Access Statement

ACCESS STATEMENT - 2026 SEASON

We strive to ensure that all visitors can enjoy the accomodation facilities and surroundings within the park. Our aim is to help in anyway that we can and if you require any assistance during your stay or whilst planning your visit we will be delighted to assist. Our current facilities and services offered are:

Pre-arrival

  • We cater for tents, motor caravans, touring caravans and have static caravans available for rent. Seasonal pitches are available for touring caravans and motorhomes.

  • We can post a copy of this access statement if required.

  • Staff always accept Type Talk calls.

Arrival and Car Parking Facilities

  • Reception has large tarmac area at the front for parking.

  • Our main entrance gate is open 24 hours a day. We have two ANPR barriers at both entrances to our camping fields, these operate 24 hours a day and have an intercom at car window height. Please ensure car(s) registration details are entered correctly when booking.

  • All facilities are clearly signposted.

Reception

  • There is a slightly sloping wide tarmac path up to the door and slightly sloping access through the door.

  • There is ample room within reception for a large wheelchair to manoeuvre and turn.

  • Access is directly from the car parking area.

  • The door is 90cm wide.

  • The Reception is on one level.

  • The counter is 94cm high.

  • Staff will offer assistance is required.

  • Calor gas and chemical toilet fluid is available to purchase at Reception

Public Areas

  • We are a working farm with no direct public access to animals.

  • Tarmac/rough gravel/grass service all parts of the park and speed signs are clearly marked.

  • The park is situated on slightly sloping fields in the open countryside.

  • There are no footpaths following the roads.

  • Dogs are welcome but must be kept on leads at all times and not left unattended.

Public Areas - WC

  • The park has two toilet blocks: the small toilet block is situated at reception and the larger, main toilet block is situated in the main camping/touring field.

  • The small toilet block provides level entry to toilets and basins and a baby changing baby changing room.

  • There is room for parking outside the toilet blocks.

Laundry

  • Limited unmarked parking.

  • Level access throughout.

  • There are two front loading washing machines.

  • Electric switches for irons are accessible from a seated or standing position - two fixed ironing boards.

  • Front opening tumble dryer.

  • Two clothes washing sinks.

  • Irons available to hire at reception.

Outdoor Facilities

  • An extra field is opened in the summer school holidays for ball games - grass and slightly sloping, children are responsibility of parent/guardians at all times.

  • Pedal bikes are allowed on site if used cautiously. We will not be held responsible for any damage or harm caused whilst cycling on the park.

  • Separate, fully secured dog walking area. Dogs can be let off lead in this area, please ensure the gate is closed behind you. Dogs may never be left unattended and must be cleaned up after, there is a dog waste bin within the dog walking field.

Static Holiday Caravans

  • 17 caravans have 2/3/4 steps to their main door, each have a hand rail on one side.

  • 2 caravans have a ramp 100cm wide to main door 72cm wide, with hand rail to one side.

  • Each caravan comprise of between 2 & 3 bedrooms sleeping a maximum of 8 guests, shower room, lounge and kitchen. All have parking their own parking at rear for one car. Parking is available elsewhere on site for an extra car.

  • All of the caravans are non-smoking and some where a maximum of two dogs are allowed (please specify on booking). No cats allowed.

  • Please refer to holiday home diagrams on our website for details of each type of holiday home.

Touring Facilites

  • We have 90 pitches for tents, motorhomes and touring caravans.

  • Please specify on booking if you would like a hardstanding pitch, these are pitches 21, 22 and 44.

  • We have two Serviced Hardstanding pitches, which have electric, drinking water and (grey) drainage. Awning permitted. These are pitches 30a and 30b.

  • The park has two toilet blocks open 24 hours a day: the small toilet block is situated at reception and the larger, main toilet block is situated centrally to the touring/camping feilds.

  • Access to main toilet block is by slightly sloping tarmac path.

  • The main toilet block comprises 3 family rooms with shower/toilet/basin. Separate ladies and gents with showers, individual basins and toilets. Unisex disabled room with shower, toilet, wash basin and baby changing. Dishwashing area with three sinks, one food preparation sink and one freezer for ice packs - we will not be held responsible for any damage/missing goods. Sinks are 84cm high.

  • Two chemical toilet disposal points, all with level entry.

  • The majority of pitches are on grass: some touring caravans are on gravel hardstands with grass awning areas.

  • Parking on the grass beside your tent or caravan is allowed.

  • There are numerous water points, dustin areas, recycling points and fire points on the park.

  • Mobile phone (we find o2 and Vodafone to be the best) and TV reception can be poor. Digital signal only.

  • Dogs are welcome but must be kept on lead, never left unattended and cleaned up after.

  • Pitches can be pre-booked and staff are happy to advise on the location and suitability for your requirements on enquiry.

Grounds and Gardens

  • The site is slightly sloping in open countryside, hedgerows divide the park into 5 different areas.

  • There is abundant natural wildlife.

Additional Information

  • Mobile telephone single can be poor in some areas. (We find o2 and Vodafone to be the best for signal.)

  • Local taxis service the park.

  • Nearest train stations are Totnes and Paignton.

Contact Information

  • John, Liz, Andy and Beth Ball, Higher Well Farm Holiday Park, Waddeton Road, Stoke Gabriel, Totnes, Devon. TQ9 6RN.

  • Telephone - 01803 782289

  • E-mail - higherwell@talk12.com enquiries only.

  • Website - www.higherwellfarmholidaypark.co.uk

  • Site open one week before Easter and closes at the end of October half term.

  • Hours of operation are dependant on the time of year, please phone for more details.

  • Online booking available through our website or over the phone.

Although we have tried to be as accurate as possible and include as much detail as we can in this statement, we are always willing to give information on any aspect of the park. If this statement does not answer your particular question, please let us know and we will endeavour to answer your question and amend this statement for future use.

Access Statement last updated: 22nd July 2026.