Shutes South
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Add your business details- Wild camping on a peaceful family-owned farm in the Devon countryside
- In the Blackdown Hills and 40 minutes’ drive from the Jurassic coast
- Natural stream and farm animals; food shop and farm shop nearby
Feeling a little bit wistful for some wild camping? Surrounded by the Devon countryside and the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, 40 minutes’ drive away from Exeter, Shutes South will take you nicely back to the basics. On site, listen to the soundtrack of the birds or scour around for wildlife… and off site, hike or cycle uphill through the Blackdown Hills to Iron Age hill forts or take a trip to the seaside (it's a 40-minute drive to the Jurassic coast).
Share a slice of the peace with the farm animals around this family-owned farm. Things are rather laidback around here, as there’s a natural stream running through the site and plenty of wildlife. As this is a good spot for wild camping, all you need to do is show up, pitch up and unwind (with your dog by your side, if you wish).
Create a tasty spread with a barbecue on site… there's a farm shop and a small food shop five minutes’ drive away, so you shouldn't find it too hard to get your mitts on some great local produce such as fresh eggs and vegetables.
If you’re looking for a rest stop while you’re out and about, there are several cafés within five minutes’ drive of the site too, great for grabbing a hot brew or a sweet treat. If it’s later in the day and you’re looking for something stronger or a meal out, there’s also a riverside pub 10 minutes’ drive away alongside an old stone bridge.
Campground type
5Languages spoken
English
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Features
Pop-up campground
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Mountain biking nearbyLocation
Shutes South
Shoots Lane
Sheldon
Devon
England
EX14 4QX
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
50.87223°N
-3.24303°W
Nearest transport
Bus7.4 mi Post Office
7.4 mi Post Office
10.9 mi Bus Station
Rail5.8 mi Honiton Rail Station
6 mi Tiverton Parkway Rail Station
6.2 mi Feniton Rail Station
Ferry16.3 mi Topsham Ferry Landing
16.4 mi Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
16.5 mi Topsham Lock Ferry Landing
Airport12.4 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
The daredevils in the group may want to tick one activity off the bucket list with a go at skydiving from the Dunkeswell Airfield (two minutes’ drive). If pulse-racing activities are up your street, there’s also go-karting here. Further away, try riding a segway or paintballing in Ottery St Mary (25 minutes) or drive a digger around in Diggerland Devon (20 minutes).
For activities that are a little more leisurely, alpaca trekking Bearhouse Alpacas (25 minutes) is good for a trot through the forest (and a new friend). Perhaps you might find more friendly animals at The Donkey Sanctuary (half an hour).
A laidback day at the beach on the cards? See if you can find any fossils at Lyme Regis (40 minutes). Then, unwind on Sidmouth Beach (40 minutes) or hire out a paddleboard, kayak and surfboard, if that’s your thing. Exmouth (40 minutes) is another great family-friendly seaside spot.
If you want to round off your trip with some thrills, a visit to the Crealy Theme Park & Resort (35 minutes) might just do the trick. Take your pick from over 60 rides, including rollercoasters.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidmouth Town | 13.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sidmouth Jacobs Ladder | 13.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Beer | 13.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaton (Devon) | 13.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ladram Bay | 14.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 3.3 mi
The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 10.9 mi
Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 13 mi
Crealy Great Adventure Park 13.7 mi
Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 16.2 mi
National Trust
Loughwood Meeting House 10 mi
Shute Barton 10.5 mi
Killerton: Budlake Old Post Office 10.8 mi
Killerton 10.8 mi
Knightshayes Court 11 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
BRIDWELL 4.7 mi
COMBE HOUSE 6.9 mi
WELLINGTON PARK 7.3 mi
CADHAY 8.1 mi
NYNEHEAD COURT 8.4 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 Shutes South have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Shutes South dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Shutes South? The daredevils in the group may want to tick one activity off the bucket list with a go at skydiving from the Dunkeswell Airfield (two minutes’ drive). If pulse-racing activities are up … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Shutes South?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m.