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Camping and touring Arrive: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Read more

Shutes South

The farmhouse overlooking the fields (added by manager 09 Jun 2021)

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Wild camping on a peaceful family-owned farm in the Devon countryside
In the Blackdown Hills and 40 minutes’ drive from the Jurassic coast
Natural stream and farm animals; food shop and farm shop nearby

Feeling a little bit wistful for some wild camping? Surrounded by the Devon countryside and the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, 40 minutes’ drive away from Exeter, Shutes South will take you nicely back to the basics. On site, listen to the soundtrack of the birds or scour around for wildlife… and off site, hike or cycle uphill through the Blackdown Hills to Iron Age hill forts or take a trip to the seaside (it's a 40-minute drive to the Jurassic coast). Share a slice of the peace with the farm animals around this family-owned farm. Things are rather laidback around here, as there’s a natural stream running through the site and plenty of wildlife. As this is a good spot for wild camping, all you need to do is show up, pitch up and unwind (with your dog by your side, if you wish). Create a tasty spread with a barbecue on site… there's a farm shop and a small food shop five minutes’ drive away, so you shouldn't find it too hard to get your mitts on some great local produce such as fresh eggs and vegetables. If you’re looking for a rest stop while you’re out and about, there are several cafés within five minutes’ drive of the site too, great for grabbing a hot brew or a sweet treat. If it’s later in the day and you’re looking for something stronger or a meal out, there’s also a riverside pub 10 minutes’ drive away alongside an old stone bridge.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

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

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Pop-up campsite

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Mountain biking nearby

Location

Shutes South

Shoots Lane

Sheldon

Devon

England

EX14 4QX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.87223°N
-3.24303°W

Nearest transport

Coach

7.4 mi Post Office

10.9 mi Bus Station

Rail

5.8 mi Honiton Rail Station

6 mi Tiverton Parkway Rail Station

6.2 mi Feniton Rail Station

Ferry

16.3 mi Topsham Ferry Landing

16.4 mi Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing

16.5 mi Topsham Lock Ferry Landing

Airport

12.4 mi 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

The daredevils in the group may want to tick one activity off the bucket list with a go at skydiving from the Dunkeswell Airfield (two minutes’ drive). If pulse-racing activities are up your street, there’s also go-karting here. Further away, try riding a segway or paintballing in Ottery St Mary (25 minutes) or drive a digger around in Diggerland Devon (20 minutes). For activities that are a little more leisurely, alpaca trekking Bearhouse Alpacas (25 minutes) is good for a trot through the forest (and a new friend). Perhaps you might find more friendly animals at The Donkey Sanctuary (half an hour). A laidback day at the beach on the cards? See if you can find any fossils at Lyme Regis (40 minutes). Then, unwind on Sidmouth Beach (40 minutes) or hire out a paddleboard, kayak and surfboard, if that’s your thing. Exmouth (40 minutes) is another great family-friendly seaside spot. If you want to round off your trip with some thrills, a visit to the Crealy Theme Park & Resort (35 minutes) might just do the trick. Take your pick from over 60 rides, including rollercoasters.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Sidmouth Town	13.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Sidmouth Jacobs Ladder	13.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Beer	13.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Seaton (Devon)	13.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Ladram Bay	14.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	N/A	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 3.3 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 10.9 mi

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 13 mi

Crealy Great Adventure Park 13.7 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 16.2 mi

National Trust

Loughwood Meeting House 10 mi

Shute Barton 10.5 mi

Killerton: Budlake Old Post Office 10.8 mi

Killerton 10.8 mi

Knightshayes Court 11 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

BRIDWELL 4.7 mi

COMBE HOUSE 6.9 mi

WELLINGTON PARK 7.3 mi

CADHAY 8.1 mi

NYNEHEAD COURT 8.4 mi

Local events

Beautiful Days (Friday 16 August 2024 – Friday 16 August 2024)
Ottery St Mary, Devon 7.2 mi
Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)
Sidmouth, Devon 13.3 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.

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Does Shutes South have a swimming pool? No View all features
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What attractions are near Shutes South? The daredevils in the group may want to tick one activity off the bucket list with a go at skydiving from the Dunkeswell Airfield (two minutes’ drive). If pulse-racing activities are up … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Shutes South?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more