Feather Down - Wambrook Farm
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Add your business details- Spacious Somerset safari tents at a family-run organic working farm
- In the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near Chard
- Comfy beds, woodburner, kitchen and private bathroom for each tent
A holiday that’s peaceful and yet luxurious – and it’s kind to the environment too? It's a win-win-win situation at Feather Down Farms - Wambrook Farm, a glamping site in the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty about five minutes’ drive from Chard.
The smart and spacious safari tents here have been set up in the meadow of a Somerset farm, where Ed, Elena and their family run a mixed farm that has wheat and barley crops as well as sheep and Aberdeen Angus cattle. It’s all managed on organic and sustainable principles, and you’ll spot various eco-friendly additions around the place, including a solar farm and a biomass heating system. The team here are very happy to show you around and answer any questions about farming life.
Being in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has several benefits, including some gorgeous views from the tents and lots of places to get out for a scenic walk nearby. And this location is a particularly fine one as it’s also not far from the coast or a whole lot of family attractions including Crealy Theme Park and the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Museum. (Handily, there’s also an excellent gastropub about 20 minutes’ walk away…)
Having Chard close by is a real bonus too, as you’ll be able to head out easily for a meal in one of its restaurants or pick up supplies at the market or shops before heading back to cook in your fully equipped kitchen. Other top-notch touches in your tent include a private bathroom, comfy beds (with bed linen provided) and a woodburning stove to keep you all cosy (with a bag of firewood supplied).
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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 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 Local produce 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
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 Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesLocation
Feather Down - Wambrook Farm
Wambrook
Chard
Somerset
England
TA20 3DF
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.87137°N
-3.00665°W
Nearest transport
Coach17.4 km Bus Station
19.6 km Post Office
19.6 km Post Office
Rail10.2 km Axminster Rail Station
15.2 km Honiton Rail Station
16.1 km Crewkerne Rail Station
Ferry30.2 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
38.6 km Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
38.7 km Topsham Ferry Landing
Airport32.8 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
Stay here and you’ll be close to the border of Somerset and Dorset – and that means plenty of things to fill your days with. An easy place to start with is of course the area just around the farm, which has lots of pretty villages to explore and trails to follow.
A trip to the coast is a fine idea too – it will only take you about half an hour to drive to Lyme Regis for a fishing trip or some time on the beach, or 40 minutes to West Bay to marvel at the huge golden cliffs. Sidmouth (45 minutes) is another great option, especially if you’d like to stop at The Donkey Sanctuary (35 minutes) en route.
For other days out, have a look at Forde Abbey House & Gardens (15 minutes’ drive), explore a huge collection of aircraft at Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Museum (35 minutes) or hit the rides for an action-packed day at Crealy Theme Park (40 minutes).
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charmouth West | 16.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Lyme Regis Front Beach | 17.2 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
| Seaton (Devon) | 19.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Beer | 20.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seatown | 20.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 16.3 km
Montacute House 22.4 km
Mapperton House & Gardens 22.8 km
Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 26.7 km
Fleet Air Arm Museum 30.3 km
National Trust
Loughwood Meeting House 10.1 km
Shute Barton 11.8 km
Barrington Court 14.2 km
Priest's House 21.3 km
Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 22 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
FORDE ABBEY 7.7 km
CRICKET HOUSE 8.2 km
Thorncombe – Forde Abbey and the River Axe 9.6 km
WAYFORD MANOR 11.5 km
HINTON HOUSE 12.2 km
Local events
- Beautiful Days (Friday, August 16, 2024 – Friday, August 16, 2024)
Ottery St Mary, England 23.4 km
- Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, August 2, 2024 – Friday, August 2, 2024)
Sidmouth, England 26.7 km
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 7, 2024 – Saturday, September 7, 2024)
Dorchester, England 44.1 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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- Does Feather Down - Wambrook Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Feather Down - Wambrook Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Feather Down - Wambrook Farm? Stay here and you’ll be close to the border of Somerset and Dorset – and that means plenty of things to fill your days with. An easy place to start with is … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Feather Down - Wambrook Farm?
Read moreOn-park accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m.