donkey Sanctuary (10 minutes’ drive) before greeting some feathered species at Yarak Birds of Prey (half an hour). Trading countryside for coast is a fine idea for a day or two as well – it’ll take you around 15 minutes to drive down to Seaton or Sidmouth for beach days, paddles and strolls on the South West Coast Path. Lovely Lyme Regis (25 minutes) is another fab option – sign up for fishing trips here and you might be lucky enough to take home a fistful of mackerel for tea. Got a bit more time to fill? How about a day of horse riding (five minutes), floral wanders at Burrow Farm Gardens (20 minutes) and Bicton Park Botanical Gardens (25 minutes) or a whole heap of outdoor rides, indoor soft play areas and shows at Crealy Theme Park (half an hour)? Lyme Bay Winery is 20 minutes away too, should you need a tipple to go with your evening barbecue…

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Beer 8.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sidmouth Town 8.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaton (Devon) 9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sidmouth Jacobs Ladder 9.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ladram Bay 12 km Sea N/AGoodN/AGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 8.2 km

Crealy Great Adventure Park 17.1 km

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 19.4 km

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 20.2 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 24.8 km

National Trust

Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 6.6 km

Shute Barton 8.7 km

Loughwood Meeting House 9.6 km

Killerton: Marker's Cottage 18.5 km

Killerton: Clyston Mill 18.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

COMBE HOUSE 4.1 km

Weston - Coastal Path - Salcombe Regis 5.7 km

Branscombe – Street and the Coastal Path 7.6 km

Colyton - River Coly - Parehayne Hill 7.7 km

CADHAY 7.9 km

Local events

  • Beautiful Days (Friday 21 August 2026 – Friday 21 August 2026)

    Ottery St Mary, England 9.3 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 Bovey's Down Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bovey's Down Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bovey's Down Farm? Once you’ve met the animals on site, get set to say hi to some more furry pals at The Donkey Sanctuary (10 minutes’ drive) before greeting some feathered species at Yarak Birds … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bovey's Down Farm?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.

    On arrival, please enter the Swallows Rest and ring the bell just inside on the left or by the swing doors on the left.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bovey's Down Farm? From $42.12 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.