They say it’s the little things that count - at Hawkchurch Country Park, near Axminster in East Devon, they certainly keep an eagle eye on the details that make all the difference: smiley, happy service from the staff, yummy, well-priced food in the restaurant, genuinely dog-friendly facilities, even heated towel rails in the showers... Add in the pretty views of the Axe Valley and the site’s proximity to the Jurassic Coast and a range of top attractions, and it sounds like the perfect formula for some Devon-based downtime.
The facilities include smart free showers and loos (a 3/4 minute walk from the tenting fields), a laundry room, a children’s playground, dog walking area, a shop packed with all the essentials, and a bar and restaurant. Pitches are set in tranquil grassy meadows encircled by mature trees and hedgerows, and the picture-perfect village of Hawkchurch is a few minutes away for those in search of a country inn.
Nearby attractions and activities
The friendly staff at Hawkchurch Country Park can ply you with helpful tourist information, but highlights include: the World Heritage Jurassic Coast, just fifteen minutes away, sprinkled with attractive, historic seaside towns such as Lyme Regis (famous for its Cobb harbour, fossils and Jane Austen links); medieval Forde Abbey, a stunning former monastery set in 30 acres of gardens, and with a great “pick your own” farm on site; croquet lawns, grottoes and Elizabethan grandeur at Mapperton House; or the Seaton open air tramway, which will transport you on a romantic trip alongside the estuary of the River Axe, through nature reserves teeming with wading birds.
There’s probably no need to mention that this is some of the most fertile territory in England for gourmets: clotted cream, scrumpy, fresh fish, farmhouse cheeses, ice cream, Devonshire teas - plus a cluster of top chefs in the area. Start in the pretty local market town of Axminster, and follow your nose...
Attractions near Hawkchurch Country Park
Must see
- Mapperton House & Gardens (9.9 miles)
- Montacute House (15.1 miles)
- Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site (15.2 miles)
National Trust
- Loughwood Meeting House (5.6 miles)
- Shute Barton (5.7 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Activities near Hawkchurch Country Park
Champernhayes - Monkton Wyld - Wootton Fitzpaine (1.2 miles) Walking
Fishpond Bottom - Wootton Fitzpaine and River Char (1.8 miles) Walking
Thorncombe – Forde Abbey and the River Axe (3.3 miles) Walking
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we literally had the most fun! Grace d. (With friends, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: The caravan itself as well as the location, environment and facilities at the park. Disliked: Nothing!! |
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Highly recommend to family and friends Kerir89 (Mature couple, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: Me and my partner had a lovely stay at this site, the staff was welcoming, helped us explained where everything was on the site, even tho we booked for non electric hookup they let us stay in the hookup camp, there was toliets right next to our pitch that was cleaned everyday, we was happy that we could have a Barbie, the showers was lovely warm and clean, the bar was wicked great staff, great ... Disliked: There is nothing to dislike brilliant place |
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Lovely place to stay highly recommend to family and friend Keri Louise R. (Mature couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: I loved have the toliets next to the tent, they was cleaned everyday, the staff was very helpful, made me and my partner welcome when we arrived, it was great that we could use a Barbie, as most places don't allow, lovely location, will come back to this place again, the bar was lovely friendly staff, loved the showers nice and warm, Disliked: There is nothing to dislike at this place |
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Liked: The wonderful shower block which was clean, well lit, and spider free! My morning shower was hot and powerful. I dried my hair with the provided hairdriers at the mirrors while my towel dried on the heated towel rail. Luxury! Disliked: Could not find anywhere to dispose of hot ash from our BBQ on the morning that we left. Obviously didnt want to put this in the main bins incase of fire, and didnt want to leave out or throw into the hedgerow, unsure what we were expected to do. |
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not bad Christopher S. (Mature couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Good site not far from the A35 Disliked: well there was 1 problem we could not get Hot water from the shower, the site sent a plumber to fix it the next day but we still could not get hot water from the shower. We had to use the toilet block for a shower bit of a nuisance means getting dressed twice |
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brilliant! Charlotte O. (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: The facilities were great, the staff lovely and the location perfect! We'll be returning soon. Disliked: Nothing |
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Liked: Facilities, friendly staff, security Disliked: the bingo was way too loud it should of been optional , you couldnt just sit with friends and talk, you had to be silent whilst it was going on. |
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Excellent Debbie W. (Mature couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: The static was really lovely. Obviously fairly new as it had a for sale sign on the side saying new 2012. Spacious, clean and everything you could need. Disliked: Nothing. Only comment is that it really could do with a mat in the shower as both myself and my husband slipped on the floor. Only a small thing and the only thing I can say was needed. |
