Sunrise Camping at Penhill Farm

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Sunrise from the yurt
Sunrise from the yurt
Apple tree bell tent on its platform
Apple tree bell tent
Picnic table with a view
Willow hut
Our new bench and decking for 2025
Path up to the hut
Willow shepherd's hut
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Apple tree bell tent on its platform
Apple tree bell tent
Picnic table with a view

  • Off-grid Haldon Hills glampsite with spectacular Exe Estuary views
  • Go Ape Haldon five minutes’ drive; Dartmoor National Park 15 minutes
  • Spacious, bespoke wooden yurt; cooking on a campfire; wildlife haven
There’s nothing like a spectacular sunset, except maybe a spectacular sunrise. And getting up at dawn is not for everyone – but when you’re staying at Sunrise Camping at Penhill Farm in Devon, you really should make the effort, because although the views from the Haldon Hills to the Exe Estuary are stunning any time of day, they truly are spectacular at dawn on clear mornings. This small hilltop site is home to a handful of glampers at a time. The off-grid accommodation, compost loos and bucket showers may not be to everyone’s taste, but if you’re after a sustainable outdoor holiday, this could be the place for you. The glampsite is set in a three-acre, east-facing meadow backed by woodland with an abundance of birds, butterflies and other wildlife. Eco-conscious owners Kate and Simon have planted thousands of trees, replanted hedgerows and restored wildflower meadows to lessen the impact of the glampsite on their environment. And you certainly won’t be roughing it in your spacious roundhouse – just like a yurt but made from wood. The structure is clad in cedar, and the canvas ‘top hat’ comes off when the weather’s behaving so you can sleep under the stars. The yurt/roundhouse is set on a level wooden platform, and inside there’s a double bed and comfy single sofa beds (all linen is provided). Cooking and hot water are courtesy of campfires, and your alarm clock comes in the shape of the dawn chorus. Anyone arriving by bicycle gets extra kudos and a free box of eggs from the site’s free-range hens.

Site type

Rent a tent 2
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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Reviews

9.4

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100% would stay here again

What customers say

This small, off-grid campsite offers a peaceful escape with stunning views. Guests praise the gorgeous, clean, and well-equipped shepherds huts and yurts, noting comfortable beds and unique, rustic experiences like cooking over a campfire and using the bucket shower. Friendly and helpful hosts, particularly Simon, are frequently mentioned. While one guest noted the lack of a bin, the manager confirmed this was an oversight. The site is ideal for those seeking a connection with nature, with children enjoying the freedom to explore.

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Really unique and lovely experience getting…

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Lee S.

The Wooden yurt

Liked Really unique and lovely experience getting away from it all!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely and peaceful site with amazing…

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Anonymous

Hornbeam 1 bedroom shepherd's hut

Liked Lovely and peaceful site with amazing views.
Gorgeous shepherds hut, one of the best I’ve stayed in, especially as you can see the views from the bed! Very clean and modern, with lots of extras such as lamps, and fairy lights.
Very friendly and helpful hosts .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful site for a picturesque getaway.

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Amie W.

Willow shepherd's hut

Liked Visit started with a friendly welcome, and Simon was efficient and helpful throughout. The hut was clean, peaceful and comfy. The views are stunning! Can't wait to come back.

Disliked Nothing!

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Perfect

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Aidan G.

Apple Tree bell tent

Liked We stayed in the Bell tent.
The whole experience was perfect.
Friendly and helpful hosts.
Great facilities for outdoor type people, bucket shower etc.
Would stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent, peaceful campsite with amazing views

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Anna d.

The Wooden yurt

Liked Beautiful, peaceful campsite. I stayed in the yurt and I would highly recommend it. Super comfortable and rustic in the nicest possible way. Waking up to the wonderful view is something that I won't forget. Simon was accommodating and friendly. I look forward to coming back with the family at some point.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Picturesque site with everything you need for a great stay

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Josh S.

