Bovey's Down Farm
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- Quiet rural site on a working farm 10 minutes' drive from Honiton
- A 15-minute drive from Seaton, Sidmouth and the South West Coast Path
- Farm shop and tea room on site for homemade meals and takeaway food
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- The tearoom/bar is open 8.30am to 6pm Wednesday to Monday, and is closed on Tuesday. The restaurant/bar is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 7pm to 10pm. Farm cider sales are possible at any time.
Languages spoken
English
Polish
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass pitch
8 people maximum 
8.9/10
125 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7.6m width × 7.6m depth (58.1m²)
Arrival daysFrom £22 (£22)
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Electric grass pitch
8 people maximum 8.5/10
225 reviews 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7.6m width × 7.6m depth (58.1m²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28)
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Janet on-site touring caravan
2 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/pitch Arrival daysFrom £100 (£100)
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Caroline on-site touring caravan
3 people maximum No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/pitch Arrival daysFrom £104 (£104)
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Willows A bell tent
2 people maximum No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/pitch Arrival daysFrom £108 (£108)
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Willows B bell tent
3 people maximum No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/pitch Dimensions: 19.7ft width × 13.1ft length
Arrival daysFrom £150 (£150)
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The Orchard 2 bedroom bell tent (double)
5 people maximum No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/pitch 2 bedroomsDimensions: 36.1ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £240 (£240)
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Reviews
87% would recommend this site to a friend
83% would stay here again
What customers say
This friendly rural campsite offers lovely views. Guests rave about the clean facilities, the welcoming, helpful owners, and the great on-site food and drinks. Although pitches can be sloping/stony and there's occasional traffic noise, it's a highly recommended spot for a chill break.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Could be lovely if some effort was made. Very strange vibe from owners
Electric grass pitch
Liked The location
Disliked It was advertised as a pub campsite but the pub was a small bar that only opens Fri/Sat and not even on a bank holiday. Farm shop is advertised but I didn’t see any produce on sale and despite advertising their own cider, when asked at “the bar” all they could offer us was a can of Thatchers. Sat at a table that was full of a left over cream tea, this was not cleared during the whole hour we were sat there, despite staff walking pass several times. No where on site to exercise dogs.
The toilets and showers were really dirty and looked as if they were not cleaned regularly. We were supposed to stay 2 nights but left after the first.
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Lovely little campsite , friendly ,…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely little campsite , friendly , fires allowed
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Over all a pleasant stay. The owners are very lovely.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Quite small site
Disliked All electric pitches are on a hill so makes camping in a tent tricky.
Not enough showers or toilets for the amount of people camping (only 3 of each) But it was a bank holiday so maybe busier than usual.
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Lovely dog-friendly site that allows fires…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely dog-friendly site that allows fires & has big plot allocations. Good toilets & showers that are cleaned regularly. Terrific friendly owner & staff, with amazing food in the barn restaurant - excellent breakfast, cream tea & cakes.
Disliked The road that runs along one side is fairly busy in the day, though pretty quiet at night.
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Overall a very pleasant stay
Electric grass pitch
Liked Location is great. Views are excellent. Tea room/farm shop is decent. Friendly site
Disliked Showers could be improved. Electric grass pitch we were on was quite sloped (but managable)
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Great site with everything you could need!
Electric grass pitch
Liked Despite being a relatively big site it was so peaceful! It had everything that we needed, plenty of drinking water taps, full facilities, and the staff were really helpful and kind. Perfect for us as a family with 2 young children as the location is fantastic for accessing attractions around Devon. It was also great value for what you get!
Disliked The showers were relatively basic and could have done with a bit of mould/mildew spray or a regrout.
The electric hook up on the pitch next door was broken and they had connected to ours; luckily the staff had a splitter but would have been useful to attach one prior to arrival to stop us having to seek one out!
Also the pitch was quite bumpy underfoot as well as on a slope; it wasn't too much of an issue for us being a relatively young family but wouldn't be great for anyone less mobile
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Great site with quirky farm cafe and bar
Electric grass pitch
Liked Great family site with the owners being very friendly and hard working with great atmosphere across the whole site would defiantly recommend and stay here again
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Nice enough if staying in the area
Electric grass pitch
Liked Staff were friendly.
Good location.
Nice that they had a choice to glamp or stay in older caravans.
Disliked Pitches were on a slope and very close together.
Not enough showers and toilets, could do with a bit of work to make them nicer and cleaner.
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Clean basic nice great views if the music isn't going all might
Electric grass pitch
Liked We where already on the site and decided to take an extra night .
This was due to the events on site earlier in the week see the dislike part below .
Site has great facilities clean basic but good. outstanding views close to Sidmouth seaton Honiton
Disliked Large group of people 4.5 tents music all might long spoiled most of our holiday but once they went the site was perfect so took an extra night
Site should review music policy to stop at 6pm not 11 as its was going on late most nights and make sure its kept too
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Excellent site, very good value for money, will visit again.
Electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely flat pitch, close to the trees so out Boxer had some shade from the sun. Lots of fellow campers on the site, but it never felt busy or noisy. Went to the Swallows Rest for a drink, we recommend the Otter Amber 🍻. The facilities were totally adequate, and never had to queue. We met the owners, who a lovely couple and nothing was too much trouble for them. We also liked the free washing machine to launder your clothes.
Disliked None
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Features
Dogs allowed
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Off licence Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Gastronomic delight Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pub campsiteAccessibility
Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
Bovey's Down Farm
Farway
Colyton
Honiton
Devon
England
EX24 6JD
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.74583°N
3.17982°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beer | 8.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sidmouth Town | 8.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaton (Devon) | 9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sidmouth Jacobs Ladder | 9.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ladram Bay | 12 km | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 8.2 km
Crealy Great Adventure Park 17.1 km
Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 19.4 km
The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 20.2 km
Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 24.8 km
National Trust
Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 6.6 km
Shute Barton 8.7 km
Loughwood Meeting House 9.6 km
Killerton: Marker's Cottage 18.5 km
Killerton: Clyston Mill 18.8 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
COMBE HOUSE 4.1 km
Weston - Coastal Path - Salcombe Regis 5.7 km
Branscombe – Street and the Coastal Path 7.6 km
Colyton - River Coly - Parehayne Hill 7.7 km
CADHAY 7.9 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 Bovey's Down Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Bovey's Down Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Bovey's Down Farm? Once you’ve met the animals on site, get set to say hi to some more furry pals at The Donkey Sanctuary (10 minutes’ drive) before greeting some rather more exotic beasts at … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Bovey's Down Farm?
Camping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: noon On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. On arrival, please enter the Swallows Rest and ring the bell just inside on the left or by the swing doors on the left.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Bovey's Down Farm? From R521,18 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.