Chenson Farm

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Grass pitch with electric hook-up
Grass pitch with electric hook-up
Grass pitches
Views from a trail near the Iron Fort
Views towards Dartmoor
Coops for free-range chickens
Grass pitch with electric hook-up
View of the field
The River Taw in the valley below the farm
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Grass pitches
Views from a trail near the Iron Fort
Views towards Dartmoor

  • Dog-friendly site half an hour’s drive from Dartmoor National Park
  • Halsdon Nature Reserve half an hour’s drive; Exeter 35 minutes
  • Stargazing; 60 acres of woodland; communal fridge
With a sweet position close to the geographical centre of Devon (give or take a handful of miles, but who’s counting?), Chenson Farm is the place to go if you are someone who wants to boast about hiking in both Dartmoor National Park (half an hour’s drive) and Exmoor National Park (35 minutes). (Boasting is not enough, mind – you’ll have to do it, too.) This site, on a fairly remote organic farm with free-range chickens, pigs and cattle, has both grass and hard-standing pitches. Amenities include a toilet block with showers, plus chemical disposal, charging facilities and recycling points. There is also a communal fridge where you can store your burgers and bangers (sourced at a local farmers’ market or in Crediton, a 20-minute drive along the A377), ready for the evening barbecue. After dining, be sure to linger a while before retiring for the night: there is very little light pollution here, which results in tip-top stargazing. In addition to the farm’s 60 acres of woodland, which you can explore on shaded strolls with your canine companion, there are trails skirting the nearby River Taw, where you might spot kingfishers and otters (not surprising, given that the river features heavily in Henry Williamson’s ‘Tarka the Otter’ novel). If you need hiking inspiration, several books at the farm outline local walks, and the owners might suggest their favourite trails, too, like the one leading to Eggesford Forest (half an hour on foot).

Campground type

Camper sites 5
RV sites 5
Open now
Opens August 1
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, Aug 1 to

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Reviews

8

Overall rating from 6 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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83% would recommend this campground to a friend

83% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a peaceful, quiet site with friendly, helpful owners happy to share info about their farm and local area. Guests enjoyed the tranquil atmosphere, countryside/cow views, and stargazing. Some found it hard to find and noted a lack of lighting and signage.

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This is a hidden gem and an absolute bargain of a stay!

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 7
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 No rating
Rosie M. 1 review

Powered grass tent or RV campsite

Liked - Rural location on working farm
- lovely views
- lots of wild and farm animals
- electric hookup
- quiet
- host was friendly and attentive
- level site so not too much faff with tent

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pensioners

Overall

5 out of 10
Location
 6
Value for money
 4
Facilities / Activities
 1
Customer service
 1
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 3
Wifi
 1
 Julie G. 1 review

Powered grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Park

Disliked Was not expecting to not have proper shower & toilet

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We are sorry that your stay didn't live up to your expectations. We aim to welcome all guests on arrival, where possible and ensure they are familiar with the site and the local vicinity. Unfortunately we are unable to provide WiFi to the site currently but do have good mobile phone coverage. Facilities are simple but there is a hot shower and working toilet.

Peace…

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 9
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
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 Kevin M. 1 review

Powered grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Peace

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Erg aardige en sympathieke campingeigenaren, die,…

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Powered grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Erg aardige en sympathieke campingeigenaren, die, als je er naar vraagt vertellen over hun boerenbedrijf. En informeren over wandelingen en wat er in de directe omgeving is. Ruime keuze aan wandelboekjes die je mag lenen. En die meedenken over een goede plek (in ons geval vanwege schaduw)

Wandelen vanaf de camping heel goed mogelijk

Heel rustgevend, uitzicht op het weiland met koeien, prachtige sterrenhemel kunnen zien, etc.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The peace and quiet…

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Matthew W. 3 reviews

Powered grass tent or RV campsite

Liked The peace and quiet

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely sire would come back hard to find though

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 5
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 1
Customer service
 2
Child friendliness
 2
Cleanliness
 1
Wifi
 1
Anonymous

Powered grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Nice little site, quiet location. Certified location