Willow shepherd's hut

Liked This was a really great spot pitched up high on the hill, close to the forest and offering a really lovely view. We were greeted by Simon who was very welcoming and helpful in showing us the facilities. The hut was small and cosy but had mostly everything that we needed but could do with a bin or just remember to bring your own big bags. Also, there was plenty of wood for the fire at night which was great with to have with the surroundings. We enjoyed the process of making a fire and boiling the kettle in order to have a nice warm bucket shower! Just be prepared to have a quick-ish one! I would absolutely recommend this place and would happily return.

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From the manager: Hi Josh

Thanks a lot for coming to stay and for this review. Really glad you guys enjoyed yourselves and congrats on short but sweet bucket showers! I think the bin must have somehow ended up in one of the other units - apologies.

Hope to see you again - you'd be very welcome any time.

Best wishes
Simon

We found the yurt a very…

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Anonymous

The Wooden yurt

Liked We found the yurt a very relaxing place to stay and a wonderful escape from the routine of city life. The location of the yurt is stunning, with fantastic extensive views. The yurt itself is beautiful, hand crafted and a really unusual way to spend the night - cooking over the campfire and feeling more at one with nature. The beds were very warm and comfortable. The kids loved the freedom to explore and roam safely. The location was ideal too, feeling remote but being just a short drive from Exeter.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for this lovely review - hopefully see you again.

Best wishes

Simon

Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Sunrise Camping at Penhill Farm

Penhill Farm

Dunchideock

Exeter

Devon

England

EX6 7RA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.66788°N
3.59174°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5 mi Bus Station
6.6 mi Honiton Road Park and Ride
6.7 mi The Barn Owl
Rail
4.1 mi Exeter St Thomas Rail Station
4.7 mi Exeter St Davids Rail Station
4.8 mi Exeter Central Rail Station
Ferry
5.4 mi Topsham Lock Ferry Landing
5.5 mi Turf Lock Inn Ferry Landing
5.5 mi Topsham Ferry Landing
Airport
8.8 mi Exeter International Airport

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.

Local attractions

When you’ve had enough of gazing at the views (unlikely really), head out to explore what you see. Penhill Farm sits above the Exe Valley in the Haldon Hills, and there are mountain-bike trails, walking routes and running trails in Haldon Forest Park. You can also swing through the trees on zipwires at Go Ape Haldon (both five minutes’ drive). Dartmoor National Park (15 minutes) is gateway to hikes to rugged tors, wild swimming in the river Dart and tours of National Trust-owned, art deco-styled Castle Drogo (half an hour). Top picks of South Hams beaches include pebble Slapton Sands (55 minutes) and the brace of sandy stretches at Salcombe (an hour). There are lively coastal towns to have a look at too. Pretty Exmouth (35 minutes) has lots of harbourside restaurants, and Teignmouth (25 minutes) has a pier and mini-golf course, plus a heated lido for anyone who doesn’t fancy swimming in the sea.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Dawlish Warren 8.2 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dawlish Town 8.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Dawlish Coryton Cove 8.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Teignmouth Holcombe 8.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Exmouth 9.2 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 4.7 mi

Crealy Great Adventure Park 8.2 mi

Castle Drogo 9.8 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 10.3 mi

Buckfast Abbey 14.5 mi

National Trust

A la Ronde 8.3 mi

Killerton: Clyston Mill 9.2 mi

Killerton: Marker's Cottage 9.4 mi

Castle Drogo 9.8 mi

Killerton: Budlake Old Post Office 10.3 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

OXTON HOUSE 4.3 mi

ST BARTHOLOMEW'S CEMETERY, EXETER 4.5 mi

NORTHERNHAY AND ROUGEMENT GARDENS 4.8 mi

MAMHEAD PARK 5 mi

EXE ESTUARY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 16/01/2003) 5.2 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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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Sunrise Camping at Penhill Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Sunrise Camping at Penhill Farm dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Sunrise Camping at Penhill Farm? When you’ve had enough of gazing at the views (unlikely really), head out to explore what you see. Penhill Farm sits above the Exe Valley in the Haldon Hills, and there are … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Sunrise Camping at Penhill Farm?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Sunrise Camping at Penhill Farm? From £148 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.