Treacle Valley Campsite

View prices & book 8.7 336 reviews
View down the valley towards Dartmoor
View down the valley towards dartmoor
Surrounded by devon countryside.
Amazing sunset views
Tranquil countryside on edge of torquay. a short hop to the sea.
Custard the horse box
Custard the horse box
Springtime at the site
Next to farmland
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Surrounded by devon countryside.
Amazing sunset views
Tranquil countryside on edge of torquay. a short hop to the sea.

  • Relaxed and spacious site with views towards Dartmoor
  • Within easy reach of Torbay's beaches and Dartmoor National Park
  • Paignton Zoo, aquarium, seaside towns and more a short drive away
For a sweet-as break on a working farm, head to family-friendly Treacle Valley Campsite in the tiny village of Daccombe, between Dartmoor National Park to the west and more than 20 English Riviera beaches towards the east. This is a top spot for all ages: kids will be kept occupied at the play area or on all the wide open space around the accommodation area, and walks to the village through the surrounding countryside start right from the pitches. Treacle Valley's café/shop stocks all the basics you might need while you're on your hols, and provides a handy and free freezer block service in case you want to pack up a hamper with bubbly (possibly accompanied by a few sandwiches) and head out for the day. When you get hungry you're more than welcome to fire up the barbie or cook up something tasty over your campfire – for anything more substantial, head into one of the nearby seaside towns for supermarkets, seafood restaurants, fish and chip takeaways and posh pub grub. The nearest pub is a 20-minute walk away.

Site type

Tent pitches 75
Touring caravan pitches 75
Motorhome pitches 75
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Rent a tent 5
Open now
Opens 3 April
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Languages spoken

English

German

Portuguese

Spanish

Open from Fri 3 Apr to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs
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Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 336 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 9
Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

87% would recommend this site to a friend

87% would stay here again

What customers say

Treacle Valley Campsite offers a relaxed atmosphere with stunning countryside views and a friendly, helpful team. Visitors praise the immaculate toilet and shower facilities, good value for money, and the freedom to choose pitches. While the site is generally peaceful and well-maintained, some guests note that pitches can be sloped, and occasional noise from other campers or farm machinery has been reported. The location is convenient for exploring local attractions.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 21/07/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Peaceful, scenic location…

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9 out of 10
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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paul 7 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch (small)

Liked Peaceful, scenic location

Recommend to friends Visit again

For the price I’ve got to…

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 7
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Daniel H. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch (small)

Liked For the price I’ve got to say it’s totally worth it. I paid under 20 quid to stay a night with my little boy. Unfortunately it is sloped ( was explained at time of booking) which made for uncomfortable sleeping. The showers and toilets were great and kept clean, staff super friendly and make a cracking coffee at reception.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will definitely be back ❤️

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Christina D. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch (XL)

Liked We loved how chill the site is and the toilets and showers are IMMACULATE.
Little section of bbqs/firepits that have been left for you to use if need be.
Great value for money.

Disliked Nothing it’s perfect

Recommend to friends Visit again

Rural hilly site with great views a few miles inland from sea.

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5 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Ben J. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Countryside with great views. Toilet/shower block basic but ok.

Disliked Need to do some clearing up of rubbish left by campers. Alot of flies.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great.

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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 Chris G. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch (small)

Liked Lovely location. Friendly staff. Very relaxing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pitches good, facilities good, friendly staff,…

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Damian C. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch (XL)

Liked Pitches good, facilities good, friendly staff, WiFi

Disliked Some campers driving a bit fast on site when kids are around

Recommend to friends Visit again

Yes…

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10 out of 10
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Nicolaie W. 1 review

Roof tent non-electric grass pitch

Liked Yes

Recommend to friends Visit again

A nice site with good location.

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7 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Ann D. 4 reviews

Custard the Horse Box microlodge

Liked Site lovely and HorseBox well fitted out on the whole. Toilet and shower block fine but showers no space to put clothes etc.Good warm / hot water.

