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From GBP 22 (GBP 22) 1 night, 2 adults
8 people maximum Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.
Site size
Max 7.6m width x 7.6m depth (25.0ft width x 25.0ft depth) Calculated area: 58.1m² (625.0ft²)
Ground type
Grass
Twin-axle vehicles accepted
Suitable for
Motorhome, Tent, Caravan, Campervan, Camper trailer
Features
Car 1 included, 2 max. Car parking by site/unit
Dump point
Firepit
Extras
| Bring a gazebo (1 max) | GBP 5 (GBP 5) per night | |
| Bring a pup tent (1 max) | GBP 4 (GBP 4) per night | |
| Bring an awning (1 max) | GBP 5 (GBP 5) per night | |
| Dog (6 max) | GBP 2 (GBP 2) per night | |
| Extra car (1 max) | GBP 3 (GBP 3) per night | |
| Firepit (1 max) | GBP 10 (GBP 10) per stay | |
| Supplement twin axle (1 max) | GBP 5 (GBP 5) per night |
You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.
Availability
| Your booking From GBP 22 (GBP 22) | |
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Bovey's Down Farm
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Reviews
Voted 77% of visitors View breakdown
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would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Beautiful site
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Liked: Such a beautiful location :) site was very relaxed and chilled no noise or mess from other campers , showers and toilets spotless , use of fridges/wahing machine , resturant on site ,more than you would need. Lovely hosts ,the rope swing and site cat made the kids day ! Will be booking again for longer , price is very fair , 10 mins from supermarkets and really not far from beaches , prefer to be away from all the hussle ,perfect place to relax
Disliked: Nothing
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Lovely tucked away site will definitely be back and for longer.
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Liked: Beautiful views, quiet site, easy to get hold of the owners (I was a last minute booker arriving within a couple of hours). Facilities, good size toilets and showers. Hot water in washing up area. Good location for a trip into Sidmouth and also as a stop of point down to Cornwall. We were in a tent but they also had bell tents and retro caravans which looked nice. There is a shop on site but the day we arrived late after closing time which was a shame for us as it looked well worth a visit. Next time I will plan better to take advantage of it.
Disliked: The ground for the tent pitches was quite stony after you got in a few inches, not a problem for us as we carry a mallet, but could be a bit of a pain if you dont.
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Friendly welcome and great food. Will definitely book again
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Liked: Easy check in. Good quiet pitch. Clean well kept toilets and showers. Had two meals and both were excellent and good value. The Sunday roast was all fresh produce and yorkshires to die for. I recommend the farm cider. The site is well placed to visit local attractions and beaches.
Disliked: Nothing
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Liked: Leaving
Disliked: Was told we could not get on site until 3 pm Half the day gone then site wat empty so could have got there earlier but was told no showers dated
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From the manager: Good morning. Thank you for your review. It appears you could not understand why we need a time table. This is a small working farm a multitude of tasks to cover and animals to care for . Along side this we have a restaurant plus the glamping and camping to run. Our camp site is here for all to enjoy but we do need time for all the work that Bovey's Down creates. Our checking in times are clearly pointed out on the pitch up web page and your booking details.This enables for all things to happen smoothly. We emailed you the day before your arrival as you had an eta error of 11am as assumed you had over looked reading the booking details. This would eliminate any surprises on arrival giving you the chance to enjoy being somewhere in the area & booking in when the 4 hour check in was open, remembering at that point to ask for WIFI password. The very few early arrivals follow the signs to the overspill cark park and enjoy, or come back this avoids blocking the system, particularly peek times. Farming and camping for us is 7 days a week so being organised is important. Gerald and Pam Owners and managers of Bovey's Down Farm
Great hospitality, great facilities and amazing views. Perfect for us.…
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Liked: Great hospitality, great facilities and amazing views. Perfect for us.
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Fabulous country retreat offering a relaxing break.
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Liked: The site was beautiful, very relaxing, good honest rustic camping, good amenities and Pam and Gerald are a lovely down to earth couple. We had a delicious Sunday roast all home cooked with a traditional desert. Prices very reasonable and the service couldn't have been better. Very charming rustic working farm as you would expect. Plenty of water sites with electric hook ups . Close to the local town and supermarket and also the beaches and of course the beautiful countryside. Nature reserve just down the road and a local pub 5 minutes away. Very dog friendly.
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Nice clean peaceful site in a great location
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Liked: We had the site pretty much to ourselves so it was incredibly peaceful. Had a lovely welcome from the hosts with all the instructions on where to pitch and where all the facilities were. The site is easy to find not to far of the beaten track but rural enough to feel like you’re miles from anywhere. Toilets and showers are clean and tidy with plenty of hot water (even if the water pressure is not great).
Disliked: Unfortunately the drainage in the showers is rather slow so you end up standing in a little puddle towards the end. Water pressure is low.
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From the manager: Good morning . Thank you for camping here at Boveys Down and now well rested. The water is from our own spring & well which is pumped 200m up the hill into storage ( filtered and UV in the system) It will always be lower pressure than perhaps you are used to if on a mains supply. I will get the team to pressure wash the shower outlets to hopefully improve drainage. We have to regularly do this as gets clogged up with frequent use. We look forward to seeing you here again and maybe you could get the chance to enjoy what else is here in the Swallows Rest. Gerald & Pam.
Loved the location Close to other great sites Great help on arrival…
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Liked: Loved the location Close to other great sites Great help on arrival
Disliked: Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review. Gerald & Pam.
Really friendly hosts Lovely facilities Well stocked shop on site…
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Liked: Really friendly hosts Lovely facilities Well stocked shop on site
Disliked: Nothing
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Highly recommended
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Liked: Everything - Pam and Gerald were brilliant, the facilities were great, had a lovely meal in the barn, had a fabulous time with Gerald and the cows, and everyone on site was so friendly. Definitely going back again.
Disliked: Nothing, apart from having to leave!
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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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Gastronomic delight Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pub campgroundAccessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sitesLocation
Bovey's Down Farm
Farway
Colyton
Honiton
Devon
England
EX24 6JD
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.74602°N
-3.17955°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Beer | 8.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sidmouth Town | 9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaton (Devon) | 9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sidmouth Jacobs Ladder | 9.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ladram Bay | 12 km | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 8.3 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 18.9 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
- Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)
Sidmouth, England 8.4 km
- Beautiful Days (Friday 16 August 2024 – Friday 16 August 2024)
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.
Want to know more about camping in Devon?
- 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 rather more exotic beasts at … 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.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Bovey's Down Farm? From $41.91 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.