Buttles Farm

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Visitor image of the camping field
Visitor image of the camping field
Visitor image of their firepit in the camping field.
Summer evening at the park
Sunset walks
Spring lambs at the farm
Resident pigs
The cider orchard
Wildflowers around the site
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Visitor image of their firepit in the camping field.
Summer evening at the park
Sunset walks

  • Quiet farmstead site with tree-lined and secluded pitching field
  • Within 20 minutes' drive of Taunton
  • Shop on site with visitor information; firepits and logs available
All the best stuff happens on the borders. And Buttles Farm, in Somerset but a mere five minutes' drive away from Devon, is a prime example: a peaceful and secluded farmstead site in the Blackdown Hills, within 20 minutes' drive of the towns of Honiton and Taunton, surrounded by walking, cycling and horse riding trails, and with many equestrian centres within easy reach as well. Overlooking the Culm valley, pitches are peaceful, level and surrounded by farm pastures. The farm's residents include sheep, chickens and pigs, and the site owners grow cider apple varieties in the orchard. Amenities include a well-maintained sanitary block with toilets, washbasins and carbon-neutral showers, a fresh water supply and regular refuse collection. Barbecues and campfires are allowed on site. Five minutes' drive away there's a farm shop and a fine old inn with fresh food; bigger shops and supermarkets are easily reached in Honiton and Taunton. Although the splendid scenery of the area will be hard to ignore, you're also handily placed for a quick hit of history: drive for five minutes or take a pleasant half-hour hike over to Upottery Airfield and visitor centre to learn about the World War II 'Band of Brothers' from the West Country perspective, or take a 10-minutes drive to 14th-century Hemyock Castle, sacked during the English Civil War.

Campground type

Camper sites 20
RV sites 20
Tent sites 20
Open now
Opens April 11
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.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Apr 11 to

Reviews

9.3

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100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

Guests love the peaceful vibes, stunning views, and warm welcome from the owner and his dog. Showers and facilities are spotless. Ample pitching space and a dog run are big pluses. Mostly quiet, though a nearby stadium caused noise one race weekend. Toilet proximity was a slight issue for a visitor with a young child.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great, thank you!

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Nick F.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Great stay, lovely area, immaculate facilities, peaceful

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet tranquil place with loads of space to set up. Friendly and…

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David R.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Quiet tranquil place with loads of space to set up. Friendly and helpful hosts.
Basic but well kept facilities, would stay again

Disliked N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

What a beautiful spot, would highly recommend.

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James j.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Serenity, level surface, quiet location, friendly staff, good WC.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean facilities, friendly owners, loads of space.

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Elizabeth E.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Owner were lovely. Facilities were adequate for what we needed - one over night stop for us. Field was level and vast. Price was reasonable.

Disliked Bathroom was ok all in working order - only downside for us is we were unable to locate a washing up area.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet and well kept location with lovely facilities…

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Luke M.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Quiet and well kept location with lovely facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice place with nice surroundings, very friendly owner👍…

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Josh A.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Nice place with nice surroundings, very friendly owner👍

Recommend to friends Visit again

This is such a lovely, peaceful campsite and the host greets you…

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Katherine E.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked This is such a lovely, peaceful campsite and the host greets you with the most friendly welcome. The field is easy to access, well cared for and has drinking water/waste right next to it.
The toilet and shower block is very clean, showering was delightful as the cubicle is spacious, it has hooks for your things and the water was hot almost instantly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We had an amazing time. Very quiet and peaceful. Carl, the owner…

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Kym J.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked We had an amazing time. Very quiet and peaceful. Carl, the owner was lovely and his dog Scampi was very friendly too. Showers were fab, clean and hot! Beautiful location and logs for fire available at a small extra charge

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very clean facilities, level site and very friendly wecome

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Great field and the peace and quiet 😊

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite, some noise, plan to return

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Lucy B.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Friendly, welcoming
Toilets and showers clean
Lots of open space and choice about where to pitch
We will definitely return as it’s a great site and local to family

Disliked Bit of a walk from the camp site to the toilets which was tricky as I was travelling alone with my young daughter

Some noise from the stadium as it was a race weekend

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 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome 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 Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities 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

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sites

Location

Buttles Farm

Buttles Lane

Churchinford

Taunton

Somerset

England

TA3 7PS

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.89981°N
3.14587°W

Nearest transport

Bus
6.5 mi Post Office
6.5 mi Post Office
8.2 mi Bus Station
Rail
7.4 mi Honiton Rail Station
8.7 mi Taunton Rail Station
9.4 mi Tiverton Parkway Rail Station
Ferry
18.1 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
20.6 mi Topsham Ferry Landing
20.6 mi Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
Airport
16.6 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 level plateau of the Blackdown Hills provides ample options for cycling and walking – just ask Carl, the friendly owner of Buttles Farm, for his recommendations or to lend you a walking book. There's also a cracking good 13-mile circular walk at Castle Neroche (15 minutes' drive), through traditionally managed woodlands grazed by English Longhorn cattle up the broad vistas from the hilltops. If the heights of Neroche or your trip to the old airfield have your gaze fixed upwards, visit the aerodrome at Dunkerswell 15 minutes away for a microlight flying lesson or a skydive, or book yourself in for a 20-minute glider flight on selected days of the week at Devon and Somerset Gliding Club (20 minutes). Fear not though if you prefer your feet firmly on the ground, as the many views, walks, beaches and fossil-studded cliffs of the famed and UNESCO-protected Jurassic Coast are around 45 minutes' drive from the site. Make for elegant Lyme Regis to see the prehistoric treasures of the Dinosaurland Fossil Museum, then head round the coast to Charmouth beach and try hunting some fossils of your own. You could also hike the mighty South West Coast Path (all 630 miles of it, if you fancy) or head to West Bay for sandcastles and a high-speed boat ride out to sea.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Seaton (Devon) 14 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Beer 14.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lyme Regis Front Beach 15.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Charmouth West 15.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Sidmouth Town 16 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 3.7 mi

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 15.5 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 15.5 mi

Crealy Great Adventure Park 17.8 mi

Montacute House 19.1 mi

National Trust

Loughwood Meeting House 8.7 mi

Shute Barton 9.6 mi

Fyne Court 12.6 mi

Barrington Court 13 mi

Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 14.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

POUNDISFORD PARK 5.5 mi

WELLINGTON PARK 6.6 mi

NYNEHEAD COURT 7.4 mi

BRIDWELL 8.4 mi

HATCH (BEAUCHAMP) COURT 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Buttles Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Buttles Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Buttles Farm? The level plateau of the Blackdown Hills provides ample options for cycling and walking – just ask Carl, the friendly owner of Buttles Farm, for his recommendations or to lend you a … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Buttles Farm?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Buttles Farm? From $27.12 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.