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General
- Peaceful wild campsite with views of Devon countryside near Sidmouth
- A 20-minute drive to Branscombe beach; 25 minutes from Exmouth
- Just off the East Devon Way and close to the South West Coast Path
In a rural setting in the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Fire Beacon Camping is a fabulous location for a countryside escape. If you’re after total peace and the chance to contemplate the moonrise and sunset, then this is the place for you. And thanks to the lack of light pollution in this secluded spot, after dark on clear nights you’ll be treated to glittering starry skies.
All this on offer, and yet you’re only 10 minutes’ drive from the beach at Sidmouth. Hikers, listen up – it’s also a 15-minute walk to the East Devon Way, which connects with circular woodland footpaths around the campsite. Serious walkers can join up with the South West Coast Path at Sidmouth.
Cyclists have it good round here too, with the challenging River Exe Loop and family bike routes along the Otter river both less than 15 minutes’ drive away. You can be practising your tennis serve or golf swing in less than 20 minutes, or take an indoor dip at LED Sidmouth Swimming Pool on the occasional rainy day.
There are plenty of pubs, tea shops and restaurants in seaside towns like Budleigh Salterton (20 minutes' drive) and Exmouth (25 minutes), but Sidmouth is your best bet for independent shops and supermarket shopping if you need to stock up. If you'd like to support local businesses, there are also several farm shops in the surrounding area.
Open from 27/05/2023 to 04/06/2023
Open from 29/07/2023 to 20/08/2023
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
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).
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Dogs are not allowed in the accommodation units.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
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Max. persons: 2 x
One Tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 4.0m width x 3.0m depth (13.1ft width x 9.8ft depth) Calculated area: 12.0m² (129.2ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 6 x
One Tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size : unlimited
Ground type: Grass
Bring a pup tent
Max. persons: 6 x
Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
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Features
Coronavirus
Capacity reduced to increase social distancing
Check-in: contactless (in person)
Deep cleaning of accommodation units between guests
Shared spaces: more frequent cleaning
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
Portaloo
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
Camping 2.0
Bell tents
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Leave the car at home
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No drinkable water point
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Pop-up campsite
Small (11-25 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Surf school nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Honiton Road Park and Ride
— 9.2 miles
The Barn Owl — 9.2 miles
Rail Station — 10.6 miles
- Train stations
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Feniton Rail Station
— 4.5 miles
Whimple Rail Station — 5.1 miles
Honiton Rail Station — 6.0 miles
- Ferry ports
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Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
— 9.5 miles
Topsham Ferry Landing — 9.5 miles
Topsham Lock Ferry Landing — 9.7 miles
- Airports
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Exeter International Airport
— 6.9 miles
From the A3052 Exeter to Sidmouth road, turn at The Bowd Inn towards Ottery St Mary. Immediately after the pub turn right into Fire Beacon lane.
After 150m, the lane takes a sharp left, follow this single-track lane for approximately 1.5 miles. Please drive with caution along this lane and be prepared to reverse. You will pass the driveway to Badgers Rest (EX10 0LR) on the right hand side, continue slightly up and then down the hill. We are at the top of the next Public Bridleway on your left.
Local attractions
Treat the kids to a day on the splash rides and mini-trains at Crealy Theme Park and Resort (20 minutes' drive) or try out the dumper rides at Diggerland Devon (25 minutes). Meanwhile everyone – even grumpy teens – is likely to love meeting the residents at The Donkey Sanctuary (15 minutes).
For bucket-and-spade days, Budleigh Salterton and Branscombe (both 20 minutes) have long shingle beaches for kicking about in the waves, while Sandy Bay beach (30 minutes) is a fab spot for windsurfing, rock pooling and swimming – there are lifeguards on duty in summer.
One of the National Trust’s strangest properties is close by – A La Ronde (25 minutes) is a bizarre 16-sided house with interiors swathed in shells. Delightful Beer (20 minutes) has a fishing harbour, ice-cream shops and indie art galleries to potter around, and Sidmouth (10 minutes) has a lively cultural scene too, with a theatre and cinema, as well as summer concerts and festivals on the prom.
Must see
- Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site (2.8 miles)
- Crealy Great Adventure Park (6.9 miles)
- The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens (9.8 miles)
National Trust
- Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge (5.8 miles)
- Killerton: Marker's Cottage (8.4 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arrive: | 11 a.m. – | 9 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 3 p.m. | |
| On-site accommodation | ||
| Arrive: | 1 p.m. – | 9 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 11:30 a.m. | |
Fire Beacon Camping cancellation policy
No refunds within 2 weeks of arrival date.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. Fire Beacon Camping will debit the balance from your card 2 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 2 weeks then the balance will be taken immediately.
You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.
Payment methods accepted on the park
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Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Fire Beacon Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Fire Beacon Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Fire Beacon Camping? Treat the kids to a day on the splash rides and mini-trains at Crealy Theme Park and Resort (20 minutes' drive) or try out the dumper rides at Diggerland Devon (25 minutes). … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Fire Beacon Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 3 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Fire Beacon Camping? From £18 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
