The Devon Tipi Company

2 reviews

Pop-up site on the banks of the Culm river in Stoke Canon
A 10-minute drive to central Exeter or Devon Railway Centre
River beach for wild swims; village pub and shop a short walk away

As settings for a Devon outdoor break go, this is one that’s really got it all going on… starting with an easy-to-get-to location a little way off the A396 and a few miles from the M5 (no need to pick your way along little winding lanes to find this place…) The Devon Tipi Company’s pop-up site is in the village of Stoke Canon, a handy few minutes’ walk from the village pub, shop and bus stop (for frequent services to Tiverton, 10 miles away, or Exeter city centre, four miles away). That means you can easily mix up village life with urban outings without even needing to get in the car (or find parking at the other end). And despite all of this convenience, this spot is a thoroughly rural one, close to miles of lovely footpaths running through the surrounding countryside and along the banks of the nearby rivers Exe and Culm. In fact, the Culm runs right next to the site, which has a beach area where you can access the water for a post-hike paddle or swim. Yep, it’s a lovely location indeed – and one that the owners are keen to preserve in the best way possible. To that end, they’ve set the place up as an eco-friendly off-grid option with simple minimal-impact facilities like compost toilets and hot showers that use filtered river water. To help you soak up the rural atmosphere you’ll be allowed to bring a barbecue for outdoor meals and start up a campfire to keep you warm while you stargaze. There's an excellent farm shop five minutes' drive away for barbecue bits and other foodie treats.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Dogs allowed

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 Wild swimming

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 Tents for hire 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

Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful 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

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

The Devon Tipi Company

Huxham Road

Stoke Canon

Exeter

Devon

England

EX5 4AS

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.77198°N
-3.50289°W

Nearest transport

Coach

5.4 km Bus Station

5.6 km The Barn Owl

5.7 km Honiton Road Park and Ride

Rail

4.5 km Pinhoe Rail Station

4.5 km Polsloe Bridge Rail Station

4.7 km St James Park (Devon) Rail Station

Ferry

10.1 km Topsham Ferry Landing

10.3 km Topsham Lock Ferry Landing

10.4 km Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing

Airport

7.6 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

You may like to start local by getting out for a walk in your immediate surroundings – perhaps along the banks of one of the local rivers or looking around the National Trust estate at Killerton House (10 minutes’ drive). For more of an insight into local life, take a trip to the Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life (15 minutes), which has a collection of artefacts from across the ages and runs kids’ activities in the summer holidays. Elsewhere nearby you can get up close to magnificent birds at Yarak Birds of Prey (20 minutes), ride the rails at Devon Railway Centre (10 minutes) or tackle the muddy assault course at The Bear Trail (15 minutes). Diggerland Devon (25 minutes) is another popular option for a day out. A day out in Exeter (10 minutes) should be on the cards at some point, too, for a visit to the cathedral and The House That Moved, a tour of the tunnels and something to eat in one of the city’s restaurants.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Exmouth	19.3 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Dawlish Warren	19.7 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Ladram Bay	20.2 km	Sea	N/A	Good	N/A	Good
Sandy Bay	20.4 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Budleigh Salterton	20.5 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 3.8 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 5.8 km

Crealy Great Adventure Park 9.5 km

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 20.7 km

Castle Drogo 23.4 km

National Trust

Killerton 4 km

Killerton: Budlake Old Post Office 4.1 km

Killerton: Clyston Mill 4.1 km

Killerton: Marker's Cottage 4.4 km

A la Ronde 15.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Brampford Speke Circular 1.5 km

KILLERTON HOUSE 3.8 km

NORTHERNHAY AND ROUGEMENT GARDENS 5.5 km

ST BARTHOLOMEW'S CEMETERY, EXETER 6 km

SHOBROOKE PARK 9.1 km

Local events

Beautiful Days (Friday, August 16, 2024 – Friday, August 16, 2024)
Ottery St Mary, England 14 km
Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, August 2, 2024 – Friday, August 2, 2024)
Sidmouth, England 21.5 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.

Reviews

would recommend this site to a friend

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Great small site with everything we needed

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	8

Anonymous Sep 2023

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked: Stayed with our own tents- lovely peaceful site, close to amenities but also quiet with lots of walks nearby. Beautiful river- enjoyed swimming.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely basic, small, off grid site with friendly welcome.

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi	No rating

Anne R. Aug 2023

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked: Small and off grid. New compost loos. Hot water system for filtered river water and wash up was excellent and easy to use once explained. Rough field with river on two sides, accessible for bracing swim and swoosh.
Perfect for our family of older teens. Kept dafter dog on long lead due to high river banks.
Very dog friendly, community run pub 10 mins walk.

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Devon Tipi Company have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is The Devon Tipi Company dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near The Devon Tipi Company? You may like to start local by getting out for a walk in your immediate surroundings – perhaps along the banks of one of the local rivers or looking around the National … Read more