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Liked: the people on site were friendley and helpfull Disliked: the club house was not open so we had to travel to get food each night |
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Liked: The friendly and helpful attitude of staff. Disliked: There was nothing to dislike. |
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Liked: Spacious camping fields. Disliked: Nothing to dislike |
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Camping near Lyme Regis Michelle t. (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: The location and views were lovely Disliked: The showers and sinks were not as clean as I would have liked and I don't think relying on people to mop the floor after their shower is enough. |
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Liked: Friendly helpful staff, nice clean toilets, lovely views from the non electric tent field, the shop was also well priced. Perfect location for seeing the local area Disliked: No plug sockets in the showers, so as we were staying on the non electric pitches, there was no where to plug in straightners (girls problem!), or just to give your phone a quick charge while doing your teeth, which you would normally find on campsites. Also the shower heads were straight down from the ceiling, so it was hard to have a shower without getting your hair soaking wet, and personally i don't ... |
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Liked: Lovely site, clean, facilities of a good standard, we will return. Disliked: Nothing |
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Really liked this site ... Kerry M. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: People - couldn't be more helpful and friendly - both in shop and restaurant. Disliked: Showers and toilets :( |
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A very nice, simple site. Exactly what we were looking for. Christopher R. (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: The toilet and shower facilities. Disliked: Nothing. |
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Was a lovely site. Would definatly stay there again. Darren B. (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Very friendly Disliked: Nothing |
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Enjoyed our time camping here. Kathleen W. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Food in clubhouse was excellent - a bit of a wait but worth it. Disliked: Family room- shower not working and unable to use adult facilities as water was boiling hot with no option to cool water |
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Overall we had a good time - especially when the sun came out !! Steve M. (Mature couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Camping meadows were large and had great views from the higher ground. Disliked: The grass was a little long with lots of cut grass lying about. As the weather was wet this made things quite messy around the tent. |
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Good apart from showers Juliet W. (Family with older children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: The staff, the site, the shop, the view from the campsite. Everything except the showers. Disliked: The showers - in the women's block one of four wasn't working, one was blocked, one had only a dribble of water, and just one worked as it was meant to. An extra hook in each cubicle would be brilliant, too, and wouldn't break the bank. Such a shame - everything else is good but showers are such a vital part of being able to feel presentable and human while camping!
From the manager...
Hi Juliet W. After our conversation on the telephone I really look forward to welcoming you back next Summer. Jacqui Daniels - Park Manager. |
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An excellent campsite, with clean, well maintained and great facilities. The ground was perfect for camping with some great views over the valley. All the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Adrian C. (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: The facilities were always clean and of very high standard. I never had to queue for use of the facilities. Disliked: Evening entertainment probably wasn't geared towards young couples...more families/older couples.
From the manager...
Hi Adrian C. On behalf of the team at Hawkchurch Country Park THANK YOU for your fantastic comments. So glad you had such an enjoyable stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Jacqui Daniels - Park Manager |
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we had a relly lovely time at hawkchurch despite the first 2 days being very dull and rainy. all the staff were very friendly and helpful and the campsite has great views. the washing/showering areas were clean, spacious and quite adequate for a holiday.
Liked: having the bar/restaurant on sit. Disliked: there was nothing to dislike, we shall stat there again
From the manager...
Hi marilyn_b. Thank you for your lovely comments. We all look forward to welcoming you back to Hawkchurch Country Park, where we have our new menu for you to enjoy in our Club House Bar & Restaurant. Jacqui Daniels - Park Manager |
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a great stay! paul d. (Solo traveller-male, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: the staff couldn't do enough to help you/make you feel welcome. the site was clean and quiet and the addition of a bar restaurant was good. Disliked: not hawkchurch's fault but it's difficult to get a taxi to go there.
