Higher Moorlands Farm

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Tent pitch on the meadow
Tent pitch on the meadow
View from camping field over hartridge common
View from camping field over hartridge common
Honesty shop and entrance to the camping field
View of camping pitch
Full moon over hartridge common
Local os map in the honesty shop
Local resident at night
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View from camping field over hartridge common
View from camping field over hartridge common
Honesty shop and entrance to the camping field

  • Classic farm camping on a hay meadow in the Blackdown Hills, Devon
  • A 20-minute drive to Wildwood Escot Park and Castle Neroche hill fort
  • Homegrown produce in honesty shop; livestock on site and local walks
On the owner’s admission, the farm campsite at Higher Moorlands Farm couldn’t be any more ‘farmy’ if it tried. On a hilltop at the head of Devon’s Otter Valley, this pop-up campsite has all the ‘farmy’ staples: sheep and cattle dot the fields, there are pigs too, and you can buy the farm’s own meat, cider and vegetables from the honesty shop. Campfires are allowed and there are acres of grassy space on the camping meadow – which doubles as a hay field – where children can play. Despite all the space, there’s only a small number of pitches, ensuring there’s not too much pressure on the environment – or your privacy. All this is on offer, as well as a spectacular backdrop of Hartridge Common in the distance. In some spots, guests may even watch the moon rise over the ridge if the evening is clear enough. Facilities are befitting a farm: there are a couple of well-kept composting loos with recycled toilet paper, two hot showers, two washing-up stations (with eco-friendly cleaning products) and a communal freezer at the honesty shop. Otherwise, the real offering here is space, freedom and an inclusive space where everyone is welcome regardless of gender identity, skin colour or background. The owners are a friendly bunch who are keen to help and want you to feel at ease. Buy meat fresh from the farm to cook over the campfire in the evening, or rise early to enjoy the south-easterly views and watch the sunrise over the valley. There are local walks detailed on a big, annotated map pinned to the wall in the shed, and by car it’s around 35 minutes’ drive to Sidmouth, Seaton and Lyme Regis on the Jurassic Coast.

Site type

Rent a tent 1
Tent sites 12
RV sites 5
Travel trailer sites 2
Open now
Opens May 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • The site has recycling facilities, but general waste will need to be taken home with you.

Languages spoken

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Open from Fri, May 1 to

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Reviews

9.5

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Peaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

A top-rated, peaceful, off-grid campsite with stunning rural views and incredibly clear night skies. Visitors loved the friendly owners, clean eco-friendly facilities, and tranquil escape. A torch is handy, and the access lane is a bit bumpy, with occasional plane noise.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely location, excellent directions & clean faculties. Would return

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Anonymous

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked The camping area was well laid out and clearly signed.
The toilet and shower facilities were nice and clean.
The views were wonderful.
It was a lovely quiet place to stay.

Disliked The only thing I disliked was the fact that the grass has recently been cut (which was a good thing), but the cut grass was not collected up, so I and my dog trailed grass wherever we went! However, it is a working farm, so I can’t expect pristine lawns!

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Quiet, pretty, clean with basic essentials

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H W. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Despite not being that far from the road this place is lovely and quiet. Others have mentioned the dawn chorus; we got a robin so close to our heads he may as well have been a hotel reception!

There were two large fields to chose from, and the low pitch/site count means you can have plenty of space from anyone else. Everything is doubled up: wash stations, showers, and compost toilets my kid was fascinated by. He also loved the repurposed horse box for recycling, and the old equipment decorating the place. The chickens and pigs were a delight to chat to.

The reception hut is for signing in, buying wood or renting a firepit, and gives enough info to get you settled. The hosts like to visit in the evening, but it absolutely tipped it down, so we don't blame them for not making the treck. We found a spot, settled in, and had a lovely night.

The view of the valley was quite beautiful, and we did manage to spot some hares in the field below.

There aren't any attractions within walking distance, we knew this going in, but it would have been nice to see more of the farm. The signs say to keep to the camp site as it is a working farm, which we did, but a cordoned off walk around a couple of the quieter fields would have been a nice addition - especially for kids with a lot of energy to burn.

The forecast gave light rain but it tipped it down. The wind was meant to gust at about 25mph, but I have camped in gale conditions and I've never hears wind like this. It sounded like crashing ocean waves! Highly recommended if you're a kind of 'no bad weather' person.

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Great value, beautiful location, basic and very clean.

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Elizabeth O. 2 reviews

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Beautiful location, great value, very peaceful. Toilets and shower were very clean. Water pressure in showers was great.

Disliked Shower didn’t get very hot.

