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From $49.88 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

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 produce and tea room on site for homemade meals and takeaway food

Foodies who fancy a farm break, step this way… Bovey's Down Farm is a place where it’s possible to eat very well indeed. This rural site on a working beef farm in the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, 10 minutes’ drive from Honiton. And with that setting comes some splendid feasting material: pick up home-cooked cakes, pies, traditional pasties and homemade burgers from the farmhouse kitchen to eat at the picnic area, or settle in for drinks, lunches, cream teas and evening meals in the tea room or beer garden. You can also acquire bread, ribeye steaks and gluten-free sausages from the site for an evening barbecue or campfire brekkie. Once suitably fed and watered, there’s plenty to do nearby: you can get down to the Devon coast (and the resorts of Sidmouth and Seaton) in about 15 minutes’ drive, get out and about for walks/bike rides on the many country lanes and bridleways in the area or play a round of golf a couple of miles away. Getting a taste of farm life is pretty straightforward too: guests can join owner Gerald for a walking tour to meet the Aberdeen Angus cattle, ducks and hens and pick up tips on the wildlife that can be spotted around the place (lots of birdlife and the occasional fox or badger…) Facilities on site include toilets, showers, a launderette, a washing-up area and a free wifi connection to help you plan all those days out.

Site type

Open all year

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (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 torch with them as parts of the campground/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

Unpowered grass site

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)

8 people maximum

One Caravan or Roof tent or Tent or Motorhome or Campervan or Camper trailer allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 7.6m width x 7.6m depth (25.0ft width x 25.0ft depth) Calculated area: 58.1m² (625.0ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Caravan, Roof tent, Tent, Motorhome, Campervan, Camper trailer

Features

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Dump point

Firepit

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Dog (6 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Firepit (1 max)		£10 (£10) per stay
Supplement twin axle (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £22 (£22) 1 night, 2 adults

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Powered grass site

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)

8 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/site

One Caravan or Roof tent or Tent or Motorhome or Campervan or Camper trailer allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 7.6m width x 7.6m depth (25.0ft width x 25.0ft depth) Calculated area: 58.1m² (625.0ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Caravan, Roof tent, Tent, Motorhome, Campervan, Camper trailer

Features

Electric: 16 amp included

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Dump point

Firepit

Wifi at the unit/site

Extras

Additional dog (4 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Dog (6 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Firepit (1 max)		£10 (£10) per stay
Supplement twin axle (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £28 (£28) 1 night, 2 adults

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Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Pitch with a view and lovely neighbours.

The on site cafe/restaurant is the icing on the cake.

Overall	10/10
Location	9
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Anonymous May 2025

Powered grass site

Liked: The neighbouring cows, the protective line of trees that sheltered us even on a blowy weekend, the freshly cooked food, proximity to coast and beautiful countryside. Thank you to our wonderful, friendly hosts who made us feel so welcome and were always chatting to someone and clearly loving their work.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location is great near seaside 10 mins away and shops. Stayed here…

Overall	8/10
Location	9
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	5
Wifi	1

Anonymous May 2025

Powered grass site

Liked: Location is great near seaside 10 mins away and shops. Stayed here due to location as we were meeting family from honiton and sidmouth. Perfect weekend away.

Disliked: Slight hill and sloping pitch

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean site Great food in restaurant Lovely site owners…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Paul P. May 2025

Powered grass site

Liked: Clean site
Great food in restaurant
Lovely site owners

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very friendly and accommodating hosts.

Overall	9/10
Location	9
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	9
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	9
Wifi	10

Lukasz B. May 2025

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Kindness of the host that had a large gathering, but managed to do some food for us. Thank you very much, Pam

Disliked: Nothing to dislike.
One could make it a fantastic site if there were more things to do for kids (eg a playground, ability to see some farm animals from closer etc. However, this sort of thing would require a lot of time and investment - tricky in current situation

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything was great: location, food, and hosts.…

Overall	10/10
Location	9
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	9
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Steve B. May 2025

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Everything was great: location, food, and hosts.

Disliked: I bent two tent pegs, seriously, there was nothing not to like

Recommend to friends Visit again

The peace and quiet, the views. Pam and Gerald were lovely, genuinely…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Elaine S. May 2025

Unpowered grass site

Liked: The peace and quiet, the views. Pam and Gerald were lovely, genuinely interested in our trip and made sure we had everything we needed.
The showers and toilets were great and we liked that we could choose a pitch since it was quiet.

Recommend to friends Visit again

relaxed friendly site with basic clean facilities, they allowed us to chose…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	9
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	9
Wifi	10

MICHAEL W. May 2025

Powered grass site

Liked: relaxed friendly site with basic clean facilities, they allowed us to chose a great level pitch

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful surroundings, lovely people…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

michael W. May 2025

Powered grass site

Liked: Beautiful surroundings, lovely people

Recommend to friends Visit again

Rural setting and access to a farm site which offered meals on…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Jill T. May 2025

Powered grass site

Liked: Rural setting and access to a farm site which offered meals on certain nights.
Lovely lady host cooked a meal just for the two of us and our little dog.

Disliked: Nothing, all good.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would highly recommend.

Overall	10/10
Location	6
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Deirdre C. Apr 2025

Powered grass site

Liked: The staff and the restaurant. So friendly and lovely home cooked food.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce Off licence Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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 Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Gastronomic delight Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pub campground

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sites

Location

Bovey's Down Farm

Farway

Colyton

Honiton

Devon

England

EX24 6JD

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.74602°N
-3.17955°W

Route directions

Please use the postcode EX24 6JD to find the site rather than trying to follow the locator on Google Maps.

Nearest transport

Coach

20.7 km The Barn Owl

20.7 km Honiton Road Park and Ride

23.1 km Rail Station

Rail

5.6 km Honiton Rail Station

8.7 km Feniton Rail Station

12.6 km Whimple Rail Station

Ferry

21.4 km Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing

21.5 km Topsham Ferry Landing

21.7 km Topsham Lock Ferry Landing

Airport

16.8 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

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 rather more exotic beasts at Axe Valley Wildlife Park (20 minutes) and Yarak Birds of Prey (half an hour). Trading countryside for coast is a fine idea for a day or two as well – it’ll take you around 15 minutes to drive down to Seaton or Sidmouth for beach days, paddles and strolls on the South West Coast Path. Lovely Lyme Regis (25 minutes) is another fab option – sign up for fishing trips here and you might be lucky enough to take home a fistful of mackerel for tea. Got a bit more time to fill? How about a day of horse riding (five minutes), floral wanders at Burrow Farm Gardens (20 minutes) and Bicton Park Botanical Gardens (25 minutes) or a whole heap of outdoor rides, indoor soft play areas and shows at Crealy Theme Park (half an hour)? Lyme Bay Winery is 20 minutes away too, should you need a tipple to go with your evening barbecue…

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	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

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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Pitches

A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).

Safety

Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Changes to your holiday

Modifications are subject to a £2.00 ($4.10) fee.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

General

Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.

Dogs

The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (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.

General

The campground/park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Arrivals and departures

There is no reception at this campground/park. Please check-in at the The Swallows Rest Restaurant instead.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 9 p.m..

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Additional terms

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.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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 rather more exotic beasts at … Read more