Blackbury Campsite
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/-3.1576378835754393,50.72595938577774,12,0,0/376x277@2x)
- Simple family campsite near Colyton in East Devon National Landscape
- The Donkey Sanctuary 10 minutes’ drive; Jurassic Coast 15 minutes
- Wiscombe Park car-racing days next door; pub and shop 10 minutes’
Site type
25
25Admission
At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
Occupancy
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
General
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
Dogs
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, Jul 23 to
Open from Fri, May 28 to
Open from Fri, Jul 23 to
Pitch types & availability
22 
Primitive grass RV campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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- 23
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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Reviews
97% would recommend this site to a friend
91% would stay here again
What customers say
Peaceful, spacious site with lovely views. Guests loved the clean, eco-friendly facilities (compost toilets, hot showers). Great for nature lovers and kids, but the one shower can get busy. A few mentioned needing more compost material. Convenient for exploring.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews.
Last updated 2026-09-01
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Poorly cleaned Campsite
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Location - Quiet and Peaceful
Disliked Am sorry to say, but I felt the campsite was poorly managed.
I went to the shower block area approx 8am in the morning to fill up my water bottles, clean my teeth and go to the toilet.
The washing up sinks were full of dirt and food bits I had to fish out the plug hole, so I could clean my teeth, and then fill up water.. I tried to wash the sinks with my water bottle .. but you needed a cloth and cleaning spray.
I tried to go to the toilet in all 3 available cubicles, each one was overflowing with dirty wood chipping, tissue, bits poo etc and muddy floors w/ dirty wet tissue pieces….. they were worse than festival compost toilets.
I left the area feeling a bit sick… and still needing the toilet as couldn’t face going in those dirty cubicles.
I saw a woman 7.30am earlier that morning, walking up and down the track in front of my Camper with a wheelbarrow, obviously working early. If the management are up that early, surely they could send someone over to the shower/toilet/ washing-up block to clean it every early morning
Disappointing. I won’t be returning or recommend the Campsite to others.
Suggestion: Daily cleaning of the compost toilets/washroom area would help campers to enjoy their visit, instead of wanting to leave asap.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Everything. Laid back. Clean.…
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Everything. Laid back. Clean. Spacious.
Great site. Arrive and leave when you like.
Loved watching the sun go down and listening to the birds.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Beautiful site. Would highly recommend!
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Quiet site, plenty of space, great walks from the campsite
Disliked Would be good to have instructions for shower as needed to ask how to use it
Recommend to friends Visit again
We loved it , will stay again
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Eco toilets, peaceful, beautiful surroundings with easy , plenty of places to visit close by. Liked that you can turn up and leave when you like. Plenty of level camping spots.
Disliked Only one shower . A little sign stating how to turn it on would be helpful x
Recommend to friends Visit again
Simplistic, quiet, plenty of space. Beautiful…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Simplistic, quiet, plenty of space. Beautiful surroundings.
Last minute booking (less than 24hrs) great communication Via email from the owner.
Ideal for a short getaway
Disliked Facilities were ok as there were only approx 12 ‘parties’ but should it be busier, the 3 toilets and 1 shower would be very busy. Also not ideal having to wash hands from using the toilet to where dishes get washed.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Because of its relaxed nature, large groups do camp here.
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Anonymous Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked You can pitch where you want. It’s a quiet site(if everyone respects the site rules) Lovely hot shower. Relaxed pitch up and pack up times.
Disliked We’re not fussy campers, so nothing to dislike.
