I've just returned from 4 nights at Emmetts Farm, a more peaceful retreat could not be wished for.
All pitches have their own tap and electrical hook up so the only communal things you have to touch are the grey water tap, the Elsan flush and hand wash basin and the entrance gate, perfect for anybody who is considered vulnerable to infection through age or medical condition.
The Site has marvellous views over the Axe Valley and on Allen's advice I took a kayak on the Axe which is a charming little river.
Allan is the perfect host, not intrusive but available to give advice and guidance, and he has created a charming site.
This is a new site offered to a very high standard and Allan is working on a shower ,toilet and laundry within the barn where the Elsan point is found to be opened some time in 2021.
Axminster, Axmouth and Seaton are a short drive away where there are pubs, supermarkets and takeaway food.There is a local bus service and although the bus stop is not close Allan told us the bus could be flagged down outside, and he plans to extend the width of the driveway at the entrance to help facilitate this.
It was mostly dry thought my stay, one day I travelled further into Devon and it poured down all afternoon. That night as I drove back to the caravan it was still raining on the A35 and when I turned off onto the A358, but by the time I reached Musbury it had not only stopped raining but the roads were bone dry. When I asked Allen about it he said that the location enjoyed a very mild micro climate, and although it did rain on occasion it was rare.
I had a dog with me and she loved it, there is a dog walk around a small orchard (check out the lovely views from Allan's agricultural bench). The local pub in Axmouth is dog friendly, has a lovely beer garden and served great food.
I was tempted to give this a poor rating to deter people from going so that there would always be availability for me but for a CL things don't get much better. This is no building site and I doubt anybody would be aware of the ongoing improvements but when Allan completes the works it will be hard to better.
