Please note that this is a pop-up campsite, open for a limited number of days each year.

Pitch up in a picturesque 15-acre cider orchard at Bowhayes Farm Camping, a fantastic base for exploring Devon with Sidmouth and Exeter both in striking distance. This tranquil site offers almost wild camping with beautiful surroundings, set close to a hamlet and within extensive farmland. Check out the farm cafe for snacks and drinks too!

Tranquil countryside setting, within a traditional West Country cider orchard

Close to countryside walks, village pub, local amenities and beaches

A working family farm, with shop, shower, toilet and hot/cold water facilities

About Bowhayes Farm Camping

This relaxing site is surrounded by footpaths for walkers and sits by the edge of pretty Venn Ottery. It's a convenient distance from the RSPB reserve at Aylesbeare Common and around 30 mins from tempting spots along the coast, such as Sidmouth and Budleigh Salterton. There's plenty of wildlife to spot on-site, including shy badgers, foxes, rabbits and shy deer. The pitching spots are separated by a spacious 150 metres so that everyone can enjoy calm and relaxation. Individual pitches are a minimum of 10m apart (or as far as you can get!) set on grass and within the scenic surroundings of an orchard. If glamping is more your thing, there are two 5m bell tents, perfect for a cosy getaway for two. Each bell tent comes with a queen sized bed, chest of draw for storage, rugs and a stove to keep your warm on those cooler nights. Guests will need to bring their own duvet, pillows and linen. Up to two dogs are welcome on the pitches but not in the bell tents, sorry.

Camping is available from 21st March until 6th October. Bell tents open from 25th April until 6th October.


Facilities and amenities

Site facilities include one shower and one toilet. You can buy hot and cold drinks, snacks and essentials from a small shop on site.

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Adult only

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilets

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal


A note from the site themselves...

Nestled in the East Devon AONB, Bowhayes Farm is more than just a cider orchard. This family-run farm offers a wonderful escape from the busyness of everyday life. Stay awhile for a coffee and some delicious homemade bakes on our Coffee Deck, or stay a bit longer and pitch your tent amongst the trees in the stunning cider orchard.

Our leap of faith happened eight years ago when we found this amazing farm. Having worked in "corporate life" for many years (in fact, we met in a glossy high rise in Euston many moons ago when offices and suits were still a thing), we always yearned for a more rural life, one where we could set down roots.

I mean, I didn't think Howard meant literally, but it turns out the "tree-change", as they call it in Australia, really did mean buying a whole load of trees and doing something with the land. Since then, we have made it our home and brought to life this cute corner of Devon with a rural, diversified family business that we love.

We are so lucky to live here and be able to share this space with our guests.

So whether you're looking for a quirky place to stay, a place to refresh on a country walk, meet friends for a coffee or just stop and enjoy the peace and bird song, we've got something for you. See you soon!

Fiona and Howard


Map and address

Park address

Bowhayes Farm Camping,

Bowhayes Farm, Venn Ottery, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1RY

Coordinates

50.7135, -3.3037 | SY 7 91

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Bowhayes Farm Camping is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet


There are 11 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

8 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches

Max 3 people

Non electric grass pitches, measuring 3.5m x 5m. Suitable for tents only. Pitches are either at the end of an orchard row or between trees - if wanting to be between trees then 3.5m width is the max for a tent, and restricted height under the branches.


Bowhayes Farm Camping reviews

4.95 /5

12 reviews

100%

would recommend

Overall
4.95
Location
5
Value for money
5
Service
5
Facilities
4.83
Cleanliness
4.92

Little Heaven

Petya N

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Backpacker Tent - Large Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesSep 2024

Camping in an apple farm which rich variety of fruit and trees. Lots of space between the pitches. Toilets, showers, drinking water and even little kitchen for the guests. The host is super nice and he has adorable dogs (he allowed us to take them for a small walk around his land ). Plus friendly and fluffy cat I fell in love with. We had amazing time! Highly recommended.

Escape to nature

Stephanie Z

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesMay 2024

We came to Sidmouth and stayed 3 days at Bowhayes Farm. We loved it, in spite of the inclement weather. Our plot was very green and clean and right amongst the trees, with nothing but birds and birdsong around us. Highly recommended and would definitely visit again :-)

Site's response

Thank you so much for your kind review. I'm so glad the weather didn't dampen your experience of the Jazz Festival. It was lovely meeting you both - I hope we see you again next year, or perhaps for the Sidmouth Folk Festival!

We had a lovely stay

Rachel S

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesMay 2024

Beautiful and peaceful pitch in the orchard. We had a very friendly welcome and they were keen to share local knowledge which we appreciated. We were only there for one night so didn't really make much use of facilities but it seemed to have the basics that one would need. What a beautiful part of the country and how lovely to spend the evening among the apple trees!

Site's response

It was lovely meeting you and to hear you had a nice stay Rachel. Hopefully we'll see you again - for a bit longer!

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FAQ

Yes! Up to two dogs are allowed per pitch. Dogs are not allowed in the glamping accommodation.

Check in at Bowhayes Farm Camping is between 2pm and 7pm, with self check in between 4pm and 7pm. Late arrivals must notify the farm office as soon as possible. As for check out, your pitch or unit must be vacated by 11am on the day of departure.

Raised BBQs and campfires are welcome, perfect for al fresco dining in the evenings.

Yes, one of each can be brought with you for no extra cost.


In the area you can explore:

  • Ottery St Mary
  • Crealy Theme Park
  • Budleigh Salterton
  • Sidmouth
  • National Trust's A La Ronde
  • Beer and Exeter
The listing for Bowhayes Farm Camping was last updated on November 1st, 2024 at 7:12 AM

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