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This one is in mid-Devon.  Has some really good reviews regarding animal/camper interaction and you can get really involved with the cows, sheep, pigs, chickens etc.  Children can collect eggs etc.  It looks as though it's a basic site but the experience more than makes up for it.  Looks as though some reviewers have been going there for years.

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/details.asp?revid=5585

The site has a pub 1 mile away and is a 15 minute drive to the town of Tiverton for supplies.  Mid Devon is very handy for exploring both North and South coasts so access to beaches is within your distance too.

My vote would go to Norden Farm. Loads of animals about including rare breeds and a mini zoo. They obviously care about animals. Its also a working dairy farm - always lots of calves.

There is a footpath into Corfe Castle - about 20 mins or about 1 min in the car. Several decent pubs and of course the castle ruins. Also some good walks over Purbeck and the superb Studland beach.

Norden Farm is also relatively inexpensive. Off their in 2 weeks