Bovey's Down Farm
View prices & book- 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 produce and tea room on site for homemade meals and takeaway food
Site type
- 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).
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- 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.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
- The tearoom is open 8.30am to 6pm Wednesday to Monday, and is closed on Tuesday. The restaurant/bar is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 7pm to 10pm. Farm cider sales are possible at any time.
Languages spoken
English
Polish
Pitch types & availability
Primitive grass campsite
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7.6m width x 7.6m depth (25.0ft width x 25.0ft depth) Calculated area: 58.1m² (625.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £22 (£22) 1 night, 2 adults
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8 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7.6m width x 7.6m depth (25.0ft width x 25.0ft depth) Calculated area: 58.1m² (625.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £27 (£27) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 77% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Friendly welcome and great food. Will definitely book again
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Liked: Easy check in. Good quiet pitch. Clean well kept toilets and showers. Had two meals and both were excellent and good value. The Sunday roast was all fresh produce and yorkshires to die for. I recommend the farm cider. The site is well placed to visit local attractions and beaches.
Disliked: Nothing
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Liked: Leaving
Disliked: Was told we could not get on site until 3 pm Half the day gone then site wat empty so could have got there earlier but was told no showers dated
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From the manager: Good morning. Thank you for your review. It appears you could not understand why we need a time table. This is a small working farm a multitude of tasks to cover and animals to care for . Along side this we have a restaurant plus the glamping and camping to run. Our camp site is here for all to enjoy but we do need time for all the work that Bovey's Down creates. Our checking in times are clearly pointed out on the pitch up web page and your booking details.This enables for all things to happen smoothly. We emailed you the day before your arrival as you had an eta error of 11am as assumed you had over looked reading the booking details. This would eliminate any surprises on arrival giving you the chance to enjoy being somewhere in the area & booking in when the 4 hour check in was open, remembering at that point to ask for WIFI password. The very few early arrivals follow the signs to the overspill cark park and enjoy, or come back this avoids blocking the system, particularly peek times. Farming and camping for us is 7 days a week so being organised is important. Gerald and Pam Owners and managers of Bovey's Down Farm
Great hospitality, great facilities and amazing views. Perfect for us.…
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Liked: Great hospitality, great facilities and amazing views. Perfect for us.
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Fabulous country retreat offering a relaxing break.
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Liked: The site was beautiful, very relaxing, good honest rustic camping, good amenities and Pam and Gerald are a lovely down to earth couple. We had a delicious Sunday roast all home cooked with a traditional desert. Prices very reasonable and the service couldn't have been better. Very charming rustic working farm as you would expect. Plenty of water sites with electric hook ups . Close to the local town and supermarket and also the beaches and of course the beautiful countryside. Nature reserve just down the road and a local pub 5 minutes away. Very dog friendly.
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Nice clean peaceful site in a great location
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Liked: We had the site pretty much to ourselves so it was incredibly peaceful. Had a lovely welcome from the hosts with all the instructions on where to pitch and where all the facilities were. The site is easy to find not to far of the beaten track but rural enough to feel like you’re miles from anywhere. Toilets and showers are clean and tidy with plenty of hot water (even if the water pressure is not great).
Disliked: Unfortunately the drainage in the showers is rather slow so you end up standing in a little puddle towards the end. Water pressure is low.
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From the manager: Good morning . Thank you for camping here at Boveys Down and now well rested. The water is from our own spring & well which is pumped 200m up the hill into storage ( filtered and UV in the system) It will always be lower pressure than perhaps you are used to if on a mains supply. I will get the team to pressure wash the shower outlets to hopefully improve drainage. We have to regularly do this as gets clogged up with frequent use. We look forward to seeing you here again and maybe you could get the chance to enjoy what else is here in the Swallows Rest. Gerald & Pam.
Loved the location Close to other great sites Great help on arrival…
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Liked: Loved the location Close to other great sites Great help on arrival
Disliked: Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review. Gerald & Pam.
Really friendly hosts Lovely facilities Well stocked shop on site…
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Liked: Really friendly hosts Lovely facilities Well stocked shop on site
Disliked: Nothing
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Liked: Everything - Pam and Gerald were brilliant, the facilities were great, had a lovely meal in the barn, had a fabulous time with Gerald and the cows, and everyone on site was so friendly. Definitely going back again.
Disliked: Nothing, apart from having to leave!
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Amazing will be staying again
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Liked: How friendly everyone was toilets and shower blocked lite up 24/7 so clean and tidy lots to offer also great views.
Disliked: Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for your review, so pleased you enjoyed yourselves. Gerald and Pam.
Beautiful natural site with lovely reception and facilities.
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Liked: Beautiful site. Low key but clean facilities. Very friends hosts and brilliant location for the South Coast.
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From the manager: Lovely review thank you. We hope to see you back again one day here at Boveys Down Farm.
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 Car parking by site/unit 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 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
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sitesLocation
Bovey's Down Farm
Farway
Colyton
Honiton
Devon
England
EX24 6JD
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.74602°N
-3.17955°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Beer | 8.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Sidmouth Town | 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 8.3 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 18.9 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, August 2, 2024 – Friday, August 2, 2024)
Sidmouth, England 8.4 km
- Beautiful Days (Friday, August 16, 2024 – Friday, August 16, 2024)
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.
Nearest sites
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Want to know more about camping in Devon?
- Does Bovey's Down Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Bovey's Down Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
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- 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 $38.13 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.