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This is a large field in…

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Debbie B. 3 reviews

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked This is a large field in a quiet location with a beautiful view.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

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We wanted a super easy and…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked We wanted a super easy and last minute stay in the van and this was the perfect spot.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A tranquil place.

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Andrew P. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Peaceful. Good views. Morning birdsong. Excellent composting toilet.

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Excellent site, very enjoyable stay

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 Daniel B. 4 reviews

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely welcome from the owners.
Very clean eco toilet and hot showers.
Very much enjoyed my stay and Very reasonably priced, would definitely return.
Quiet, enjoyed hearing the birds in the morning and plenty of walking options via footpaths in the area.
Very good signal on 5g also

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Lovely site in beautiful surroundings

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Anonymous

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Quiet surroundings, friendly hosts, beautiful views.

Disliked Limited public footpaths, shower didn't get very warm

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Peaceful, relaxed, welcoming environment with clean…

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Hayley P. 1 review

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Peaceful, relaxed, welcoming environment with clean facilities & a beautiful view.
A Wonderfully warm host & exceptional position to watch the lunar eclipse

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet, peaceful location with beautiful…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely quiet, peaceful location with beautiful views.
Clean toilets and showers.
The fact that this isn't a commercialised, busy, manicured place!!!
The perfect site to feel properly in nature.
Safe place.
Dog friendly.

Disliked Nothing for me to dislike.

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Features

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 Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer 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

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Level campground, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Higher Moorlands Farm

Luppitt

Honiton

Devon

England

EX14 4SY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.8471°N
3.20241°W

Route directions

Don't follow the postcode as it won't take you to the farm. Instead, either follow the Google Maps location or follow the what3words location to the top of the farm track: continues.fellow.wink. The farm track is opposite a wood clad bungalow called 'Bedford Haze' with a yellow flag. The farm name is on a sign at the top of our track. Drive down the farm track and take the right-hand turn into the car park signposted 'campsite'.

Nearest transport

Coach
14.8 km Post Office
14.8 km Post Office
19.9 km Bus Station
Rail
5.7 km Honiton Rail Station
8.9 km Feniton Rail Station
13.5 km Tiverton Parkway Rail Station
Ferry
26.1 km Topsham Ferry Landing
26.1 km Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
26.3 km Topsham Lock Ferry Landing
Airport
19.9 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

History buffs, there are no less than seven Iron Age hill forts in the surrounding Blackdown Hills, the nearest being Hembury and Dumpdon (both 10 minutes’ drive), while woodland footpaths wind up to the remains of Castle Neroche (20 minutes). And talking of walks, anyone strolling along the River Otter (15 minutes) should look out for… yes, otters certainly, but also beavers, now thriving along the river banks. But first, don't forget that the Jurassic Coast is nearby. In Seaton (half an hour), unwind on the pebbles after a ride on the tramway, and in Charmouth (35 minutes), try your luck at fossil hunting. Wildwood Escot Park (20 minutes) has plenty for families and animal lovers, where rare wolves, lynx and brown bears live in natural habitats and kids can run around on treetop rope courses and the beech-hedge maze. There are also gentle carousels and go-Karts at Crealy Theme Park and Resort (half an hour). For anyone seeking a little more adrenaline, Dunkeswell Aerodrome offers sky-diving lessons, and there are fast-paced stock-car races at Smeatharpe Stadium (both 10 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Seaton (Devon) 18.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Beer 18.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sidmouth Town 19.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sidmouth Jacobs Ladder 19.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ladram Bay 21.7 km Sea N/AGoodN/AGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 8.1 km

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 18.4 km

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 19 km

Crealy Great Adventure Park 21.6 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 26.8 km

National Trust

Loughwood Meeting House 12.1 km

Shute Barton 13 km

Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 17.8 km

Killerton: Budlake Old Post Office 18.6 km

Killerton 18.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

COMBE HOUSE 8.1 km

BRIDWELL 11.5 km

CADHAY 11.6 km

WELLINGTON PARK 14.7 km

Colyton - River Coly - Parehayne Hill 15 km

Local events

  • Beautiful Days (Friday, August 21, 2026 – Friday, August 21, 2026)

    Ottery St Mary, England 10.7 km

  • Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, July 31, 2026 – Friday, July 31, 2026)

    Sidmouth, England 18.8 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 Higher Moorlands Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Higher Moorlands Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Higher Moorlands Farm? History buffs, there are no less than seven Iron Age hill forts in the surrounding Blackdown Hills, the nearest being Hembury and Dumpdon (both 10 minutes’ drive), while woodland footpaths wind up … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Higher Moorlands Farm?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  Anytime –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Higher Moorlands Farm? From $37.23 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.