Thorn Campsite

View prices & book 8.4 40 reviews
Nine-hole golf course on site
Nine-hole golf course on site
Level camping field
Meadow view from the camping field
Camping area
Sheltered camping field
Hook-up
Hook-up point
Toilet and shower block
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Level camping field
Meadow view from the camping field
Camping area

  • Well-maintained wild camping field on a golf course in rural Devon
  • A 10-minute drive from the Jurassic Coast, Branscombe and Sidmouth
  • Golf and snacks on site; beaches, coastal hikes, pubs and shops nearby
Thorn Campsite is a secluded spot in Devon countryside, near Jurassic Coast beaches and seaside resorts – and here’s the thing – it comes with its very own golf course. Yes, golfers pack your clubs and come to enjoy a few rounds on a nine-hole rural course. The flat and neatly manicured camping field has electric hook-ups, loos, a washing-up area and showers, and it’s just a short stroll from the golf course. The clubhouse cleverly doubles as a snack bar with additional loos and showers for site guests, and there’s a wifi connection if you need to keep friends informed of your golfing successes. But it’s not just about the golfing. Families, couples and dogs are also welcome at Thorn, as there’s plenty hereabouts to keep everyone entertained. Take the kids rummaging for fossils along the Jurassic Coast (10 minutes’ drive), and if they have behaved really, really well, the best treat ever is feeding time at The Donkey Sanctuary (five minutes). You can choose from an abundance of lovely beaches along the coastline (Salcombe Regis and Seaton to name just two – both less than 15 minutes’ drive), and the South West Coast Path (10 minutes) reveals swathes of rugged headlands for long-distance hikers. Sidmouth supermarkets will keep you fed and watered, and if you want a night off from cooking, there are traditional pubs in Branscombe (10 minutes) and a whole host of restaurants in Budleigh Salterton (25 minutes).

Site type

Tent sites 15
RV sites 4
Open now
Opens May 15
Please note
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 15 to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

8.4

Overall rating from 40 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

83% would recommend this site to a friend

83% would stay here again

What customers say

This roomy, relaxed golf course campsite gets props for its friendly owner, lots of space, and quiet vibe. Guests liked its handy location near Sidmouth and the donkey sanctuary, plus affordable golf. Some found the washrooms basic and far, with occasional hot water and cleanliness issues, but management says they're fixed. Great value for a no-frills, chill escape.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely campsite would love to visit again

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Hannah B. 18 reviews

Power optional grass RV campsite

Liked Loved the location, friendliness and helpfulness of the owners. Really liked the golf element (and we aren’t golfers). Loved the view from our van and the quietness of our area. Absolutely loved hearing the donkeys and the owls of an evening.

Disliked The toilets/showers whilst clean just need a bit of an update/refurb.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spacious pitches, allowed fire pits, flexible…

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8 out of 10
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Caz N. 4 reviews

Power optional grass tent campsite

Liked Spacious pitches, allowed fire pits, flexible check out, friendly owners, clean if basic shower block.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything…

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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 Tiffa M. 3 reviews

Power optional grass tent campsite

Liked Everything

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location, Golf facilities…

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9 out of 10
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Power optional grass tent campsite

Liked Location, Golf facilities

Disliked Bit of a walk from tent to shower and washing up block.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would recommend

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Richard O. 1 review

Power optional grass RV campsite

Liked Peaceful, great value, clean, relaxing. Close to great walks and Sidmouth. Flexible checkin/checkout.

Disliked Leaving

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site with lots of space.

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Charlotte S. 2 reviews

Power optional grass tent campsite

Liked A large site with lots of space for the tents and kids to play.
Dogs were very welcome.
The owner was very friendly and relaxed.
It was nice not to have to rush to pack up to leave.

Disliked Can’t say there was anything I disliked.
The showers could have been a bit better, but they were clean as were the toilets.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Large pitches really good place

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Power optional grass tent campsite

Liked Peaceful & enjoyed my stay

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely pop up campsite with level pitches & EHU on a golf course

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Power optional grass tent campsite

Liked All

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

It covered all our basic needs so was very good

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Power optional grass tent campsite

Liked We enjoyed our time at Thorn campsite, lovely large pitch & not too many people.
We were able to watch people play golf & just chill out

Disliked There wasn't anything we disliked

Recommend to friends Visit again

Space and golf activities…

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Power optional grass tent campsite

Liked Space and golf activities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 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

Wild camping

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Thorn Campsite

Thorn Golf Centre

Salcombe Regis

Sidmouth

Devon

England

EX10 0JH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.69764°N
3.20277°W

Nearest transport

Coach
19 km Rail Station
19 km Opposite Rail Station
19.2 km Honiton Road Park and Ride
Rail
11.1 km Honiton Rail Station
11.5 km Feniton Rail Station
13.3 km Whimple Rail Station
Ferry
18 km Exmouth Ferry Landing
18.7 km Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
18.8 km Topsham Ferry Landing
Airport
15.5 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: - Golf: on site - The Donkey Sanctuary: five minutes’ drive - Norman Lockyer Observatory: five minutes - Jurassic Coast: 10 minutes - Salcombe Regis (beach): 10 minutes - Branscombe (pubs and beach): 10 minutes - Sidmouth (shops and beach): 10 minutes - Bicton Park Botanical Gardens: 20 minutes - Budleigh Salterton (beach and restaurants): 25 minutes - Crealy Theme Park and Resort: 30 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Sidmouth Town 3.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sidmouth Jacobs Ladder 4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ladram Bay 6.9 km Sea N/AGoodN/AGood
Beer 8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaton (Devon) 9.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 3.3 km

Crealy Great Adventure Park 15 km

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 20.7 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 23.2 km

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 24.6 km

National Trust

Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 4.6 km

Shute Barton 12.8 km

Loughwood Meeting House 14.1 km

A la Ronde 15.6 km

Killerton: Marker's Cottage 18.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Weston - Coastal Path - Salcombe Regis 1.5 km

CONNAUGHT GARDENS 3.9 km

Branscombe – Street and the Coastal Path 5.6 km

COMBE HOUSE 8.6 km

BICTON 8.8 km

Local events

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

    Sidmouth, England 3.1 km

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

    Ottery St Mary, England 11.2 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 Thorn Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Thorn Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Thorn Campsite? Local attractions and activities include: - Golf: on site - The Donkey Sanctuary: five minutes’ drive - Norman Lockyer Observatory: five minutes - Jurassic Coast: 10 minutes - Salcombe Regis (beach): 10 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Thorn Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Thorn Campsite? From $35.37 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.