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 shop and tea room on site for homemade meals and takeaway food
Campground type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The tearoom/bar 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
Campsite types & availability
Primitive grass campsite
8 people maximum 
8.9/10
123 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7.6m width × 7.6m depth (58.1m²)
Arrival daysFrom £22 (£22)
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Woodland wedding yard primitive forest floor campsite
6 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Forest floor
Pitch size: Min 7.6m width × 7.6m depth (58.1m²)
Arrival daysFrom £22 (£22)
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Janet's parking powered cement/asphalt RV campsite
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Cement/asphalt
Pitch size: Min 7.6m width × 7.6m depth (58.1m²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28)
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Powered grass campsite
8 people maximum 8.4/10
226 reviews Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7.6m width × 7.6m depth (58.1m²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28)
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Top view powered grass and gravel campsite
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 7.6m width × 7.6m depth (58.1m²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28)
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Caroline's on-site trailer
3 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/site Arrival daysFrom £104 (£104)
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Janet's on-site trailer
2 people maximum No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/site Arrival daysFrom £104 (£104)
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Reviews
87% would recommend this campground to a friend
83% would stay here again
What customers say
This family-run site boasts scenic rural views & a relaxed vibe. Guests rave about the friendly owners, clean facilities & tasty home-cooked food. Spacious pitches & kid-friendly fun (rope swing!) are highlights. Downsides: road noise, some sloped sites, and occasional facility hiccups at peak times.
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Top view powered grass and gravel campsite
Liked The views are fantastic. Very friendly and helpful.
Disliked Our fault really for camping in wet weather, the grassy were very boggy.
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Lovely friendly site, on the flat, lovely countryside
Janet's parking powered cement/asphalt RV campsite
Liked The Pitch was great, hard stand with electric on the flat next to washrooms. Lovely countryside. Lovely friendly welcome. The lemon cake was very good!
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Lovely scenic place, Friendly host.…
Powered grass campsite
Liked Lovely scenic place, Friendly host. Toilet / shower Facilities basic but clean.
Nice Bar area , wonderful views
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Great little site that I will be going back to.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Lovely little site with a fantastic restaurant and bar, very relaxed and quite, with amazing views. Clean facilities. Lovely hosts as well.
Disliked Nothing i didn't like
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Lovely site. It was quiet when…
Top view powered grass and gravel campsite
Liked Lovely site. It was quiet when we visited in October and well maintained. We had a delicious home cooked meal in the swallows rest which the onsite bar and restaurant. All run by the owners who are a lovely couple. It is ideally positioned for visiting Seaton and Sidmouth.
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Better value can be found elsewhere.
Powered grass campsite
Liked Pleasant young lady in tea room kitchen, very helpful. View
Disliked I asked to be by a hedge, but not by the busy main road. We were placed by the main Sidmouth road despite there being other hedges on site. Was told just the occasional tractor rumbling by... nooe! Also we were sited by the bins. Noise from traffic was an issue. Dated and not terribly clean toilets. If you like lots and lots of insects, you will be fine. Bring your own plug for the sink. Due to stay 2 nights left after 1.
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From the manager: Hello, thank you for taking the time to review your short stay here.
I'm sorry in this instance you were unhappy with your pitch, which was on the small road that leads to the Seaton road.
Our bins are screened and emptied twice weekly, with your pitch being on the opposite side of the main gate & drive
includes a wooden wind break for privacy and seclusion for your dog . We attempted to fulfil all your requests , including being next to a hedge. Any other hedges you saw did not have an electrical supply or else reserved for tents.
I'm sorry if the Saturday traffic was an issue ,this is an un numbered road so not classed as busy.
Sink plugs are not supplied to be sure its germ free for clients as most campers prefer to use their own washing up bowl,
if there was one missing from any toilet basin, apologies, we are frequently replacing them.
Any problems could have been brought up at the time and dealt with to make your stay more comfortable.
Regards from Boveys Down Farm
Very clean and welcoming. Facilities very…
Powered grass campsite
Liked Very clean and welcoming. Facilities very clean.
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Score would have been 8 or 9 but for uncontrolled fellow campers
Powered grass campsite
Liked Great Site & location, Cafe, Basic Bar. Lovely owners,
Disliked Group on last night blasting music until 3am.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review, we are pleased you enjoyed most of your stay.
Apologies about the music being played too late.
On everyone's welcome letter it stipulates no music after 11pm & the details are there to phone us in an emergency if you feel your fellow campers are out of control. we can nip any problems in the bud if we know about it..
We sleep on site but down under the bank so never hear if music is playing so depend on your good selves to contact us if someone is too loud after hours.
We look forward to seeing you here again.
Pam & Gerald.
Small friendly site with good views. Some level & some sloping pitches
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Lovely field with beautiful views over the valley. Loos and wash facilities were fine and clean. Lots of space and a friendly host.
Disliked The road adjoining the site is quite busy so there was some traffic noise but that subsided as the evening wore on.
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From the manager: Thanks for your review. I'm sorry to see you would prefer not to stay again & this site was not for you.
Best wishes from Gerald & Pam.
Good value
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Friendly.Always willing to help. Clean. Homely. Surrounded by stunning countryside. Beautiful peaceful barn and surroundings. Toilets and showers are clean and work.
QUIET no loud unnecessary music.
access to a fridge and I believe also a washing machine..... didn't use these.
Delicious meals and delicious coffee and cake which could be eaten under shelter if it rained. Everyone was helpful and nothing was too much trouble Felt safe
Disliked I found it difficult to get Wi-Fi
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Features
Dogs allowed
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 WatersportsAmenities on park
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Off licence Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Tents for hire Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 32 inches) Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal sitesLocation
Bovey's Down Farm
Farway
Colyton
Honiton
Devon
England
EX24 6JD
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
50.74583°N
3.17982°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beer | 5.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sidmouth Town | 5.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaton (Devon) | 5.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sidmouth Jacobs Ladder | 5.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ladram Bay | 7.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 5.1 mi
Crealy Great Adventure Park 10.6 mi
Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 12.1 mi
The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 12.5 mi
Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 15.4 mi
National Trust
Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 4.1 mi
Shute Barton 5.4 mi
Loughwood Meeting House 6 mi
Killerton: Marker's Cottage 11.5 mi
Killerton: Clyston Mill 11.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
COMBE HOUSE 2.5 mi
Weston - Coastal Path - Salcombe Regis 3.5 mi
Branscombe – Street and the Coastal Path 4.7 mi
Colyton - River Coly - Parehayne Hill 4.8 mi
CADHAY 4.9 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.
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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
- When can I check in and check out of Bovey's Down Farm?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: noon On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. On arrival, please enter the Swallows Rest and ring the bell just inside on the left or by the swing doors on the left.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Bovey's Down Farm? From $28.95 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.