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.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Tent sites 6
RV sites 3
Open now
Opens March 18
Please note

Occupancy

  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

  • Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Vehicles

  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, Mar 18 to

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 91 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

93% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

Quiet off-grid site with great views of Exeter. Reviewers loved the friendly hosts, clean facilities, and relaxing vibe. Composting toilets were a unique experience. Handy for Exeter, but an electricity pylon was a bit unsettling for some. Good for a peaceful, scenic getaway.

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 Phoebe G. 1 review

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely views quiet peaceful site basic…

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Jennifer R. 7 reviews

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Lovely views quiet peaceful site basic no frills just what we needed for the night picnic bench a bonus

Recommend to friends Visit again

So peaceful we extended twice! A lovely base for exploring Devon.

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Kaye D. 5 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked We enjoyed Stable View Campsite so much that we extended our stay twice! That probably says more than anything else about how much we liked being here.

The campsite is peaceful and surrounded by beautiful Devon countryside, making it a lovely place to return to after spending the day exploring. It is also very well positioned for day trips and discovering different parts of Devon.

The facilities were clean and well maintained, and we felt comfortable and settled here very quickly. We originally intended to stay for a much shorter period, but each time we were due to leave we found ourselves wanting another night!

Stable View provided exactly what we wanted from a campsite: beautiful surroundings, peace and quiet, good facilities and a convenient base for exploring Devon by car.

We made some wonderful memories here and would definitely stay again if we return to this part of Devon.

Disliked There was honestly very little for us to dislike. We were comfortable enough to extend our booking twice, which speaks for itself!

If you're looking for lots of entertainment and amenities immediately outside the campsite, this probably isn't that type of site. For us, however, the peaceful rural setting was part of its charm and we were happy to explore the surrounding area by car.

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 Julian M. 9 reviews

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked The view

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Lovely campsite with beautiful views and…

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 Jamie A. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely campsite with beautiful views and a great walk into Exeter. The staff were really friendly and welcoming too. Unfortunately, we had to leave earlier than planned, but we’d absolutely love to come back and stay again!

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Colinda V. 5 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Nice owner!

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Great facilities and conveniently located to…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Great facilities and conveniently located to Exeter st David’s train station. Good choice of pitches with plenty of space. Friendly staff. Good views and has a nice rustic off grid feel. Even spotted some deer in the valley as the sun set.

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Good location. Water and toilets on hand…

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Michael G. 2 reviews

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Good location.
Water and toilets on hand due to the small size of the site about 10 pitches.
It's a quiet campsite.

Disliked Some pitches not level and overhanging tree branches.
Facilities good but both showers have temperature issues, I was told it's the water pressure but they are generally usable.
I was in a car so not a problem but it has a steep climb with a sharp bend to site.

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A great out of the way campsite with amazing views

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Chris D. 3 reviews

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked The views obviously, it’s small and quiet, very friendly welcome.

Disliked I couldn’t get the shower to run consistently hot, but that might be me

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Enjoyable stay

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Nelly L. 2 reviews

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked The area, the view, the who toilets and shower, the friendly member of staff who met us

Disliked N/a

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Features

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

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

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby 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 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.

Food and drink

  • @thirty-four 2.4 km
  • Argee Bhargee 2.5 km
  • Ghandi 2.7 km
  • Beijing Beijing 2.7 km
  • Terrace Restaurant (Super Savour Kitchen) 2.7 km
  • Goa Spice Premier 2.8 km
  • Sacred Grounds 2.9 km
  • Richie's South Indian Restaurant 2.9 km
  • Goto Japanese 2.9 km
  • Brody's 2.9 km

Parks and play

  • Addison Close Play Area 1.5 km
  • Exwick Play Park (Station Road Park) 1.8 km
  • Looe Road Play Area 2.2 km
  • Stoke Hill Playground 4.3 km
  • Priory Road Park Playground 4.5 km
  • Salmonpool Lane Play Area 4.9 km
  • Widgery Road Play Area 5.2 km
  • Mulberry Close Play Area 5.9 km
  • Arena Park 5.9 km
  • Summerway Park Playground 6 km

Public transport

  • Withycombe Way 0.9 km
  • Foxtor Road 0.9 km
  • Withycombe Way 0.9 km
  • Kinnerton Way 1 km
  • Kinnerton Way 1 km
  • Garland Close 1 km
  • Farm Hill 1.1 km
  • Gloucester Road 1.1 km
  • Lichfield Road 1.1 km
  • Lichfield Road 1.2 km

Groceries

  • Tesco Express 1.7 km
  • The Co-operative Food 2.1 km
  • Co-op Food 2.8 km
  • Sainsbury's 2.9 km
  • M&S Foodhall 3 km
  • Aldi 3.3 km
  • The Food Warehouse 3.6 km
  • Sainsbury's 3.8 km
  • Budgens 3.9 km
  • Waitrose 4.2 km

Family days out

  • Addison Close Play Area 1.5 km
  • Exwick Play Park (Station Road Park) 1.8 km
  • Looe Road Play Area 2.2 km
  • Stoke Hill Playground 4.3 km
  • Priory Road Park Playground 4.5 km
  • Salmonpool Lane Play Area 4.9 km
  • Widgery Road Play Area 5.2 km
  • Mulberry Close Play Area 5.9 km
  • Arena Park 5.9 km
  • Summerway Park Playground 6 km

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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

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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park 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 $43.47 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.