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.

Campground type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby parks that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Features

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback 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

Bus

11 mi Coach Station

17.5 mi Post Office

Rail

0.8 mi Axminster Rail Station

8.1 mi Honiton Rail Station

12.2 mi Feniton Rail Station

Ferry

20.9 mi Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing

21 mi Topsham Ferry Landing

21 mi Exmouth Ferry Landing

Airport

18.1 mi 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	4.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	N/A
Charmouth West	5.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Seaton (Devon)	5.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Beer	6.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Seatown	8.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 11.8 mi

Mapperton House & Gardens 13.3 mi

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 14.1 mi

Montacute House 18.1 mi

Crealy Great Adventure Park 18.3 mi

National Trust

Shute Barton 2.4 mi

Loughwood Meeting House 2.6 mi

Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 7.7 mi

Barrington Court 14.8 mi

Montacute House 18 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Colyton - River Coly - Parehayne Hill 3.3 mi

Champernhayes - Monkton Wyld - Wootton Fitzpaine 3.9 mi

ROUSDON 4 mi

Fishpond Bottom - Wootton Fitzpaine and River Char 5.1 mi

Seaton - Beer - Pratt's Hill - Holyford - Seaton 5.2 mi

Local events

Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)
Dorchester, England 25.7 mi

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

Offers

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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