Bovey's Down Farm
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- Quiet rural site on a working farm 10 minutes' drive from Honiton
- A 15-minute drive from Seaton, Sidmouth and the South West Coast Path
- Farm shop and tea room on site for homemade meals and takeaway food
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.
- Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- The restaurant is open between 04/01 and 22/12.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- The tearoom and shop are open daily from 9am to 6pm and the restaurant/bar is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7pm to 10pm. The tearoom and bar/restaurant are closed from 23 December to 03 January, the shop is open during this period from 3pm to 5pm, except on 25 and 26 December. Farm cider sales are possible at any time.
Languages spoken
English
Polish
Pitch types & availability
7 
Primitive grass campsite
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7.6m width × 7.6m depth (58.1m²)
Arrival daysFrom £22 (£22)
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Woodland wedding yard primitive forest floor campsite
6 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Forest floor
Pitch size: Min 7.6m width × 7.6m depth (58.1m²)
Arrival daysFrom £22 (£22)
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Janet's parking powered cement/asphalt RV campsite
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Cement/asphalt
Pitch size: Min 7.6m width × 7.6m depth (58.1m²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28)
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Top view powered grass and gravel campsite
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 7.6m width × 7.6m depth (58.1m²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28)
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Powered grass campsite
8 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7.6m width × 7.6m depth (58.1m²)
Arrival daysFrom £40 (£40)
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Janet's on-site travel trailer
2 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/site Arrival daysFrom £104 (£104)
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Retro Caroline on-site travel trailer
2 people maximum No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/site Arrival daysFrom £104 (£104)
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Reviews
88% would recommend this site to a friend
84% would stay here again
What customers say
Friendly farm campsite with great views & food. Hosts are helpful. Facilities are basic but clean; communal fridge/freezer a bonus. Some road noise/pitch levelling issues noted, especially when wet. Managers are responsive to feedback.
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Brilliant site, lovely people , charming and beautiful part of England
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Only stayed a couple of nights , non electric camping with motorbike
From the get go felt welcomed
Lovely,lovely friendly people
Large separate field field for camping , with widely spaced designated pitches ( but had the field all to myself first night and only one other the second)
Could park my bike next to my tent
Very nice view of the Farway valley with distant baaing sheep
Beautiful semi overgrown but accessible wooded area behind me , very cool when the sun got too hot
Quite a variety of singing and calling birds including nuthatches ,goldcrest and pheasant , unfortunately didn’t get to see the pheasants on this occasion but happily watched a pair of spotted flycatchers calling to one another
Pretty short walk to the very clean toilet and shower facilities
A couple of nearby taps for drinking water
Lovely well laid out tea room / restaurant with a covered outdoor seating area as well .Can recommend the bacon baps ! Service with a smile and beautifully cooked and prepared food
Reasonable mobile phone and adequate 4G internet reception ( O2)
Pretty close ( 10 minute drive) to the utterly charming and genteel resort of Sidmouth, the wonderful and beautifully inspiring Donkey Sanctuary at Salcombe Regis ,the pretty mouth of the Axe estuary at Seaton with yachts and wading birds and the spectacular Jurassic coastline east of Lyme Regis where you can idle away a few hours hoping to find another fossilized remains of a Plesiosaurus !
From a biker’s point of view the road between Sidmouth and Lyme Regis via Seaton and Axmouth is magnificent , incredibly well surfaced,smooth with not a pot hole to be seen, some lovely sweeping bendy sections , not too busy and some fine views
Overall a very serene,peaceful atmosphere
An amazing sunset while I was there
Disliked These aren’t really dislikes as I 100% loved my stay but in the interests of giving an honest view there are a couple of things people might regard as negative
The camping field was a little sloping ( but then you don’t get great valley views if you aren’t on a hill ! )
Cost of camping to me seemed quite high compared to some other sites ( and same price solo as for two) but for a quality experience with great facilities for me was worth it
Again restaurant for me seemed quite pricey but again was top quality ,beautifully prepared and lovely service
Nearby road was pretty busy and could be quite noisy but it didn’t bother me particularly as after a little while I got used to it and not much the owners can do about it !
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Amazing place and people! Very helpful…
Powered grass campsite
Liked Amazing place and people! Very helpful nothing was to much! A beautiful place to stay! Family loved it and we will be back very soon!
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Staff were lovely and very accommodating Food…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Staff were lovely and very accommodating
Food was delicious
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A lovely site with cows, chickens, and geese!
Primitive grass campsite
Liked This site had a lovely atmosphere!
On site tea room, serving a range of options for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and afternoon tea, drinks. Very delicious 😋
Small range of produce to buy.
Shower and toilet facilities good, clean. Separate area for disabled access/baby change.
Plenty of spacious pitches.
Forest area to the back for children to play.
Communal fridge, freezer, washing machine, and microwave for campers.
Lovely hosts, we met Olivia and Abbey, they were always happy to help, and very friendly.
Disliked A lot of the site is on quite a hill, so could be an issue on the pitches that are steep.
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Nice site with great views. Facilities…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Nice site with great views. Facilities a little "rustic" but cleaned regularly. A nice bar/restaurant on site which does an excellent Sunday roast. The best thing about the site is the hospitality - everyone working there is friendly and does their best to help.
Disliked Road noise can be quite loud but that is not something the site can do anything about.
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The serenity, panorama and politeness of…
Top view powered grass and gravel campsite
Liked The serenity, panorama and politeness of pam, Gerald and girls, most accommodating and knowledgeable.
Good clean showers, toilets and communal areas.
We come every year and always the great warm welcome
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Nice site, only stayed a night..…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Nice site, only stayed a night.. shower and toilets were ok. Does have a restaurant and shop which was a bonus..
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Beautiful setting - great welcome and…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Beautiful setting - great welcome and good home cooked food.
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fantastic - will be back
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Anonymous Primitive grass campsite
Liked great staff, friendly
Delicious cider and amazing views
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Love the site and the staff…
Top view powered grass and gravel campsite
Liked Love the site and the staff are absolutely fantastic
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Features
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
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Off licence Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Tents for hire Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/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
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 32 inches) Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal sitesLocation
Bovey's Down Farm
Farway
Colyton
Honiton
Devon
England
EX24 6JD
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.74583°N
3.17982°W
Route directions
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 | 8.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sidmouth Town | 8.9 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 8.2 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 18.8 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, July 31, 2026 – Friday, July 31, 2026)
Sidmouth, England 8.4 km
- Beautiful Days (Friday, August 21, 2026 – Friday, August 21, 2026)
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- 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 feathered species at Yarak Birds … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Bovey's Down Farm?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: noon On-park 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 $41.79 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.