Dunwell Farm

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  • Peaceful Devon farmstead at the gateway to Dartmoor National Park
  • A short drive to Dartmoor Zoological Park and Plymouth Ski Centre
  • Walks through the surrounding countryside direct from the site
A peaceful farm, right outside Dartmoor, and with spectacular views over the South Downs… you'll have dun well if you've bagged a break here. This smashing little site is Dunwell Farm, set on a a dairy, beef and sheep farm overlooking Dartmoor National Park among south Devon countryside, and under 10 miles from the Devon seaside at both Mothecombe and Bigbury-on-Sea. There are stunning views from this quiet and rural spot, along with a friendly vibe, loads of green open space, and walks aplenty straight from the grounds… you could say you'll stay here happily heifer after… The site is a mile and a half outside the village of Ugborough and its two pubs; two and a half miles from the shops and supermarket of Modbury, and three and a half from Wrangaton and a bike rental service. Those hankering after yet more hikes should traverse the four and a half miles to Ivybridge, for access to the many miles of Dartmoor as well as the scenic strolls of the 102-mile Two Moors Way. Amenities at Dunwell include a block with two showers, two toilets and a baby changing facility, alongside an indoor washing-up area and a small communal fridge. Groups are welcome. Friendly dogs are allowed too, but since Dunwell is a working farm, the site owners require them to be kept on leads at all times.

Campground type

Tent sites 20
Rent a tent 5
Camper sites 5
Open now

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, Jun 1 to

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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 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

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery

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

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Dunwell Farm

Ugborough

Ivybridge

Plymouth

Devon

England

PL21 0HL

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.37533°N
-3.86635°W

Nearest transport

Bus
2.5 mi BP Garage
2.5 mi Town Hall
9 mi Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel
Rail
2.1 mi Ivybridge Rail Station
8.9 mi Totnes Rail Station
12.2 mi Plymouth Rail Station
Ferry
6.5 mi Cockleridge Ham Ferry Landing
6.7 mi Bantham Ferry Landing
7.6 mi Kingsbridge Ferry Landing

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

Venture out on walks and bike rides through the surrounding countryside direct from the site, or to the edge of Dartmoor National Park, around an hour from Dunwell Farm if you're hoofing it rather than driving. Beaches are within easy reach too, such as Mothecombe, 20 minutes' drive away – a long and sandy stretch that's generally peaceful even in high season as it's privately owned (it's open to the public on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays). Also meander along to Bigbury-on-Sea (25 minutes) for tractor boat rides out to Burgh Island, also accessible via a causeway at low tide, and Challaborough (also 25 minutes), a splendid spot for surfing. Also within 25 minutes, see big cats at feeding time at Dartmoor Zoological Park, or zip along to the Plymouth Ski and Snowboard Centre for skiing and snowboarding on the longest artificial slope in the south west.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Mothecombe 5.9 mi Estuary N/A Good Good Good
Challaborough 6.2 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Bigbury-On-Sea North 6.5 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Bigbury-On-Sea South 6.6 mi Estuary N/A Excellent Good Good
Bantham 6.7 mi Estuary N/A Excellent Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Dartmoor Zoological Park 6.1 mi

Buckfast Abbey 9.1 mi

National Marine Aquarium 11.7 mi

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 13 mi

Living Coasts 16.1 mi

National Trust

Saltram 9.5 mi

Salcombe: Thurlestone to Torcross 9.5 mi

Wembury 10.2 mi

Overbeck's 11.2 mi

Greenway 12.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ivybridge P&R - around Western Beacon - Sharp Tor 2 mi

Ivybridge Viaduct - Pit Hill Farm - Hall Farm - Henlake Down 2.8 mi

FLETE 3.7 mi

New Waste CP - Stalldown Barrow - Downing's House 5.1 mi

Shipley Bridge by River Avon to White Barrows 5.2 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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  • Does Dunwell Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Dunwell Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Dunwell Farm? Venture out on walks and bike rides through the surrounding countryside direct from the site, or to the edge of Dartmoor National Park, around an hour from Dunwell Farm if you're hoofing … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Dunwell Farm?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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