Abbey Gate Farm

Located off of the A358 with easy access from the main concrete driveway (no narrow windy lanes to negotiate.) The site is Certificated for 5 caravans / motor homes plus tents by The Camping and Caravanning Club. It is on level, well drained grassland and has panoramic views of the Axe Valley. All pitches are on double width hardstanding.. Facilities include: drinking water, chemical toilet disposal point, waste water disposal point, refuse collection point, recycling collection and electric hook ups. Excellent reception for TV and Mobile Phones. NON-MEMBERS CAN JOIN ON SITE Annual Membership is £41 when paying by DD. Pitches from £10, with electric £14 PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE NO SHOWERS OR TOILETS ON THIS SITE - YOU NEED TO BE SELF-SUFFICIENT! Dogs are very welcome, provided they are kept on leads and you clean up after them wherever they are. Tariff of £ 10 per night per unit (includes electric, max. of 2 adults and 2 children.) We request a non-refundable deposit of 50% or minimum of £10 to secure your booking. NON-MEMBERS CAN JOIN ON SITE.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Abbey Gate Farm

Musbury Road

Axminster

Devon

England

EX13 8TT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.76716°N
-3.0079°W

Route directions

From M5 Jct 25 follow A358 signposted Chard, Axminster. From Axminster town centre, continue to mini roundabout (Tesco on R) turn L signposted for Railway Station, Musbury and Seaton A358. Follow road round 2 sharp bends, continue forward under A35, Axminster Carpets on R. After Abbey Gate House and Shamwari B & B, site is on LHS after lay-by and 2nd telegraph pole. From A35 (from either direction) do not take the 1st turning to Axminster continue to the next exit signposted Abbey Gate, Musbury and Seaton A358. At the T junction turn left go past Ax Carpets and Abbey Gate House; the farm is on the left hand side after the lay by. The site is approached via the concrete driveway; please call at the farmhouse before entering the site.

Nearest transport

Coach

17.7 km Coach Station

28.2 km Post Office

Rail

1.4 km Axminster Rail Station

13 km Honiton Rail Station

19.7 km Feniton Rail Station

Ferry

33.7 km Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing

33.8 km Topsham Ferry Landing

33.8 km Exmouth Ferry Landing

Airport

29.1 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

River Cottage to name one, many more please see our website for more information: www.abbeygatefarm.co.uk

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Lyme Regis Front Beach	7 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	N/A
Charmouth West	8.2 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Seaton (Devon)	8.3 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Beer	9.7 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Seatown	13.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 19 km

Mapperton House & Gardens 21.4 km

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 22.7 km

Montacute House 29.1 km

Crealy Great Adventure Park 29.4 km

National Trust

Shute Barton 3.8 km

Loughwood Meeting House 4.2 km

Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 12.4 km

Barrington Court 23.8 km

Montacute House 29 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Colyton - River Coly - Parehayne Hill 5.3 km

Champernhayes - Monkton Wyld - Wootton Fitzpaine 6.3 km

ROUSDON 6.4 km

Fishpond Bottom - Wootton Fitzpaine and River Char 8.2 km

Seaton - Beer - Pratt's Hill - Holyford - Seaton 8.4 km

Local events

Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, England 41.3 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.

Payment terms

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Frequently asked questions

Does Abbey Gate Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Abbey Gate Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Abbey Gate Farm? River Cottage to name one, many more please see our website for more information: www.abbeygatefarm.co.uk Read more