Great location about 15 minute drive out of Torquay.

Disliked Middle door of horse box wouldn’t open, nor would one window which limited ventilation in the heat!
Lights around decking not working.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to stay

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Hannah D. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Calm relaxed vibe

Disliked The massive hill to the bus stop

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great setup, stunning views. Nice to…

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Diana d. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch (small)

Liked Great setup, stunning views. Nice to have a proper bathroom & showers as well.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Treacle Valley Campsite

Orestone Lane

Daccombe

Newton Abbot

Devon

England

TQ12 4ST

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.49993°N
3.54771°W

Route directions

The site's postcode, TQ12 4ST, is the same for the whole village and will leave you at the middle cottage that is coincidentally also called Treacle Barn. Please do not camp there. The site is next to the last house in the village (500 metres away) towards Torquay, on Orestone lane.

Nearest transport

Coach
1.9 mi Coach Station
2.4 mi Shelter
2.5 mi Shelter
Rail
1.8 mi Torre Rail Station
2.7 mi Torquay Rail Station
3.1 mi Newton Abbot Rail Station
Ferry
2.9 mi Torquay - North Quay
3 mi Torquay Harbour Boarding Pontoon
3.4 mi Shaldon Teignmouth Ferry Landing
Airport
17 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

For stuff to do nearby, try a visit to the historic village of Cockington, three miles away, where there's a manor house and a cricket ground plus some 16th-century thatched stone cottages and a traditional pub serving cream teas. The award-winning caves of Kents Cavern – once home to prehistoric humans – are also within easy reach of Treacle Valley; this subterranean network lies close to some spectacularly scenic coastal areas with several walking routes along Torbay's UNESCO Global Geopark – one of only seven in the UK. A walk around Babbacombe coves and cliffs begins at Anstey's Cove (opposite Kents Cavern), to wind its way along a scenic track and bring you out into the pretty village of Babbacombe in Torquay; take a ride on the famed Babbacombe Cliff Railway, then follow up with a wander around four acres of award-winning gardens showcasing hundreds of model scenes and railways at Babbacombe Model Village. Take the kids on an animal adventure at Paignton Zoo (20 minutes) or visit the seaside towns of Torquay (15 minutes), Paignton (20 minutes), Brixham (half an hour), Shaldon (15 minutes) or Teignmouth (20 minutes) for miniature golf, arcades, ice cream shops and beaches.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Watcombe 1.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Maidencombe 1.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Oddicombe 1.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Babbacombe 2.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Torre Abbey 2.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Living Coasts 3 mi

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 5.3 mi

Buckfast Abbey 10 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 15.4 mi

Crealy Great Adventure Park 15.5 mi

National Trust

Compton Castle 2.9 mi

Greenway 8.2 mi

Coleton Fishacre 10.6 mi

A la Ronde 11.7 mi

The Church House 12.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

WATCOMBE PARK AND BRUNEL MANOR 0.9 mi

BARTON ROAD CEMETERY, TORQUAY 1.2 mi

Torquay - Brixham 2.6 mi

PRINCESS GARDENS AND ROYAL TERRACE GARDENS 2.8 mi

Around Cockington Village 2.9 mi

Local events

  • Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, 31 July 2026 – Friday, 31 July 2026)

    Sidmouth, Devon 18.5 mi

  • Beautiful Days (Friday, 21 August 2026 – Friday, 21 August 2026)

    Ottery St Mary, Devon 21.8 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 Treacle Valley Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Treacle Valley Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Treacle Valley Campsite? For stuff to do nearby, try a visit to the historic village of Cockington, three miles away, where there's a manor house and a cricket ground plus some 16th-century thatched stone cottages … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Treacle Valley Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.

    Campers must register at the camp shop/reception as soon as possible.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Treacle Valley Campsite? From £19 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.