Coombe View Farm

From £12 For 7 nights, 6 adults 8.1 202 reviews
Field View and it's garden
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
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

Pitch types & availability

Other pitch types

Reviews

78%

would recommend this site to a friend

76%

would stay here again

  • 45%
    10
  • 0%
    9
  • 31%
    8
  • 0%
    7
  • 10%
    6
  • 0%
    5
  • 6%
    4
  • 0%
    3
  • 5%
    2
  • 0%
    1

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Amazing site…

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

Electric grass tent pitch (four person)

Liked: Amazing site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Host was very friendly and helpful.…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 4
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi 6
Dan M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass campervan pitch (small)

Liked: Host was very friendly and helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your nice review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again.

Nice little site lovely owners and very helpful

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
Paul B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass campervan pitch (small)

Liked: Great area

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your nice review. We look forward to seeing you again.

Low cost, basic, peaceful site. Will definitely return!

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

Non-electric grass campervan pitch (small)

Liked: Great location for walking to Branscombe and Beer. Peaceful. Lovely hot showers!

Disliked: Nothing to mention - all good during our stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your nice review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again.

Quiet basic campsite

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 6
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 8
Jaime M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass tent pitch (three person)

Liked: Nice views quiet close to the beach

Disliked: Facilities no shelter over dish washing areanot the best in the wet british weather

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review. We take your point regarding shelter over the Washing up area and will look into what could possibly be done here.

Our first visit to Coombe View Farm was an enjoyable experience, the…

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

Electric grass campervan pitch (small)

Liked: Our first visit to Coombe View Farm was an enjoyable experience, the farm was tidy, well maintained and rustic, right up our street, it just off the beaten path but not too remote that you isolated, the owner was very friendly and helpful, even popping by in the morning to ask how our stay was, will definitely be going back

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again.

Nice campsite, REALLY need to work on the customer relations.

Overall 4/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 2
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass tent pitch (four person)

Liked: Nice views, Close to several towns and beaches, good amenities at the campsite, clean toilets, showers were fine, no problems with electrics, well signposted over all good basic campsite.

Disliked: Very sloped pitch. Virtually empty site but we weren't given a choice about where we could pitch. Being singled out from the get go by the male member of staff for having our dogs off their leads, within 5 minutes of getting out of bed when we were literally letting them go for a wee and about to tether them, and we were one of three or four dog owning campers, none of the others were subjected to this continued singling out, despite others having their dogs off their leads the whole time. We were also accused of letting our dogs soil and not cleaing it up by the same member if staff which I categorically deny. My brother happened to be over at the toilets/showers and said hello to him and tried to be friendly to him and he just turned his back on him and walked away. I could understand the over zealous policing of the lead policy if the campsite was busy/in season but it's the middle of October and we were the only ones in the middle of an empty field for the majority of our stay and for the rest of our stay, the other people there had dogs and we're not subjected to the same policing. Nor was the man doing the policing being in any way reasonable. We literally watched one woman walk the length of the campsite with her two dogs off the leads with a ball thrower and not one word was said. We let our dogs go for a wee 10 yards from the tent and got literally shouted at and accused of things we hadn't done.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review and nice comments about our site. With regards your dislikes we are sorry to hear these things. When you were sited for your pitch you were told to go just off the track where it was level but for some reason you decided to pitch where you did on the slope for your entire stay with us. The reason you were given that pitch was because you required electric hookup and these are only certain pitches on the site plus because you were in a roof tent you were allocated one of the more level pitches! Regarding your dogs - our policy at the site is we do not allow dogs off lead other than in areas stated. This was even more important whilst you were staying with us as we had a cat that was with another camper that was around their caravan and it was mentioned to your brother about this when you first arrived. Other campers were told to put their dogs on leads but unfortunately not everyone is spotted having their dogs off leads. Also when dogs are allowed to run loose you do not always see where they have soiled and it can quite often be missed and end up being left for someone else to clean up or stand in.

Never again

Overall 4/10
Location 4
Value for money 2
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 2
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear you did not like our site. Perhaps if you had mentioned to a member of staff any problems you had we could have sorted them out for you.

For peace and quiet come here

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

Non-electric grass campervan pitch (small)

Liked: This is what it says ...a campsite..no frills ,just a nice basic campsite.. Peace and tranquility can be found here Very friendly and informative staff Great walks locally and a nice pub down in Branscombe.. We'll be happy to return at some point. ** Be warned..electric point is only 6 amp..

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again.

Brilliant site, clean facilities, thoughtful and friendly staff.

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

Non-electric grass tent pitch (three person)

Liked: Staff were very friendly, checked up on us most days to check we were enjoying our stay which was so lovely. Very accommodating letting us pitch up anywhere in the field. Facilities are basic but incredibly clean and showers have amazing water pressure and hot water. Pitch was great too, grass is clearly well looked after. Quiet and peaceful site, can see the sea from the site and can hear the birds singing. If I had to fault anything it would be the layer of stone/hard ground underneath the grass making it a bit tougher to get pegs in. Overall we had a great stay, thoroughly enjoyed and would stay again.

Disliked: Nothing to fault.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to seeing you again.


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

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

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)

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 GMT (GMT+00:00)

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.

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.