Thorn Campsite

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Nine-hole golf course on site
Nine-hole golf course on site
Level camping field
Meadow view from the camping field
Camping area
Sheltered camping field
Hook-up
Hook-up point
Clubhouse with loos and showers
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Level camping field
Meadow view from the camping field
Camping area

  • 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
Thorn Campsite is a secluded spot in Devon countryside, near Jurassic Coast beaches and seaside resorts – and here’s the thing – it comes with its very own golf course. Yes, golfers pack your clubs and come to enjoy a few rounds on a nine-hole rural course. The flat and neatly manicured camping field has electric hook-ups, loos, a washing-up area and showers, and it’s just a short stroll from the golf course. The clubhouse cleverly doubles as a snack bar with additional loos and showers for site guests, and there’s a wifi connection if you need to keep friends informed of your golfing successes. But it’s not just about the golfing. Families, couples and dogs are also welcome at Thorn, as there’s plenty hereabouts to keep everyone entertained. Take the kids rummaging for fossils along the Jurassic Coast (10 minutes’ drive), and if they have behaved really, really well, the best treat ever is feeding time at The Donkey Sanctuary (five minutes). You can choose from an abundance of lovely beaches along the coastline (Salcombe Regis and Seaton to name just two – both less than 15 minutes’ drive), and the South West Coast Path (10 minutes) reveals swathes of rugged headlands for long-distance hikers. Sidmouth supermarkets will keep you fed and watered, and if you want a night off from cooking, there are traditional pubs in Branscombe (10 minutes) and a whole host of restaurants in Budleigh Salterton (25 minutes).

Site type

Motorhome pitches 3
Tent pitches 15
Opens
Please note
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

8.3

Overall rating from 58 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 9
Child friendliness
 8
Cleanliness
 7
Wifi
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Peaceful

79% would recommend this site to a friend

78% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a relaxed and spacious experience, with many visitors praising the friendly and accommodating owners and the peaceful rural location. Pitches are generally large and flat, with some enjoying proximity to the golf course. Facilities are described as basic but functional, with hot showers available, though some guests noted issues with cleanliness, availability of hot water for washing up, and a lack of toilet roll. While most found the site excellent value and quiet, a few mentioned occasional noise from private functions and the inconvenience of toilet block distances.

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Tiffa M.

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked Everything

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location, Golf facilities…

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked Location, Golf facilities

Disliked Bit of a walk from tent to shower and washing up block.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would recommend

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Richard O.

Electric optional grass motorhome pitch

Liked Peaceful, great value, clean, relaxing. Close to great walks and Sidmouth. Flexible checkin/checkout.

Disliked Leaving

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site with lots of space.

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8 out of 10
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Charlotte S.

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked A large site with lots of space for the tents and kids to play.
Dogs were very welcome.
The owner was very friendly and relaxed.
It was nice not to have to rush to pack up to leave.

Disliked Can’t say there was anything I disliked.
The showers could have been a bit better, but they were clean as were the toilets.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Large pitches really good place

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked Peaceful & enjoyed my stay

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely pop up campsite with level pitches & EHU on a golf course

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked All

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

It covered all our basic needs so was very good

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked We enjoyed our time at Thorn campsite, lovely large pitch & not too many people.
We were able to watch people play golf & just chill out

Disliked There wasn't anything we disliked

Recommend to friends Visit again

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked Space and golf activities

Recommend to friends Visit again

What a great site! Never thought about staying on a golf course b4!

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Charlotte W.

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked Relaxed atmosphere, space of pitches, ability to have campfire & collect wood from hedges, friendly owners, toilets & showers (one in driving range field ok but take own loo roll), bin facilities (far from camping but ideal as don't have to see or smell, location, price. Can also have a try of golf golf course & mini golf for a very low price (no need to take own clubs!)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will defo be back asap.

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked Warm welcome.
Quiet relaxed setting - close enough to town to get supplies but far enough away to be quiet.
Owner was friendly and the on site driving range was ideal for the children.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 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 BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.69764°N
3.20277°W

Nearest transport

Coach
11.8 mi Rail Station
11.8 mi Opposite Rail Station
11.9 mi Honiton Road Park and Ride
Rail
6.9 mi Honiton Rail Station
7.1 mi Feniton Rail Station
8.2 mi Whimple Rail Station
Ferry
11.2 mi Exmouth Ferry Landing
11.6 mi Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
11.7 mi Topsham Ferry Landing
Airport
9.7 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

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 minutes - Branscombe (pubs and beach): 10 minutes - Sidmouth (shops and beach): 10 minutes - Bicton Park Botanical Gardens: 20 minutes - Budleigh Salterton (beach and restaurants): 25 minutes - Crealy Theme Park and Resort: 30 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Sidmouth Town 2.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sidmouth Jacobs Ladder 2.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ladram Bay 4.3 mi Sea N/AGoodN/AGood
Beer 4.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaton (Devon) 5.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

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

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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Frequently asked questions

  • 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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