Coombe View Farm

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The camping fields showing the static caravans in the distance, and wonderful views out to sea (added by manager 31 Aug 2022)
July sun at coombe view (added by manager 11 jun 2015)
Field view and it's garden (added by manager 11 jun 2015)
The camping fields (added by manager 11 jun 2015)

  • Small but spacious site overlooking the Devon coast
  • Five minutes' walk from local bus service to Exeter and Bournemouth
  • Exmoor ponies, sheep, chicken and ducks on site
The clue is in the name – a holiday at Coombe View Farm will guarantee some of the best sea and countryside views east Devon has to offer. Oh, and it just so happens to be a farm too so there really is plenty to entice anyone here to pay a visit. This small but spacious site overlooks the Devonshire coast and is the perfect spot to get your fill of sea air and seriously special scenery. It has level ground and custom-made pathways for driving around, along with oodles of green grass so kids can run about and play safely. It may be rural, but you can still take advantage of the local bus service which runs between Exeter and Bournemouth (hop aboard at the stop just a five-minute walk along the lane). The campsite has no bar, no clubhouse, nor nightly entertainment, but with campfires allowed and a haven of wildlife on your doorstep (along with the handy amenities block with loos and showers, a washing-up area and disabled facilities), this is good old quiet camping in a beautiful natural setting which makes for a truly relaxing retreat. Bring on the marshmallows... Exmoor ponies, a small flock of sheep, geese and an array of chickens on site are waiting for a visit from guests. Grab your binoculars because the hedgerows and fields surrounding the site also make a convenient home for an array of winged types for you to get your beak spotting too. Wifi is available on the farm but not guaranteed because it is in a rural location without fibre.

Site type

Caravans for hire 2
Touring caravan pitches 8
Motorhome pitches 8
Tent pitches 20
Open now
Opens 16 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 16 Mar to

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would recommend this site to a friend

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Excellent site and very friendly lady .

Overall 8/10
Location 6
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass campervan pitch (small)

Liked: Excellent camp site with everything you need .It was our first time in the campervan but we really enjoyed it .Facilities were all clean and tidy .

Disliked: Didn’t realise how far it was away from Seaton, but a local taxi driver took us into town and bought us back later.

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Nice site with all the basics but nothing more.

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass campervan pitch (small)

Liked: Coombe Farm has all the basics in terms of water, washing facilities electricity, electricity, and plenty of room. Great views and a pub or two within walking distance. But, it is basic.

Disliked: There is nothing beyond the basics. No club house, bar, games room, pool etc etc This suited me, but might not make it first choice for a young active family.

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Lovely basic site, would visit again

Overall 8/10
Location 6
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 4
Michelle C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass campervan pitch (small)

Liked: Site as advertised, spacious shower cubicles, fridge and freezer with plenty of toilets for number of guests on site. Friendly staff and just over 1.5 mile walk to Branscombe beach . Bit further to Beer but no issues especially if drove ( I wanted a couple ciders so walked :D) Campfire and BBQs allowed.

Disliked: Only had phone signal/ WiFi by office but luckily I was pitched near there so wasn’t too far to wander.

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The site was spacious and quiet and we had a perfectly flat…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (large)

Liked: The site was spacious and quiet and we had a perfectly flat pitch with a view! We were with friends and could all camp together with lots of space for the kids to run around without disturbing other campers. Showers and loos were clean and good!

Disliked: The fridge needs replacing as it was super smelly.

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review . we had some keen fishermen who stored there catch of the day in the fridge it has been cleaned but the smell does linger. .We have decided to replace the fridge . We do hope to see you again very soon.

A quiet, clean site, near to main coastal road, so easy to get around.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch (four person)

Liked: A very quiet site, hardly any road noise. There is a country lane next to the site but only an occassional car goes by. Facilities are old school camping, but not in a bad way. Reminded me of my childhood camping trips in the 70's and 80's. Facilities are adequate and nice and clean. A lovely warm shower where the temperature of the water was consistant. Friendly and helpful staff / owner. The site is on the top of a hill, so you can see the sea - lovely. Would I go back? Definately. We had a great time - Afternoon on Branscombe beach, dinner in the village pub, a walk through the fields to see the thatched forge in the village, then the next day a trip into Sidmouth. The main road running parallel to the coast is nearby and would make getting around sightseeing easy.

Disliked: Having to go home :)

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Lovely campsite with everything you need. Great location with lots of lovely…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Kim B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch (four person)

Liked: Lovely campsite with everything you need. Great location with lots of lovely walks and pubs and beaches.

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review . We do hope to see you again very soon.

Waste of money

Overall 2/10
Location 2
Value for money 2
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 2
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 2
Wifi 2
Naveed A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch (four person)

Liked: Honestly noting to like in this campsite

Disliked: The attitude of the workers The unprofessionalism Poor service Lack of management Abusive staff Racists Rude Lies about the views and the animals

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Nice open campsite. Clean toilets and showers which were warm.…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Nik M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch (backpacker, no cars, two person)

Liked: Nice open campsite. Clean toilets and showers which were warm.

Disliked: Not a dislike but the roads are tiny getting to the campsite and meeting a tractor on a road barely big enough for a car, means someone's reversing.

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Met the owner on arrival who was very friendly and accommodating. Clean…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring caravan pitch

Liked: Met the owner on arrival who was very friendly and accommodating. Clean tidy well kept site. Easy access off the main road. Would definitely go back again.

