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On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

Higher Holcombe

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Peaceful site spread over 30 acres of Devon countryside
A 20-minute drive from Sidmouth or Budleigh Salterton beaches
Firepit, outdoor social area and old dairy with shared kitchen

Looking for plenty of space for your hols out in the fresh air? Head to Higher Holcombe and settle down among the woodland glades and wildflower meadows in this splendid slice of Devon countryside. Many a deer, rabbit and badger pass through this remote spot, so make sure to keep your eyes peeled as you wander through the park, especially around sundown… This former smallholding is superbly set up for sociable stays: a smartly renovated milking parlour houses a spacious shared kitchen – with a dishwasher, so no need to scrub plates – where you can prep group meals (and eat them, if you need protection from the elements). The old dairy's also home to a ping pong table and has views over the lush paddock and meadow. On fine evenings, with a glass of something suitable in hand, Higher Holcombe's firepit is the place to be. The surrounding outdoor social area has ample seating and festival-style festoon lighting in the trees to add to the chilled vibe of this cosy corner. Off-site trips are also a breeze: head to the beaches at Sidmouth or Budleigh Salterton (both 20 minutes' drive) for coastal capers close by. If you need to stock up or fancy letting someone else take care of dinner for the night, swing by Ottery St Mary (five minutes from base) where there are plenty of well-stocked shops and top-rated pubs (the folk at Higher Holcombe recommend the Rusty Pig and the Lamb and Flag).

Site type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Features

No dogs 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

Disabled facilities

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

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Forest

Gastronomic delight

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

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Restaurant nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Higher Holcombe

Higher Holcombe Farm

Holcombe Lane

Ottery St Mary

Devon

England

EX11 1PQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.76014°N
-3.24936°W

Nearest transport

Coach

10 mi The Barn Owl

10 mi Honiton Road Park and Ride

12.3 mi Bus Station

Rail

2.4 mi Feniton Rail Station

3.7 mi Honiton Rail Station

4.6 mi Whimple Rail Station

Ferry

10.9 mi Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing

11 mi Topsham Ferry Landing

11.1 mi Topsham Lock Ferry Landing

Airport

7.6 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

Need to get your fix of fuzzy animals? The Donkey Sanctuary (15 minutes' drive) is home to hundreds of rescued and retired beats of burden of all shapes and sizes. For kid-orientated days out, head to Wildwood Escot (10 minutes), another nearby animal park; there are also zipwires, mazes and all manner of swings and slides here to keep visiting tiddlers busy. The long-gone monsters of the Jurassic Coast are also within easy reach: make tracks to Lyme Regis for its Ammonite Terrace and impressive fossil museums, or get stuck in and do some digging of your own on the beaches around Charmouth (40 minutes). For alfresco swims, head down to the river Otter (a few minutes from base) or to the coast at Sidmouth (20 minutes). Other coastal towns of note include Seaton with its vintage tramway (25 minutes), Budleigh Salterton with its gorgeous quartzite pebbles (20 minutes) and Beer with its white cliffs and miniature train (20 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Sidmouth Town	5.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Sidmouth Jacobs Ladder	5.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Ladram Bay	7.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	N/A	Good
Beer	8.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Seaton (Devon)	8.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 5.3 mi

Crealy Great Adventure Park 8.1 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 9.4 mi

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 11 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 12.5 mi

National Trust

Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 6.7 mi

Shute Barton 8.2 mi

Killerton: Marker's Cottage 8.4 mi

Loughwood Meeting House 8.5 mi

Killerton: Clyston Mill 8.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

COMBE HOUSE 1.7 mi

CADHAY 1.8 mi

Weston - Coastal Path - Salcombe Regis 5.4 mi

AYLESBEARE COMMON (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/07/2005) 5.4 mi

ROCKBEARE MANOR 5.8 mi

Local events

Beautiful Days (Friday 16 August 2024 – Friday 16 August 2024)
Ottery St Mary, Devon 2.6 mi
Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)
Sidmouth, Devon 5.6 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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What attractions are near Higher Holcombe? Need to get your fix of fuzzy animals? The Donkey Sanctuary (15 minutes' drive) is home to hundreds of rescued and retired beats of burden of all shapes and sizes. For kid-orientated … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Higher Holcombe?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

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