Exeter View Stables

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  • Relaxed, off-grid site with views over Devon’s hills towards Exeter
  • City centre a 10-min drive, Topsham 25 and Exmouth beach 35 mins away
  • Communal firepit; free-range eggs and firewood for sale on site
A lovely lookout across to Devon’s capital city is indeed a rather big draw at Exeter View Stables, a relaxed and friendly site in the leafy surrounds of this cracking county. If you’re one for eco-friendly expeditions, here’s a bit of news for you too: this park is completely off-grid – with all power coming from the sun – and it has a water borehole and compost toilet as well (and a rather smart one at that – even harsh compost loo critics among previous guests have given this one the nod of approval…) When dusk falls, warmth comes from the communal firepit overlooking the surrounding hills and across to the estuary; you can even see the cathedral lights glimmer after dark. Build up your own blaze for eats or get the barbecue going – firewood (as well as eggs from Exeter View Stables' free-roaming chickens) can be bought at the park and supermarkets are about a 10-minute drive away. Not coming by car? Exeter St David’s train station is the same distance away by taxi. There's a warm welcome for those toting their backpack along on foot or by bike – in fact the folk on site are so keen to encourage such behaviour they even offer a discount for eco travellers (be sure to book an eco pitch to take advantage of that). This is an off-grid site but facilities are available for phone charging (phew). If you do have your own wheels, attractions in the local area to seek out include the northern part of craggy Dartmoor National Park, 20 minutes away, for hikes through woodland and ancient valleys. Adventures done for the day, head back to base to unwind safe in the knowledge you’ll have a bit of peace and quiet – the owners of this site keep numbers low to ensure it never gets overrun.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Tent sites 6
RV & Motorhome sites 3
Open now
Opens 18 March
Please note
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 18 Mar to

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Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 63 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

92% would recommend this campground to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

This quiet, small campsite boasts ace views of Exeter and the countryside. Flat, neat pitches and helpful owners are a plus. Basic but clean eco-toilets and showers. Close to Exeter. Some noted an electricity pylon and weren't keen on compost toilets. Management sorted loud music from next door.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 09/06/2026

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Lovely camp

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Lauren W. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Beautiful site, lots of space to camp , close to the city and facilities are fine for the stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely view and straightforward setting. And…

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Toby P. 4 reviews

Unpowered grass campervan or tent site

Liked Lovely view and straightforward setting. And lots of sheep.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great spot, would go again.

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rachael n. 1 review

Unpowered grass campervan or tent site

Liked Great location (my husband arrived by train). sheltered and flat. All pitches have a lovely view out over fields and city Nice, simple facilities. Friendly owner. Nice small, simple site.

Disliked If you arrive in the dark the entrance isn’t immediately obviously the campsite but sat nav is spot on so when it says you’re there, then you are! And the two farms are the only entrances on that stretch of lane.

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Beautiful, peaceful site looking out over…

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Elaine G. 7 reviews

Unpowered grass campervan or tent site

Liked Beautiful, peaceful site looking out over the countryside and over Exeter. Lovely friendly owners

Recommend to friends Visit again

If you want to be close…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass campervan or tent site

Liked If you want to be close to Exeter its a perfect spot.
Efficient site manager
Peaceful location
Cleanliness of washing facilities

Disliked Some loud music in the evening possibly coming from the caravan site next door.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi,
Thank you for leaving a review and sorry you heard loud music, we can assure you this has been dealt with and hope you come back and visit again.

Camp fire provided with kettles. Eggs…

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 James S. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Camp fire provided with kettles.
Eggs on site,
Green / eco.
Friendly chaps running site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review, we hope you come back and visit again soon

Great site

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass campervan or tent site

Liked Quiet, great view, composting loos and working showers.

Disliked Cycling back up the hill...

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review. We hope you come back visit us again soon.

Lovely quiet off grid site Owner…

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 Gabby W. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass campervan or tent site

Liked Lovely quiet off grid site
Owner friendly and helpful
Toilets and showers fantastic

Disliked Electricity pilon on site
Obviously nothing anyone can do about it!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review.

Lovely views and close to Exeter…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass campervan or tent site

Liked Lovely views and close to Exeter

Disliked Approach to campsite down single track road then to the site up a steep rutted track with a sharp turn into site. Checked out in the afternoon then decided not to risk driving to site after concert due to access and drove home

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful site amazing view will defiantly…

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 Luke A. 1 review

Unpowered grass campervan or tent site

Liked Beautiful site amazing view will defiantly be visiting again

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you, we're glad you enjoyed your stay

Features

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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

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 Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Exeter View Stables

Rowhorne Road

Nadderwater

Exeter

Devon

England

EX4 2JE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.73209°N
3.5726°W

Route directions

Your satnav will send you to a white house to your left called Brindear. The site is approx 250 metres up the lane on the right, next to a house called Guywood.

Nearest transport

Coach
3.5 km Bus Station
7.2 km The Barn Owl
7.2 km Honiton Road Park and Ride
Rail
2.1 km Exeter St Davids Rail Station
2.8 km Exeter Central Rail Station
2.9 km Exeter St Thomas Rail Station
Ferry
9.1 km Topsham Lock Ferry Landing
9.2 km Topsham Ferry Landing
9.4 km Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
Airport
11 km 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

As well as all the sights of Exeter, which include the cathedral, a clutch of Tudor buildings and the medieval Underground Passages in the centre, another place to spend a stint is Topsham village, a 25-minute drive away – the park here is a top spot for birding along the estuary or taking a tug boat over to the pub just across the water. Further on towards the coast is Exmouth beach, a family-friendly, sandy space accessible on the train line (from both Topsham and Exeter), with restaurants and cafés to totter towards in town. Once the kids have worn out their bucket and spade, take them on the rides at Crealy Theme Park & Resort in Sidmouth, 20 minutes away. Grownups might like to factor in a little time in this town too for roams around Bicton Park Botanical Gardens and ganders at the Regency-era architecture – if the kids start to moan, simply pack them off for more sandy times at Sidmouth beach.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Dawlish Warren 17.5 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Exmouth 18.1 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dawlish Town 18.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Dawlish Coryton Cove 19 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sandy Bay 19.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 3.2 km

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 10.4 km

Crealy Great Adventure Park 11.4 km

Castle Drogo 17.4 km

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 23.7 km

National Trust

Killerton: Clyston Mill 9.6 km

Killerton: Marker's Cottage 10 km

Killerton: Budlake Old Post Office 10.6 km

Killerton 10.6 km

A la Ronde 15.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

ST BARTHOLOMEW'S CEMETERY, EXETER 2.8 km

NORTHERNHAY AND ROUGEMENT GARDENS 3.1 km

Brampford Speke Circular 6 km

SHOBROOKE PARK 8.4 km

EXE ESTUARY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 16/01/2003) 9.4 km

Local events

  • Beautiful Days (Friday 21 August 2026 – Friday 21 August 2026)

    Ottery St Mary, England 19.5 km

  • Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday 31 July 2026 – Friday 31 July 2026)

    Sidmouth, England 24.5 km

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 Exeter View Stables have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Exeter View Stables dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Exeter View Stables? As well as all the sights of Exeter, which include the cathedral, a clutch of Tudor buildings and the medieval Underground Passages in the centre, another place to spend a stint is … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Exeter View Stables?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Exeter View Stables? From $43.86 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.