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A really lovely experience

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Andrew R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch (four person)

Liked: My wife and I recently stayed at Coombe View Farm from the 5th to the 7th of July, and it was an absolutely delightful experience. Finding our way to the campsite was straightforward, and we arrived without any difficulty. Despite arriving later than the usual check-in time, we were greeted with warm smiles and a positive attitude. We were fortunate to have our own private area as there were few other guests that weekend, giving us plenty of space and privacy. The ground was perfect for pitching our tent, and the stunning views were an added bonus. It was comforting to see the owners doing regular walk-arounds to check on the site. The facilities at Coombe View Farm were excellent. The toilets and showers were cleaned regularly and very pleasant to use. The campsite’s location is also ideal, with the Donkey Sanctuary just down the road and Seaton Beach only a 10-minute drive away. My wife and I will definitely be returning to this campsite. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the owners for providing such an amazing experience and a wonderful weekend. Highly recommended!

Disliked: There was nothing that we disliked about our stay or the campsite. We were very happy with our stay.

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Features

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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge 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

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities

Location

Coombe View Farm

Branscombe

Seaton

Devon

England

EX12 3BT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.70664°N
-3.13172°W

Route directions

Satnavs do not always bring guests to the correct location. If you start to travel downhill, that's the incorrect way. Do not turn down Locksey's Lane. Take the next turning, which is adjacent to it. When you turn off the A3052, please stay on the lane and do not turn off. Coombe View Farm is less than one mile from the A3052 on the right-hand side and there are signs in the lane. What3words: unhelpful.materials.climate.

Nearest transport

Coach
14.9 mi Rail Station
14.9 mi Honiton Road Park and Ride
14.9 mi Opposite Rail Station
Rail
6.7 mi Honiton Rail Station
7.5 mi Axminster Rail Station
8.7 mi Feniton Rail Station
Ferry
14.3 mi Exmouth Ferry Landing
14.8 mi Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
14.8 mi Starcross Ferry Landing
Airport
12.6 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

Branch out to the village of Branscombe with its pretty beach, just one and half miles from the campsite. Thatched cottages, a working Norman forge and Saint Winifred church make a day out in Branscombe a mightily interesting one. If you’re after a trusty ale or a plentiful helping of hearty pub grub after a day meandering through the scenic village and brushing up on your Devonshire history, then good news - Branscome is sandwiched between two pubs serving the like. The well-looked after Jurassic Coast shingle beach has rockpools for kids to dive into exploring. With fishing trips available, a picnic area and a café serving ice creams on the beachfront too, all in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, everyone’s sure to have a splashing time… Step out on a coastal walk along the footpaths from Branscombe to the fishing village at Beer, just two miles away and with fresh fish available to buy on the sheltered beach to take back for the campfire too. There’s a unmissable all-day brekkie to be had at one of the village’s popular cafés, perfect for prepping you for a guided tour around this history-rich smuggling haven. Can’t decide where to start? Choo-choose a trip to the model railway attraction, Pecorama, to keep the kids entertained with gardens, games and train rides. For a more demanding stroll, around seven miles westward you’ll reach the resort of Sidmouth. If you can drag yourself from a deckchair on the pebbly beach, take a peek at the town’s church with its stained-glass window donated by Queen Victoria herself - it’s a royally pretty sight. While you’re up, climb the 500-foot Peak Hill to enjoy a panorama of the area too - one won’t be disappointed with the view. Music lovers - take a trip in August to have yourselves a merry time at the town’s folk festival. You’re never short of a coastline to explore around here: other seaside towns close by include Seaton (an hour’s walk or 10-minute car journey), home to the Axe Yacht Club. Hop aboard the tram here to take in the views of the estuary - twitchers, don’t forget your binos. Exeter is also just 45 minutes by car to the east. The popular university and cathedral city is home to shopping and dining galore, as well as indoor climbing and bowling centres (perfect for rainy days) and a street food market, cycling and canoeing opportunities (for the sunnier ones). A trip to these parts wouldn’t be complete without a scoop (or few) of Devonshire clotted cream dolloped on a fruit-strewn scone, and with the choice of restaurants and eateries in Exeter, you’re sure to be able to trial and test some of the best.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Beer 2 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Seaton (Devon) 2.7 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Sidmouth Town 5.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Sidmouth Jacobs Ladder 5.5 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Ladram Bay 7.3 mi Sea N/A Good N/A Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 5.2 mi

Crealy Great Adventure Park 12.4 mi

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 15.2 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 15.4 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 17.5 mi

National Trust

Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 1 mi

Shute Barton 5.4 mi

Loughwood Meeting House 6.4 mi

A la Ronde 12.8 mi

Killerton: Marker's Cottage 14.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Branscombe – Street and the Coastal Path 1.3 mi

Weston - Coastal Path - Salcombe Regis 2.3 mi

Seaton - Beer - Pratt's Hill - Holyford - Seaton 2.6 mi

Colyton - River Coly - Parehayne Hill 3.6 mi

CONNAUGHT GARDENS 5.4 mi

Local events

  • Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)

    Sidmouth, Devon 4.9 mi

  • Beautiful Days (Friday 16 August 2024 – Friday 16 August 2024)

    Ottery St Mary, Devon 8.9 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Want to know more about camping in Devon?

  • Does Coombe View Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Coombe View Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Coombe View Farm? Branch out to the village of Branscombe with its pretty beach, just one and half miles from the campsite. Thatched cottages, a working Norman forge and Saint Winifred church make a day … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Coombe View Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Coombe View Farm? From £12 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.