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Liked: The size of the site, the toilets and how friendly the staff were. Only went to the club house once, but had a great time. Disliked: The grass was really long in our field and as it was very wet when we there it was a real pain. |
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Liked: Camping 1st time with 2 young kiddies, we had a fun time at hawchurch country park. The kids loved the play area which very conviently is opposite the bar, so we could have a drink and watch while they played. Toliet and shower block was clean and pleasant enough with hairdryers, showers were always hot. There is also a family shower room which was handy. We visited seaton trams which my boys loved! We would ... Disliked: The weather rained alot, but thats uk hols for you! The food was fairly good in the restaurant, however both me and my husband did recieve burnt garlic bread and my son had a glass with lipstick on it. |
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Liked: The views: wildflower fields and Dorset/Devon valleys Disliked: The showers - dribble, no pressure, got dirty v easily (why not say no shoes in the shower area?)
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Dear Laura_H. Thank you for your lovely comments regarding our park and also for your feedback regarding our shower blocks. We are currently reviewing the difficulties we experienced, during such a busy weekend in regards to water pressure failure. Jacqui Daniels - Park Manager. |
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Excellent facilities, shame about the weather Jane B. (Family with older children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Good, fairly flat field to camp in, not too far from hot showers and clean toilets. Site is very well maintained, facilities good, shop reasonably priced. Could do with more showers nearer the tent field, but on the whole very pleased with what we found. Disliked: The people in the tent next to us talking til gone 1 in the morning, when we checked in the curfew times were not really pointed out to us, but we are quiet and read the brochure we were given. The people next door obviuosly didn't, maybe the person who checks you in could make more of the quiet times to each group as this was very disturbing - they woke us up and then ...
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Dear Jane B. Thank you for your review which was both informative and honest. I take on board your comments regarding our 'quiet times', and as a direct result of your feedback, my team will be organising some signage down in the camping meadow & talking this through with our guests upon check-in. We all look forward to welcoming you back to Hawkchurch Country Park when you holiday with us again. Jacqui Daniels, Park Manager. |
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Okay but will not return Ingrid C. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Shop Disliked: Ladies / family showers were not working properly. Family shower did not have hot water, which was horible with 2 toddlers waiting. The ladies shower was nothing more than a very hot trickle of water. (tried multiple days) Very frustrating.
From the manager...
Dear Ingrid C. Thank you for your feedback regarding our shower blocks. We are currently reviewing the difficulties we experienced, during such as busy weekend in regards to water pressure failure. I hope that perhaps with this in mind you will visit us again in the future. Jacqui Daniels - Park Manager. |
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Liked: Beautiful campsite. Lovely location. Very busy during the bank holiday weekend but still not a problem. Good value for money. Disliked: Shower blocks could do with something better than a mop to clean the floor with, maybe a rubber broom like in the caravan block so you can push the water rather than spreading it...
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Dear Ian_T. Thank you for your constructive feedback. We agree these would be a great idea and we will be ordering them as a direct result of your comments. Jacqui Daniels - Park Manager. |
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First time family of four with dog camping trip steverosetti (Family with older children, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: Everything. Nice reasonably level camping field close to toilet block and washing up facilities. Toilets and shower facilities although sometimes busy (peak times) were clean and spacious. Showers very warm, loved heated towel rails. Staff nice and friendly. Site well kept and tidy. Nice bar and clubhouse with reasonable prices. Relaxed quiet atmosphere in a beautiful location. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would like to return. Disliked: Only small criticism if any, would be that on arrival, you could be given more information in the welcome folder with regards to location of waterpoints (not marked on layout map of site) and itinerary of activities. |
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A Fab Break martindavis (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: everything. All the staff were very friendly and made you feel very welcome, the bar/club house served great food which was very reasonably priced and great evening entertainment. There were activitys for kids to do in the day but unfortunatly ours didn't get chance to do as we did other things. We will definately be going again. Disliked: nothing. |
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HAWKCHURCH CAMP SITE angie246 (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: The sevice in the bar i.e kevin was lovely he really looked after us and made us feel welcome. The entertainment on saturday night was really good we loved singinng along and having a boogie. The showers and toilets were clean and well maintained and the food we had on saturday night and sunday morning was a bigger improvement on the night and morning before hand. Disliked: the breakfast menu was unfair, you had the traditional breakfast which had one sausage, one bacon, one egg, beans, tom, mushrrom for £4.95 and the kids breakfast was exactly the same just without the mushrooms for £2.95 the traditional one just seemed a bit pathetic to me. Also i found the activities not very well explained and a lil too expensive for waht you do and us been a big family can get ... |
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Wow! what a hidden Gem! stuartmfrost (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: 1. The hot showers. Disliked: The fact that they had a superb facility in the bar and clubhouse that did not offer a hot breakfast. Even if it was open between 08.00 and 10.00 and cooked the breakfast fresh, it would be so welcome on the last day camping, you could pack up the stove the night before. |
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wonderful place to stay will definately be goin back maria_p (Family with older children, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: i loved this place was so tranquil, the lodge was beautiful,clean and so cosey, the views spectacular with the most beautiful sunset, i cant wait for my next visit Disliked: leaving the place |
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Very nice quiet site, facilities minimal but very good for us, as we do not like "commercialised sites"! Louise_E (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: Peace and quiet. Disliked: Some people do not clean up after themselves, especially in wash up areas and ladies and family showers. |
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Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch
Disabled facilities
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Local produce
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Touring and motorhomes
Electrical hook-up points for tourers
Fully serviced pitches
Hard standings
Seasonal pitches
Max. motorhome length: 8.5 metresRules
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Themes
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Wildlife haven
Nearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Large (51-200 pitches)
Ordnance Survey maps (GB and Northern Ireland only) are available at lower levels via the drop-down menu.
