Wild About Campers

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  • Peaceful, rural glampsite with a River Otter frontage in Devon
  • Lyme Regis, Branscombe and Crealy Theme Park 25 minutes’ drive
  • Beavers and otters seen on site; family pub five minutes’ stroll
Wild About Campers is a peaceful retreat amid spectacular hiking country in the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and 25 minutes’ drive from cliff-top treks along the South West Coast Path. The Jurassic Coast at Lyme Regis is within 25 minutes’ drive, and if you feel a major shopping expedition coming on, the historic cathedral city of Exeter (35 minutes) will see you right. Both Exmoor and Dartmoor national parks are less than an hour’s drive away, while the pretty neighbouring town of Honiton (10 minutes) offers pubs and tearooms as well as antique shops to browse. But if it’s a rural retreat you’re after, well, this is the place. The camping paddock is surrounded by peaceful farmland and borders the River Otter (look out for the resident beavers, otters and kingfishers, which occasionally appear), so you can fall asleep lulled by the burble of the river along with the distant hoot of barn owls – and wake up fresh in the morning to the sound of birdsong. A popular family-run pub is five minutes’ stroll from the campsite, and you can pick up emergency supplies from a well-stocked village shop run by volunteers (five minutes’ drive).

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Rent a tent 3
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

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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 site/unit 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

Bush Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Wild About Campers

The Paddock

Sandy Lane

Upottery

Honiton

Devon

England

EX14 9PL

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.8626°N
-3.13148°W

Nearest transport

Coach
14.6 km Post Office
14.6 km Post Office
17.1 km Bus Station
Rail
8.3 km Honiton Rail Station
12.9 km Axminster Rail Station
13.7 km Feniton Rail Station
Ferry
31 km Topsham Ferry Landing
31 km Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
31.2 km Topsham Lock Ferry Landing
Airport
24.9 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Charmouth: 25 minutes’ drive - The Donkey Sanctuary: 25 minutes - Crealy Theme Park and Resort: 25 minutes - Lyme Regis and Jurassic Coast: 25 minutes - Branscombe (pretty village with cubs and beach): 25 minutes - Bicton Park Botanical Gardens: half an hour - Beer (galleries and harbour): half an hour - Exe Estuary Trail (Dawlish to Exmouth): 35 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Seaton (Devon) 18.2 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Beer 18.7 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Lyme Regis Front Beach 20.7 km Sea N/A Good Good N/A
Charmouth West 21.4 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Good
Sidmouth Town 22.2 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 9.1 km

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 21.4 km

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 24.3 km

Crealy Great Adventure Park 26.4 km

Mapperton House & Gardens 30.8 km

National Trust

Loughwood Meeting House 9.8 km

Shute Barton 11.3 km

Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 18.9 km

Barrington Court 21.8 km

Killerton: Budlake Old Post Office 23.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

COMBE HOUSE 11.5 km

POUNDISFORD PARK 12.7 km

Colyton - River Coly - Parehayne Hill 14.2 km

WELLINGTON PARK 14.7 km

BRIDWELL 15.3 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Wild About Campers have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Wild About Campers dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Wild About Campers? Local attractions and activities include: - Charmouth: 25 minutes’ drive - The Donkey Sanctuary: 25 minutes - Crealy Theme Park and Resort: 25 minutes - Lyme Regis and Jurassic Coast: 25 minutes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wild About Campers?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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