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Feather Down - Wambrook Farm

Spacious Somerset safari tents at a family-run organic working farm
In the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near Chard
Comfy beds, woodburner, kitchen and private bathroom for each tent

A holiday that’s peaceful and yet luxurious – and it’s kind to the environment too? It's a win-win-win situation at Feather Down Farms - Wambrook Farm, a glamping site in the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty about five minutes’ drive from Chard. The smart and spacious safari tents here have been set up in the meadow of a Somerset farm, where Ed, Elena and their family run a mixed farm that has wheat and barley crops as well as sheep and Aberdeen Angus cattle. It’s all managed on organic and sustainable principles, and you’ll spot various eco-friendly additions around the place, including a solar farm and a biomass heating system. The team here are very happy to show you around and answer any questions about farming life. Being in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has several benefits, including some gorgeous views from the tents and lots of places to get out for a scenic walk nearby. And this location is a particularly fine one as it’s also not far from the coast or a whole lot of family attractions including Crealy Theme Park and the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Museum. (Handily, there’s also an excellent gastropub about 20 minutes’ walk away…) Having Chard close by is a real bonus too, as you’ll be able to head out easily for a meal in one of its restaurants or pick up supplies at the market or shops before heading back to cook in your fully equipped kitchen. Other top-notch touches in your tent include a private bathroom, comfy beds (with bed linen provided) and a woodburning stove to keep you all cosy (with a bag of firewood supplied).

Site type

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Dogs 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 Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Location

Feather Down - Wambrook Farm

Wambrook

Chard

Somerset

England

TA20 3DF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.87137°N
-3.00665°W

Nearest transport

Coach

17.4 km Bus Station

19.6 km Post Office

Rail

10.2 km Axminster Rail Station

15.2 km Honiton Rail Station

16.1 km Crewkerne Rail Station

Ferry

30.2 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal

38.6 km Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing

38.7 km Topsham Ferry Landing

Airport

32.8 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

Stay here and you’ll be close to the border of Somerset and Dorset – and that means plenty of things to fill your days with. An easy place to start with is of course the area just around the farm, which has lots of pretty villages to explore and trails to follow. A trip to the coast is a fine idea too – it will only take you about half an hour to drive to Lyme Regis for a fishing trip or some time on the beach, or 40 minutes to West Bay to marvel at the huge golden cliffs. Sidmouth (45 minutes) is another great option, especially if you’d like to stop at The Donkey Sanctuary (35 minutes) en route. For other days out, have a look at Forde Abbey House & Gardens (15 minutes’ drive), explore a huge collection of aircraft at Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Museum (35 minutes) or hit the rides for an action-packed day at Crealy Theme Park (40 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Charmouth West	16.9 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Lyme Regis Front Beach	17.2 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	N/A
Seaton (Devon)	19.2 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Beer	20.3 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Seatown	20.9 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 16.3 km

Montacute House 22.4 km

Mapperton House & Gardens 22.8 km

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 26.7 km

Fleet Air Arm Museum 30.3 km

National Trust

Loughwood Meeting House 10.1 km

Shute Barton 11.8 km

Barrington Court 14.2 km

Priest's House 21.3 km

Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 22 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

FORDE ABBEY 7.7 km

CRICKET HOUSE 8.2 km

Thorncombe – Forde Abbey and the River Axe 9.6 km

WAYFORD MANOR 11.5 km

HINTON HOUSE 12.2 km

Local events

Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, 25 June 2025 – Wednesday, 25 June 2025)
Glastonbury, England 43.5 km
Dorset County Show (Saturday, 6 September 2025 – Saturday, 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, England 44.1 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 Feather Down - Wambrook Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Feather Down - Wambrook Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Feather Down - Wambrook Farm? Stay here and you’ll be close to the border of Somerset and Dorset – and that means plenty of things to fill your days with. An easy place to start with is … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Feather Down - Wambrook Farm?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 10:30 a.m.

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