Chipley
Farm, Bickington, Newton Abbot, S.Devon TQ12 6JW, England
For the convenience of our guests we have installed
a wireless router so you can now bring your laptops and connect
easily to our broadband from your rooms or our gardens.
Dad can bring that last bit of work he just couldn't leave undone;
mum can play with her photos, do the latest Sudoku puzzle, or
write another chapter for her novel; and the little ones can watch
films in case the weather disappoints and you decide to stay “at
home” at Chipley farm.
THINGS TO SEE AND PLACES TO GO
Chipley
Farm is the site of volcanic activity over 360 million years ago.
From the peak of the volcano you can see the awe-inspiring Tors
of Dartmoor in one direction and the sparkling waters of the English
Channel in another. Universities bring their students regularly
to see the famous pillow lava formed as a volvano erupted on the
floor of a deep ocean and the molten rocks forced their way up
through deep waters to form our lovely Devon hills. This site
is of special scientific interest recognised as being of national
importance for our geological heritage.
CHIPLEY FARM
IS TRULY A MAGICAL PLACE
Although these hot air balloons carry travellers
of the more familiar sort, do ask about our famous Corn Circles.
These roused extreme interest from scientists as far away as both
Canada and Russia and for a short period Chipley Farm was the
centre of much extra-terrestial excitement.
Chipley Farm B&B and Farm Holidays
selected by the AA as one of the
BEST IN BRITAIN
Fred is a farmer and Louisa an artist and their home
is at Chipley Farm in sunny Devon. Fred cares for the farm and Louisa
cares for the many visitors who arrive as guests and leave as friends.
We have a 4 star grading with the AA and have been awarded a major hospitality
award for the warmth of our welcome and our attention to every detail.
You can see from our guest comments how many return again and again.
Farmer Fred will let you watch the milking or
maybe help feed a new baby calf. For a family holiday, a short
stay, or just a break in your journey, take time out to enjoy
the unique welcome of a Devon farm.
Why not use Chipley Farm as a base for exploring the many excitements
that Devon has to offer? We are extremely central to many excellent
tourist attractions and a day out is always an adventure. Explore
Dartmoor National Park, or maybe take a daytrip to Cornwall to see
the world famous Eden Project or the Lost Gardens of Helligan.
Dartmoor National Park with Haytor, Hountor, and the rest of
the mysterious granite outcrops and balancing boulders, ancient villages,
and ghostly legends
The fabulous beaches and spectacular scenery of the South Hams
The seaside towns of Teignmouth and Shaldon (with its secret tunnel
leading to Smugglers Cove) are merely twenty minutes drive away
Dartmouth with its Royal Naval College and maritime history
Plymouth with its wonderful aquarium and famous landmarks to include
the departure point of the Pilgrim Fathers
The University city of Exeter with its beautiful Cathedral, exciting
shops, canal, university, and good central railway station.
Dartmoor National Park - Devon
Dartmoor ponies
Dawlish Warren beach - Devon
Chipley Farm
is so easy to reach, being just off the A38 (the main Exeter-Plymouth
road). Exeter is 20 minutes by car, Plymouth just 30 minutes.
The "world famous" Eden project is only 90 minutes
away by car. Whilst in Cornwall visit some of the spectacular gardens
open to visitors.
Visit The English Riviera - the three towns of
Torquay, Paignton and Brixham (about 9 miles from Chipley Farm)
Totnes, a gem of a medieval town and a must for
lovers of all that is beautiful, is only 30 minutes by car
Bovey Tracey (known as the Gateway to the Moor)
is home to the Devon Guild of Craftsmen, the Cardew Teapottery, and
the House of Marbles and is 10 minutes by car
Ashburton, known for its wealth of antiques, is
10 minutes by car.
Don't miss Buckfast Abbey and whilst there visit
the Otter Sanctuary and Butterfly Farm and perhaps
catch the steam train to Totnes.
As well as beautiful beaches, stunning scenery, Cathedral
cities, and rugged moorland, we have a wealth of National Trust properties
for you to visit, spectacular gardens to marvel at, and fascinating
villages to discover.
museums, family activities, trains and vintage
transport, boats and waterfalls, shopping galore
Rain or shine, there is always so much to see and do here that you
are sure to leave promising to return again and again.
NEWTON ABBOT
Newton
Abbot, straddling the River Lemon, has been a market town since 1220.
This lively, bustling town offers the visitor a whole range of markets
as well as historic buildings, lovely parks, a working malthouse and
a train station.
ST. LEONARDS TOWER
The centre of the
town features the ancient tower of St Leonard. The tower is all that
remains of the medieval church of St. Leonard, built in 1350 - the main
chapel being demolished in 1836. Adjacent to the tower is a plaque;
marking the spot where the first declaration of the newly arrived William
III, Prince of Orange was read in 1688. William stayed overnight in
the town, as he made his way from Brixham to London to assume the English
throne.
FORDE HOUSE
There are two other
buildings of note in the town. Forde House located in the south east
corner of the town, was built with an 'E' shaped floor plan, by Sir
Richard Reynell in 1610. King Charles I stayed at the house in 1625
and William of Orange on his way to London.
BRADLEY MANOR
At the opposite
end of Newton Abbot is the National Trust run property, Bradley Manor
. This is 13th century manor house in its own secluded woodland setting,
with a notable great hall - emblazoned with the royal coat of Arms of
Elizabeth I .
TUCKER'S MALTINGS
Close to the town
centre is Tucker's Maltings. This is the only traditional malthouse
in the country which is open to the public. The malthouse which offers
the visitor hour long guided tours from the barley to beer discovery
centre, produces enough malt to brew 15 million pints of beer each year.
Dartmoor National Park - Devon
Dartmoor ponies
Dawlish Warren beach - Devon