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Quiet , loverly views, Clean eco…
Anonymous Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Quiet , loverly views,
Clean eco toilets and showers
Disliked Nothing will be back :)
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Beautiful spot, nice simple facilities…
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Beautiful spot, nice simple facilities
Disliked None.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Excellent back to basics campsite Great for children
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Wide open space
Disliked Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
Large field with large choice of…
Anonymous Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Large field with large choice of pitches, quiet, friendly.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
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Pop-up campground
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campgroundNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Blackbury Campsite
lovehayne farm
southleigh
Colyton
Devon
England
EX24 6JE
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.72596°N
3.15764°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Food and drink
- The Fountain Head Pub 3.6 km
- Mason's Arms Pub 4.1 km
- Red Lion Pub 4.5 km
- Garden Room Restaurant 5 km
- Orion Dinning Car Restaurant 5.1 km
- Blue Ball Inn Pub 5.2 km
- The Salty Monk Restaurant 5.3 km
- The Hare & Hounds Pub 5.3 km
- Gina's Restaurant 5.5 km
- The Dolphin Pub 5.5 km
Groceries
- Aldi Supermarket 6.7 km
- Lidl Supermarket 6.8 km
- Waitrose Supermarket 6.8 km
- Tesco Supermarket 6.8 km
- Co-op Food Supermarket 7.5 km
- Lyme Bay Winery Off-licence 7.8 km
- Tesco Supermarket 7.9 km
- Lidl Supermarket 8.3 km
- Aldi Supermarket 8.4 km
- Spar Supermarket 8.5 km
Parks and play
- Deepway Millennium Green park 4.6 km
- Pearl Pirate Ship Playground 5 km
- Playstation Playground 5.1 km
- Pecorama Gardens park 5.1 km
- Elizabeth Road Playground 6.1 km
- Elizabeth Road Playing Field park 6.3 km
- Sea Front Gardens park 6.5 km
- Combe Park 6.9 km
- The Byes park 7 km
- The Knapp park 7.3 km
Family days out
- Donkey Sanctuary Visitor attraction 4 km
- The Donkey Sanctuary Visitor attraction 4.1 km
- Site of old Lime Kilns Visitor attraction 4.2 km
- The Manor Mill Visitor attraction 4.2 km
- Earth works Visitor attraction 4.2 km
- Beer Quarry Caves Visitor attraction 4.3 km
- Seaton Labyrinth Visitor attraction 6.3 km
- Jurassic Discovery Visitor attraction 6.7 km
- Seaton Tramway Visitor attraction 6.8 km
- Colcombe Castle 7 km
Public transport
- Fountain Head 3.6 km
- Branscombe Village Hall 4 km
- Castle Cottage 4.1 km
- Church 4.5 km
- Chapel Street 4.7 km
- West Underleys 5.2 km
- New Road 5.2 km
- Englands Close 5.2 km
- Hare and Hounds 5.3 km
- Beer Cross 5.4 km
Beaches
- Branscombe Beach 4.9 km
- Hooken Beach 5.5 km
- Hooken Beach 5.6 km
- Beer Roads 5.8 km
- Little Beach 6.1 km
- Seaton Beach 6.9 km
- Jacobs Ladder Beach 8.9 km
What’s nearby
- Oak Mead Family Golf (Pitch & Putt) Golf course 3 km
- Thorn Park Golf Centre Golf course 4.5 km
- Axe Yacht Club Marina 7.4 km
- Axe Cliff Golf Course 7.8 km
Local services
- Tower Services Fuel station 5 km
- ICS Charging station 5.1 km
- Beer Pharmacy 5.4 km
- Seaton and Colyton Medical Practice Doctors 6.1 km
- Townsend House Medical Centre Clinic 6.2 km
- Seaton Hospital 6.2 km
- Seaton Chiropody & Podiatry Doctors 6.4 km
- Seaton Pharmacy 6.5 km
- Boots Pharmacy 6.8 km
- Tesco Petrol Station Fuel station 6.9 km
Must see
Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 7.7 km
Crealy Great Adventure Park 18.3 km
Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 21.9 km
The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 22.3 km
Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 26.2 km
National Trust
Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 4 km
Shute Barton 8.4 km
Loughwood Meeting House 9.6 km
A la Ronde 19.8 km
Killerton: Marker's Cottage 20.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Weston - Coastal Path - Salcombe Regis 3.9 km
Branscombe – Street and the Coastal Path 4.9 km
Colyton - River Coly - Parehayne Hill 6.4 km
Seaton - Beer - Pratt's Hill - Holyford - Seaton 6.6 km
COMBE HOUSE 6.8 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 Blackbury Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Blackbury Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
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