Higher Moorlands Farm

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Tent pitch on the meadow
Tent pitch on the meadow
View from camping field over hartridge common
View from camping field over hartridge common
Honesty shop and entrance to the camping field
View of camping pitch
Full moon over hartridge common
Local os map in the honesty shop
Local resident at night
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View from camping field over hartridge common
View from camping field over hartridge common
Honesty shop and entrance to the camping field

  • Classic farm camping on a hay meadow in the Blackdown Hills, Devon
  • A 20-minute drive to Wildwood Escot Park and Castle Neroche hill fort
  • Homegrown produce in honesty shop; livestock on site and local walks
On the owner’s admission, the farm campsite at Higher Moorlands Farm couldn’t be any more ‘farmy’ if it tried. On a hilltop at the head of Devon’s Otter Valley, this pop-up campsite has all the ‘farmy’ staples: sheep and cattle dot the fields, there are pigs too, and you can buy the farm’s own meat, cider and vegetables from the honesty shop. Campfires are allowed and there are acres of grassy space on the camping meadow – which doubles as a hay field – where children can duck and dive and play games of hide and seek with their canine chums. Despite all the space in the meadow, there’s only a small number of pitches here, ensuring there’s not too much pressure on the environment – or your privacy. All this is on offer, as well as a spectacular backdrop of Hartridge Common in the distance. In some spots, guests may even watch the moon rise over the ridge if the evening is clear enough. Facilities are befitting a farm too. There are a couple of well-kept composting loos, two hot showers, two washing-up stations and a communal freezer in the honesty shop. Otherwise, the real offering here is space and freedom. Buy meat fresh from the farm to cook over the campfire in the evening, or rise early to enjoy the south-easterly views and watch the sunrise over the valley. There are local walks detailed on a big, annotated map pinned to the wall in the shed, and by car it’s around 35 minutes’ drive to Sidmouth, Seaton and Lyme Regis on the Jurassic Coast.

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Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • The site has recycling facilities, but general waste will need to be taken home with you.

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9.6

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Peaceful

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Campers love the peaceful, rural setting with great views and a relaxed vibe. Owners are super friendly, facilities are clean & eco-friendly (showers, compost toilets). Spacious pitches, nature camping, flexible check-in/out get high marks. Minor access lane bumps or needing a light at night are noted, but most want to return.

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Hayley P.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Peaceful, relaxed, welcoming environment with clean facilities & a beautiful view.
A Wonderfully warm host & exceptional position to watch the lunar eclipse

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Lovely quiet, peaceful location with beautiful…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely quiet, peaceful location with beautiful views.
Clean toilets and showers.
The fact that this isn't a commercialised, busy, manicured place!!!
The perfect site to feel properly in nature.
Safe place.
Dog friendly.

Disliked Nothing for me to dislike.

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Joanna D.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The site was tranquil, views scenic, stars incredibly clear.

Very calm and small site perfect for enjoying the natural surrounds.

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steve w.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked I am always a little apprehensive about back to basics sites but I need not have worried as this was a little gem, stayed here with my son who was really taken with the site. Owners were very friendly and left us to enjoy our stay Its a true off grid site. The view was amazing and its great for stargazing. I know eco compost toilets are not everyone's idea of camping we had no problems. The shower was also great not many off grid sites offer a shower. Plenty of space to play games with your family in a safe environment. We will definitely be visiting again.

Disliked Nothing

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Fiona H.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Lovely and quiet. Lush views. Peaceful. Liked it so much we came back a couple of days later.

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Great location, wonderful views. Relaxed, friendly…

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Sarah G.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great location, wonderful views.
Relaxed, friendly owners.

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Wonderful quite site,…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Wonderful quite site,

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great spot

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Shaynee G.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Loved it here, facilities were good, host was great and being able to rent out fire pits etc was really helpful we’ll be back forsure at some point

Disliked Nothing

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Amazing site, beautiful views. The owner…

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Oliver W.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Amazing site, beautiful views. The owner I met, Olly, was very welcoming and helpful. Good compost toilets and nice powerful and warm shower. Friendly vibes from the other campers...highly recommended.

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Lovely quiet site with excellent low…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely quiet site with excellent low impact environmentally friendly facilities. Great views of Devonshire countryside.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Level campground, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Higher Moorlands Farm

Luppitt

Honiton

Devon

England

EX14 4SY

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.8471°N
3.20241°W

Route directions

Don't follow the postcode as it won't take you to the farm. Instead, either follow the Google Maps location or follow the what3words location to the top of the farm track: continues.fellow.wink. The farm track is opposite a wood clad bungalow called 'Bedford Haze' with a yellow flag. The farm name is on a sign at the top of our track. Drive down the farm track and take the right-hand turn into the car park signposted 'campsite'.

Nearest transport

Bus
9.2 mi Post Office
9.2 mi Post Office
12.4 mi Bus Station
Rail
3.6 mi Honiton Rail Station
5.5 mi Feniton Rail Station
8.4 mi Tiverton Parkway Rail Station
Ferry
16.2 mi Topsham Ferry Landing
16.2 mi Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
16.4 mi Topsham Lock Ferry Landing
Airport
12.3 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

History buffs, there are no less than seven Iron Age hill forts to discover in the surrounding Blackdown Hills, the nearest being Hembury and Dumpdon (both 10 minutes’ drive), while woodland footpaths wind up to the remains of Castle Neroche (20 minutes). And talking of walks, anyone strolling along the River Otter (15 minutes) should look out for… yes, otters certainly, but also keep an eye open for beavers, now thriving along the river banks. But first, don't forget that this site is just a car ride away from the Jurassic Coast. In Seaton (half an hour), unwind on the pebbles after a ride on the tramway. In Charmouth (35 minutes), you might decide to try your luck fossil hunting. Wildwood Escot Park (20 minutes) has plenty on offer for families and animal lovers, where rare wolves, lynx and brown bears live in natural habitats, and where kids can run around on treetop rope courses and lose themselves in the beech-hedge maze. Another fun family day out is to be had on the gentle carousels and go-Karts at Crealy Theme Park and Resort (half an hour). For anyone seeking a little more adrenaline, Dunkeswell Aerodrome offers sky-diving lessons, and there are fast-paced stock-car races at Smeatharpe Stadium (both 10 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Seaton (Devon) 11.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Beer 11.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sidmouth Town 11.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sidmouth Jacobs Ladder 12 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ladram Bay 13.5 mi Sea N/AGoodN/AGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 5 mi

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 11.4 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 11.8 mi

Crealy Great Adventure Park 13.4 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 16.7 mi

National Trust

Loughwood Meeting House 7.5 mi

Shute Barton 8.1 mi

Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 11.1 mi

Killerton: Budlake Old Post Office 11.6 mi

Killerton 11.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

COMBE HOUSE 5.1 mi

BRIDWELL 7.1 mi

CADHAY 7.2 mi

WELLINGTON PARK 9.2 mi

Colyton - River Coly - Parehayne Hill 9.3 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 Higher Moorlands Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Higher Moorlands Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Higher Moorlands Farm? History buffs, there are no less than seven Iron Age hill forts to discover in the surrounding Blackdown Hills, the nearest being Hembury and Dumpdon (both 10 minutes’ drive), while woodland footpaths … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Higher Moorlands Farm?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  Anytime –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
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