Devon Eco Retreat

Eco-sustainable campsite on a chemical-free city farm near Exeter
Half an hour to Dartmoor, and 40 minutes’ drive to Sandy Bay beach
Camper’s kitchen, firepit and showers powered by woodfired stove

A eco-friendly campsite on 96 acres of chemical-free meadows and woods at an organically run city farm, Devon Eco Retreat is just north of Exeter and around 40 minutes’ drive from south-coast beaches. This is very much for families and friends looking for an offbeat spot run along sustainable lines, rather than an organised holiday park with masses of facilities. With all the accommodation units tucked away among trees, there is a simple communal camper’s kitchen with a gas cooker, tables and chairs, plus a firepit for cosying up around at night. Other amenities pretty much start and stop at showers; they are in a shepherd’s hut and are powered by a woodfired stove that needs stoking; it heats two showers per go. Just so you know, there’s no electricity, the mobile reception is poor, and the pitches are not car-friendly, so some walking with camping gear is called for from the parking area. The showers are also a fair yomp from some of the wild woodland pitches.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

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Features

No dogs 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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Tents for hire Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Location

Devon Eco Retreat

Gray's Barn

Goffin Land

Church Hill

Exeter

Devon

England

EX4 9JL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.75207°N
-3.49603°W

Nearest transport

Coach

3.4 km The Barn Owl

3.5 km Honiton Road Park and Ride

3.6 km Bus Station

Rail

2.4 km Polsloe Bridge Rail Station

2.5 km Pinhoe Rail Station

3 km St James Park (Devon) Rail Station

Ferry

7.9 km Topsham Ferry Landing

8 km Topsham Lock Ferry Landing

8.1 km Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing

Airport

6.1 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Skirmish Activity Centre Exeter (paintballing): five minutes’ drive - Exeter (museums and cathedral): 10 minutes - National Trust - Clyston Mill: 10 minutes - The Quay Climbing Centre: 15 minutes - Crealy Theme Park and Resort: 20 minutes - Raceworld (kart racing): 25 minutes - Dartmoor National Park: half an hour - Mamhead Sensory Trail (walks and coastal views): half an hour - Bicton Park Botanical Gardens: 35 minutes - Sandy Bay beach: 40 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Exmouth	17 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Dawlish Warren	17.4 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Sandy Bay	18.2 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Ladram Bay	18.4 km	Sea	N/A	Good	N/A	Good
Budleigh Salterton	18.5 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 4 km

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 5.1 km

Crealy Great Adventure Park 7.6 km

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 19.3 km

Castle Drogo 23.1 km

National Trust

Killerton: Clyston Mill 3.7 km

Killerton: Marker's Cottage 4.2 km

Killerton: Budlake Old Post Office 5.1 km

Killerton 5.3 km

A la Ronde 13.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Brampford Speke Circular 3.3 km

NORTHERNHAY AND ROUGEMENT GARDENS 3.8 km

ST BARTHOLOMEW'S CEMETERY, EXETER 4.4 km

KILLERTON HOUSE 5.2 km

ROCKBEARE MANOR 8.6 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 Devon Eco Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
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What attractions are near Devon Eco Retreat? Local attractions and activities include: - Skirmish Activity Centre Exeter (paintballing): five minutes’ drive - Exeter (museums and cathedral): 10 minutes - National Trust - Clyston Mill: 10 minutes - The Quay … Read more