Buttles Farm
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- Quiet farmstead site with tree-lined and secluded pitching field
- Within 20 minutes' drive of Taunton
- Shop on site with visitor information; firepits and logs available
All the best stuff happens on the borders. And Buttles Farm, in Somerset but a mere five minutes' drive away from Devon, is a prime example: a peaceful and secluded farmstead site in the Blackdown Hills, within 20 minutes' drive of the towns of Honiton and Taunton, surrounded by walking, cycling and horse riding trails, and with many equestrian centres within easy reach as well.
Overlooking the Culm valley, pitches are peaceful, level and surrounded by farm pastures. The farm's residents include sheep, chickens and pigs, and the site owners grow cider apple varieties in the orchard.
Amenities include a well-maintained sanitary block with toilets, washbasins and carbon-neutral showers, a fresh water supply and regular refuse collection.
Barbecues and campfires are allowed on site. Five minutes' drive away there's a farm shop and a fine old inn with fresh food; bigger shops and supermarkets are easily reached in Honiton and Taunton.
Although the splendid scenery of the area will be hard to ignore, you're also handily placed for a quick hit of history: drive for five minutes or take a pleasant half-hour hike over to Upottery Airfield and visitor centre to learn about the World War II 'Band of Brothers' from the West Country perspective, or take a 10-minutes drive to 14th-century Hemyock Castle, sacked during the English Civil War.
Campground type
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20Opens 11 April
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 11 Apr to
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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
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
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 yearThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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 Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sitesLocation
Buttles Farm
Buttles Lane
Churchinford
Taunton
Somerset
England
TA3 7PS
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
50.89981°N
-3.14587°W
Nearest transport
Coach10.5 km Post Office
10.5 km Post Office
13.1 km Bus Station
Rail11.8 km Honiton Rail Station
14.1 km Taunton Rail Station
15.2 km Tiverton Parkway Rail Station
Ferry29.1 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
33.1 km Topsham Ferry Landing
33.1 km Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
Airport26.8 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
The level plateau of the Blackdown Hills provides ample options for cycling and walking – just ask Carl, the friendly owner of Buttles Farm, for his recommendations or to lend you a walking book. There's also a cracking good 13-mile circular walk at Castle Neroche (15 minutes' drive), through traditionally managed woodlands grazed by English Longhorn cattle up the broad vistas from the hilltops.
If the heights of Neroche or your trip to the old airfield have your gaze fixed upwards, visit the aerodrome at Dunkerswell 15 minutes away for a microlight flying lesson or a skydive, or book yourself in for a 20-minute glider flight on selected days of the week at Devon and Somerset Gliding Club (20 minutes).
Fear not though if you prefer your feet firmly on the ground, as the many views, walks, beaches and fossil-studded cliffs of the famed and UNESCO-protected Jurassic Coast are around 45 minutes' drive from the site. Make for elegant Lyme Regis to see the prehistoric treasures of the Dinosaurland Fossil Museum, then head round the coast to Charmouth beach and try hunting some fossils of your own.
You could also hike the mighty South West Coast Path (all 630 miles of it, if you fancy) or head to West Bay for sandcastles and a high-speed boat ride out to sea.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton (Devon) | 22.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Beer | 22.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Lyme Regis Front Beach | 24.5 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
| Charmouth West | 25.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Sidmouth Town | 25.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 6 km
Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 25 km
The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 25 km
Crealy Great Adventure Park 28.6 km
Montacute House 30.8 km
National Trust
Loughwood Meeting House 14 km
Shute Barton 15.5 km
Fyne Court 20.3 km
Barrington Court 21 km
Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 23.1 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
POUNDISFORD PARK 8.8 km
WELLINGTON PARK 10.7 km
NYNEHEAD COURT 12 km
BRIDWELL 13.5 km
HATCH (BEAUCHAMP) COURT 14.5 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 Buttles Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Buttles Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Buttles Farm? The level plateau of the Blackdown Hills provides ample options for cycling and walking – just ask Carl, the friendly owner of Buttles Farm, for his recommendations or to lend you a … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Buttles Farm?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Buttles Farm? From $40.88 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.