Shutes South
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Add your business details- Wild camping on a peaceful family-owned farm in the Devon countryside
- In the Blackdown Hills and 40 minutes’ drive from the Jurassic coast
- Natural stream and farm animals; food shop and farm shop nearby
Feeling a little bit wistful for some wild camping? Surrounded by the Devon countryside and the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, 40 minutes’ drive away from Exeter, Shutes South will take you nicely back to the basics. On site, listen to the soundtrack of the birds or scour around for wildlife… and off site, hike or cycle uphill through the Blackdown Hills to Iron Age hill forts or take a trip to the seaside (it's a 40-minute drive to the Jurassic coast).
Share a slice of the peace with the farm animals around this family-owned farm. Things are rather laidback around here, as there’s a natural stream running through the site and plenty of wildlife. As this is a good spot for wild camping, all you need to do is show up, pitch up and unwind (with your dog by your side, if you wish).
Create a tasty spread with a barbecue on site… there's a farm shop and a small food shop five minutes’ drive away, so you shouldn't find it too hard to get your mitts on some great local produce such as fresh eggs and vegetables.
If you’re looking for a rest stop while you’re out and about, there are several cafés within five minutes’ drive of the site too, great for grabbing a hot brew or a sweet treat. If it’s later in the day and you’re looking for something stronger or a meal out, there’s also a riverside pub 10 minutes’ drive away alongside an old stone bridge.
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5Languages spoken
English
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Features
Pop-up campground
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Mountain biking nearbyLocation
Shutes South
Shoots Lane
Sheldon
Devon
England
EX14 4QX
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.87223°N
-3.24303°W
Nearest transport
Coach11.9 km Post Office
11.9 km Post Office
17.5 km Bus Station
Rail9.3 km Honiton Rail Station
9.6 km Tiverton Parkway Rail Station
10 km Feniton Rail Station
Ferry26.3 km Topsham Ferry Landing
26.4 km Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
26.5 km Topsham Lock Ferry Landing
Airport19.9 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
The daredevils in the group may want to tick one activity off the bucket list with a go at skydiving from the Dunkeswell Airfield (two minutes’ drive). If pulse-racing activities are up your street, there’s also go-karting here. Further away, try riding a segway or paintballing in Ottery St Mary (25 minutes) or drive a digger around in Diggerland Devon (20 minutes).
For activities that are a little more leisurely, alpaca trekking Bearhouse Alpacas (25 minutes) is good for a trot through the forest (and a new friend). Perhaps you might find more friendly animals at The Donkey Sanctuary (half an hour).
A laidback day at the beach on the cards? See if you can find any fossils at Lyme Regis (40 minutes). Then, unwind on Sidmouth Beach (40 minutes) or hire out a paddleboard, kayak and surfboard, if that’s your thing. Exmouth (40 minutes) is another great family-friendly seaside spot.
If you want to round off your trip with some thrills, a visit to the Crealy Theme Park & Resort (35 minutes) might just do the trick. Take your pick from over 60 rides, including rollercoasters.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidmouth Town | 21.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sidmouth Jacobs Ladder | 21.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Beer | 22.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaton (Devon) | 22.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ladram Bay | 23.9 km | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 5.2 km
The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 17.6 km
Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 20.9 km
Crealy Great Adventure Park 22 km
Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 26.1 km
National Trust
Loughwood Meeting House 16 km
Shute Barton 17 km
Killerton: Budlake Old Post Office 17.3 km
Killerton 17.3 km
Knightshayes Court 17.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
BRIDWELL 7.6 km
COMBE HOUSE 11 km
WELLINGTON PARK 11.8 km
CADHAY 13.1 km
NYNEHEAD COURT 13.5 km
Local events
- Beautiful Days (Friday 16 August 2024 – Friday 16 August 2024)
Ottery St Mary, England 11.6 km
- Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)
Sidmouth, England 21.4 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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- Does Shutes South have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Shutes South dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Shutes South? The daredevils in the group may want to tick one activity off the bucket list with a go at skydiving from the Dunkeswell Airfield (two minutes’ drive). If pulse-racing activities are up … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Shutes South?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m.