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Lower Collard Farm

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No-frills site on a working farm on the edge of Dartmoor National Park
Plymouth 25 minutes’ drive; Bovisand and Wembury beaches half an hour
Dogs and barbecues are allowed; views of Plymouth Sound

Ready to leave the trappings of modern life behind and embrace nature in favour of something more natural? For a back-to-basics, wild-camping experience, you can book a grassy pitch at Lower Collard Farm, a dog-friendly pop-up site on a Devon working farm on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. And if not everybody in your party is on the same page as you with regards to the ‘no frills’ approach, they might relent knowing that there is a café within a five-minute walk. What’s more, the Plymouth suburb of Plympton (with its pubs, supermarkets and other urban draws) is a 10-minute drive away. You might also be able to persuade them with the promise of a day at the seaside, with Bovisand and Wembury beaches within a half-hour drive. For some, the site might be a little on the spartan side (there are no loos and no showers). However, what Lower Collard Farm lacks in amenities, it makes up for in views (you can see Plymouth Sound from here) and spectacular scenery for walking. There are shaded trails exploring Cann Wood, or you can head to Lee Moor, a former quarry dotted with ponds (both five minutes’ drive). If you have a bike, you could ride Drake's Trail Cycle Path (15 minutes), in Dartmoor. Barbecues are allowed (and there’s a greengrocer within five minutes’ walk of the site), but remember to bring your own equipment.

Site type

Please note

This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.

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. 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.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Non-electric grass tent or touring caravan pitch

10 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: unlimited

10 people maximum

One Tent or Touring caravan allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

unlimited

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Tent, Touring caravan, (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Extras

Bring a pup tent (2 max) £5 (£5) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

No availability on our site

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Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

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Features

Pop-up campsite

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

Disabled facilities

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

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Wild camping

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

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Location

Lower Collard Farm

Wotter

Plymouth

Devon

England

PL7 5HT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.43515°N
-4.04404°W

Route directions

Use farmyard cafe entrance and drive through the field gate on your immediate right.

Nearest transport

Coach

3.7 mi Crabtree

3.8 mi Plymouth Road Superstore

Rail

5.9 mi Plymouth Rail Station

6.2 mi Bere Ferrers Rail Station

6.7 mi St Budeaux Ferry Road Rail Station

Ferry

6.2 mi Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage

6.4 mi Plymouth Mount Batten Ferry Landing

7 mi Plymouth Ferry Terminal

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

From the world’s largest cat (the Amur tiger) to the world’s largest rodent (the capybara), with quite a few other animals in between (among them, zebras, wallabies and cheetahs), you’ll see them all at Dartmoor Zoo (15 minutes’ drive). As you stroll through the grounds, you’ll also be able to admire exotic plants and dozens of species of camellias, plus rewilded areas that act as a magnet for insects and birds. For a change of scenery, spend a day checking out the harbour area in Plymouth (25 minutes). Here you can visit the National Marine Aquarium, the Royal Citadel and The Mayflower Museum, with a model of the ship that sailed to America in the 17th century. Then head to the clifftop Hoe Park for a rest with a view, or to Tinside Lido for a swim in the Art Deco pool. The halls of Cotehele (45 minutes), a National Trust-run property dating back to Tudor times, are filled with period furniture, tapestries and armour. The site also has large grounds with orchards, wildflower meadows and a lily pond. And last but not least: dogs are welcome here.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Plymouth Hoe East	6.5 mi	Estuary	N/A	Good	Excellent	Excellent
Plymouth Hoe West	6.6 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Bovisand	7.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Wembury	8.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	N/A
Mothecombe	9.6 mi	Estuary	N/A	Good	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Dartmoor Zoological Park 2.8 mi

National Marine Aquarium 6.1 mi

Buckfast Abbey 12.5 mi

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 20.3 mi

Castle Drogo 20.7 mi

National Trust

Saltram 4.1 mi

Salcombe: Thurlestone to Torcross 4.1 mi

Buckland Abbey 5 mi

Wembury 8.1 mi

Cotehele 9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Moorland Hotel - Wotter - Saddlesborough Tor - Cadover Bridge - Pipeline - Shaugh Prior - Beatland Corner 0.4 mi

Cadover Bridge - Legis Tor - Wigford Down 1.9 mi

Cadover Bridge - Shavercombe Falls - Hen Tor 2 mi

Sparkwell - Baccamore - Smallhanger - Crownhill Down 3 mi

Ringmore Cottage CP - Ringmore Down - Brisworthy Stone Circle 3.2 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Unsupervised minors must have a letter of authorisation from their parents or legal guardian.

Arrivals and departures

Please pick any available pitch on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 1 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. 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.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.

Reception

There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

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Does Lower Collard Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Lower Collard Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Lower Collard Farm? From the world’s largest cat (the Amur tiger) to the world’s largest rodent (the capybara), with quite a few other animals in between (among them, zebras, wallabies and cheetahs), you’ll see them … Read more
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