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Primitive grass campsite
From £22 1 night, 2 adults
8 people maximum Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.
Site size
Max 7.6m width x 7.6m depth (25.0ft width x 25.0ft depth) Calculated area: 58.1m² (625.0ft²)
Ground type
Grass
Twin-axle vehicles accepted
Suitable for
Trailer tent, Tent, Class B motorhome, RV, Travel Trailer
Features
Car 1 included, 2 max. Car parking by site/unit Dump station Fire ringAvailability
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Bovey's Down Farm
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Reviews
Voted 77% of visitors View breakdown
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would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Nice clean peaceful site in a great location
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Powered grass campsite
Liked: We had the site pretty much to ourselves so it was incredibly peaceful. Had a lovely welcome from the hosts with all the instructions on where to pitch and where all the facilities were. The site is easy to find not to far of the beaten track but rural enough to feel like you’re miles from anywhere. Toilets and showers are clean and tidy with plenty of hot water (even if the water pressure is not great).
Disliked: Unfortunately the drainage in the showers is rather slow so you end up standing in a little puddle towards the end. Water pressure is low.
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Loved the location Close to other great sites Great help on arrival…
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Liked: Loved the location Close to other great sites Great help on arrival
Disliked: Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review. Gerald & Pam.
Highly recommended
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Liked: Everything - Pam and Gerald were brilliant, the facilities were great, had a lovely meal in the barn, had a fabulous time with Gerald and the cows, and everyone on site was so friendly. Definitely going back again.
Disliked: Nothing, apart from having to leave!
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Amazing will be staying again
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Liked: How friendly everyone was toilets and shower blocked lite up 24/7 so clean and tidy lots to offer also great views.
Disliked: Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for your review, so pleased you enjoyed yourselves. Gerald and Pam.
Beautiful natural site with lovely reception and facilities.
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Liked: Beautiful site. Low key but clean facilities. Very friends hosts and brilliant location for the South Coast.
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From the manager: Lovely review thank you. We hope to see you back again one day here at Boveys Down Farm.
Nice site, good facilities and friendly owners
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Liked: The campsite was well located for visiting local sites, the coast and towns and also had lovely views across the valley. Nice spacious and level pitches at the top of the site. Shower block was basic but clean and we never had to wait despite the campsite being seemingly busy. Enjoyed having a drink in the restaurant/bar - nice place to pop in and sit. The owners were very friendly and the campsite general had a relaxed informal atmosphere which is what we liked.
Disliked: We were pitched close to the road which could be a bit noisy at times, but this wouldn't put us off staying again.
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Not a lot…
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Liked: Not a lot
Disliked: Toilets inadequate. Pitches uneven and rutted. No easy access to walks in the area apart from walking along a busy road. Rude staff on arrival. Won’t be returning
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From the manager: Good evening. Thank you for taking the time to review your very brief one night stay here. I do believe you didn't discover all the toilets and showers as the number is totally adequate for the campers on site. Your welcome letter would have explained some would be in the shower / toilet block with 24/7 lighting & others in the Swallows rest barn and finally with the accessible / parent and baby change room in the area of the marque and commercial kitchen. The pitches have suffered with the extreme weather we have had to cope with but as we had several spare pitches when you were here moving was an option.. The check in / tea room has a multitude of maps for walks and there are in fact several that are down country lanes and no need to attempt walking on a busy road. 5 minutes up the road by car takes you to the nature reserve, frequented by many of our returning or new campers. It seems our site is not for you, 3pm to 7pm checking in time. I must note that thankfully none of our staff are rude, possibly you spoke to someone who has English as 2cd language therefore understanding each other may have been a problem.
Fully enjoyed our stay.
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Liked: There was a lovely restaurant and bar at the bottom of the campsite where you could also get ice creams etc. The toilet / shower facilities were clean and tidy along with the washing up area. There is a little toy garage outside the restaurant and rope swings in the trees for the kids. Nice little quiet campsite with lovely owners.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to review our site and what we have to offer. We are so pleased you and the family enjoyed its so well here. We look forward to seeing you again. P & G.
A very well maintained, small campsite. Clean facilities, very friendly owners and…
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Liked: A very well maintained, small campsite. Clean facilities, very friendly owners and a hidden gem. I will definitely be booking again. The rope swing was an added bonus and a big hit with all of the kids staying here.
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From the manager: Hi, Thanks for the great review. It is brilliant to see and hear all the kids having such fun & you enjoying being here too. We look forward to your next visit. Pam & Gerald.
Lovely site, great views
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Liked: Lovely cafe. Nice helpful staff. Great food. Beautiful views. Great location
Disliked: Nothing we disliked. Facilities are rustic. Fine for us and loved the proper shower (no holding buttons for ages!) however if u like super modern facilities this isn’t for you.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Playground
Recreation room/arcade
TV room
Takeout
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on park
Baby-changing facilities
Bath available
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Free wifi
Grocery store
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundromat
Local produce
Off licence
Parent & baby washroom
Payphone
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Restrooms
Shower available
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Scouts welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue grills allowed
Barbecue provided
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Camping 2.0
Jumbo tent sites
Themes
Gastronomic delight
Hikers’ paradise
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Communal freezer
Communal fridge
Dump station
Electric car charging point(s)
Propane/gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Convenience store nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Type
Farm
Medium (26-50 sites)
Pub campground
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities
Seasonal sites
Location
Bovey's Down Farm
Farway
Colyton
Honiton
Devon
England
EX24 6JD
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.74602°N
-3.17955°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Beer | 5.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sidmouth Town | 5.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaton (Devon) | 5.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sidmouth Jacobs Ladder | 5.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ladram Bay | 7.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 5.1 mi
Crealy Great Adventure Park 10.6 mi
Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 12.1 mi
The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 12.6 mi
Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 15.4 mi
National Trust
Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 4.1 mi
Shute Barton 5.4 mi
Loughwood Meeting House 5.9 mi
Killerton: Marker's Cottage 11.5 mi
Killerton: Clyston Mill 11.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
COMBE HOUSE 2.5 mi
Weston - Coastal Path - Salcombe Regis 3.6 mi
Branscombe – Street and the Coastal Path 4.7 mi
Colyton - River Coly - Parehayne Hill 4.8 mi
CADHAY 4.9 mi
Local events
- Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, August 2, 2024 – Friday, August 2, 2024)
Sidmouth, England 5.2 mi
- Beautiful Days (Friday, August 16, 2024 – Friday, August 16, 2024)
Ottery St Mary, England 5.8 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.
Want to know more about camping in Devon?
- 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?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: noon On-park 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 $28.15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.