Alston Farm

The gentle bleating of sheep drifts across rolling Devon pastures as morning mist burns off the hedgerows surrounding this traditional working farm site. Here in the South West's quieter corners, the rhythm of rural life carries on much as it has for generations, with camping pitches nestled into genuine farmland rather than manicured tourist fields.

Alston Farm suits campers, caravanners and campervan tourers seeking an unpretentious countryside escape, where the authenticity of farm life trumps polished amenities. This is Devon at its most pastoral – a landscape of deep lanes, red earth and grazing livestock that rewards those exploring beyond the crowded coastal honeypots.

Facilities are straightforward with toilets and showers serving those under canvas and touring units alike. The campfire policy requires checking on arrival, so those dreaming of evening flames should enquire when booking. The overall atmosphere leans towards the quietly agricultural – a working farm that welcomes visitors rather than a campsite playing at countryside. Expect genuine rural character and the kind of peaceful Devon nights where stars outnumber streetlights.