Fountain Violet Farm offers off-grid high-end glamping in the beautiful Devon countryside below the River Dart. You'll find fully-equipped canvas lodges that sleep up to six people, complete with a furnished kitchen, living area and proper beds. Roam the farm, meet the cows and enjoy the sea views! It's only a 15-minute walk from stunning Mill Bay Cove, where you'll find plenty of exciting watersports.

Off-grid luxury glamping with breathtaking sea views

Great facilities include honesty shop, pizza oven and private showers

Close to the coast, 15 minute walk to Mill Bay Cove

About Fountain Violet Farm

Hosted by the welcoming Jones family, this glamping site offers high-quality accommodation in a stunning setting overlooking the River Dart. It's an ideal location with the beach and town of Kingswear just a 15-minute walk away. Your luxurious canvas lodge is perfect for a group of six! You're sure to get a great night's rest with a comfy double bed, bunk beds for the kids, and a cosy cupboard bed. Inside there's a furnished living room area, equipped kitchen and ensuite. Outside, you'll find a BBQ and picnic area - there's even a hot tub to hire. The tents may be off-grid with no electricity - but you'll have plenty of wood, candles, tea lights and more to provide you with light and heat. Dogs are welcome on site.

Fountain Violet Farm is open from 01/04 to 31/10.


Facilities and amenities

All glamping units have private toilet and shower facilities. You'll find an honesty shop on-site with all basic needs, including milk and bread. There's also a pizza oven to use.

Mill Bay Cove, with seaside views and plenty of watersports, is a fifteen-minute walk from the site.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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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...

Edward Jones will welcome you to his cattle farm in the countryside. Situated on 130 glorious Devon acres, his farm offers an idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday urban life, perfect for recuperating.

Our mission at Feather Down farms is to help you reconnect to nature and each other, away from everyday life.


Map and address

Park address

Fountain Violet Farm,

Mount Ridley Road, Kingswear, Devon, TQ6 0DU

Coordinates

50.3496, -3.5646 | SX 88 51

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Fountain Violet Farm is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Young children


There are 5 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

5 x Ensuite Canvas Lodges

Max 6 people

Sleeping six, these spacious canvas lodges are complete with a double bed, cupboard beds and a bunk bed. They are fully furnished and equipped with all you need including wood burning stove, ensuite shower and toilet and your own outdoor terrace.

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FAQ

Arrival is between 4pm and 6pm. If you expect to arrive later than this, please do inform the farmer as there is no on-site reception. Check out is 10:30am unless a late checkout has been pre-booked and agreed.

Yes! Dogs are allowed. They must be kept on the lead at all times and not left unattended.

You can find the site map for Fountain Violet Farm here.

The wood-fired stove inside of the accommodation will keep it warm and cosy. It is important to regularly add some wood. During the night, the site would recommend bringing warm pyjamas and perhaps some extra blankets and a hot water bottle.

Yes. You can fit a travel cot in the accommodation. You can also hire one from the site for a fee. Due to limited space, only one cot per lodge is allowed.


A fifteen minute walk from Mill Bay Cove, there's gorgeous sand, sun and surf to explore! The fun continues on the nearby River Dart, where visitors are encouraged to surf, sail and paddle board.

The nearby picturesque Dartmouth Steam Railway is great fun, and is an excellent way to journey towards the Dartmouth Ferry.

Historic Greenway House and Garden is only a short drive away - a 1950's summer home to Agatha Christie and her family, filled with history.

The listing for Fountain Violet Farm was last updated on October 31st, 2024 at 4:04 PM

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