Thorn Campsite
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- 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
Site type
15
4General
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Dogs
- 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).
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, May 15 to
Pitch types & availability
2 
Power optional grass RV campsite
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £19 (£19)
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Power optional grass tent campsite
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £19 (£19)
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Reviews
83% would recommend this site to a friend
84% would stay here again
What customers say
Relaxed vibe, roomy spots, often on a golf course. Owners are usually friendly and helpful. Guests love the quiet and local attractions, though some note toilet/shower cleanliness, low water pressure, and distance to amenities. Waste bins and power hook-ups can be an issue too. Still, good value, and many would revisit.
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Excellent value for money. Cheapest round…
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Liked Excellent value for money. Cheapest round of golf we've ever played, its a great golf course for kids and beginners. A relaxed countryside feel with beautiful walks. Nice driving range and crazy golf too. Malcom was very accommodating and welcoming. Will definitely be passing through again.
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Peaceful, perfect for Sidmouth, great hosts…
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Liked Peaceful, perfect for Sidmouth, great hosts
Disliked The 9A bus stop is hard to find, it a discrete block of concrete after the Donkey sanctuary turn
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Brilliant, no frills, peaceful camping. Great location, worth a stay!
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Liked We had a great stay here! We were a little unsure when we realised we were actually camping on part of the golf course...but Malcolm was absolutely lovely and advised us of the best spot to suit us for the week - and he wasn't wrong. We had a really sheltered, quiet spot, not too far from the water tap or the toilet block.
It was fun watching the golfers play past and we even had a go ourselves. The driving range, crazy golf and the course itself were great!
The toilets are clean, the showers are hot, can't fault them at all. The washing up stations are spacious and clean too.
Such a lovely, relaxed atmosphere. Anything we needed, we felt we could nip in to reception and just ask, everyone was very friendly.
Thank you!
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A quiet and peaceful site!…
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Liked A quiet and peaceful site!
Disliked Toilets were very dirty no matter what time of day you visited them.
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The owner was super friendly and…
Anonymous Power optional grass tent campsite
Liked The owner was super friendly and really helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. The campsite had everything needed and having no check in / out times was an added bonus. Would definitely stay again
Disliked Nothing
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Do not use this site. Dont know where all the reviews came from.
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Liked Absoulutely nothing. Luckily the site up the road could fit us in
Disliked Everything, this is the worst site, so bad we did not stay. The field we were shown to had nothing but old vehicles a metal toilet and lots of rubbish. No stars for this site
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Malcom was very welcoming, even though…
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Liked Malcom was very welcoming, even though I got stuck in traffic on the way down he was very understanding of us arriving late. A lovely campsite and very easy to get to places like sidmouth and Exeter. Nice area to camp and it was nice to have proper toilets and showers available.
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Lovely peaceful, no frills site. The…
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Liked Lovely peaceful, no frills site. The owner/manager was friendly and helpful, the site had everything we needed to be comfortable and the location was very convenient.
We didn't bring the firepit with us due to the dry weather, but definitely will next time. Having the choice where to pitch and being able to park by the tent is always appreciated. The ground was nice and level and there was plenty of options for shade so we were very happy with our spot even if it did mean a bit of a trek to the facilities.
Wouldn't hesitate to book again.
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Would use again.
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Liked Lovely quiet site.
Disliked Not really a dislike, but the shower block could do with some work.
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One of the best places to…
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Liked One of the best places to go , do nice and quiet Area. Strongly recommend
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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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
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
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
- Blue Ball Inn Pub 1.4 km
- The Salty Monk Restaurant 1.6 km
- Rising Sun Pub 1.9 km
- Red Lion Pub 2.7 km
- The Balfour Pub 2.7 km
- Volunteer Inn Pub 2.7 km
- The Cinnamon Tree Restaurant 3 km
- Swan Inn Pub 3 km
- Phoenix Restaurant 3.1 km
- The Black Horse Pub 3.2 km
Groceries
- Lidl 2.6 km
- Waitrose 3 km
- Co-op Food 3 km
- Sainsbury's 8.2 km
- Aldi 9.5 km
- Tesco 9.7 km
Parks and play
- Deepway Millennium Green park 2.5 km
- The Byes park 2.6 km
- The Knapp park 3 km
- Peaslands Knapp park 3 km
- Blackmore Gardens park 3.2 km
- Pearl Pirate Ship Playground 7 km
- Playstation Playground 7.1 km
- Pecorama Gardens park 7.1 km
- Venn Ottery Village Green park 7.5 km
- Land of Canaan park 8.4 km
Family days out
- Donkey Sanctuary 0.9 km
- The Donkey Sanctuary 0.9 km
- Site of old Lime Kilns 3.5 km
- Glenside 3.6 km
- Earth works 3.8 km
- The Manor Mill 4.9 km
- Beer Quarry Caves 6.3 km
- Venn Ottery Solar Time 7.5 km
- Tumbling Weir 8.3 km
- Otterton Mill 8.3 km
Public transport
- Englands Close 1.5 km
- Fortescue Phone Box 1.6 km
- Sid Vale Close 1.9 km
- Drake's Avenue 2 km
- Primley Road 2.3 km
- Burscombe Lane 2.5 km
- Chapel Street 2.5 km
- Winslade Road 2.6 km
- Manstone Lane 2.6 km
- Church 2.7 km
Beaches
- Jacobs Ladder Beach 4.4 km
- Branscombe Beach 5.7 km
- Hooken Beach 6.7 km
- Hooken Beach 6.7 km
- Little Beach 7.4 km
- Beer Roads 7.9 km
- Seaton Beach 9.7 km
What’s nearby
- Thorn Park Golf Centre 0.09 km
- Oak Mead Family Golf (Pitch & Putt) 1.6 km
Local services
- Boots Pharmacy 2.6 km
- Sidmouth Pharmacy 3.1 km
- Beacon Medical Centre Doctors 3.1 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy 3.1 km
- Sidmouth Health Centre Doctors 3.1 km
- Sidmouth Victoria Hospital 3.2 km
- ICS Charging station 6.1 km
- Beer Pharmacy 7.7 km
- Boots Pharmacy 8.1 km
- Esso Fuel station 8.2 km
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
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?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at Thorn Campsite? From $35.70 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.