Bovey's Down Farm

Gostou Level pitch not far from toilets/showers and bar restaurant area.
Welcoming and friendly owners nothing to much trouble for them.

Não gostou Not a dislike, but others should remember that this is a working farm and comes with various farm and countryside noises. Don’t moan after you’ve been there if you don’t like farm noises.

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Gostou There was a microwave and a fridge to use which came in handy.

Não gostou Starting with the booking process, I chose this site specifically because it advertised an on-site cafe and shop. At no point during the online booking process was it stated that these facilities would be closed between 31 December and 2 January. Only after payment was completed did I receive a booking PDF stating that both the café and shop would be closed. This was a significant issue, as we were travelling with a dog and there were no nearby food options within walking distance, other than along a busy road. Had this information been made clear at the time of booking, I would not have chosen this site.

In addition, I booked and paid for a hardstanding pitch but was allocated a grass pitch instead. Due to the heavy rain and icy conditions, we struggled to exit the pitch when leaving. Several other campers experienced the same problem, and I had to assist another couple whose camper became stuck.

The £10 bag of firewood purchased on site was also disappointing, as the bottom of the bag was filled with water, leaving part of the wood unusable.

Safety and cleanliness were further concerns. The paths leading to the toilet facilities were not salted on either day despite icy conditions. As a result, my partner slipped, fell, and sustained a leg injury that required attention. The toilet facilities themselves appeared poorly maintained, with leaves and cobwebs present, suggesting they had not been cleaned thoroughly for some time.

Overall, the experience fell well below expectations. Due to the lack of transparency, safety issues, and general standard of facilities, I would not return to this site or recommend it to others.

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Gostou If we had gone there in the summer it would have been perfect.

Não gostou Toilets and showers very cold, most sites we have visited in the winter have heated facilities.

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Gostou It was cheap, washing machines, nice views

Não gostou Facilities are limited and very gross. Photos misleading in regards to communal area, it's a really small area. Neighbours said they didn't use the showers either as was gross and they'd been there 3 days. Advertised as WiFi but no code given on self check in. Pitches on incline, would be hard work in a tent

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Gostou A peaceful site with everything you need run by a lovely friendly couple.
Restful with lovely views.

Não gostou There is nothing to dislike.

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Gostou Space!! Views!! Owner friendly and helpful. Great having a campfire in the evening.

Não gostou Toilets and showers were very basic but clean. However, in the summer would be fine but December, not very good. Freezing!! Lol.

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Gostou Not a lot

Não gostou Pitch next to building no view, washing up area dirty, no plug for sink leaves and debris in toilets.

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Gostou Made to feel very welcome even though we were the only ones on site that night. Helpful staff that helped start our van the next morning. Lovely hideaway even got a restaurant on site.

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Gostou The views are fantastic. Very friendly and helpful.

Não gostou Our fault really for camping in wet weather, the grassy were very boggy.

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Gostou The Pitch was great, hard stand with electric on the flat next to washrooms. Lovely countryside. Lovely friendly welcome. The lemon cake was very good!

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