Thorn Campsite
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- Well-maintained wild camping field on a golf course in rural Devon
- A 10-minute drive from the Jurassic Coast, Branscombe and Sidmouth
- Golf and snacks on site; beaches, coastal hikes, pubs and shops nearby
Site type
15
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
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Reviews
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Very enjoyable stay
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Electric optional grass tent pitch
Liked: The owner was very pleasant and chatty. Very accommodating and a good location.
Disliked: Nothing.
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Quiet site and relaxed atmosphere. Friendly, helpful host. Loved the dark skies and abundance…
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Liked: Quiet site and relaxed atmosphere. Friendly, helpful host. Loved the dark skies and abundance of insects.
Disliked: No loo paper in the toilets!
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Attentive reception, friendly staff. Small site, Water tap in field , hot showers,…
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Liked: Attentive reception, friendly staff. Small site, Water tap in field , hot showers, peaceful . -at reasonable cost, ticked the boxes for a good overnight stay.
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Very friendly site manager, lots of open space for play.
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Liked: Loads of space for the children to play. Option to play crazy golf. Very friendly and helpful service from the site manager. Dogs allowed. Check in and check out time was anytime which made this very easy for us and not in a rush to pack up. The ground was flat where you pitched which was great! Electric hook up and water was right next to pitch. Very quiet site - not sure if it would be busy in high season. Close to Sidmouth town, donkey sanctuary etc so ideal for families to have lots to do.
Disliked: If it was busy (we were the only ones there!), there would not be enough facilities, facilities were quite basic (enough for us this time though). Only one of the ladies showers was hot (which was fine cause we were the only ones there). Toilet block was very far away from our pitch which was not great with little ones. There was a toilet and shower closer to our tent but it was disgusting so couldn’t use it, and toilet didn’t flush properly. No hot water for washing dishes in the washing up area. There was no tissue to dry hands in the toilet block. It was end of season so I imagine that tissue etc and cleaning etc would be monitored more often in high season. Depends what your priorities are when camping, I’ve defo had worse facilities but I prefer facilities to be nicer, cleaner, more available and closer to pitches.
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Excellent hosts on a great site, perfect for walking South West Coast
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Liked: The hosts are what make this campsite so special - Malcolm & Jewel went out of their way to help us and make our stay comfortable after walking from Exmouth. Nice large campsite on and around the golf course. Facilities were clean and hot showers plus washing up facilities. Didn’t get hit by any golf balls!
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Excellent site.
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Liked: The site is a beautiful place to be, it is very peaceful and easy to get to. The facilities were nice and it was dog friendly.
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Fab relaxed weekend with friends, family & our firepit at Thorn. Golf/crazy…
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Liked: Fab relaxed weekend with friends, family & our firepit at Thorn. Golf/crazy golf was great fun. Good location for touring East Devon and Dorset. Had everything we needed. Will definitely return. Thanks.
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Great site with level pitching
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Liked: Easy to find Peaceful Toilets and showers where clean
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Excellent budget site, friendly owners and lots of space!
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Liked: Space, beautiful trees, quiet, mini golf and Max the dog!
Disliked: No toilet roll in the bathrooms and floor could’ve done with a regular sweep
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Great area with very basic set up but plenty of room.
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Liked: Great site located a few minutes from the donkey sanctuary so you can often hear the donkeys which was actually really cute. There's loads of space available and each pitch is generous. The owner was great, really helpful too when we needed it. Loved that we could arrive and leave at any time so no time worries. It was really quiet with great neighbours on the other pitches although not many kids. Please note the negatives weren't enough to put us off, just worth noting for prospective people looking to stay.
Disliked: The pitches are around the edge of the actual golf course. One of the holes was feet from our pitch and we kept finding golf balls next to our car. The site entrance /exit is just a side bit of the hedge where anyone can come in as its completely unmanned. The small toilet was pretty much unusable especially for kids, I got stuck in there the first time I went in with it being pitch black despite it being the middle of a sunny day it was also just a little tin toilet. The main toilet block was absolutely fine however was across the whole golf course so don't leave it to the last minute if you need the loo and expect wet feet during the night/morning. Lastly bring your own toilet roll as its not mentioned in the emails etc but is not provided.
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Features
Pop-up campsite
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
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
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Wild camping
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Pop-up campsite
Small (11-25 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sailing nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Thorn Campsite
Thorn Golf Centre
Salcombe Regis
Sidmouth
Devon
England
EX10 0JH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
50.69764°N
-3.20277°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Sidmouth Town | 2.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sidmouth Jacobs Ladder | 2.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ladram Bay | 4.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
| Beer | 4.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaton (Devon) | 5.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 2 mi
Crealy Great Adventure Park 9.3 mi
The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 12.9 mi
Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 14.4 mi
Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 15.3 mi
National Trust
Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 2.8 mi
Shute Barton 8 mi
Loughwood Meeting House 8.8 mi
A la Ronde 9.7 mi
Killerton: Marker's Cottage 11.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Weston - Coastal Path - Salcombe Regis 1 mi
CONNAUGHT GARDENS 2.4 mi
Branscombe – Street and the Coastal Path 3.5 mi
COMBE HOUSE 5.3 mi
BICTON 5.5 mi
Local events
- Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)
Sidmouth, Devon 1.9 mi
- Beautiful Days (Friday 16 August 2024 – Friday 16 August 2024)
Ottery St Mary, Devon 6.9 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 Thorn Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Thorn Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Thorn Campsite? Local attractions and activities include: - Golf: on site - The Donkey Sanctuary: five minutes’ drive - Norman Lockyer Observatory: five minutes - Jurassic Coast: 10 minutes - Salcombe Regis (beach): 10 … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Thorn Campsite?
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