Kushti Vardos

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Gypsy heritage accommodation and rural camping near Exeter in Devon
A 10-minute drive from Exeter and Dartmoor; half an hour to the beach
Family-orientated site with spacious pitches; shops 10 minutes' drive

Deep in Devon hill country near Exeter, Kushti Vardos is a Gypsy heritage camping experience designed to preserve the traditional Roma way of life. You’ll soon be good and relaxed at this secluded site, on a field with countryside views and plenty of wildlife round and about. This is very much a family-orientated site, where numbers are limited and the pitches are spacious to boost peaceful vibes and to ensure your whole holiday is a relaxing one. Each pitch has its own kitchenette with gas cookers, hob or oven and twin USB phone-charging sockets. Firepits (off the ground) and barbecues are also available, along with private seating areas outside each unit so you can eat while enjoying the rural vistas. Assemble your alfresco bites from the farm shop at Ide (10 minutes’ drive). Other amenities include a car park, shower block and washing-up area, while 10 gallons of fresh drinking water are delivered to every pitch daily, and replaced when the drum is empty. On site, you can meet the horses and donkeys or wander around the genuine Gypsy bow-top wagons and other Romany artefacts on display. Each unit has an authentic Gypsy heritage; as they are so precious, you’ll need to take care when staying in the wagons – well-behaved kids and kind consideration is appreciated. For this reason, no dogs are permitted on site.

Campground type

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Languages spoken

English

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Sorry but nothing to like due to the company doubled booked the…

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Anonymous Jul 2024

Duckkering Tan 1 bedroom on-site trailer

Liked: Sorry but nothing to like due to the company doubled booked the accommodation. Regardless already paid days before the arrival the accommodation was not able up on arrival and had to book another accommodation with short notice for premium price. Currently still awaiting for the refund.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: we are so very sorry! the site owner has been in hospital all week very unwell and rhe booking wasn't highlighted to people on site.
we would love to offer you a free stay, at your convenience as a huge apology to you all as we certainly didn't want to not host you. sincere apologies.
kushti vardos

Lovely place. Friendly people. Very quiet, relaxing, and enjoyed cooking and boiling…

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Anonymous Oct 2023

Kushti Tan gypsy wagon

Liked: Lovely place. Friendly people. Very quiet, relaxing, and enjoyed cooking and boiling the kettle on the fire pit outside. Travelers rest pub food at the bottom of the road. Amazing

Disliked: Bed very hard

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Kushti Vardos

2 Springdale Farm

Bondhouse Lane

Longdown

Exeter

Devon

England

EX6 7SD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.71754°N
-3.60957°W

Route directions

From Tedburn Road, turn into Bondhouse Lane and drive through the tunnel under the A30. Take the uphill track through red gates, turn left at the Kushti Banner and follow the arrows to the car park.

Nearest transport

Bus

3.8 mi Bus Station

6.1 mi The Barn Owl

6.1 mi Honiton Road Park and Ride

Rail

3 mi Exeter St Davids Rail Station

3.1 mi Exeter St Thomas Rail Station

3.4 mi Exeter Central Rail Station

Ferry

6.6 mi Topsham Lock Ferry Landing

6.6 mi Topsham Ferry Landing

6.8 mi Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing

Airport

8.5 mi Exeter International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Exeter (10 minutes’ drive) is a lovely historic city, sitting on the seafront and with free daily guided walks giving you an intro to its delights. The medieval cathedral has a spectacular Gothic facade, while mellow St Nicholas Priory was founded in 1087 and is open for tours of its undercroft and Tudor-era parlour. The Quayside is lined with lively pubs and restaurants for when you’ve had your fill of history. Rambling and cycling in Dartmoor National Park (20 minutes) is another big draw in these parts; head for Grey Wethers stone circle (40 minutes) or the dramatic cascade at Becky Falls Ancient Woodland Park (35 minutes). If you fancy sea views for a change, head to the South West Coast Path (half an hour) for challenging hiking along clifftops. Travelling with the kids? If they have behaved impeccably, reward them with a day on the thrill rides at Crealy Theme Park and Resort (20 minutes), or take toddlers to meet the animals at the Miniature Pony Centre (half an hour). For fun in the sea, there’s a quiet beach at Sandy Bay (40 minutes), or you can take long walks on the shingle at laid-back Budleigh Salterton (35 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Dawlish Warren	11.1 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Dawlish Town	11.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Dawlish Coryton Cove	11.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Exmouth	11.7 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Teignmouth Holcombe	12.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 3.5 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 8.4 mi

Crealy Great Adventure Park 8.5 mi

Castle Drogo 9 mi

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 16.2 mi

National Trust

Killerton: Clyston Mill 7.8 mi

Killerton: Marker's Cottage 8.1 mi

Killerton: Budlake Old Post Office 8.5 mi

Killerton 8.5 mi

Castle Drogo 9 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

ST BARTHOLOMEW'S CEMETERY, EXETER 3.2 mi

NORTHERNHAY AND ROUGEMENT GARDENS 3.5 mi

Brampford Speke Circular 5.5 mi

SHOBROOKE PARK 5.7 mi

EXE ESTUARY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 16/01/2003) 6.6 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Dogs

The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Extras

Motorcycle(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Refunds within the indicated cancelation period are only possible if the park is able to relet your unit/site.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.

Hired accommodation

No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Your unit must be left clean and tidy; a fine of £50.00 ($63.33) will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Occupancy

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

Vehicles

No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
No vehicle movement between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m..

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 10 p.m..

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

Does Kushti Vardos have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Kushti Vardos dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Kushti Vardos? Exeter (10 minutes’ drive) is a lovely historic city, sitting on the seafront and with free daily guided walks giving you an intro to its delights. The medieval cathedral has a spectacular … Read more