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Bridport: Coach Park West Street — 8.1mi
Seaton (Devon): Sea Front Bus Stop — 8.2mi
Ilminster: Market Square Coach Stop — 10.0mi
- Train stations
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Axminster Rail Station — 3.2mi
Crewkerne Rail Station — 9.2mi
Honiton Rail Station — 11.2mi
- Ferry ports
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Weymouth Ferry Terminal — 24.4mi
Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing — 24.4mi
Exmouth Ferry Landing — 24.4mi
- Airports
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Exeter International Airport — 21.5mi
Directions
Leave the A35 at the B3165, between Axminster and Charmouth. Turn left onto Wareham Road. Hawkchurch Country Park is situated on the left.
Please note: the lanes near Hawkchurch village are narrow. Touring caravans are advised to use the above directions to reach the park.
We are approximately 1.5 miles along the B3165 at Wareham Cross, 4 miles north of Lyme Regis, and 2 miles East of Axminster.
Permitted arrival time
12pm (tents and tourers), 4pm (caravans and lodges)
Cancellation policy
Once a booking is made the following cancellation charges apply. For this reason we cannot emphasise too strongly the need to take out holiday insurance to protect you from financial loss in case you book a holiday that you are unable to take.
Once written confirmation of cancellation is received, we shall use our best endeavours to re-let the accommodation. If we are able to re-let, the balance outstanding will be waived. If we are not able to re-let the accommodation the client is liable to pay the full balance.
If you decide to leave the park earlier than your booked departure date a refund will not be given.
Please note that your deposit paid to Pitchup.com is non-refundable.
Payment of balance
Once your booking has been made with Pitchup.com, the holiday park will send you its own email confirmation within 48 hours.
Your balance is payable six weeks before your holiday date, or if you book your holiday within this time frame, we will send an email requesting full payment within 48 hours.
You can pay off your balance over the phone with your bank card at any time, using the telephone number in your confirmation (open 9am-5pm, 7 days a week).
Cards accepted on the park
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Site booking terms and conditionsPlease note
Bookings from large single-sex or mixed groups are not accepted through Pitchup.com.
Check availability at Hawkchurch Country Park…
Slightly sloping 8m x 8m grass non-electric pitch, situated in our tenting meadows. Includes one awning and gazebo.
Max. persons: 5x
8m x 8m hardstanding pitch with 10-amp electric hook-up. Includes one awning and gazebo.
Max. persons: unlimited
Grass electric pitch 8m x 8m with 10-amp electric hook-up. Situated in an elevated tenting meadow. Includes one awning.
Max. persons: unlimited
Three-bedroom holiday home with views over the rolling fields of the Devon Axe Valley. One double bedroom and two twin bedrooms, with steps up to the holiday home itself. The kitchen is equipped with full-size cooker, fridge, toaster and microwave and all crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils. A TV with ...
Max. persons: 6x
Three-bedroom lodge with designated parking space, gated decked veranda with patio table and chairs. A fully equipped kitchen, dining area, TV with Freeview and a DVD player.
Max. persons: 6x
Hi Kathleen W. Thank you for your comments. Unfortunately the Family Room shower was out of action over the weekend, as someone accidently snapped the shower hose fitting off. We promptly ordered a new shower unit and I am pleased to confirm the Family Shower room is fully operational again. Jacqui Daniels - Park Manager.