Bowhayes Farm Camping
4.95 /5
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.
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.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Ottery St Mary area
In the area you can explore:
- Ottery St Mary
- Crealy Theme Park
- Budleigh Salterton
- Sidmouth
- National Trust's A La Ronde
- Beer and Exeter
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