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Farm camping in the Blackdown Hills

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· Honiton, Devon, England
30 acres hosted by Eve V.
13 motorhome/tent pitches
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Farm camping in the Blackdown Hills, with campfires, big views and homegrown produce for sale

No one likes to stereotype but, as farm campsite’s go, they don’t get much more farmy than Higher Moorlands. On a hilltop at the head of the Otter Valley, this pop-up campsite, around for the summer months only, has all the staples. Sheep and cattle dot the fields, there are pigs too, and you can buy the farm’s own free-range (frozen) pork and beef from the honest shop, where there’s also seasonal vegetables, firewood, charcoal and local cider for sale. Campfires are, of course, allowed and there’s acres of grassy space where children can duck and dive and play games of hide and seek. It’s a pastoral scene. And it all enjoys the backdrop of the Blackdown Hills, with far-reaching views over Hartridge Common.

Despite all the space, there’s a relatively small number of pitches here all told, ensuring there’s not too much pressure on the environment. In an effort to establish the wildflower meadows, the fields around the camping field are left to grow tall, the camping field itself is kept well mown. 

Facilities are befitting of a farm. There are a couple of well-kept composting loos, two hot showers, two cold water washing up stations and a freezer in the shed with power points to charge your gadgets or blow up your mattress! Otherwise, the real offering here is space and freedom. Buy meat fresh from the farm to cook over the campfire one evening, or rise early to enjoy the south-easterly views and watch the sunrise over the valley. There are local walks detailed on a big, annotated map pinned to the wall in the shop. By car, meanwhile, it’s a half-hour drive to Sidmouth, Seaton, Lyme Regis and the Jurassic Coast. 

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61 Ratings · 46 reviews
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Laura M.recommends
July 15, 2024
10 - Grass pitch
Lovely views and directions were very clear. I spent one night in my camper with my dog and really enjoyed it. We'll come back 🙂
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Meda S.recommends
June 27, 2024
7 - Grass pitch
Lovely small campsite!
A very relaxed, quiet and lovely campsite. Very comfortable, has everything you need. The views are beautiful, when we went there were only a few people. I know some people added on their review that there are planes taking off in the morning, but we quite liked this, and my dog who is normally scared of flying objects wasn’t bothered! Perfect location to explore so much of the beautiful countryside around. Would definitely return!
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Adam B.recommends
June 21, 2024
10 - Grass pitch
A welcome rest stop
Absolutely loved it. Wholesome, semi-wild camping with stunning views and a simple yet conscious approach to getting back to basics. Thats exactly what I was looking for, which is why I booked. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful place with us all :)
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Paul R.recommends
September 11, 2023
11 - Grass pitch
A great campsite - basic but with everything I needed. Lovely views and easy access to everything East Devon has to offer!
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Ana S.
August 23, 2023
1 - Grass pitch
When we arrived there, what we saw and description in site .was different . Grass was not mowed, struggle to put tent, we pay extra for fire pit...as no one was arround ( as we checked), we thought ok, let's finish with tent and all and see after. We saw a lady at one point but we had no idea if she was from there or just going to toilette...anyway...after 1 hour we left. From all the camping places we have been, this was the lowest .
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Ben B.recommends
August 22, 2023
10 - Grass pitch
Very helpful, lovely spot for a bit of back to nature camping. thanks Eve
Location
Honiton, Devon, England, United KingdomTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Eve V.

Joined in February 2021
From the host
Higher Moorlands Farm is a beautiful and peaceful place. We are in the Blackdown Hills in East Devon, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Luppitt, just a 25 minute drive from the Jurassic coastline. The area is rich in wildlife and heritage, a beautiful landscape with hedgerows and copses, small farms with intricate field patterns, deep valleys and narrow, winding lanes. The farm consists of 30 acres of mixture of permanent pasture and wet woodland, with areas that are totally untouched and full of wildlife. We are part of the Mid-tier Stewardship programme; conservation and working in harmony with nature underpins everything that we do here. You might see us working around the farm, we have been busy planting new hedges for increased biodiversity, creating banks and breaking down our fields into smaller pastures. Parts of the farm are being left to rewild. We use livestock to manage our pastures and during the summer you might see the sheep or cattle roaming the fields. We also have free range pigs and a small organic market garden which you're most welcome to have a look around. We run a small, relaxed campsite during the summer in on of our meadows. From our camping field you get far reaching views overlooking the beautiful Hartridge Common where you can catch amazing moon rises in the evening and stunning sunrises in the morning. Everything feels very spacious and expansive, we keep our pitch numbers low. You can bring your own firepit or rent one from us as an extra when you book or from the shop on arrival. If you intend to cook over the firepit you will need to bring your own grill and utensils. Please be aware we dont allow fires or bbq's on the ground. You're welcome to unload your car by your pitch, we ask that you then park it in the carpark, leaving the field free of cars. Camper vans can, of course, stay in the field! Farm produce can be bought from an onsite shop, including a selection of meats, seasonal vegetables, firewood, kindling and UK-made charcoal for your campfires and BBQ's. In the shop area you can also use the freezer for re-freezing ice-packs and there is a phone charging point and a big wall map. We are an inclusive space and offer our warmest welcome to people of all gender identities, nationality, skin colour, sexual preference and religion. We recognise that the countryside can feel like a hostile place for some people, and we want you to feel safe and at ease here if this applies to you. If there is anything we can do to help you with this please let us know. Do come and find us or give us a call if you want some recommendations on things to do and places to go. We are a friendly bunch! Our 'what3words' location for the entrance to the farm is: continues.fellow.wink The farm postcode takes you to our neighbours farm, they are getting a bit fed up with lost campers turning up so please do make sure you're in the right place! Our farm name is on a sign at the top of the drive.
Nearby attractions

If you’re interested in history, there are seven iron age hill forts in the surrounding Blackdown Hills, the nearest being Hembury Hill Fort, 10 minutes away. Dumpdon Hill Fort is also around 10 minutes and Castle Neroche is a 20-minute drive. Wildwood Escot Park (20 minutes) has plenty on offer for families and animal lovers, whether that’s honeybees, wolves or otters. The River Otter starts not too far from the site, around half an hours drive away, does, indeed, play host to a number of otters but has also become better known in recent years as the home for a number of beavers that are repopulating this part of England for the first time in centuries. For those that need a little more adrenaline, Dunkeswell Airfield offers sky diving, or there is the Mansell Raceway go-cart circuit, both are less than a 10-minute drive away.

Food and drink

The nearest good pub is The Drewe Arms in Broadhembury (01404 841267), 10 minutes' drive from the farm with a big beer garden, good food and a great selection of beers, wines and gins. The Vine Inn in Honiton (0140442889; 15 minutes away) is also a good shout, famous for their traditional cream teas at lunchtime alongside a simple but effective menu. For your shopping needs, Honiton is also a good pick. It has a fantastic wet fish shop, an independent wine shop and three big supermarkets. Don't miss Otter Valley Dairy (15 minutes), where you can sit and eat your homemade ice cream whilst watching the cows that produced the milk (they also do great wood-fired pizzas).

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