Davylands Farm Campsite

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Entrance to the field
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The grassy pitches

  • Peaceful family-run farm site with stunning views of north Dartmoor
  • A 15-minute drive from Fingle Bridge; half an hour from Lydford Gorge
  • Back to basics, with rural pubs and cycling trails a short drive away
What a patch from which to explore the southwest and Dartmoor. With views of north Dartmoor, this back to basics site is a great base to explore Devon. Plus, it’s only a five-minute drive from the A30 (which heads on down to Cornwall for you folk looking to extend your travels southwards). This peaceful site is on a family-run farm five minutes’ drive away from the edge of Dartmoor National Park. So, easily go hiking and cycling (or on lazier days, shopping or sightseeing in the local towns and cities). Dartmoor’s 449 miles of public rights of way and landscapes like moorlands and river valleys are a right treat. Some of the closest spots include Fingle Bridge (15 minutes’ drive), a 17th-century stone bridge, the huge Fernworthy Reservoir (25 minutes) and the stunning Lydford Gorge (half an hour). Those keen on walking and cycling can stroll to the Two Moors Way or the Throwleigh, Gidleigh and Belston commons in no more than 15 minutes. Off-road cycle routes are also within driving distance, such as sections of the Wray Valley, Granite Way, Tarka Trail, Haldon Forest trails and the Exe Valley Way. Just as noteworthy are the rural pubs and eateries, which serve tasty food using locally-sourced produce. The nearest is just a five-minute drive from the site in Whiddon Down, and there are more pubs a short drive away in Spreyton (10 minutes), Cheriton Bishop (10 minutes) and Drewsteignton (10 minutes). Getting provisions is simple too, with local cafés, restaurants and farm shops selling local products. The local farm shop and café is under three miles away. Sea and sand also on your mind? Whether you go to the north or to the south, Devon’s spectacular beaches are between a 40-minute and an hour’s drive of the Davylands Farm Campsite too, like Bude (an hour), Dawlish (45 minutes) and Teignmouth (40 minutes).

Site type

Tent pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 3
Open now
Opens 17 July
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 17 Jul to

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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 19 Pitchup.com customers

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100% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Peaceful, picturesque site with amazing Dartmoor views. Praised for friendly hosts, good prices, and quiet vibe. Guests loved the "back to basics" feel and nearby cows. Basic but clean, clever facilities. Access can be tight for bigger motorhomes, and some pitches got soggy after rain. No showers.

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A lovely quiet spot but plan your route carefully

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Tim H. 29 reviews

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Beautiful location

Disliked Horrible to get to. Owners provide directions on their email but they weren’t clear. We took a very long detour on terrifying roads no wider than the van. No sign of owners or anyone else while we were there.

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

We're sorry that the directions we provided were difficult to follow. We do our best to make it as easy as possible for guests to find us, and we'll review our instructions again to ensure they're as clear and straightforward as possible.

We're also sorry that we didn't have the opportunity to meet you in person. We did stop by a few times to welcome you, but didn't want to disturb you when we saw the van was closed up, so we assumed you were either out or resting.

Our mobile numbers are included in our pre-arrival email, and we're always happy to help if guests have any questions or need assistance during their stay.

Very quiet and plenty of space…

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Catherine B. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very quiet and plenty of space for the children to run around. Our boys had a great time! Lovely views! Basic facilities which were incredibly clean. Good communication from the owners. Will likely be back next year!

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Peaceful, very friendly hosts, great view…

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Kieren P. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Peaceful, very friendly hosts, great view of dartmoor. Reasonable pricing, we paid £15 per night. Couldn't be happier we'll be back again. Perfect for couples who want a peaceful weekend to themselves. Loved being in close proximity to the cows, it added to the country experience. It's very much in the sticks but easy to find, satnav takes you directly to the campsite & if you do get lost just follow the directions on the welcome email. Highly recommend!

