East Thorne
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- Peaceful Cornwall glamping site 10 minutes' walk from Kilkhampton
- Sandymouth and Bude beaches within a 15-minute drive
- Hot tub, woodburning stove and private bathroom for each unit
Happy news for those travelling light: bag a spot at East Thorne and there’s no need to haul heaps of gear along. At their peaceful place just outside Kilkhampton, Naomi and Adam have done their best to provide all the essentials for a tiptop Cornish break.
Each of the roundhouses here has been set up with comfy beds, electric supply, wifi and a woodburning stove to keep things toasty – plus a rather lovely hot tub where you can bubble away in the open air. You’ll have a private bathroom in your unit too, along with a well-equipped kitchen to make it nice and easy to whip up a few snacks and drinks or a full meal.
Fancy some alfresco cooking? There’s a heated barn with barbecue facilities for outdoor group dining, or you could try out the site’s woodfired clay oven. A farm shop is just up the road with various hampers available to order, and there’s a small supermarket about 20 minutes’ walk away in town. And if you don’t feel like cooking at all, it’s easy to stroll to the local pub in about 10 minutes. The Hive, an on-site converted horse box, is also open every day from April to October for those all-important frothy coffees and pastries.
Also around the site are a playground, a games area, a few farm animals that the kids can help to feed from April to October and plenty of car-free space for the children (and/or the grownups) to run about, ride bikes and play games.
With all this provided, you should have plenty of space in the car for fun stuff: buckets and spades are a good idea for Sandymouth beach, or perhaps a surfboard for catching waves in Bude – both are within 15 minutes’ drive of the site.
Site type
10Open all year
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Grouped Roundhouse 1 bedroom microlodge (family, hot tub, no pets)
6 people maximum 
No dogs allowed 
Wifi at the unit/pitch 1 bedroomDimensions: 72.2ft width × 72.2ft length
Arrival daysFrom £323
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Grouped Roundhouse 1 bedroom microlodge (family, hot tub, pet friendly)
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch 1 bedroomDimensions: 72.2ft width × 72.2ft length
Arrival daysFrom £323
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Stand-Alone Roundhouse 1 bedroom microlodge (family, four person, hot tub, no pets)
4 people maximum No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/pitch 1 bedroomDimensions: 72.2ft width × 72.2ft length
Arrival daysFrom £323
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Stand-Alone Roundhouse 1 bedroom microlodge (family, four person, hot tub, pet friendly)
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch 1 bedroomDimensions: 72.2ft width × 72.2ft length
Arrival daysFrom £323
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The Secret Roundhouse microlodge (hot tub, no pets, two person)
2 people maximum No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/pitch Dimensions: 19ft width × 19ft length
Arrival daysFrom £359
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Cynefin Roundhouse microlodge (hot tub, no pets, two person)
2 people maximum No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/pitch Dimensions: 19ft width × 19ft length
Arrival daysFrom £385
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Level site, no steep slopes Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level access Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud Well-lit pathNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
East Thorne
Kilkhampton
Bude
Cornwall
England
EX23 9RY
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
50.8719°N
4.47389°W
Nearest transport
Coach4.3 mi The Strand
15.5 mi Nelson Road
15.5 mi Bideford Quay
Rail22 mi Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
22.7 mi Barnstaple Rail Station
23 mi Okehampton Rail Station
Ferry15.5 mi Bideford Ferry Landing
17.6 mi Appledore Ferry Landing
17.8 mi Instow Ferry Landing
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
First stop, the beach. Or, more precisely, the beaches, for there are several very fine specimens around here. The long sandy stretch at Sandymouth (four miles away) is the nearest, but it’s also worth checking out the sea pool at Summerleaze, the rockpools at Crooklets and the excellent sunset spot of Widemouth Bay.
This stretch of coast is also mighty popular with surfing types: Bude, six miles away, is the hub of action, with surf lessons on offer for those who need a hand with the ways of the waves. Paddleboarding, wakeboarding and an inflatable aqua park course are 20 minutes away at North Devon Wake Park.
Sticking to dry land, there are loads of fab coastal walks nearby, and a rather viewsome golf course in Bude. For days out, the Milky Way Adventure Park is 20 minutes away by car, and the Eden Project is around an hour away.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandymouth | 3.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Northcott Mouth | 4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
| Crooklets | 4.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Summerleaze | 4.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Widemouth Sand | 6.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
RHS Garden Rosemoor 15.5 mi
Tintagel Castle 18.8 mi
Rock Beach 29.8 mi
National Trust
Lawrence House 16.9 mi
Tintagel Old Post Office 18.9 mi
Lundy 21.8 mi
Lydford Gorge 22.5 mi
Finch Foundry 25.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Poughill - Bude - Northcott Mouth 3.1 mi
Battle of Stratton, 1643 3.2 mi
Duckpool - Stanbury Mouth - Woodford - Combe Valley 3.6 mi
Morwenstow - Hawker's Coast 4.3 mi
Bude to Sandymouth 4.3 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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- Does East Thorne have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is East Thorne dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near East Thorne? First stop, the beach. Or, more precisely, the beaches, for there are several very fine specimens around here. The long sandy stretch at Sandymouth (four miles away) is the nearest, but it’s … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of East Thorne?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at East Thorne? From £323 (for 2 nights, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.