Disliked Not enough lighting or signage

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campground

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 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 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

Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

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

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Chenson Farm

Chenson

Chawleigh

Devon

England

EX18 7LF

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.87339°N
3.84335°W

Nearest transport

Bus
10 mi The Square
10 mi The Square
11.7 mi Thomas Cook
Rail
1.7 mi Eggesford Rail Station
1.8 mi Lapford Rail Station
4.1 mi Morchard Road Rail Station
Ferry
18.7 mi Bideford Ferry Landing
19.2 mi Instow Ferry Landing
19.6 mi Appledore Ferry Landing
Airport
21.1 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

While walking through Halsdon Nature Reserve (half an hour’s drive), on the banks of the River Torridge, keep your eyes peeled for woodpeckers and kingfishers, plus the occasional otter. Continue on to RHS Garden Rosemoor (a further 15 minutes) for splendid themed areas that include an exotic garden and an arboretum. Spreading around a spectacular Gothic cathedral, Exeter (35 minutes) is home to the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery, which occupies a distinctive Victorian stone building and displays local archeological artefacts, plus textiles and decorative arts. Crossed by the River Exe, Riverside Valley Park is a top spot for a picnic. The market town of Tiverton (35 minutes) has a 12th-century castle with a collection of English Civil War-era armour and weapons. Nearby, on the River Exe, is St Peter’s Church, the earliest parts of which date from the 1070s. On the outskirts of town, National Trust - Knightshayes Court is a Gothic Revival mansion with a walled garden and expansive parkland.

Food and drink

  • The Earl of Portsmouth Pub 1.7 mi
  • The Old Malt Scoop Inn Pub 2 mi
  • Lymington Arms Pub 2.5 mi
  • Benham's Bistro Restaurant 2.9 mi
  • Chulmleigh Tandoori Restaurant 2.9 mi
  • The Red Lion Pub 2.9 mi
  • The Old Bakehouse Pub 3 mi
  • Waie Inn Pub 3.9 mi
  • The Devonshire Dumpling Pub 4.2 mi
  • London Inn Pub 4.3 mi

Parks and play

  • Under 10s Playground 2.9 mi
  • War Memorial Park 5.8 mi

Public transport

  • Red Lion 2.9 mi
  • Burston Lane 5 mi
  • Vine Terrace 5.1 mi
  • Meadow View 5.1 mi
  • The Square 5.1 mi
  • Iter Park 5.2 mi
  • Barkers Way 5.7 mi
  • Hedge Row Close 6 mi
  • Stone 6.1 mi

What’s nearby

  • Chulmleigh Par3 Golf Course 3 mi
  • Zeal Monachorum Fishing Club 3.2 mi
  • Lakeview Fishery Fishing 4 mi
  • Waterbridge Golf Club Golf course 5.1 mi

Local services

  • Lapford Jet Fuel station 2 mi
  • Wallingbrook Health Centre Doctors 3.2 mi
  • Bow Medical Practice Doctors 5.2 mi
  • North Tawton Doctors surgery 5.5 mi
  • North Tawton Pharmacy 5.6 mi

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Must see

Castle Drogo 12.4 mi

RHS Garden Rosemoor 13.7 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 17.2 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 17.8 mi

Crealy Great Adventure Park 21.9 mi

National Trust

Finch Foundry 10.6 mi

Castle Drogo 12.4 mi

Knightshayes Court 16.2 mi

Killerton 17.9 mi

Killerton: Budlake Old Post Office 18.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Eggesford Station - Eggesford Barton - Nethercott - Eggesford Station 1.7 mi

KING'S NYMPTON PARK 6.1 mi

WOOD HOUSE 9.2 mi

SHOBROOKE PARK 10.8 mi

SIMMONS PARK 11.8 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 Chenson Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Chenson Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Chenson Farm? While walking through Halsdon Nature Reserve (half an hour’s drive), on the banks of the River Torridge, keep your eyes peeled for woodpeckers and kingfishers, plus the occasional otter. Continue on to … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Chenson Farm?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  4 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Chenson Farm? From $20.28 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.