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Very peaceful remote spots with excellent views

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We wanted somewhere as remote and as near to ‘wild camping’ as possible. It was very peaceful with no ambient noise. The bathroom facilities were very clean and Sarah was very welcoming and helpful. High recommend for a simple peaceful camping trip.

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Stunning location, back to basics, quiet,…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Stunning location, back to basics, quiet, low-key site. Really easy to find and lovely owners. We loved it. Thank you for sharing your lovely farm with us. (and the cow neighbours were a lot of fun!)

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A spontaneous stay for us, and…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked A spontaneous stay for us, and at such short notice, they couldn't have been more accomodating and welcoming!

Lovely spot for the night- big open field with great views of Dartmoor beyond. Very cute, innovative and clean toilet-trailer! Excellent value too. Recommend

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Lovely and peaceful…

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Anonymous

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Liked Lovely and peaceful

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Calme et belle vue…

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catherine s. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Calme et belle vue

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Great site for a quick stay in the country

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked How peaceful it is and the cows in the next field over to keep us company! The toilet trailer is clean and well equipped as well.

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Fantastic, rustic and quiet. Owners were…

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Richard S. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Fantastic, rustic and quiet. Owners were lovely, great location Would highly recommend.

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

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

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Davylands Farm Campsite

Hittisleigh

Exeter

Devon

England

EX6 6LL

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50,73897°N
3,8163°W

Route directions

The site advises leaving the A30 at the Whiddon Down junction, not Cheriton Bishop as directed by the satnav. While the route is slightly longer, the roads are easier to drive.

Nearest transport

Coach
13,3 km Thomas Cook
20,7 km Bus Station
24,4 km The Barn Owl
Rail
7,6 km Yeoford Rail Station
9,6 km Copplestone Rail Station
10 km Sampford Courtenay Rail Station
Ferry
25,3 km Topsham Lock Ferry Landing
25,4 km Topsham Ferry Landing
25,6 km Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
Airport
28,2 km 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Finch Foundry (National Trust property): 10 minutes’ drive - Chagford (market town): 15 minutes - Okehampton (market town): 15 minutes - Exeter (historic cathedral, Roman walls and underground passages): half an hour - Becky Falls Ancient Woodland Park: 35 minutes - Tavistock (market town): 35 minutes - Teign Valley (stunning valley and attractions around the river Teign): 35 minutes - Widecombe in the Moor (village with a church known as ‘the cathedral of the moors’): 40 minutes - Haytor (large granite moorland): 40 minutes - Exmouth: 45 minutes - Torquay: 50 minutes - Paignton: 55 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Dawlish Town 30,4 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Dawlish Coryton Cove 30,6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dawlish Warren 30,8 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Teignmouth Holcombe 31,1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Shaldon 31,3 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castle Drogo 4,8 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 20,2 km

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 25,9 km

Buckfast Abbey 27,5 km

Crealy Great Adventure Park 28,5 km

National Trust

Castle Drogo 4,8 km

Finch Foundry 7,9 km

The Church House 18,1 km

Lydford Gorge 23,2 km

Killerton 26,1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

CASTLE DROGO 4,9 km

WOOD HOUSE 6,5 km

Chagford - Castle Drogo - Fingle Bridge 6,5 km

SIMMONS PARK 12,9 km

Bennet's Cross - Huckney Tor - Vitifer Mine Complex - Bennet's Cross 13,8 km

Local events

  • Beautiful Days (Friday, 21 August 2026 – Friday, 21 August 2026)

    Ottery St Mary, England 36,3 km

  • Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, 31 July 2026 – Friday, 31 July 2026)

    Sidmouth, England 41,4 km

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 Davylands Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Davylands Farm Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Davylands Farm Campsite? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Finch Foundry (National Trust property): 10 minutes’ drive - Chagford (market town): 15 minutes - Okehampton (market town): 15 minutes - Exeter (historic cathedral, Roman walls … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Davylands Farm Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Davylands Farm Campsite? From R333,82 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.