Farway Countryside Park
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- Rural camping 15 minutes’ drive from the Jurassic Coast in Devon
- A 15-minute drive from Beer and Seaton; 25 minutes from Lyme Regis
- Family-run park with rare breeds and walking trails to explore
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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.
- A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Tue, Apr 1 to
Open from Wed, Apr 1 to
Pitch types & availability
Primitive grass campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 6m width × 9m depth
Calculated area: 54m²
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Cement/asphalt and grass
Pitch size: Min 6m width × 9m depth
Calculated area: 54m²
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Powered grass campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 13m width × 13m depth
Calculated area: 169m²
Arrival daysFrom £40 (£40)
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Bell tent (basic, no electricity)
4 people maximum Dimensions: 23ft width × 23ft length
Arrival daysFrom £160 (£160)
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Furnished bell tent (no electricity)
4 people maximum Dimensions: 23ft width × 23ft length
Arrival daysFrom £200 (£200)
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Furnished bell tent
4 people maximum Dimensions: 23ft width × 23ft length
Arrival daysFrom £240 (£240)
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2 bedroom lodge
6 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/site 2 bedroomsArrival daysFrom £350 (£350)
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Reviews
93% would recommend this site to a friend
91% would stay here again
What customers say
Spacious, clean site with great views, friendly staff, and modern facilities. Ideal for beach/countryside exploring. Kids love the on-site activities. A few mention occasional peak-time crowding.
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Good location 20 mins from beer and sidmouth
Powered grass campsite
Liked Nice clean site good amenities
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good overall
Powered grass campsite
Liked space and size of pitch
Disliked luck of reception and site information. too much on line
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Lovely site, really good for kids.
Furnished bell tent
Liked Location was remote but close enough to local attractions and beaches.
Animals on site.
Stuff for the children to do
Fire pits.
Local walks.
Plenty of space although we did go out of season so imagine it would be busier in holiday times.
Great views from the site and lots of nature.
Bell tent all set up and ready to go, comfy beds we chose one with electric which is amongst the electric hook ups and caravans, the ones without electric are along a row of trees at the back so we’d like to try one of those out if we came back.
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Large pitch Self check in Great location Large site Clean facilities Campfires and…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Large pitch
Self check in
Great location
Large site
Clean facilities
Campfires and BBQ allowed
Friendly staff/owner
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Will definitely visit again
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Big pitches, friendly atmosphere, lovely quiet location. It felt like we were camping in France 😊
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Shower and toilet facilities were better than expected. Clean. Plenty of toilet…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Shower and toilet facilities were better than expected. Clean. Plenty of toilet roll. Showers were good.
One of the quietest sites I've been to...found out as leaving its no noise after 10pm...which normally people don't stick to.
Only stayed one night but will definitely return for a longer trip.
Close to Seaton and Beer beaches.
Disliked Only negative would be that the lay out was hard to work out when finding our pitch. Drove around 3 times but that could just be me.
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Lovely Campsite
Powered grass campsite
Liked We had a fantastic stay on a spacious grass pitch that gave us plenty of room and personal space, for our campervan — something we really value in a campsite.
One of the highlights for us was the ability to have a fire. We brought our own firepit and were so grateful that firewood was easily available from John, just a phone call away.
The facilities were great—plenty of toilets and showers, all clean and with lovely hot water.
The surrounding views were absolutely stunning, and there were some beautiful walks nearby to enjoy.
And as a fun little bonus, the Highland cattle and llamas added something extra special to the whole experience!
Disliked Nothing
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Lovely level large pitch
Powered grass campsite
Liked Clean site
Modern showers and toilets
Beautiful woodland walks
Great location
Easy self check in
Quiet at night
Dog friendly
Disliked Nothing it was perfect for us
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Wifi not used, and no children in party, so I can't comment.
2 bedroom lodge
Liked Standard of lodge was excellent; extremely well equipped. The view was outstanding. Very quiet and peaceful site, ideal for relaxing. Thoroughly enjoyed our brief stay.
Disliked A minor niggle - the loo seat was loose and needs tightening.
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Great views, quit site
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Lovely quiet site, communication good with owners, facilities clean and tidy with a rustic feel, views amazing, good walking path
Would like to come back when the band are playing
Disliked Separate washing up area from toilets and shower units,
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Features
Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Large (51-200 sites) Pop-up campgroundNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sitesLocation
Farway Countryside Park
Southleigh
Colyton
Devon
England
EX24 6JL
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.73974°N
3.15296°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beer | 6.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaton (Devon) | 7.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sidmouth Town | 9.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sidmouth Jacobs Ladder | 9.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ladram Bay | 12.7 km | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 8.9 km
Crealy Great Adventure Park 18.8 km
Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 20.5 km
The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 22.2 km
Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 26.6 km
National Trust
Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 5.4 km
Shute Barton 7.3 km
Loughwood Meeting House 8.4 km
Killerton: Marker's Cottage 20.4 km
Killerton: Clyston Mill 20.8 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Weston - Coastal Path - Salcombe Regis 5.4 km
Colyton - River Coly - Parehayne Hill 5.8 km
COMBE HOUSE 5.9 km
Branscombe – Street and the Coastal Path 6.1 km
Seaton - Beer - Pratt's Hill - Holyford - Seaton 7 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.
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Farway Countryside Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Farway Countryside Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Farway Countryside Park? Kids are in for a ride (as are the adults for that matter) on the 60 different attractions at Crealy Theme Park and Resort (half an hour’s drive). The Seaton Tramway’s (five … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Farway Countryside Park?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Farway Countryside Park? From $36.90 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.